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eco-warrior princess We can all do our own little bit to help the planet. So girls, use some of that purchasing power and exert a natural influence. Shopping eco is easier than it sounds. Buying organic and recycled clothes does not automatically translate into hemp and hobo. We channeled the fresh and subtle hues of spring toward a sustainable look. By shopping vintage and spending a bit of time to read a few labels, we were able to find: a pair of Nudie jeans using organic cotton, a gorgeous floppy singlet made from bamboo, some vintage heels and a terrific silk scarf, unique and ready for a new owner. Recycled fashion is one of the easiest ways of going green and it doesn’t mean jumping into a retro look if that’s not your thing. If it’s brand new things you crave, there are a number of labels specialising in natural fibres. These have the added benefits of breathability and soft yarns. Just check out Nique using bamboo, so soft and light, but watch out for wandering pandas.
Selina wears Nudie ‘tight long john’ $299, Nique bamboo singlet $49.95 both from Robe (Chancery Lane), vintage cork platforms $49 and vintage silk scarf $20 both from Vonica Vintage (View Street)
Photographer: Terri Basten Makeup: Lois McBain Adonia makeup and image studio Model: Selina Weragoda
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