*I really have nothing against the Irish…I don’t like anyone.

A paltry $75K saphire, peridot and diamond bluet clip at Tiffany's 1. Accessorize. Sometimes subtlety goes a long way. But it never really goes long enough, so if you choose to wear a simple green pin or earrings, make them as fabulous as possible. After all, thousands of leprachauns died to make this holiday possible...that is what St. Patty's is all about right? The St. Patrick's Day Massacre of 17-whatever?

Louis Vuitton Mens SS 2011 2. Layer. March is a notoriously tricky month to dress for because it's torn between two seasons. It'll be 60 degrees one day and will snow the next -- this kooky global warming. So a good trick is layering. Bundle up for the cold morning, shed a few layers for the afternoon sun and reapply after sundown. For St. Patrick, stagger your green for when you stagger out of the nearest tavern or pub.

Shala Monroque in Harper's Bazaar 3. Mix Shades. There are as many shades of green as there are voices floating around in Charlie Sheen's head: emerald, chartreuse, turquoise, forest, hunter, neon, lime, jungle, kelly, mint...and in listing them it's clear that they all have the gayest names possible. So why not mix a little kelly with a little spring bud and top it off with a shock of marijauana. That's not technically a shade of green, but it's my favorite kind, nonetheless.

Prada's SS 2011 Ad f/ Mariacarla Boscono 4. Patterns. The more green you incorporate into your look, the more inventive you have to get. And thus, the more fun! Throw different patterns together: prints and polka dots, stripes and stars, this and that, etc. It's totally easy to O.D. on too many patterns, however, so in these situations it's best to follow Coco Chanel's simple rule: remove one item before leaving the house. And since it's St. Patty's, that item can easily be your panties. Just sayin'...makes things a lot easier come nightfall.

Scarlett O'Hara Going Green with the Wind 5. Go Big or Go Home. You know how I said how tricky it was to pull off head to toe green? Well when in doubt, fair people of Ireland (and I really mean fair --  it's like the Irish are literally allergic to the sun), look to national heroine Scarlett O'Hara. She needed to make a statement so she just took down some old curtains and sewed them into a gown (or rather, had her maid take down some old curtains and sew them into a gown). Sure, the gown bordered on bad taste but isn't that what the holidays are all about? Getting drunk, embarrassing yourself, your friends, your family and then laughing it all off so no one suspects your rampant alcohol problem? So, wear those goofy green beer glasses and those goofy green top hats and those goofy green athletic jerseys --  let your d-bag flag fly! Bad taste is a look that the Irish have been pulling off  -- and pulling off better than anyone -- for centuries. Celebrate it.

Gaga will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 4

Appropriateness: 5

Trendiness: 5

Styling: 5

Shoes: 5

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 5

Confidence: 5

It would be impossible to give Lady Gaga anything less than an A for this very green look. I died when I saw how fantastic the shoes look with this covetable Valentino coat. From the claw, to the hair to the attitude, this queen has got it going on (obviously).

Samantha Pleet: High-waisted shorts and bikinis, bows and flows. Old time flare gone fantastically modern.

Suzanne Rae: Built to accentuate a woman’s beautiful body through fitting flattering fabrics over natural curves.

Ajna Collection: Mixes silk and jersey with unusually draped shapes and hidden pockets.

Robin Brouillette: Rouches, pleats and frills done neutrally right.

H. Fredriksson: Versatile and well constructed, these pieces could last a lifetime.

Artists and Revolutionaries: Made for badasses who care. Hooded tie-dye tees and holey leather revolt!

The Battalion: Comfort driven sleek eco jersey.

Study NY by Tara St James: Flexibly patterned and playfully cut, this collection won the 2011 Ecco Domani Fashion Fund for sustainable design.

The Sway: Made of excess fine leathers, expect cut short fringe and a light heart.

Sprout: Tis the time for eco-friendly watches.

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I screamed for Ginger Cookie Caramel. Literally, it was that bangin’. It’s by Coconut Bliss, a completely vegan breed of ice cream made from, well, coconut milk. It reminded me of the environmental goodness of Stewart+Brown. With the cardigan made of 96% hemp, and the blouse of organic cotton, it’s good on the earth. Like ice coco-cream.

This Organic by John Patrick flounce top has the essence of the über healthy Quinoa. The protein quinoa supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids and can even cure migraines. The shirt and the grain together are unstoppable goodness.

