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.
Escapes Eats: The Walrus and The Carpenter Locavore Restaurant in Seattle
I had traveled much of the world, but had never been to the glorious Pacific Northwest until I met Simon, (now) my boyfriend of two years. In fact, his Oregon provenance was immediately appealing – surely I’d get to check out this new-to-me place if we got together – when…
Juno & Jove's Fresh Spring Style (and a Discount for You!)
Love the colorful, happy vibe of this Cyprus tank, by Turk and Taylor. It could work over jeans, a short white skirt, or over a bikini. Fun! If you’ve pulled out your spring and summer clothes and are a little disappointed in what you’ve got to work with (I know…
Eco Chick Giveaway! DisneyNature's "Chimpanzee" Teams Up with Jane Goodall
In theaters on April 20, 2012, Disneynature’s newest True Life Adventure introduces Oscar, a young chimpanzee whose playful curiosity and zest for discovery light up the African forest until a twist of fate leaves Oscar to fend for himself with a little help from an unexpected ally. Directed by Alastair…
The Ajna Collection: Beauty, Peace and Serenity Through Right Design
One of eco label Ajna‘s guiding principles is:”A life of simplicity and non-interference with natural events” which is certainly evident in their designs. This ‘transformational style’ is free flowing, feminine, simple and flattering. From Ajna’s S/S 2012 collection. The newer label specializes in using only certified organic and sustainable fabrics…
The Top Ten Reasons I’m Super Excited to Be Attending Wanderlust 2012!
Wanderlust is a yoga-arts-music (and general awesomeness) festival that takes place in various locations around the United States and Canada every summer. I heard from a few friends about how much fun they had last year, and so I’m really looking forward to this year’s festivities. While I would like…
Susty Cool Skull Necklace Debuts the Livia Firth Collection
The limited edition skull necklace is the first from the Livia Firth collection, and need we say we are excited to see more? Livia is one of our favorite eco women warriors (check out her feature as part of our “Heroines for the Planet” series) – between spearheading The Green…
Have Yoga, Will Travel
Starre Vartan does yoga on the California Coast. The thing that I love most about yoga is how flexible it is; I practice to focus energy during the workday, to relax at the end of the day, and in the morning when I feel tight or have slept weirdly. I…
7 Beautiful Spring Quilts For Warmer Temps (but Still Cozy Nights)
As we say goodbye to winter and welcome the new season with al fresco cocktails, spring cleaning, woolens storage, and a new eye towards our sandals, don’t leave your bedroom out. Usually around the same time that I put my sweaters in their zip-up bags that slide under my bed…
Ren Skincare is Clean: Naturally Hot, Very Sexy, Very NSFW (Video)
I was recently introduced to REN Skincare at an event in NYC and I was really impressed – not only by the brand’s long-standing dedication to healthy skincare products (see details at the bottom of the post), but their overall messaging (as you will see in their vid below). This…
Escapes Travel Style: The Necessity of the Hankie
Image via Mike Baird on Flickr. Some think hankies are old-fashioned. I find that they are one of the most useful things I carry – and not only are they a sweet style statement, they are there to address the inevitable messes of a life on the go. Here’s just…
