See original post here…

Me & my husband, Nadim

Deana is the super cool lady behind Living Green with Glamour. “It’s essentially a lifestyle blog devoted to all things sublime and ‘sustainable’—whether that’s an organic lip balm, a vintage YSL handbag, a recipe for Vegan Bahn Mi or the best new pieces in eco-fashion and home décor,” explains Deana. “I have a handful of writers who contribute, including Justin Bieber’s hairstylist (go figure), an arty, bohemian husband and wife foodie team, a TV producer with a proclivity for vintage clothing and a Southern belle obsessed with DIY… but I do write most of the posts and edit everything else. The crux of my life’s manifesto is that absolutely no sacrifice in style needs to be made to have an environmentally, humanely and animal-friendly lifestyle.” Check out Deana’s favorite things after the jump!

Deana’s Favorite Things

	The “Colette” dress by Koch: An exciting, new line out of Dallas.  We just got it in for early Spring and I’m already wearing it! Blazer and high boots now … mile-high wedges and a smile once the weather’s warmer.  It’s oh-so-flattering, of organic cotton and a total head turner … win-win-win!
	Night Covers by The Watson Twins: I can’t stop listening to it!  The Twins’ dreamy, soulful voices covering a brilliant array of unexpected songs (everyone from Sade to The Black Keys) makes for the perfect mood music.
	Tokyo wedges by Olsen Haus: This one almost surprises me… I’m typically more of a classicist when it comes to shoe design. Give me a ballerina flat or a jute-covered heel any day, but I can’t take my eyes off of these babies! Not only are they vegan (imperative to me), but they’re bold whilst still being beautiful. I think that’s a rare combo to come by these days.
	The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel: This place has been one of my favorite spots for over a decade, but after two years of my pestering, they have several organic vodkas and gins. The vibe is upscale, but easy … the sun is shining again on their beautiful patio … and the valets treat my old, veggie oil Benz with as much respect as the brand new Bentleys that surround it.
	And I’m shamelessly including the handbag I designed for GWG: But only because I’m truly obsessed with it.  Each season the textile changes, but the design stays the same (if it ain’t broke, right?).  For this spring, I went with a vintage, dead stock cotton from the 70s.  I love the juxtaposition of the weird pattern with the fairly serious colors.  I don’t wear a lot of prints, so carrying a zesty Clutch is the perfect dose of pattern for me.

Being a freelance producer means there is often times where a job ends and instead of finding another, I’ll take the time to re-center myself and see those who are near and dear to my heart but not close to my home. For my first stop, I decided to head home to Lake Havasu City, AZ.

Havasu… not just for Spring Break any more.

I know what you’re thinking: You hear Havasu and immediately think beers, boats, and pasties? (well this is if you’ve actually heard of the small town in the north west part of Arizona). But shockingly I was able to discover some great vintage finds at the local Salvation Army.

Not only was I interested to see what I could find but I also had 2 missions in mind.  I needed options for Coachella because let’s get real, half of the fun for us ladies is scoping out what is worn at this incredible festival. Also seeing as I left my vintage London Fog trench coat in my cousin’s car in Vegas (Sin City may have killed some brain cells), I needed to find another coat for my upcoming trip to NYC.

Katie’s first find of the day…

There is a huge variety of items from furniture to clothes to shoes to books to board games. Everything is easily organized and the staff is filled with small town charm and quick to tell you about their $1.75 great finds. Yes, $1.75. The green jacket pictured is what I ended up nabbing for NYC and it was on the sale rack; marked down from $4.25 to $1.75. I was also able to grab a hot pair of red leather boots for $3 & a cute pair of wedges for Coachella for a whopping $3 as well.

Spicy red boots… check.

Wedges for the desert… check.

The beauty in shopping at a Salvation Army in a small city is that most people don’t exactly know what they’re giving up and/or just don’t want to spend the time figuring it out. So if you find yourself taking a vacation on the lake, always remember that a city isn’t always what it seems.

K.V. and her $1.75 green jacket in action!