Diaya is the most cheese-like non-cheese on the market right now. And its off-white shreddedness kind of reminds me of this top by Dress Reform. The boat neck fringe top is made of 100% organic cotton, and the “cheese” is 100% dairy, lactose, casein, gluten, soy and cholesterol free. Everybody wins!

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LOOK FIVE: Sustainable Pattern Mashup

The Parachute Hoodie: Christopher Raeburn, $462

Christopher Raeburn caught my attention with his collection in London for next fall. He takes discarded military material and repurposes them as slickers and other articles of clothing. Like this jacket for instance, that is made from 100% Parachute Nylon. I had been eyeing a different holy jacket down, as it was featured in its own front display, but I didn’t end up putting it with my chosen looks. That piece would suffice to live independently of an outfit; a true outer layer fit to engulf any look. This neon piece, however, seemed more the challenge: I was after some good pattern mixin’.

The Tank: Timo Weiland, $320

To suit my pattern mashing desires, Timo Weiland jumped to me once more. The sheer red-orange organic shapes that formulate on this tank completely complement the wild dotting of the jacket. But what’s on the back of the shirt, you ask? Why it’s the same tree landscape we saw on the dress in the previous look.

The Skirt: Lisa Marie Fernandez, $224

You might have sensed my affinity for neoprene at this point. Lisa Marie Fernandez shapes up a lovely little black skirt, beach- and bar-friendly.Though, I must admit, if there were to have been a brightly patterned bottom that meshed, I would have Man-Repellered it up.

The Necklace: Orly Genger, $395

This rope conglomeration collar hung from a single nail in the Orly Genger nook, and eyed me down the entire two hours I was in Début. Each mountain climbers rope speckled with neon, hand-tied knots wrapping concentrically around thick straight ones, clung together.

The Sandals: Love Is Mighty, $175

My vision for this outfit was sandals. Monisha Raja‘s vision for these sandals was environmental and social sustainability. Employing artisans from indigenous tribes across the globe, she uses traditional arts and crafts techniques and completely animal friendly materials to produce beaded sandals and bags. See the Facebook page for more about their world involvement.

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Abbey Lee and Natasha Poly, alongside Clement Chabernaud and Ben Hill, wear key pieces from the all-white collection in the latest campaigns.

Here is a video of the collection being presented by Emily Zak, Executive Retail Editor, Vogue UK; Dilys Williams, Director of sustainable fashion, London College of Fashion; and Catarina Midby, Trend Coordinator, H&M:

The new collection will hit stores April 14th

1. Accessorize. Sometimes subtlety goes a long way. But it never really goes long enough, so if you choose to wear a simple green pin or earrings, make them as fabulous as possible. After all, thousands of leprachauns died to make this holiday possible…that is what St. Patty’s is all about right? The St. Patrick’s Day Massacre of 17-whatever?

A paltry $75K saphire, peridot and diamond bluet clip at Tiffany's

2. Layer. March is a notoriously tricky month to dress for because it’s torn between two seasons. It’ll be 60 degrees one day and will snow the next — this kooky global warming. So a good trick is layering. Bundle up for the cold morning, shed a few layers for the afternoon sun and reapply after sundown. For St. Patrick, stagger your green for when you stagger out of the nearest tavern or pub.

Louis Vuitton Mens SS 2011 / Photo: GQ

3. Mix Shades. There are as many shades of green as there are voices floating around in Charlie Sheen‘s head: emerald, chartreuse, turquoise, forest, hunter, neon, lime, jungle, kelly, mint…and in listing them it’s clear that they all have the gayest names possible. So why not mix a little kelly with a little spring bud and top it off with a shock of marijauana. That’s not technically a shade of green, but it’s my favorite kind, nonetheless.

Shala Monroque in Harper's Bazaar

4. Patterns. The more green you incorporate into your look, the more inventive you have to get. And thus, the more fun! Throw different patterns together: prints and polka dots, stripes and stars, this and that, etc. It’s totally easy to O.D. on too many patterns, however, so in these situations it’s best to follow Coco Chanel‘s simple rule: remove one item before leaving the house. And since it’s St. Patty’s, that item can easily be your panties. Just sayin’…makes things a lot easier come nightfall.

