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How to: Improve Your ‘Green’ Fashion Credentials

You may have noticed that we are not exactly ‘Save the World’ crusaders, and we are certainly not aspiring to be the female Swampy! But that doesn’t mean that we don’t do Green. We truly believe that environmental consideration doesn’t necessitate growing dreadlocks and cutting yourself off from the consumer world. And honestly hugging trees, munching granola and wearing ugly Birkenstocks really isn’t that much fun anyway.

There are the obvious tips like installing energy saving light bulbs and recycling your rubbish, and we are delighted to see that finally the Jersey Government has made this more accessible (www.gov.je).

With Earth Day happening only last month we got our thinking caps on to come up with some more ‘Fab’ ways to save the world:

- Carry your own reusable bag with you at all times. We LOVE Fiz Bags because they fold up to fit inside any handbag and they come in such fab designs. You don't always know when you'll be stopping by the Co-Op, so this way you're always prepared.

www.fizbag.com 

- Recycle your old clothes. We would recommend clearing out your wardrobe at least twice a year. Not only is it good for your near to bursting cupboards but it’s also surprisingly therapeutic. Donating these clothes to one of the much deserving charity shops earns extra soul cleansing points too.

- Hold a clothes swap. Just because you're sick of your old outfits doesn't mean that we are! We've gotten some great castoffs from chic friends at previous swaps, and they have been such great fun: trying pieces we’ve been envying for ages and finding other gems that we wouldn’t have looked twice at in the shop. Watch this space for a Langtry Members Swap coming soon . . .

- Get smart with your cleaning habits. Dry cleaning often employs carcinogens and is pretty costly, to boot. Many items that say "dry clean only" can actually be washed by hand or on the gentle cycle with some Woolite. Test a small, inside section of the garment before cleaning the whole thing. If you choose the washing machine, set it on the lowest temperature.

So tell us ladies . . . how green are your fashion habits? Do you have any other tips to share? And how committed are you to reducing your own carbon footprint in other ways? Let us know, and share your tips . . . 

Lillie's How to...Do Glamour like Dita Von Teese

Okay, so before we begin this 'How to' we would like you to note we are aware of her relationship with Marilyn Manson and appreciate he probably isn't your ideal...after all you should NEVER go out with a man who wears more make-up than you.

We just hope you appreciate when it comes to glamour she, well, is it.  Although, we look at this picture below, from Harpers Bazaar, and to be honest, we think maybe if you followed her style exactly, you might look a tad overdressed on a night out at the Yacht...maybe just take some small style tips.

“It’s very simple and easy to get the kind of glamour I have – most days I just put on a dress, grab a bag, throw on a pair of pumps and run out the door.”

ASOS Style Update

Hmmm, now we actually do exactly the same in the mornings...the results though are um, a little different.  So we’re not totally convinced that this is all it takes. But hey, it sounds easy, so is as good a place as any to start!

We think this spring should be all about simple, classic elegance. What?  No!...This is not because we’re lazy (hmmm) but because fabulousness does not need to be bold & wild.  Understated style is far more graceful and elegant, and if it is easier and takes less effort...well then I guess that just leaves more time for us to bake cakes and look after sick animals/save the world etc (watch Robert Pattinson on Twilight for the 15th time today...). Win-Win situation. 

So taking Dita’s advise we’ve found some great glamour enhancing pieces:

   

E & J Cap Sleeved Dress, £100, brownsfashion.com

ASOS Straw Bow Clutch, £14.75, asos.com

Monsoon Stone Leather Pumps, £50, monsoon.co.uk

How To: Do Smouldering Eyes

It's THE beauty look that every A-lister worth their weight in designer dresses has rocked.  It's the one that every woman wants to master - and yet it's still one of the trickiest things to get right...the smoky eye!

A-list make-up guru, Kay Montano, who is responsible for making up the faces of Keira Knightley and Thandie Newton, knows a thing or two about getting the look just right. Grazia Magazine asked her to give them the scoop on her top tricks and tips so we could all brush up on our smoky eye skills...  

Step 1: Preparation is key! Make sure you conceal the under-eye area well before you start or you'll end up looking like you've been thumped in each eye... (nice) 

Step 2: Place a tissue beneath the eye to catch any falling shadow. Blend a grey and brown shadow at the very root of the upper lash line, working from the outside edge inwards. Kay's top tip is to use a soft, fluffy brush - she opts for a classic paint brush available from art shops!  

Step 3: Work the shadow up and over the eye - again working from the outside in. Make sure the darkest part is always near the lashline to stop the eye looking like it's closing up. Blend, blend and blend again!  

Step 4: Line the lower lash line with your shadow, then use a black liquid liner at the base of the upper lashes for an ultra-dramatic look.  

Step 5: Finsh with lashings of black mascara!

And voila: You. . . just a foxier, vamped up version.

We would love to hear from you if you give this a go, pics and all. Or if you can add any extra advice we're always willing to try a new beauty tip (except maybe neons - although if Angelina was to attempt acid green. . .)

It's THE beauty look that every A-lister worth their weight in designer dresses has rocked.  It's the one that every woman wants to master - and yet it's still one of the trickiest things to get right...the smoky eye!

A-list make-up guru, Kay Montano, who is responsible for making up the faces of Keira Knightley and Thandie Newton, knows a thing or two about getting the look just right. Grazia Magazine asked her to give them the scoop on her top tricks and tips so we could all brush up on our smoky eye skills...  

Step 1: Preparation is key! Make sure you conceal the under-eye area well before you start or you'll end up looking like you've been thumped in each eye... (nice) 

Step 2: Place a tissue beneath the eye to catch any falling shadow. Blend a grey and brown shadow at the very root of the upper lash line, working from the outside edge inwards. Kay's top tip is to use a soft, fluffy brush - she opts for a classic paint brush available from art shops!  

Step 3: Work the shadow up and over the eye - again working from the outside in. Make sure the darkest part is always near the lashline to stop the eye looking like it's closing up. Blend, blend and blend again!  

Step 4: Line the lower lash line with your shadow, then use a black liquid liner at the base of the upper lashes for an ultra-dramatic look.  

Step 5: Finsh with lashings of black mascara!

And voila: You. . . just a foxier, vamped up version.

We would love to hear from you if you give this a go, pics and all. Or if you can add any extra advice we're always willing to try a new beauty tip (except maybe neons - although if Angelina was to attempt acid green. . .)