Lucille Chi
Lucy Chi loves good green design, ethical fashion, environmental art and education, renewables, holistic healing and more. She has been dedicating her energies toward finding and drawing attention to all the ways in which products, companies, and industries are moving toward creating a more sustainable world on the global scale, as well as the way individuals are moving toward living sustainably, and healing at the personal level. Sustainability studies: PresidioMBA.org & B.S. Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Dept. of Textiles and Fiber Science. Contact: lucillechi (at) gmail.com
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The Fair Trade Trick or Treat Action Kit You’ll Love Sharing
“Give more than candy this year…give knowledge about the importance of Fair Trade!” ~Global Exchange More
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in Healthy HabitsBlog Action Day: Cool Health Benefits of Water
This post is part of 2010’s Blog Action Day, where bloggers across the Internet pull together to raise awareness about one important issue. This year’s theme is water and I thought about how great it would be to share some of the ways water keeps you healthy. Some health benefits of water: keeps your heart […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsMarie Veronique Organics Helps Protect Faces from UV Exposure to Prevent Skin Cancer and Aging
I recently received a sample of Marie Veronique Organics Moisturizing Face Screen, SPF 30 – Light Tint. The cream feels amazing and has anti-aging plus aromatherapy benefits. MV Organics has created an organic tinted moisturizing sunblock that enhances a sun kissed face while offering protection from premature aging. This silky smooth face protector: “Protects against […] More
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in Events, Fall, UncategorizedNew Gorgeous & Green 2010 Event for Global Green San Francisco (Including Eco Fashion Show)
Heart of Green invites you “to Global Green’s star-studded Gorgeous & Green party celebrating eco-lifestyles with celebrity guests, a runway eco-fashion show, organic cocktails and cuisine, top sustainability companies, and glamorous decor. The gala benefits Global Green USA’s initiatives to green schools in the Bay Area and nationwide. This year will be a Mad Men […] More
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in UncategorizedFeelgood Friday – Five Minute Healing Meditations
Need a little reminder to meditate? I know I do. Only thing is, sometimes I need a five minute meditation, not a five day retreat and I want to be able to drop down into a meditative state anytime, anyplace, wherever I am, and whoever I am around. More
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in Events, Fall, UncategorizedSan Francisco’s Fillmore Street Eco Boutique Clary Sage Organics: New Fall Launch Party
Clary Sage Organics, the top San Francisco eco boutique on Fillmore Street is having a special event to welcome in their Fall styles. What: San Francisco’s Fillmore Street Clary Sage Organics Fall Launch Party Where: 2241 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, California 94115 When: 6:30 – 9:00pm Thursday September 30th Host’s invitation: “Come meet our designers […] More
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in Reviews, UncategorizedLove, Learn and Heal with Color Therapy
Recently I mentioned my love for the Daily Om. While I shared a few of my favorite DailyOm.com classes, I’m tuning in again on this topic now to share the most magical course I’ve signed up for so far : A Year of Color Therapy by Tori Hartman. Every week for a year Tory talks […] More
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in ReviewsMy Daily Om Love
Lately, when I’ve been in need of a little lift, I go to the Daily Om. I’ve taken most of thier classes, and almost always check my horoscope plus the Daily Om inspiration. Om or Aum is a sacred syllable (pictured above) that is often chanted in the beginning of a yoga class to set the tone. […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, SummerLafe’s Natural and Organic Deodorant makes for Sweet Sweat
It’s rare to find a natural, organic, toxin free deodorant that works. I discovered Lafe’s deodorant at my local Bikram yoga studio locker room and it withstood the sweat test. I have looked for this every time I go out for my organic toiletries and I was recently informed that this amazing deodorant is available […] More
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in Accessories, Designers + BrandsHelp Give Backpacks and School Supplies to Children in Need with these New Beautiful Clutches for a Cause from Kayu
Kayu has announced their debut collection of handbags for a cause, as they once again share their commitment to children in the developing world. Kayu is known for their handcrafted bamboo sunglasses, and now now the label is gracefully expanding into clutches. “Like our sunglasses, our handbag collection is based on the tenants of ecology […] More
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in Healthy HabitsPlanetary Healing with Feelgood Consciousness