Prada's SS 2011 Ad f/ Mariacarla Boscono

5. Go Big or Go Home. You know how I said how tricky it was to pull off head to toe green? Well when in doubt, fair people of Ireland (and I really mean fair —  it’s like the Irish are literally allergic to the sun), look to national heroine Scarlett O’Hara. She needed to make a statement so she just took down some old curtains and sewed them into a gown (or rather, had her maid take down some old curtains and sew them into a gown). Sure, the gown bordered on bad taste but isn’t that what the holidays are all about? Getting drunk, embarrassing yourself, your friends, your family and then laughing it all off so no one suspects your rampant alcohol problem? So, wear those goofy green beer glasses and those goofy green top hats and those goofy green athletic jerseys —  let your d-bag flag fly! Bad taste is a look that the Irish have been pulling off  – and pulling off better than anyone — for centuries. Celebrate it.

Scarlett O'Hara Going Green with the Wind

*I really have nothing against the Irish…I don’t like anyone.

A paltry $75K saphire, peridot and diamond bluet clip at Tiffany's

Louis Vuitton Mens SS 2011 / Photo: GQ

Prada's SS 2011 Ad f/ Mariacarla Boscono

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Actress Elizabeth Olsen attends the Martha Marcy May Marlene Premiere at the Eccles Center Theatre during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2011 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Actors Elizabeth Olsen and Brady Corbet attend the Martha Marcy May Marlene Premiere at the Eccles Center Theatre during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2011 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

The cartoon is meant to educate children on the importance of saving the planet. Cute idea I guess, but I think the hair could be a little lighter on her cartoon. I wouldn’t have guessed this was her if I didn’t already know. What do you think indies?

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Fast fashion impresario Sir Philip Green might be in a little bit of hot water. Despite recently being appointed unofficial financial advisor to the Prime Minister of England, members of the British Parliament are insisting he be investigated for tax evasion as Crafty Phil has registered his ownings to his wife in Monaco meaning he doesn’t have to pay taxes on his many companies.

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Late night runners rejoice, for Stella McCartney brings a fashionable solution to low visibility of runners while jogging in the dark. Glamazons run in pairs come dusk or dawn, because as they say, “Safety in numbers.” Running after dark is dangerous due to low visibility on the road, which makes the running an unintended target for speeding cars. The new Stella McCartney Glow-in-the-Dark collection for Adidas is the fashionable and eco-friendly alternative to running with reflector vests.

The new Glow-in-the-Dark collection is geared toward women, especially those looking for more flattering exercise gear. The appealing collection includes sports jackets with ruched shoulders, draw string shorts and running shoes in a bold leopard print that glows green in the dark but so chic it will make the Green Lantern jealous.

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SAN DIEGO (AP) – Ryan Reynolds says he took the title role in “Green Lantern” to play a hero that can “throw a punch, tell a joke and kiss a girl.”

The actor, along with castmates Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard and Mark Strong and director Martin Campbell, presented a clip from the film at Comic-Con Saturday for some 6,000 ecstatic fans, many of whom camped out overnight for a chance to see the presentation.

Campbell says the 3-D movie blends realistic action with humor and an otherworldly trip to the planet Oa, home of the Green Lanterns. He added that while the hero’s costume is “a work in progress,” his cinematic story is set: He is joined by his fellow Green Lanterns for a face-off against Parallax, whom Reynolds describes as “the physical manifestation of fear in our movie.”

The clip showed Reynolds as Hal Jordan, who, after a fight with street thugs, takes the Green Lantern oath and uses his new powers to blow them away. Reynolds recited the oath for the Comic-Con crowd, which rewarded him with cheers.

The cast seemed to embrace the Comic-Con energy, and revealed which characters they’d dress up with if they could walk the convention floor. Reynolds would go as a Wookie because he likes to “be cute and dangerous.” Lively would dress as Harry Potter and Sarsgaard would go as Captain America. Strong said he’d dress as his “Green Lantern” character, Sinestro.

DC Comics chief Geoff Johns hinted that other Green Lantern films, and a Justice League movie, could follow: “The success of ‘Green Lantern’ will lead the charge for everything DC does.”

“Green Lantern” opens in June.

