The Creative Cookie

TranquiliT fall launch

To all my friends in DC. Be sure to check out the TranquiliT fall launch THIS Sunday at Tranquil Space in DuPont Circle. Tea, treats, and sustainable style will be served:).

OMG, look at me on the e-invitation! I ♥♥ the ruffled short & the caftan.

TranquiliT Collection Featured Model

I'm super excited about being the featured model for the TranquiliT fall collection! TranquiliT is an eco-friendly line of yogawear made from sustainable materials. Here's a look at some of the colors (I ♥ them) for fall 2011. Follow this link to watch the lovely Kimberly Wilson, designer, as she shares collection samples. Take a moment to vote for your favs.

More updates as the shoot nears!  

Thrift in Muskegon, Mich

It's hard to make a case against being thrifty -- it's fun, eco-friendly, and an easy way to save. When I go to my hometown of Muskegon, MI my frugality kicks in and I hit all my favorite thrift shops. I indulge in well-conditioned 2nd-hand dresses, accessories, and shoes galore.

People often ask me what favorite places to thrift are so I'm sharing my list. Next time you're on Michigan's West Coast stop by these stores and let me know what treasures you pick!

 

A-Z Thrift Shop / 1476 South Getty St. / (231) 773-8365  >> Great for craft supplies and sequined dresses. I got these heart-shaped clip-on earrings for just .99!

St. Vincent De Paul Society / 1338 Wood St. / (231) 728-6480 >> This place is great for household items and accessories. On Saturdays you can fill a bag of clothes for $5! I paid $1.50 for this star and 1/2 moon -- love em' to bits!

Hope's Outlet Ministries Inc. /2424 Glade St. / (231) 737-9707 >> Hope's Outlet is awesome for winter coats and jackets. I've also gotten some pretty funky cocktail hats and inexpensive Michael Jackson records. These earrings cost me just $1.00.

What Comes Around Goes Around / 1204 South Getty St. / (231) 728-6319 >> This is always my first stop for earrings. These retro colorful cuties cost me $1.00.


Muskegon Rescue Treasures / 2019 East Apple Ave. & 527 Sherman St. / (231) 777-1808 >> This is my absolute favorite place to thrift. Between their two locations, I always find interesting and ornate pieces to covet. For example, these handmade clip-ons for just $2.00. I happily added this pair to my collection.

World Mission Thrift Valueland / 525 West Sherman Blvd. / (231) 733-1481 >>This place is HUGE and there's so much to choose from. On the last Tuesday of every month items storewide are 50% off! I got this color-blocked, retro, pair for just .50!

photos: Lesley ware © 2011

Dress for Impressions / Lesley w. (The Creative Cookie)

Dress for Impressions 2011 is over but I figured it would not be complete without ME. I had grand visions of scheduling a photo shoot that documented some of my favorite outfits for blogging but alas, I had to take this photo with my computer. As my good friend Jo would say, "oh wells". 

Thank you to all the fantastic bloggers who sent in their photos -- some of you for the 2nd year in a row! I'm humbled that you took the time to share what you like to wear and thrilled that we could all celebrate Women's History month together! I'm super appreciative for all my loyal readers, too -- you inspire me to be my best creative self. Excuse my excessive sweetness but > xo! 

>> My name is Lesley w. 

>> I live in Brooklyn, New York

>> My blog is THE CREATIVE COOKIE (yeah!)

>> Five words that describe my blog are quirky, observant, fun, creative & inspiring!  

>> When I blog, I like to wear anything vintage! It magically gives me a form of escapism that sometimes informs my writing! This evening I'm wearing a tie-dyed tunic from Boutique Flea, earrings from Goodwill & cat-eye frames from 16 Stone Vintage. Very mind over material, eh;)?

Dress for Impressions \ Tereneh Mosley

I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend Tereneh! I met Tereneh in 2005 and we've been chatting about art and other creative things since. In addition to being an co-friendly fashion desinger shes a marketing maven and faculty at Parson The New School for Design. Read her "musings & missives" on her blog Idia'Dega & follow her on Twitter!: @IdiaDega

photo credit : Cristina Waltz

>>My name is Tereneh Mosley of Idia'Dega

>>I live in Hudson Valley NY

>> My blog is Idia'Dega http://idiadega.blogspot.com/

>>Five words that describe my blog are dream/reality: inspirations, obstacles, love

>>When I blog, I like to wear Organic cotton draped-tee shirt and recycled skinny jeans by Idia'Dega & if it is cold vintage men's sweaters from the Goodwill.

Fashion & the Planet -- Eco-Friendly Blogs

Here's a list of 11 eco-friendly fashion blogs pulled together by Miss Sierra,  Creative Cookie's fashion week assistant! These sites illustrate the power of green fashion as it relates to thrifting & vintage, shopping smart, and DIY. Fabrics typically take 100s of years to break down in landfills so we should all have a "mind over material" attitude about decisions that we make. Take a minute to check out these fantastically fashionable sites for use as a point of reference & a lil' eye candy:). 

Vintage

Sammy Davis Vintage / Sammydvintage.com
16 Stone Vintage / 16stonevintage.com
Vintage Thirty /vintagethirty.blogspot.com
Boho / bohomag.blogspot.com

Shopping Tips

Kaight NYC / kaightnyc.blogspot.com
Green Grechen / greengrechen.com
Evolved Fashion / evolvedfashion.com
Style Will Save Us / stylewillsaveus.com

DIY

Sew retro / sewretro.blogspot.com
ThreadBanger / threadbanger.com
Crafting A Green World / craftingagreenworld.com

Ya Yun's gently used winter hat + thrift store knit dress = fun functional look
photographer : kamau ware    model : ya yun     styling : lesley location: serenity at home

Mind Over Material #3

This New York Fashion Week has been full of eco-friendly fashion and of course I'm loving it. Check out my new friend, avent-gaurde designer, Mark Tauriello who I spotted wearing these lego-embelished googles and shirt composed of found items. Mark will be debuting his collection this weekend at Williamsburg Fashion Weekend. He's so Mind Over Material.

More green street fashion from the tents coming soon!  

photo: Lesley Williams © 2011

Mind Over Material Party: first pix

photos: kamau ware

Mind Over Material #two

photographer : kamau ware    model : magdalena o.     styling : lesley   location: studio w

get inspired, Pinterest

Attendees of the Mind Over Material event will receive a special invitation to join Pinterest, an amazing new platform that allows you to visually catalog things you love. It's kind of like a green way to have a mood board. Perfect for anyone to share their taste and get inspired by people with similar interests!

Wanna see my pins?

Mind Over Material #one

I'm pleased to announce The Creative Cookie's 1st official reoccurring editorial theme: Mind Over Material, a celebration of eco-friendly fashion. This Wednesday we're throwing a theme party to kick off New York Fashion week! Come show us your sustainable spin.  

Ya Yun is wearing a $2 vintage cocktail hat  + a gently used dress = simple & stunning

photographer : kamau ware    model : ya yun     styling : lesley   location: serenity at home