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/vRQeIsfQtE4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999] A must see, this video clip from Gregg Braden takes us on a swift journey through consciousness that connects our feelings and our mass reality. Gregg shares how the feelings in our hearts can heal the earth, explaining the effect between what is going on inside of us and our external world. Using scientific […] More
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in Events, Healthy HabitsMaitri’s Bliss 2010 Gala in San Francisco this Weekend
Honorary Host, San Francisco Mayor Newsom invites those of you in the Bay area to Maitri’s annual signature gala this weekend. Come to this amazing event and auction commemorating 23 years of compassionate care. Bliss will be highlighted with a special performance by Sandra Bernhard. “This stellar event is renowned for superb cuisine, luscious libations, […] More
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in UncategorizedNikki McClure Prints Inspire Imaginative Action to Improve Our World
Above is an inspirational poster print of a paper-cut by Nikki McClure called A New Materialism. Her imaginative creations are the sort that inspire that loving, fuzzy feeling inside. For some time now Nikki has been featuring powerful, yet warm and thoughtful images of every day life, each with a strong verb or phrase that […] More
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in Accessories, Designers + BrandsWin a Man Friendly Reusable Bag from Green Living’s Fun Times Guide
Check out the Free Give Away over at Green Living! I am so impressed with the variety of reusable bag styles on the market these days. Going grocery shopping never looked so good. Using reusable bags is the most wonderful way to go yet many look like purses right? Well, this article points out some […] More
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in Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, ReviewsSan Francisco Green Dentistry – a New Pioneer in Green Hygiene
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/8RLOUouzbYw&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1] “Green dentistry is a whole-earth approach to tooth care that reduces the environmental impact of dentistry and creates a caring environment for clients.” Green hygiene is a great topic we cover often here on Feelgood Style, from spas to natural cleaning, and home health remedies. Green oral hygiene is so important also. This is […] More
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in Healthy Habits, YogaSinging Brings Clarity to the Moment and Simply Feels Good
Perhaps like a chirping bird heralding the changing seasons, I’ve been singing, chanting in yoga, and learning new breathing techniques in order to feel more alive, vital and to get more clarity in the moment. Here are a few amazing lessons in centering I discovered recently and I’m very pleased to share: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/T8Kpr9toh_Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1] One cool […] More
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in UncategorizedGroove into Happiness ~ Dance is a Good Antidepressant!
Dance is a good antidepressant! Studies show dance boosts happiness and benefits overall health by: stimulating the hippocampus, the brain area that regulates moods. sparking new nerve growth in the brain with body coordination. building repeated mental patterns and creating new pathways with each new move learned. relieving and preventing depression with endorphins and releasing […] More
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in Sustainable Fashion, Traveling, WinterNew Coco Eco Up for February
Shown above and below is a little inspiration from the following features in the new February issue of Coco Eco: 1. On page 16 there’s a spread on Libertine recycled clothing. It’s fierce, and concludes with a fantastic interview with the designer Johnson Hartig through page 29. 2. Check out Coco Eco’s Guide to Sydney, […] More
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in Accessories, Vintage + Classic StyleOpen Umbrellas of Love to Heal Surviving Haitians
Stormy weather abound, the people in Haiti need healing help more than ever. The song Umbrella has been on my mind lately as it’s been rainy here in San Francisco. As I was humming the lyrics the above rose print umbrella showed up with a mission! Unique Vintage is holding an umbrella sale to lend […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Sustainable FashionThe Key to Berlin Takes International Green Fashion to New Heights
What? An International Eco Fashion Marathon Where? Magazin in der Heeresbäckerei, Köpenickerstr. 16/17, 10997 Berlin Germany When? January 20-23, 2010 Press: from 12am – 9pm Open to the public: from 12am – 7pm Website? http://thekey.to What else? They offer workshops too. Details on the next page. Our wonderful fellow writer Frans Prins writes in today […] More
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in Designers + Brands, HolidayWildlife Works for the Holidays
Imagine, finding stylish organic holiday gifts while conserving endangered habitats this season. Wildlife Works apparel makes this idea possible. As we’ve noted in seasons past each and every time you buy a Wildlife Works product, you help to build a brighter future for endangered wildlife and their habitats. We call it “Consumer Powered Conservationism” Wildlife Works […] More