Then, what are you going to do?

Then, what are you going to do? Earth Day turns into the big 4-0 today… I had no idea ED and I was so close in age, however I remember going to Earth Day concerts in Golden Gate Park in San Fran in the 90s. Who can tell me who headlined because I have no idea…

I was subconsciously aware of recycling all my clothes on those days.

Yeah, just being selfish and smart enough to figure out how to get my fashion fix. Recycling your clothes was stupidly smart for me…

Did you know that celebrities and socialites sell their clothes? Accidentally green without even knowing it. It still counts. If celebrities/socialites trade their wardrobe for a dollar and a new bag, shouldn’t you? That’s how they stay rich, right?

I’m about to share one of my BIGGEST secret weapons on the west coast. Want to know where to go to recycle your favorite labels from your publications and maybe buy this season’s Mui Mui at resale prices? (Did you hear me right, this season’s Mui Mui at resale price?) Like no way?

Decades Two: Where High-End Meets Reality: You Can’t Afford Fantasy.

Imagine owning a Stella McCartney blouse for $140 and then selling it next season for Stella’s 2011 collection?

Unless it’s an important piece of archive. That is, a Birkin bag, the latest Alexander Mcqueen collection or a Chanel bag that you want to leave to your daughter/goddaughter. As the Beatles sing- “LET IT GO” OK “LET IT BE”… Why do you have to hold on? When will you not be here as long as all the clothes you are collecting/hoarding? I mean, right?

Do you feel blocked in your life? Go sell your clothes, I guarantee you won’t want any of them when you see what you want now. Super BIG PS-Decades Two is for your high end labels only and you need to make an appointment first.

Here’s the deal, after 3 years your most coveted designers start to lose resale value. Can it be reworked for a more current fit? Absofrickintutely! but that’s another email. Stay tuned. But what if you’re coveting this season’s Bottega? How are you going to get it in these times? Be smart and sell your old favorites in search of the new ones.

Recycled money in your clothing budget? GOOD for the planet! Good for you!

Speaking of the planet, check out this video I shot for Living Well. The new green channel of Abc.com and SHARE with your family and friends on Facebook.

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