Lush Cosmetics have always been ahead of the game when it comes to reducing packaging. Their line of solid shampoo bars, conditioners, body butters and soaps are freshly cut for each customer and don’t require packaging. However, they’re about to take that concept to a whole new level. In an effort to reinforce the message […] More
Conceived to raise the fashion industry’s collective ‘green’ conscience, Aveda are partnering with some of the hottest young designers in town and renowned editorial stylists to create an earth-friendly front-row, backstage and overall green fashion week environment. Rodarte, Phillip Lim, Preen and Alexander Wang are all participating in the innovative “Green Backstage” program. Models, designers […] More
Early 2007 Organic Bouquet CEO Gerald Prolman predicted that by Valentine’s Day 2012, the U.S. market for environmentally-friendly flowers will exceed $100 million, as Americans spent $230 billion each year on environmentally responsible purchases. In 2005 the U.S. organic market was estimated to be worth $14.6 billion in annual sales, growing at approximately 17% per […] More
Green boutiques are not lacking in the city by the bay and Christine Kay, owner of Ladita is quite aware. Winner of the Best Of The Bay Area award and recently featured in the September issue of Lucky mag, their mission is to offer the latest eco brands and limited-editions. They’re stocked with coveted labels like Del Forte […] More
Canada’s Olympic athletes are sporting eco-uniforms at the Beijing Games right now and they’re all made with eco-friendly fabrics. The Hudson’s Bay Company created the athletes’ clothing line for the current Beijing 2008 Olympics. All the outfits are materials like organic cotton and cacona, which is derived from coconut. Designers also adapted the clothing to […] More
Fun, Flirty and Organic. Sounds like a good time to me! As summer, winds down, trying serving up The Fairmont San Jose’s new organic iCocktail in celebration of all things techie and green. Served in the hotel’s lobby lounge bar or in your own backyard: 2 large (organic) Cilantro Springs 1 oz Tequila (they use […] More
Every summer when I go to visit my parents at their home on the Gulf Coast just off of Highway 30-A in the “Panhandle” of Florida, I see tons and tons of weddings. It really shouldn’t be surprising that so many people choose this gorgeous (and very eco-savvy) region of the country as the place […] More
What? Conscious Fashionistas Thrift Couture Show: Why? They will “style you silly, dress you funky, green your wardrobe, but also pink, yellow, and purple it up. We’ll create outfits that turn heads and have people stop you in the street asking, “Where did you get that?” All at a price that will keep you smiling. More
Recently my friends, Emily and Zach, sent lovely, very simple postcards as a save the date for their eco-friendly fiesta and followed them up with an electronic invitation to their wedding in Santa Barbara this fall. As a guest, I am thrilled to have all of the information accessible through email and my computer and […] More
It was when Jennifer Stambolsky was planning her own wedding that she found a lack of wedding invitations for the modern bride that were both gorgeous & eco-friendly. With a love of nature combined with a love of beautiful stationery, she launched EarthlyAffair.com. Choose from two environmentally friendly papers, a premium 100% Recycled Post Consumer […] More
The key element to the success of any event, especially a wedding, is planning. In the savvy bride’s arsenal you’re sure to find her Wedding Binder, where all her checklists, magazine clippings and sketches lie. I’ve always loved the designs & concepts from russell+hazel, a company who obviously adores paper and organization as much as […] More
Emma Pezzack (a.k.a. the Organic Glamazon), one of our amazing Feelgood Style authors, is beautifully featured here for a live interview with Current_ [kml_flashembed movie=”http://current.com/items/88909225_organic_glamazon” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Here’s to true natural beauty! Futurenatural offers environmentally sound style products that make you look good on the outside and feel good on the inside. Emma […] More
Where else would you find Jessica Alba’s baby, Angelina Jolie’s movie, Emeril Lagasse’s TV show, and Ed Begley Jr.’s book in one blog post?! Read on after the jump for more on the latest “HollyGreen, CA” news: “Hellboy II” Gets a TerraPass The 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival announced that it is implementing numerous changes […] More
Join Chic for a Cause : Stop the Spray ~ Our Body, Our Decision What? A fashion fundraiser to grow awareness about opposing the harmful effects of the aerial spraying of pesticides. When? May 30, 2008 Where? Muse Studios, 224 6th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 Time? 6-9 pm Admission? $10 Why? To stop the “Light Brown Apple Moth program” […] More
…and Calls In Sore Tomorrow Helmet? Check. Water bottle? Got it. Metro bus pass when we poop out halfway to work? You bet your aching glutes. Today’s the day many Californians bike the walk and not just talk the talk. It’s Bike to Work Week 2008, and boy, do we need it. In its thirteenth […] More
Starting this weekend the UC Davis Design Museum opens a new eco-exhibit: Designing with Conscience ::: A Sustainable Fashion Symposium ~ The Design Museum’s concurrent exhibition, Fashion Conscious, will display modern and wearable designs by established and up-and-coming green designers. This exploration will focus on the two most salient points prevalent in contemporary eco-fashion: the […] More
Pictured here is American designer Rogan Gregory and one of his new organic designs for a partnership with Target that is set to create the next limited-edition collection for GO International, ® an innovative program designed to provide affordable fashion created by world-renowned designers. Starting this week Barneys New York, will showcase an affordable Target […] More
Discarded to Divine ~ Recycled Fashions. Renewed Lives. was born out of the caring heart of a St. Vincent de Paul Society employee. She was at a loss for what to do with piles of used donations that were unusable. The help desk director at the charity explained: “The thought of how these discarded garments […] More
Lately I’ve noticed there have been questions as to why Madonna has been gracing the cover of green articles this season. The recent Elle article online left me searching for more answers about her new documentary and I soon discovered the reason she is gracing a magazine cover holding up a globe is because Madonna […] More
In the mood for some songs to swoon to this spring? News is in that the recent Tune In. Turn On. Drop Off! event we mentioned earlier this week was hot! She and Him (composed of actress/singer Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward) performed for the participants at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills. While green […] More
If you are looking for a fun party in New York to celebrate Earth Day and curious about new green indie designers on the rise in the city then check out Project Earth Day: Project Earth Day, a fashion show staged in the urban fabric center of New York City, is dedicated to the promotion of green design and […] More
