By Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano, LuxEco Editorial Assistant and author of the Resplendent Repurposing series
I found a black leather unisex blazer from the Gap: $20.00 at Goodwill in Van Nuys. Someone recently told me he owns the identical blazer. He paid $300.00 for it. by Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano, LuxEco Editorial Assistant

By Nancy Chuda founder and Editor-in-Chief of LuxEcoLiving and co-founder of Healthy Child Healthy World   Have you ever had a center stage moment when you are the envy of every woman (and even a few men) in a room? Even if the room happens to be one of many at the spectacular and historic [...]

Candice Held dresses have inspired us at LuxEco Living to think outside the box when it comes to sourcing eco-conscious materials. Saving the environment is not just about finding rare and exotic eco-friendly materials. In fact, sometimes it can be as simple as extending the life of the clothing already in our closets.

By Nancy Chuda  founder and Editor-in-Chief of LuxEcoLiving and co-founder of Healthy Child Healthy World Spring is here. You feel like you need a break. A two-night stay, somewhere not too far from home, a place once discovered, you will want to return to every year. You can stretch it! The dollar goes a long [...]

By Nancy Chuda founder and Editor-in-Chief of LuxEcoLiving and co-founder of Healthy Child Healthy World.   In Paris, fashion takes on new heights when it comes to the exquisite work of Alber Elbaz. For years the French couture house Lanvin had lagged behind some of the greats, Chanel and Yves St. Laurent to mention just [...]

By Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano, LuxEco Editorial Assistant and author of the Resplendent Repurposing series
Even wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at your local thrift store? About how your donations are used — are they really helping people? How the charity decides what to charge? What happens to the stuff that doesn’t sell? And just how Green an operation is it, anyhow?
I got an inside peek into the operation of what is perhaps the best-stocked, best-run chain of thrift stores in the greater Los Angeles area when I spoke with executives of the National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles at the Fairfax Avenue headquarters.

“Even though I’m kinda broke right now, my closet’s full of leather, cashmere and silk — all thanks to my favorite thrift stores.” By Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano, LuxEco Editorial Assistant

By Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano, LuxEcoLiving Editorial Assistant
“In donning this well-preserved classic dress, I believe the First Lady is not merely paying homage to a long-forgotten American designer. She’s accessorized this exquisite black lace cocktail dress with an understated Green brooch.”

by Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano, LuxEco Living Editorial Assistant
A future gift, recycled in a thrift store, made from recycled materials. Now that’s a LuxEco Resplendent Repurposing triple header! by Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano, LuxEcoLiving Editorial Assistant

By Dow-Yung Kou, LuxEco Editorial Assistant
If you are looking to explore your eco-friendly sense of style, look no further than La Bomba Vintage clothing in Long Beach, CA! La Bomba is a vintage store located on an urbanizing block that meshes a little bit of new with a lotta bit of vintage. The up and coming area is full of vintage inspired salon’s, restaurants, and clothing stores, but hands down, the jewel of this block goes to a little shop by the name of La Bomba.