{"id":3017,"date":"2009-10-13T10:23:22","date_gmt":"2009-10-13T15:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3017"},"modified":"2009-10-13T10:23:22","modified_gmt":"2009-10-13T15:23:22","slug":"rock-angelina-jolies-leather-look-minus-the-guilt-part-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/rock-angelina-jolies-leather-look-minus-the-guilt-part-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock Angelina Jolie's Leather Look, Minus the Guilt – Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOTO BY PR PHOTO<\/a>s<\/strong> (Angelina Jolie in sexy black leather mini dress at Inglorious Bastards<\/em> premiere) If there is one fall\/winter garment Angelina Jolie knows how to work, it’s leather<\/strong>. In fact, aside from her lips<\/a>, it’s probably\u00a0the most well-known feature on her body.\u00a0 And there is no doubt that, for fall 2009, leather is in. Unfortunately, the material stirs up about as much controversy<\/strong><\/em> as some of the larger-than-life celebrities that wear it. If you’re vegan, an animal rights activist, or just plain socially-conscious, leather is a material you’ve learned to live without…until now. Eco-fashion has finally caught up to demand and there are now ethical options for leather and leather-like clothing<\/strong> and accessories<\/a>. In this 3-part series, I’ll give you the scoop on:<\/p>\n

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1.where to find ethical leather options<\/strong>
\n\t2.how to avoid looking gaudy in leather (no chaps for this lady!)<\/strong>
\n\t3.the #1 hottest, must-have leather piece that will pull any look together<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Let’s start with exploring more ethical sources for leather…<\/p>\n

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Buy oh-so-chic recycled<\/span><\/h3>\n

Every day new designers are coming out of the woodwork begging to show off their magic hands as they transform reclaimed and vintage leather gloves and apparel into\u00a0\u00a0glamorous accessories.\u00a0 Check out these fiery feathered leather earrings from AK Vintage: <\/a>\"AK<\/a> \"AK<\/a>Photos by AK Vintage<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hit the resale shops – 80s and all<\/span><\/h3>\n

Upscale consignment stores and thrift shops often carry second hand leather jackets and accessories for a great price. Although they may be outdated, off season or sport too bold a color for your liking, you DON’T have to wear it off the rack. In part III, I’ll show you how to take these fabulous steals and turn them into the most sizzling accents<\/strong> in your wardrobe.<\/p>\n

Ask family and friends<\/span><\/h3>\n

If they have any old leathers lying around in their closets or attics collecting dust, you may have found a new treasure\u00a0for your wardrobe. Trust me, if it’s a decade or two beyond its prime and is still rocking some thick shoulder pads, chances are, it is not being worn and will not be missed….I have proof, because I just recently was given one myself…and I didn’t even\u00a0have to ask!\u00a0 But if you’re really feeling uneasy about the ask, offer to pay what you would if you found it at a resale shop…or barter your babysitting or cooking skills for a night or two. Then, follow my tips in Part III of this series<\/strong> for what to do with it once you’ve got it.<\/p>\n

Opt\u00a0for cruelty-free, vegan materials<\/span><\/h3>\n

Just about any type of apparel, including jackets, shoes<\/a> and accessories are now available in vegan brands. If you’re looking to nix genuine leather altogether, then vegan is the way to go.\u00a0 Having said that, please be aware<\/strong> <\/a>that “vegan” may not always be “fair trade” (respecting people) or “chemical-free” (respecting earth).\u00a0 Vegan leather-like materials are often petroleum-based synthetics, which means there is a trade off.\u00a0 Don’t hesitate to ask the manufacturers about how they source and create their products before buying…if they are truly ethical, they’ll be delighted to respond. Ok, so where can you find vegan apparel? Google is the best place to start, but to get you off the ground, try these retailers: Moo Shoes<\/a> Alternative Outfitters<\/a> Matt and Nat <\/a>(Pleather bags made of recycled plastic bottles…doesn’t get any greener than this!) About the Author<\/strong> Katherine is an eco-enthusiast and owner of Green Diva<\/a>, a socially-responsible jewelry boutique\u00a0that uses ethical materials exclusively; such as recycled precious metals, Fair Trade gems and pearls, organic elements and reclaimed materials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Angelina Jolie knows how to rock a steamy leather look, but can eco-conscious fashionistas do the same without abandoning principle? Absolutely! In this 3-part series, learn where to find ethical leather options and how to put them together to create a hot fall ensemble. More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":3044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":"\"\"","apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false},"categories":[538,1165,106,75],"tags":[4425,4426,123,554,1272,4427,4428,4429],"apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/alo-080694-11.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3017"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3017\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}