Starre Vartan
Starre Vartan is founder and editor-in-chief of Eco-Chick.com and the author of the Eco-Chick Guide to Life. She's also a freelance science and environment writer who has published in National Geographic, CNN, Scientific American, Mental Floss, Pacific Standard, the NRDC, and many more. She lives on an island in Puget Sound with her partner and black cat. She was a geologist in her first career, and still picks up rocks wherever she goes.
Ladies, Let’s Do It Ourselves: A DIY Manifesto for Women
Via Flickr/JohnB/Derbys/UK Last night I came home from my friend’s new home, where we celebrated over pasta dinner and a bottle of wine, and spent two hours fixing a balky drain. At 101, my Victorian house might be beautiful, with original wooden floors and detailing, gorgeous pocket doors, and solidly…
Would YOU go braless? Jennifer Aniston Makes the Old "Natural" Trend New Again
Photo via Huffington Post: Jennifer Anniston films scenes for ‘We are the Millers’ in Wilmington, NC. By Chris Watts/INFphoto.com I’m just going to admit it; I regularly go braless, and I love it. Being a small C cup means that while I don’t exactly feel comfortable jogging sans sports bra…
I've Curated a Green Beauty Goodebox: What's Inside?
I’m excited to report that July’s Goodebox (which we first wrote about in March), has products from companies chosen by yours truly. Check it out! I’ve chosen products from some of my very favorite green beauty companies, including scent from A Perfume Organic, mascara from Benecos, a caffeine eye cream…
Meet the Makers Debut Video: Eco Jewelry Designer Natalie Frigo Shows Us How She Creates
Welcome to the new “Meet the Makers” series on Eco Chick, where we dig into designers’ creative processes, so you can see how they make their magic. I’ve long been curious about where the inspiration and ideas come from when jewelry and fashion designers, shoemakers, artists and others sit down…
Ciel's Liberty Print Organic Cami and Knickers: I'm in Love!
Those of us who love Liberty Prints* are totally obsessed with them. And now ecolabel Ciel has released a capsule collection of organic cotton and silk upcycled Liberty prints on undies and camisoles. And designer Sarah Ratty knows what we like – side ties on the bottoms so we can…
Team USA's Female Olympians Go Green In All Kinds of Ways
I know that I have plenty of company among those who are excited to watch the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which officially start on July 17th. It’s fun to get to know the players behind the games; here are four earth-conscious female contenders who are fighting for the gold for…
Green Drinks NYC 10th Anniversary, Tonight!
On July 10, 2012, Green Drinks NYC turns 10 years old and is excited to host the “Moving Into the Future” Anniversary party. This high-energy party will celebrate how far we’ve come with clean energy and transportation and look to all the possibilities the future holds. The event will feature…
Natural Miracle! REN's Anti-Cellulite Gel (Seriously, It Works!)
I have never been a big believer in anti-cellulite products – cellulite, is after all, simply fat that you can see, and whether it is visible or not depends on genetics. That’s why slim women who work out often have cellulite whereas a heavier woman who doesn’t sometimes won’t. Since…
Ekyog: France's Eco Fashion Secret is Out!
The Louane dress is made from 100% organic cotton and is dyed (it comes in red too), with low-impact dyes. When I was in Paris last year meeting up with my dad and stepmom, we all stayed in the Marais district. And for four days I pretty much didn’t leave…
Summer Skin Savior: Tatcha Facial Blotting Sheets (Aburatorigami)
Last month, my personalized Goodebox sampler included one of the best beauty products I’ve ever used. Tatcha’s Original Aburatorigami are largeish sheets of abaca paper that perfectly absorb oil from the skin without drying it at all. Ideal for summer, you can use both sides of these sheets to remove…
