I want candy... Diese Schuhe verkörpern alles, was ich liebe: Süßigkeiten, Farben,... Ja das war's eigentlich. Perfekt passt mein neues Lieblingspaar zur hochgekrempelteten Jeans und strahlend bunten Socken, am besten in einer Konträrfarbe.
I want candy... These shoes represent everything I love: Sweets, colours... Yeah that's it. My new favourites match perfectly to a cut jeans and bright coloured socks, best in contrasting colours.

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Gretchen vonDüsterwald

In many areas of our life we care about the environment: most of us buy organic food, we switch off the light when we are leaving the room or we mind to buy recyclable paper. Why shouldn't we carry on with sustainability in our closet? It is easier than you think: You can say no to low-budget temples like Primark and look out for quality and not (!) quantity. I know it is a change and many qualitative clothes cost more - but consider: they will last pretty longer . However, don't get me wrong: I
did not necessarily mean just designer clothes (I would not say no to them though) as qualitative clothes. Why not search for a little store in your hometown which produces stylish clothes and pays attention to  sustainability.

"Why shouldn't we carry 

on with sustainability 

in our closet?"

And do you know what the best and easiest (fashion)thing is that you can do for your environment? Get it? Yes, right: DIY! You do not always have to buy a complete new closet. Just think of how you can make the best out of your old grey sweater (some studs or pearls?) and you have a new favourite in your attire.

These hints all together? Take this outfit, that Käthchen created: The lace jacket is from a little store in Berlin, Friedrichshain. It was a cute little shop and the owner explains to us that all of her clothes are made out of natural materials. It was on sale so it just cost fifty bucks. Then, take a look at these shoes: They are the product of one of our DIY's. The best item is the beautiful blouse made of environmentally friendly produced silk - given its present shape in the Netherlands. If you look at it and touch it you really feel what a difference a good fabric can make. Irresistibly light, a delicate wanderer between different nuances - fashion is my staff of life, so I want to be good in every possible way. 

This post is a submission for the IFB project "What does sustainable style mean to you?". Check out their competition post:http://heartifb.com/2013/04/13/ifb-project-91-what-is-sustainable-style-to-you/

What do you think about sustainable style? Total nonsense or extremely important for our environment? Write it down in the comments!

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Gretchen vonDüsterwald

Sweater: Zara; Satchel: Cambridge Satchel Company; Small Cross body bag: Zara

Ihr fragt euch wahrscheinlich: Sie hat in der Überschrift "The coat" geschrieben, aber wo ist der Mantel!!! Tja- habt ihr ihn jetzt gefunden? Ja genau, da ist er! Man kann einen (Regen)Mantel auch als Rock tragen! Gut, es sieht etwas unförmig aus, aber- who cares! Es sieht extrem "high-fashyyy" aus. Ihr könntet glatt als unglaublicher kreativer "Streetstyler" aus Japan (der neue Hotspot) durchgehen. 
You may wonder: She wrote in the headline "The coat", but where is it? Now- have you found it? Yeah, right there is it! You can also wear a (rain)coat as a skirt! Okay, it looks a little bit bulky and misshapen, but- who cares! Your outfit will look extremly "high-fashyyy". You could pass off as an amazing creative "streetstyler" from Japan (the new hot spot).

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Gretchen vonDüsterwald

Coat: Galeries Lafayette; Trousers: Maison Scotch; Sweater: Zara; Clutch: YaYa Love

Der Winter will einfach nicht verschwinden. Und mit ihm bleiben auch die Wintersachen im Kleiderschrank und wir müssen uns was neues einfallen lassen, um nicht so "laaast season" zu wirken. Ich meine es kotzt einen doch einfach nur an immer noch den gleichen, zerfransten Strickpullover oder den alten, öden Mantel anzuziehen.Winter- jetzt zeigen wir dir den modischen Stinkefinger!
Über einen eleganten, vintage angehauchten Mantel eignet sich nichts besser als die gewachste Bomberjacke in XXL seines Bruders (oder eines sonstigen männlichen Wesens) drüber zu werfen. Fertig ist eigentlich schon der immoment so angesagte Layering Look. Und warm halten hält er auch. Winter- wir werden uns nicht von dir unterkriegen lassen!
The winter doesn't want to go away. Our spring clothes stay in our closets and we have to come up with something new because we don't want to look so "laaaaast season". I mean aren't you sick of always waring the same, frayed sweater or the old, dull coat? Winter- now we show you the fashyyy middle finger!
Over an elegant vintage coat there is nothing better than a waxed xxl bomber jacket from your brother. Finished is the current layering look. And it keeps warm. Winter- you won't bring us down!

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Gretchen vonDüsterwald