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1. Megan Fox married longtime boyfriend Brian Austin Green on the beach wearing a custom Armani Prive gown. The dress design was simple – besides from a 16 foot train. People StyleWatch

2. This fall, trick or treat in style (and with little more than lingerie on) with Victoria’s Secret Halloween costumes. Nylon Mag

3. The September fashion magazine covers have been revealed and it looks like Lindsay Lohan’s rumored W cover didn’t make the cut. Look out for Emma Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, and Justin Bieber on the newsstands instead. Refinery 29

4. Counterfeit products are thriving on our dwindling economy. And there’s more to it than just handbags and jewelry. WWD

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Reba McEntire and Kenan Thompson rocked the same green dress at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday (June 9)!

The 32-year-old funnyman, who’s impersonated Reba on Saturday Night Live, helped Reba present an award at the ceremony!

“You can’t be Reba; you’re too dark,” Reba told Kenan. “I’m ginger with highlights, and you’re a solid auburn!”

WHO DO YOU THINK rocked the green dress – Reba or Kenan?

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Fashion is always changing yet a number of them are the reflection of another decade.
There is fashioned trends that are worth reviving & while others were
remained as history. There is materials that are hip last year & remain
fashionable in 2009. This season is unsurprisingly interesting for fashion
trends & styles. Comfort & perfect fitting mixed with mens black
tuxedos. So you don’t require to worry about not looking lovely because you can
still look great on your casual attire.

There is trends from the last season that are still in & worth for reinvention
for this season. It’s a matter of choosing the right tuxedos. But the major
issue for this remains the same. You must always pick the kind of mens tuxedo that will make you comfortable & will always perfectly fit on you. It’s
always a & factor when when style & comfort can be combined. Still, the
low cut, patterned sneakers with ties that sport the best of brand names
remained to be popular & hot as ever.

Brown is classic yet trendy, so as with black. & while brown is still hip in 2009
fashion, metallic silvers & golds are staying around from the 2008 season.
This new Year, the latest trendy colors are cobalt blues, yellows, & Kelly
greens. & shoes are always thought about as part of mens clothes. Animal
prints are still in & popular. & of coursework, the undying mens suits,
blazers, sports jackets, coats & other leathered mens clothing.

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Clockwise from top left: Shirt ($255) by Thom Browne New York, thombrowne.com; Tie ($130) by Band of Outsiders, barneys.com; Tie bar ($29) by Club Monaco, clubmonaco.com. Blazer ($1,700) by Salvatore Ferragamo, 212-759-3822, ferragamo.com for stores; Shirt ($300) by Etro, etro.com for stores. Tie ($689), by Lanvin, lanvin.com. Shorts ($40) by Perry Ellis, macys.com; Belt ($680) by Tom Ford, tomford.com for stores. Tie belt ($380) by Dries Van Noten, barneys.com.Jacket ($1,130) and shirt ($470) by Junya Watanabe, 212-604-9200, saksfifthavenue.com. Middle: Pocket square ($80) by Dries Van Noten, fredsegal.com.

Photographs by Greg Broom

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I like it, I like it. While considered “preppy,” the pieces are more relaxed and not as “buttoned up” as some collections. I personally find the preppy with a certain edge a bit more appealing. It’s always interesting to see designers such as Junya Watanabe put their spin on pieces which are not their usual forte.

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Wiksten is her independent clothing line named lovingly after her grandmother’s Swedish last name. Jenny’s works are hand sewn from natural fabrics like linen and cotton. She also showcases adorable necklaces made out of wool in her Winter 2009 collection. For spring 2010, Wiksten introduces delicately, polka-dotted, woven tops and cotton shirt dresses.

Peek at the young designer’s blog Westin-made to discover indie style gems. There she posts pictures of her latest designs, inspirations and, once in a while, a look in to her personal life to see where her passion for sewing is drawn from. She also guest blogs for Lucky magazine and teaches a sewing class now and then in Fort Greene Brooklyn. She’s a graduate of The Fashion Institute in New York and calls Brooklyn her home where she lives with her husband and two cats. Combining elegant simplicity with modern design, Wiksten is definitely the future of independent design and style.

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Every year, the world’s top watchmakers gather in Basel, Switzerland, to show off their latest creations.

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Luscious classics! While a classic watch such as Omega, Longines and Rolex are the ultimate, go with everything type watch, I personally prefer those with a little “punch.” My choices would be Rado, the ferragamo in picture six, and Degrisogono’s offering…….I love that green!

