The tops are customized – you pick the color and material combination for your shirt and it’s sized to your specifications. Each tunic takes 3 weeks to make,  so if you are planning to make it a gift, keep that in mind. 

Here are a couple styles of the shirts:

ReConstructed Gentlemen’s Dres Shirt #2
$70

This cute little number is reconstructed from a gentlemen’s dress shirt. Cleverly altered and upcycled for a playful girly touch. Asymmetrical kimono style sleeves. Chunky stretch Ribbed scooped collar adorned with ruffles. Removable Brooch, made of cluster of buttons and ribbon, add little touch of embellishment, removable for washing, or even worn on an outer shell to make a matching combo to your look.. Matching stretch ribbing waist band, pulls over easily.

Dads Plaid Hand-Me-Down ReConstructed Shirt
$75

This cute little number is reconstructed from a gentlemen’s dress shirt. Cleverly altered and upcycled for a playful girly touch. Asymmetrical kimono style sleeves. Chunky, drape like collar. Drummer style fasten ribbons and button for a bold impact of embellishment. Black ribbing waistband compliments the elastic detail on shoulders.

Image credit: Peeko Apparel

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Ecozuzu Heart Skull Eco Crop Pants
$72.99

These eco-friendly crop pants are made from fabric produced from recycled products.

…by mixing organic cotton with conventional cotton & recycled poly-fiber – made out of 100% certified polyethylene terephthlate, such as disposable water bottles!

They come in a comfy heather grey and they feature a hot pink fluorescent graphic of skulls in a heart shape. They have an adjustable drawstring waistband and they are soft and comfortable – perfect for exercise or just hanging around.

You can find the Ecozuzu Heart Skull Crop Pants at Ecozuzu online, Amazon, BTC Elements, Etsy, and the Lotus Boutique.

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Emma Watson will work as a creative advisor for the line that will launch during February 2010 and is targeted at young people in their late teens and early twenties.

The South of France is the inspiration behind the line of what sounds like sportswear, “…knitwear, cotton T-shirts, jersey dresses, poplin skirts, and shorts.”

The actress asserts that she is not working on the line to satisfy her own ego, but because the line is intended for a larger benefit:

I’m not a designer. If someone asked me to do something that was beneficial to a cause, then maybe I’d consider it, but not just [to be able to say] ‘Look at me! I’ve got my own line!’ [It’s] gotten so ridiculous.”

Emma Watson has been making a name for herself as a young woman with a good sense of style with a real appreciation for fashion. I look forward to seeing what comes of the collaboration of People Tree and Watson.

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Here’s a cute chemise that is made with a blend of materials, including bamboo. It features black and red floral embroidery along to the top. It has an empire waist and a halter style top. It’s on sale, 50% off, at Cocos Shoppe.

Natori – Bonita Chemise
$44 on sale, regularly $88

Here’s another empire-waist, bamboo chemise with a comfortable easy-fit. I like the fullness in the top. So many times a halter top has a small cup and that can rule it out for woman with a fuller bustline.

Natori – Union Square Chemise
$32 on sale, regularly $66

This wrap would be great for the gym. It’s cuter than a towel, but just as effective.

Natori Fresh Wrap
$66

Image credit: Coco’s Shoppe

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A skirt is a much easier way to wear the high-waist look. There’s no awkward fit through the crotch and the skirt makes the body look longer and leaner than a pair of high-waisted pants.

Pretty Birdie’s Organic Cotton and Bamboo
High Waist Pencil Skirt
$80

I love this skirt. It’s made of organic cotton, bamboo, and lyrca that was dyed using eco-friendly dyes. It’s available in black, golden brown (looks like orange in the picture), or grey. I want one in each color.

Pretty Birdie’s Hemp Linen
High Waist Pencil Skirt
$120

Here’s another choice in a natural hemp material. The skirt has a great texture and it’s a classic design that you can wear forever.

Both skirts are from Stephanie Teague’s Pretty Birdie fashion line that you can find at Etsy.

Image credit: Stephanie Teague at Etsy

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The Luxe is available in Black, Blue, Ivory, and Gray. It has a gorgeous feminine shape, an assymetrical collar, full sleeves, and a pleated coat “skirt.” This is a warm coat that flatters, rather than hides the female figure.

