Last week, New York City was bursting with such creative and expressive energy during New York Fashion Week! While the legacy of infamous Bryant Park runway shows came to a close, a new set of runway shows made their stake as a NYFW staple. The Green Shows is a showcase of eco-minded designers. This year there were 10, and we were there to drool over the fabulous designs that made our hearts pound with desire and swell with joy. Housed in an eco-indulgent luxury apartment building in the East Village with Weleda products and Acia juice waiting on our seats, the message was clear- this show is eco all the way. It was truly a fantastic collaboration and in case you missed it, we've highlighted some of the designers and a look at their collections below. Prepare to be swept away!

Showing for the second time at The Green Shows, House of Organic is a group of designers who collaborate and blend their inspiration and love of nature to create a cohesive and stunning collection.

Totally street chic with pieces for him and her, and some crossing over! Thieves is a line that delivers that designer attention to detail in a very wearable way.

Vaute Couture provided an amazing assortment of outer and under wear with signature details like the abstract animal stenciling- absolutely fabulous!

Berlin is a city bursting with creativity and action! Its fashion scene is no different. During Berlin Fashion Week, The Key To hosted its second green event. The Key To 'Shift' focuses on sustainable fashion drawing together designers, producers, marketers and media. Here are a few of the designers on exhibit that caught our eye...

Vitor. Vitor is a wearable shout for revolution.

THTC. The Hemp Trading Company. Born from two brother based in London, the line is about giving activist a voice through their clothing. If you like to wear your thoughts on your sleeve this brand is for you!

JUX. JUX = Dutch design + sustainability. Studio JUX = design + eco + fair. Sourced from Nepal, this line is committed to Fairtrade producing a line suitable for guys and gals with easy to wear neutrals with distinct details.

Knowledge Cotton Apparel. Forty years of family experience in design, innovation, responsible environmental practices and a passion for quality make up the Knowledge Cotton Apparel. In other words- amazing design that is functional and fashionable, 'nough said.

Elementum. It all started with a thesis that grew into a full fledged line of considered sustainable fashion called Elementum. Each piece is designed to be worn in at least three different ways and is produced from recycled fabric sourced from Peru. We give it an A+!

The Key.To is an international green fashion event. A trade show where sustainably focused designers showcase their latest wares and also provoke a deeper conversation about eco-fashion. The event is slated for January 20- 23rd at Heeresbackerei in Berlin. A wonderful setting to network and discuss the latest developments in socially conscious and sustainable fashion, this is an event worth the trip.

You can attend as a press/ media person or an exhibiting designer for the majority of the conference, or simply come on the open to the public day as a visitor. Either way you are sure to reap the benefits of inspired thought and engaging dialogue about sustainable fashion.

Be sure to visit their website for more information about registering and perhaps we will see you there... ;)

New Years is that time of year when you can really dress to impress! I love the various levels of dressiness, depending upon where you are going. Always be true to your style, but let me shed a little guidance on venue vintage dressing for the big night!

We'll find you in da club with a bottle full of bub...

The club is where you can get away with cut- outs and sequins, so live it up! This dress is amazing- the short length keeps it fun while the cut-out and fringe detail make it more interesting than your average little black dress.

A Formal Affair.

Nothing like channeling Lady Gaga to bring out the glamour in your attire for a more formal evening. Embellishments are key- they add that luxe value and peak on-lookers' interests (shop this dress).

Fashion Party.

When attending a party that is for a particularly artsy crowd, a careful balance between class and interest must be created. The black mesh and rhinestone detail on this dress are very classic and are displayed in a more fashion forward manner. A glove or  sunglasses also contribute to the look and add in a bit more fun (shop this dress).

House Party.

Words cannot express how much I love this 80s sweater dress! For the dinner/ house party setting you need to remain a bit more conservative or covered up- yet you still want to evoke the festive feel.

The Warm Weather Celebration.

If you are so fortunate to be in a warm weathered place- perhaps on a vacation someplace exotic- bring out the patterns and sheer materials! I really love the feather headband featured here as well, and would pile on local beads or exaggerated jewelry to finish the look (shop this dress).

All the dresses featured in this how-to dress for New Year's Eve post are from SpanishMossVintage, a truly amazing online vintage resource. Drop by the site to check out what's in stock and you could even score one of the dresses highlighted here. Happy vintage dress hunting and Happy New Year!