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1. Hugo Boss Black 2. Pretty Green 3. Farah Vintage 4. Superga 5. Farah Vintage 6. McQ Alexander McQueen 7. Belstaff 8. Polo Ralph Lauren 9. Farah Vintage 10. Stone Island 11. Hugo Boss Black 12. Aquascutum 13. Belstaff 14. Cole Method 15. Hugo Boss Black 16. Polo Ralph Lauren 17. Burberry 18. YMC 19. B-Store 20. Marc by Marc Jacobs 21. Hugo Boss Black 22. & 23. Garbstore

I’m lovin the “new crop” of men’s blazers……that blazer with jeans look is extremely hot and classy! I can envision any of the blazers featured with a nice pair of jeans, and a nice shoe or boot…….perfect!

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We already know that H&M started an organic cotton collection but now the company has announced that it’s going greener. It plans an even bigger step into organic cotton for Autumn/Winter 2008-2009, and will use other sustainable materials like organic and recycled wool and polyester.

“We are now using organic cotton in all departments,” said H&M’s head of design, Ann-Sofie Johansson.

Among the organic items you will be able to buy are accessories like scarves (left), and recycled wool mix skirts, coats, and trousers.

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The inventor says his invention can creates a completely tight seal with an added incentive for advertisers. That right, it’s about time someone improved those 250 billion drink cans consumed annually. I know that this has nothing to do with fashion but it’s amazing that there are people out there creating more and more eco friendly products or making improvements on old ones in order to make a change.

The green/eco trend is now hitting larger companies. Intimo- a leading manufacturer of underwear, sleepwear and loungewear for men, women and children is launching an eco-friendly line called Bamboo. Intimo caters to upper-tier and specialty stores, department stores, mid-tier stores, catalog and Internet retailers with supple, elegant fabrications and designs. Their product collections range from long johns and boxers to lingerie, robes and upscale sleep sets.

The Bamboo line will consist of a Cotton/Rayon blended fabric, which will make it tempting to touch. It is sensual and comfortable to wear with temperature control that allows you to remain cool and dry. Bamboo is eco-friendly, biodegradable, highly sustainable resource and naturally regenerative.

Bamboo crops need less water, grow quickly and as a result, have less of a negative impact on the atmosphere. Look for the line May 15, 2008

Leila Hafzi is a fashion designer dedicated to making a difference. In 1997, she presented her first collection, introducing the idea of eco and ethical trade to the Norwegian high-end fashion industry. Eleven years later her goal remains unchanged; to champion eco and ethical trade in the fashion industry on a global basis, and continue developing a 100 percent environmentally-friendly production cycle.

This season, her company Nepal Productions is presenting a collection drawing inspiration from the global topic of environmental changes; she is also starting a cooperative effort with the Norwegian Peace Corps and Nepal. Several company employees will be working in Katmandu for one year with clothing production, and two of the most skilled tailors from Katmandu will work in Norwegian company facilities.  Hafzi hopes to present her creations as part of Norwegian design in New York, yet another signal that her eco fashion is truly coming into style.

Bamboo is like the whiz kid of the botany world. It builds houses, feeds pandas, filters toxins out of the soiland grows up to four feet per day in any climate—and it also makes a pretty great cashmere substitute. Pamplemosses is a new label out of LA that has realized the potential of this overachieving plant and used it to create a line of kitten-soft garments for men, women and babies, proving that luxury doesn’t have to harm the earth.

The brainchild of artist Gene Eu, Pamplemosses was born in November 2006 with a simple goal in mind: “to bring people harmonious products that are comfortable, beautiful, and nurturing to the environment.” To achieve this, each Pamplemosses T-shirt, dress and pair of underwear is crafted from 100% natural bamboo fiber, and is silk screened with Eu’s nature-inspired illustrations in water-based ink. The resulting fabrics are not just super soft, but also hypoallergenic, antibacterial and UV protective—apparently, the only thing they can’t do is make the morning coffee.

The past year’s journey has been a major learning curve for Eu and his team, many of whom come from high-fashion backgrounds. “Working with bamboo is a pretty new approach, and there weren’t any rules for us to follow when we started out,” he explains. But with a growing following among the fashion set and exciting new innovations in fabric color and texture in the works for next year, it looks like their cram session has more than paid off.

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