VAUTE Luxe Coat
$562

The coat is wind and snow resistant, with a lining made of a “Closed Loop, Zero Waste Satin Ripstop from Tejin® EcoCircle®.”  The buttons are made from Tagua Nut which is a renewable resource. Only 25 coats will be made in each color – they are currently sold out of the extra large in the blue. Pre order your coat now. You definitely want to get it before the cold weather hits.

For more information on the pre ordering process click here and if you’d like to see the other styles available, take a look here.

All net profits go the Farm Sanctuary. There’s a farm Sanctuary down the road from me in Orland, CA. They rescue formerly abused animals. It’s really a wonderful place.

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j brand is having a sale on a few select styles of their blue jeans. Take a look at this pair of bell bottoms, “inspired by a feminine and curvy figure like Marilyn Monroe’s…,” it has a dark wash known as “Woodstock dark wash,” and it made from a lightweight stretchy denim that is 100% organic.

love story green label
Regular price $227, on sale for $180

Not willing to wait for cooler temps to wear these fabulous jeans?  How about pairing it with a Summery halter that is made from vintage recycled silk scarves?   This halter is gorgeous with bead work around the neckline and it’s on sale.

Burning Torch
Regular price $200, on sale for $90

Image credit: Cocos Shoppe.com

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I was a big Keds girl back in the day. I would keep 2 pair in constant rotation so that I always had a clean white pair available. I had this trick were I’d soak one pair in a sink of bleach and water.  Eventually they’d disintegrate, as you might expect.

The Green Label Keds sneaker is available in two styles – the Willow Lace Up in white, black, and green or the Meadow Mock Toe in white, blue, and tan. I requested the black Willow Lace Up, but they sent me the green. It’s a cute green, very fresh and apple-y. It feels like there’s a bit more to the sole of the Keds than I remember. It feels a lot like an old school Vans lace up, looks like it, too.

This shoe has a lot of features that make it green. It is made with 100% Organic Cotton and it’s made with recycled rubber  (outsoles) and recycled water bottles (laces). The dyes used are non-toxic  and for each pair of Green Label Keds sold in 2009, a tree will be donated and planted in conjunction with the Arbor Day Foundation.

I like the shoe. It’s a comfortable, casual sneaker and the green color is fun. It looks and feels like a traditional shoe to me, which I see as a good thing. I’m all for being as green as possible, but when it comes to my feet, a good, comfortable fit is what matters most.

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Lady Grunge Vintique has a Vintage Gauze White Mexican Tent Dress for $45. Ooh, this looks fresh, pretty, and comfy – just what I’m looking for in a Summer dress. It doesn’t list a size or year, so if you want the specifics, you can contact the seller. Lovely dress, though, and it says that is in “excellent” condition.

I know that people usually equate shoulder pads and neon colors with  ’80s fashion,  but this Floral Mini reminds me of the sweeter side of the clothing of the era. It’s a size Medium and in excellent condition. It features ruffles, a flared skirt, button-up front, and a belt tie. It’s listed in the Midnight Flight shop for $32. 

My girlfriends and I used to call these vintage Leather Sandals, “Regulars.”  As in, My Regular Sandals. They would start out all stiff and you’d get them wet to soften the leather. Over time they would grow more and more comfortable. I sure wish I wore a size 7, because then I’d snatch up this pair. I just showed them to my teenage daughter and she loved them.  If you’ve got $20, then this pair from Cocomio could be yours.

Image 1 credit:  Lady Grunge Vintique at Etsy

Image 2 credit:  Midnight Flight at Etsy

Image 3 credit:  Cocomio at Etsy

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Yeah, I know, probably sick of hearing about Twitter, but I have an account and through this account, I’ve connected with some pretty interesting Vintage Clothing shops.

Both of the sites before use eBay to sell their lovely vintage finds. The selection is varied and reasonably priced. Interested? I thought you might be…..

Vintage Party Dresses offers a variety of dresses. Party dresses, prom dresses, cocktail dresses, little black dresses…even dresses for Barbie.

I am a big dress fan. My favorite style – a wrap. I think it’s my mom’s influence. She used to whip up the cutest wrap dresses on her little Singer. 

Another place to look for vintage is Panda’s Vintage shop, also at eBay. Currently I see clothing from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Plus a cute mod style hat  that looks like something Twiggy would have worn.

Check out these shops. If you know of a good place to shop vintage, please let me know and I’ll share it with the  other Pretty By Nature readers.

Image credit: Chase Your Bliss Photography

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