Brenna Egan is an LA-based television and film wardrobe stylist and former Vogue staffer. Her vintage clothing website, Chic and You Shall Find, offers buyers a little something extra with their purchase; a little backstory. Featured in the July issue of Entrepreneur, Egan is credited with, “hunting down covetable clothes and writing tall-tales copy and also acts as the site’s photographer and model booker, shooting professionals and amateurs (her friends, mostly) at her house in Los Angeles.” “That’s why I’m super picky about what I buy,” Egan says....

Photo courtesy of shesaid.com. My book club finds it a challenge to stick to just talking about books so we like to occasionally throw something else in the mix. Last month, we had a vision board party and this month, we held a clothing swap. A clothing swap is a great way to revamp your wardrobe without spending a dollar. Plus, nothing new was manufactured making it an eco-friendly practice as well! Here’s how a clothing swap works: Everyone brings 10-15 items. Our book club also brings beverages and snacks. Once everyone arrives, quickly sort all the items. Clothing should go on a wardrobe...

Click HERE to view my segment on AMNW this past Wednesday on easy ways to add inexpensive, unique items to your existing wardrobe. To turn up the style, I think every outfit should have at least one element that’s unique and unexpected and vintage is an eco-friendly and budget-friendly way to make that happen. All the items shown on the air cost me under 30 dollars each and were purchased in my hometown of Portland, OR. There are a dozen or more high quality vintage shops in Portland where items like these can be found at roughly that price. 30 dollars is pretty much the max I will pay for...

The folks at LIV GRN sent me a t-shirt recently and, while yes, I got a free tee out of the deal, I LOVE it! I can’t stop wearing it. It’s so flattering and versatile. It gets better because it’s not just a tee, it’s a tee that gives back! Not only does the LIV GRN logo broadcast a very important message, 10% of all sales go to Global Green. This organization’s mission is to, “foster a global value shift toward a secure and sustainable future.” Click here to learn more about Global Green. I’ve put together a complete ensemble so you too can proudly wear a...

Cutesy post title courtesy of virtualchocolate.com — a website dedicated to chocolate wisdom. Who knew there was such a thing? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I’ve pulled together five tasty and 100% guilt-free options for organic, fairly-traded chocolate to give your sweetie this Sunday. If you don’t have a sweetie, be your own best friend and get yourself one of these antioxidant-packed treats. Self love is the new black! And just in case you missed my blog post on kissing a few months back, I’ve included the key points for you — the just of it is kissing is good...

Finding beautiful accessories on the cheap is great. What’s even better though is when that item is vintage (or second-hand, gently-worn, or new-to-you) because nothing “new” had to be manufactured so you could look chic and stylish. Less manufacturing is the greenest and greatest idea since sliced (whole grain) bread and can be extended to cars, home furnishings, and even designer jeans! Thanks to Etsy.com, I’ve found 20 stunning vintage cuffs (big bracelets!) that are priced from $4-10. Okay, one bracelet is $10.99, but it’s a must-have! Silver Tone X Kisses Hinged...

There is nothing easier when it comes to getting dressed than the tunic. I style people for a living and most of my female clients are like me — they don’t want to dress like a soccer Mom (even though most of us are or were at one time), but don’t want to look “Forever 21″ either. Yuck. The tunic is the perfect middle ground. My go-to look is pairing a tunic with a cute topper like this one from Vince with your favorite skinny jeans like the dry-aged “twiggy” from James and flat, black or grey boots like this stylie pair from New Aura. Grab a cotton scarf and a...

For the right occasion, I would wear any one of these gorgeous frocks. Some are sweet. Others are super sexy. A few are edgy and even a bit punk. And are all gentle to the planet. Win-win gals! And nothing wrong with dressing up for an evening at home — as long as you ring in 2010 in a festive, safe, and eco-fabulous way! Ranier dress by ecoskin from greenwithglamour.com, $179.00 EcoSkin 'Hematite' Bamboo Dress from gretchenandgrace.com, $142.00 Deux FM Kat Dress from thegreenloop.com, $107 Miss Peacock Dress and Noir Shrug from Etsy.com, $154 Linda Loudermilk red silk dress from...