Calling out all eco-conscious fashionistas! This year It's all about the accessories, give classic pieces in your Spring wardrobe a make over. Rule number one, teach an old dog new tricks, upcycled1.

Neckties aren't just for dudes anymore!

Definitely not with Lilian Asterfield's upcycled neckties.

Nicole Deponte, the mastermind behind Lilian Asterfield, received her b.f.a. in sculpture from Massachusetts College of Art in 2000. After spending four years as a professional fine artist, she has taken her love for upcycled1 materials and merchandising textures, to launch Lilian Asterfield's Spring09 Collection.

1 Upcycling is a component of sustainability in which waste materials are used to provide new products. It is generally a reinvestment in the environment. "Upcycling is the practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value. This process allows for the reduction of waste and use of virgin materials. -Wikipedia