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Entries from August 2008

It Takes Green to Go Green

August 15, 2008 · 5 Comments

 

Taken from www.ecorazzi.com

Taken from www.ecorazzi.com

I recently read an article about Natalie Portman’s new shoe line. I happen to be a huge Natalie Portman fan. She has a great down to earth style. That said, I was really disappointed with the thinking behind her shoes

Portman designs shoes for Te Casan.  Her shoes are vegan.  When I first read about these shoes, I immediately clicked on the link with one question in mind – how much does that cost?  It turns out they are not as expensive as I thought.  The average shoe is $300.  Now I personally consider paying over $100 for a pair of shoes a splurge, but I was thinking in celebrity terms.  However, that does not change the fact that $300 is more than someone with an average income can afford.    

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