buttaflybytes buzz : eco-fashion

With the temperature plummeting this week from California to the Carolinas, you will need to bundle up and dress in layers for warmth. Over all of those layers is an outer shell, namely the coat. Some may care to choose a comfortable coat, because your number one priority is to stay warm.Your choice for comfort over style rules because you are not covered by that coat in the office or for other indoor activities. I say, you should wear a coat that provides warmth, comfort, and more importantly, style. One should think that wearing a coat is like the beautiful plumes on an exotic bird. My goal is to jumpstart your style sense this winter with this feature about coats. Whilst raining, snowing, sleeting or hailing; hopefully, you will have more than one coat in your closet.

I have scouted out 30 picks for temperatures 30 and below. Well, hopefully not too far below 30 degrees!

Enjoy the video and get inspired. Be chic while staying warm!
(video also on youtube-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUMMkAvTWmA )

Coat Story:
1.Dawn Levy Sleeveless Convertible Trench Coat
2.St. John Fur Collar Notched Lapel Coat
3.Marni Marni Fur Gilet
4.Club Monaco Brooklyn Tweed Wool Coat
5.Michael Kors Fox Fur Vest
6.Anna Sui Patchwork Faux Fur Coat
7.Jessica Simpson Asymmetrical Boucle Plaid
8.Tahari Collared Combo Coat
9.Bottega Veneta Invertedpleat Wool and Cashmereblend Coat
10.Maurizio Pecoraro Ruffled Double Wool Coat
11.Coast Alvina Coat
12.Guess Envelope Collar Double Breasted Boucle Coat
13.Lanvin Racoon Collar Leopard Wool Jacquard Coat
14.Theory Idalee Stagger Coat
15.Bernardo Two Tone Packable Goose Down Anorak Jacket
16.Bernardo Packable Goose Down Anorak Vest

17.Bernardo Mixed Shell Packable Goose Down Walking Coat
18.Calvin Klein Herringbone Bouclé Cape
19.Tobi De Philo City Life Faux Fur Coat
20..Forever 21 City Chic Bouclé Coat
21.H&M Fake Fur Co
22.Gareth Pugh Asymmetric Sheepskin Coat
23.Patagonia Fiona Parka
24.Gianluca Capannolo Alpaca Cloth Coat
25.Victoria's Secret The Wool Side Tab Coat
26.Topshop Wool Notch Neck Coat
27.Maggy Frances Audrey Coat
28.Topshop Wool Notch Neck Coat
29.Burberry Double Wool Twill Zip Detail Coat
30.Rick Owens Fisher Wrap Vest

FYI... Coat selections range in prices as low as $52 all the way to $10.000.
Click product description for pricing and link to detailed description.
Suggestions for budget fashionistas and those who are living luxuriously.
Wow yourself this winter. : }

For Earth Day 2013, I decided to feature some sustainable items for beauty, fashion, and home. According to the Christian Science Monitor, Americans are far less eco conscious than they were in 1971. Has the digital age taken over our concern for the resources that will be available for the future? I know I have to do my part more than just buying toothpaste and eco-friendly lip balm. On a fashion note, I hope that more designers and retailers will make more affordable sustainable fashions.As society becomes more eco conscious there are ways we each can contribute to making the world more sustainable. Just think if every person makes a step in doing one thing or making that one move, it will be a step in the right direction towards saving the planet, it will make a large effect for future generations.