Start 2012 with style: Links A La Mode, The IFB Weekly Roundup!

LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP

6 Comments 22 DECEMBER 2011

 START 2012 WITH STYLE!

 
 
Edited by: Fajr Muhammad of Stylish Thought 
 
 
Can you believe there are 9 days until 2012!? *Throws Confetti* With 2011 coming to a close, we are all contemplating fresh starts, new adventures and new wardrobes. Oh the joy of starting anew! While you’re making your resolutions, clearing out clothes you haven’t worn all year and spending much needed time with family and friends, take a moment to check out these links from our great community.
 
 
I hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday and hope to see everyone stylishly in 2012!
 
 

THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: DECEMBER 22ND

• 40 Plus Style: Why You Need to Get Yourself a Drape Dress
• Consider Me Lovely: Soft + Hard
• El Fashionista: 2012 Shoe Calendar
• Girl Loves Color: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
• Haute Cocktail: Wicce the Turkish Wizard
• Homes & Heels: This Weekend
• Incognito: Tomboy with an Elvis’ Hairstyle
• Le’Love: Going the Distance
• My Fashion Wishlist: Forget Skinnies, Everyone’s Rolling Up
• Over 50 Feeling 40: Age Discrimination- Overcoming
• Pippa Holiday: Dear Santa
• Pretty Quirky Pants: DIY Braided Wrap Bracelet
• Simply Frabulous: Christmas Fashion and Food
• Style Delights: Fashion Victim, Trend Slave
• Style Sizzle: Holiday Sparkle
• Stylish Thought: Speak Your Mind
• The Fashion Edition: The GoodHood Store
• The Love Hanger: Rose Gold
• Tickle Me Chic: Eco-Friendly Dyed Denim
• What 2 Wear Where: Gifts That Give

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Christmas wish list: Eco-friendly dyed denim

Dyed denim is a hot commodity this winter as stores fill their denim rooms with everything from electric blues to pink hues. 

While dyed denim is all the rage, dye processes can be harmful to the earth. As Christmas inches closer, I've put together a list of some great eco-friendly jean companies that are working hard to eliminate our carbon footprint left behind while keeping you looking eco-chic!

M2F 

photos from M2F website

M2F denim comes in a wide range of styles and colors. This fall they have even introduced vests and jackets into the mix. Using Made2Fade yarn technology, that is certified free of harmful substances, these jeans are individually colored in a dye bath.  The vintage-inspired jeans run about $130 and can be purchased from retailers everywhere.

James Jeans

photos from the James Jean website

James Jeans uses organic cotton and a unique dry aging process to create the perfect “worn” look. The mainstream denim runs anywhere from about $120-220 and can be found at places like Barney’s, Shopbop, and the James Jeans website.

Reuse Jeans:

photo from Reuse Jeans website

Reuse jeans uses 80% recycled denim to create new looks and washes.  

Agave Denim:

photos from Agave Jeans website

 The company has an in depth description of their jean process here. 

Monkee Genes:

photo from the Monkee Genes' website

The Monkee Genes’ motto: no slave or child labor, blood, sweat, or tears.

So as you do your last minute Christmas shopping or just want a HOT new pair of denim keep these eco-friendly labels in mind so you can still be stylish while making the earth, and your closet a little greener.