Written by Lucille Chi
Published on May 2nd, 2009
Hop over to the beautiful San Francisco Clary Sage Organics boutique anytime you’re free between Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 10th, and when you buy something they‘ll donate a portion of their proceeds to The Trust for Public Land. “The Trust conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.”
So stop by with Mom in mind, becuse you’re invited to “take a peek at our Spring offerings at Clary Sage Organics. We’re sure you’ll find something for the mom, grandmother, wife, aunt, girlfriend, daughter or sister in your life!”
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Written by Lucille Chi
Published on May 2nd, 2009
Last year we shared our admiration for Brazilian shoe maker Melissa and the evolution of their footwear designs and this year their recycled plastic shoes never looked so good!
“The environmentally sensitive sandal is ethically made in Brazil in a closed loop system so there is no waste. The Gladiator is made from recycled MEFLEX plastic and provides amazing comfort for your battle weary feet.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Written by Lucille Chi
Published on April 7th, 2009
When Green with Glamour wrote in today wishing us sunshine & flowers in bloom, I became delightfully curious about their Spring offerings. I fell for this gorgeous sundress. It is an unusual and interesting piece as the print was painted by elephants! It’s the brilliant result of an “uplifting & artistic collaboration” between the designers of Prophetik and the AEACP (Asian Elephant Art Conservation Project). Read the rest of this entry »
Written by Lucille Chi
Published on April 3rd, 2009
Rani Jones is London’s hot new eco label created by design partners Lucy Jones and Rani Patel.
Their eco fashion line is constructed with hand tailored details such as:
- geometric patternmaking
- pleats and gathers
- draping and panelling
- creative double-zipping
Now they are sharing their lookbooks for the upcoming 2009 seasons, including Fall and Winter.
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Written by Wenona Napolitano
Published on April 1st, 2009
Spring Break, Summer Vacation…time to travel, but what do you do if you get motion sickness? Psi Bands offer drug-free relief from nausea with stylish reusable bands.
Psi Bands (pronounced sigh bands) are acupressure bands that can help relieve nausea by putting pressure on the Nei-kuan pressure point on the wrist which will alleviate the symptoms of nausea-without drugs. Read the rest of this entry »
Written by Megan McWilliams
Published on March 31st, 2009
Back to my office, where so much of my daily life seems to take place these days. This great bag is just one of the cool green products I’ve gotten to review that has been useful in making my work routine more interesting.
I’ve been using The Better Bag as my brief case since I got it a few weeks ago. It works great, but I feel better about the story behind the bag.
There’s always a story . . .
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Written by Stancie Wilson
Published on March 19th, 2009
Founder of Blades Natural Beauty, Jessa Blades is a natural makeup artist who works on photo shoots and fashion shows, helps brides looks their best on their big day and provides natural beauty consultation to a variety of clientele in New York City. Last month she worked with celebrity makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift at Fashion Week and is featured this month in Glamour magazine’s 70th anniversary issue along with 69 other female eco-achievers. She also works with Teens Turning Green and Project Green Prom.
She believes we don’t have to sacrifice health for beauty and is intimately in-the-know about products that perform, yet won’t pollute our bodies. “People are outraged when it comes to animal testing for cosmetics and I’m against it, but what about human testing? Companies have been testing their products on women for years!!”
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Written by Liz Thompson
Published on March 13th, 2009
You have probably had at least one opportunity this month to bare your toes and if, like me, you were rather horrified at the first outdoor glimpse of them this season, you are ready to spring-ify your feet.
Well, Zoya has your piggies covered with Twist, their spring line, which includes peachy-pinky hues as well as a neutral violet, a vibrant plum and, of course, a couple of metallics. Choose from frost –Cassi is a lovely shimmering peach, or cream –Malia is sure to be a favorite this season, and your toes will invoke (tastefully done) Easter eggs.
As always, the latest Zoya polishes are free from dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde to provide you with a less toxic (not non-toxic) polish. So choose your color, find those flip flops and head out for a terrific spring.
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Written by Lucille Chi
Published on March 6th, 2009
Clary Sage Organics is a great find on Fillmore Street in San Francisco and the boutique is an amazing blend of organic fashion and yoga gear, natural remedies, and beauty products. Coming up at the end of this month they are offering a fabulous trunk show and exclusive meet and greet:
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Written by Lucille Chi
Published on March 5th, 2009
Are you looking for the softest luxury in organics for Spring? If so, Nimli has the Lara Miller line in:
The folks at Nimli explain:
“The backbone of each collection is geometry — each precise, angular line
mimics the sinuous curves of a woman’s body. The pieces within the
collection can be played with, changed and recreated for each individual
wearer. The line can be twisted, wrapped, and flipped upside down to reveal
a whole new garment. These organic shapes are grounded by classic pieces
that rely heavily upon distinct details and a precise fit, combining to
create a collection of smart, clean sophistication. Wear it your way.”
The eco experts over at the Green Loop also share that Miller has an understanding of the wearer that:
- knows woman’s need for function and her aspiration for sustainability
- is stimulated by a vast natural, human and architectural landscape
- incorporates silky soft organic jersey knits that are versatile
- is grounded in geometry and the anatomy of human form
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