So 2012: Warm Up in White This Winter (and Autumn), Sustainably of Course!
Our verdict is in. White is the new black this season. (And we aren’t the only ones; check out this gorgeous Pinterest board of winter-white runway looks here, and Lucky Mag’s take on the trend). But this angelic color is more than just a passing fancy; white is eternally cool,…
The Sustainable and Sleek 2013 Lexus ES
Eco Chick was invited by Lexus to attend the ESPN Women and Sport’s Summit in Tucson, Ariz. earlier this month. (Read about our experience at the Summit here.) Over three days, some of the most influential women and men in sports led thought-provoking and inspiring discussions on ways to improve…
My Country, My Choice Video
We came across this video and wanted to share it with our readers (who are predominately female!). We love the powerful question it poses: “If you don’t trust me with my body, why should I trust you with my country?” There’s less than a month left to support the Obama…
Kristen Bell Joins Neutrogena Naturals for Water Conservation Campaign
Are you aware that your five-minute morning shower uses more water than the average person in a developing country uses for an entire day? Did you know that 780 million people lack access to clean water? That’s more than 2.5 times the United States population. If those stats didn’t make…
Heroines for the Planet: Cheetah Conservation Fund Founder Dr. Laurie Marker
Photo by Frans Lanting. You could call her the Cheetah Whisperer. But Dr. Laurie Marker’s remarkable devotion to the study and conservation of endangered cheetahs extends beyond the striking animal. Dr. Marker is also helping to solve the most pressing issues facing people and our planet: poverty and energy among…
Clinton Global Initiative: Ending Modern Slavery and Ensuring The Future of Food
Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative. Eco Chick attended the Clinton Global Initiative earlier this week and listened to many of our world’s greatest minds focused on solving the most pressing issues of our day. Politicians, innovative social entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, and CEOs, convene annually at CGI to discuss…
Heroines for the Planet: Sseko's Liz Bohannon Empowers Ugandan Women with Sandals
Liz Bohannon isn’t your typical 20-something. Just out of college, Liz fearlessly set off to Uganda to experience another side of the world. Once there, Liz realized she wanted to help the country overcome extreme poverty, social injustices and disease. A unique take on the sandal, Liz decided, would be…
SVILU Debuts: Wearable and Elegant Sustainable Staples
SVILU, a collection of sustainable staples for modern dressing, made its debut in New York this week. I met designers Britt Cosgrove and Marina Polo at their Tribeca loft and they took me through their gorgeous and ultra-wearable collection. I was drawn to the classic beauty and wearability in each…
Eco Intimates E-Tailer Faeries Dance Supports Animal Sanctuary Wildlife Waystation
Organic cotton Padded Bra at Faeries Dance. FaeriesDance.com is an eco-friendly e-tailer that offers the loveliest of intimates made with organic and environmentally-sound materials. The company is the largest retailer of eco intimates in the United States, and prides itself on specializing in hard-to-find items such as organic cotton bras and lingerie. Pull…
Beauty in Strength, Power in Vulnerability: Suzanne Rae Spring/Summer 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Brooklyn-based designer Suzanne Rae found inspiration in the photography of Francesca Woodman for her Spring/Summer 2013 collection which “explores a woman’s curious ability to be both delicate and strong.” The collection premiered during New York Fashion Week at the Philippine Center on 5th Avenue. “Pairing this with minimalism, which often carries masculine overtones” Rae…