Articles by: Starre Vartan

Creative Arts

Marina Abramovic and Ulay: Because We Never Stop Loving Silently Those We Once Loved Out Loud

Marina Abramovic and Ulay: Because We Never Stop Loving Silently Those We Once Loved Out Loud

The video below, of artist Marina Abromovic meeting a former lover, Ulay, brought tears to my eyes.

by × March 8, 2013 × 5 comments

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Joe Fresh Destroys Brand New Clothes: This is Fast Fashion

Joe Fresh Destroys Brand New Clothes: This is Fast Fashion

I opened the bag and it was filled with new clothes (with tags, see above and below), that had been shredded. Brand new clothes.

by × March 6, 2013 × 12 comments

HomeSoul

Are Carpets Unhealthy? Many Harm Indoor Air Quality: There Are Nontoxic Options

Are Carpets Unhealthy? Many Harm Indoor Air Quality: There Are Nontoxic Options

The typical carpet, made from petroleum-based synthetic fibers, contains dozens of chemicals and gases, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other potential toxins.

by × March 5, 2013 × 2 comments

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Sylvia Heisel Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Literally Brilliant in the Face of Darkness

Sylvia Heisel Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Literally Brilliant in the Face of Darkness

Sylvia Heisel’s eponymous line is inspired by and rooted in the realized potentials of materials.

by × March 4, 2013 × 0 comments

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Animal Scarves with a Deep Message from Artist Ying Wu by Sportsmax

Animal Scarves with a Deep Message from Artist Ying Wu by Sportsmax

“If you look closer, you start to realize that there is a whole other dimension that brings you back to a starker reality.”

by × February 28, 2013 × 0 comments

Health Is Beauty

Best Natural BB Cream for Travel: Eco-Chick Tested

Best Natural BB Cream for Travel: Eco-Chick Tested

This BB cream really does it all—which is what you need when on the road (when I don’t wear any other makeup); moisturizer, sun protection and skin-evener all in one natural product.

by × February 20, 2013 × 0 comments

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M. Patmos NYFW F/W 2013: Aristocratic Nomad

M. Patmos NYFW F/W 2013: Aristocratic Nomad

The bourgeois, eccentric lady of the house who borrows pieces from her husband’s closet…

by × February 13, 2013 × 0 comments

HomeSoul

Objekten’s Intelligent Ecology: Sustainable Design to Buy Once

Objekten’s Intelligent Ecology: Sustainable Design to Buy Once

The company’s pieces have a sustainable aspect to them, and they are all made to counter cheap, poorly made stuff that only lasts a few years.

by × February 12, 2013 × 0 comments

HomeSoul

Automatically Save Energy (and Money!) in Your Home, Easy Peasy!

Automatically Save Energy (and Money!) in Your Home, Easy Peasy!

Home automation may indeed be the next big trend in what consumers can do today to stand up for the environment.

by × February 8, 2013 × 0 comments

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Suzanne Rae at New York Fashion Week F/W 2013: Minimalist, Humble, Cool

Suzanne Rae at New York Fashion Week F/W 2013: Minimalist, Humble, Cool

The designer, Suzanne Rae Palaez, uses a mix of sustainable and conventional materials, and 100% of her production takes place in NYC’s garment district.

by × February 7, 2013 × 0 comments