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.
80's Fashion is Back! But This Spring 2010 Trend Can Be Fun and Green, Fear Not
guest post by Hannah Crum at Eco Chick fave boutique, BTC Elements Everything old is new again! The 80’s have reared their fashionably questionable head, but thankfully the shoulder pads stayed behind. Check out these finds from BTC Elements that leave the teased hair out and keep the cool on…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Target Earth Day Giftbag
In honor of Earth Month, THREE lucky Eco-Chick readers will win and Eco-Starter Kit from Target. Making small changes, even during typical daily routines such as brushing your teeth and washing your hair can have a positive impact on the Earth. The Target Eco-Starter Kit includes the following items (for…
Mr. Jimmy Fallon Goofs on Green with Earth Day Song Parodies
Last week I got the chance to tour around 30 Rock (not the show silly, but NBC’s actual offices in NYC) to see what Big Media’s doing about green. And while I was definitely impressed with all the Green is Universal initiatives like LED lights, a serious reduction in fossil…
NOW Showcase 2010: Green Fashion and Accessories for Fall/Winter 2010
Friend, Designer Kizzy Jai Knight of Jai and Eileen Moran of Origin 23 eco fashion sales representation The NOW Showcase was bigger and better than ever this year, proving that eco fashion is one of the areas of the apparel industry that’s healthy and growing. I attended one of the…
Eco Chick's Best Natural and Organic Products for Dry, Curly Hair
These are my top personally-tested natural products to keep your hair moisturized for Summer! From shampoos to treatments. Rahua Shampoo and Conditioner from Amazon Beauty Griffin Remedy Daily Shampoo Bioethique Hair Conditioning Mist Morocco Method Blood of the Dragon Styling Gel Neem Hair Oil from Dr. Hauschka Steam Hair Oil…
Amazing Art Sculptures Made From Recycled Clothing
“You are what you wear” meets “the personal is political.”
"Fashion’s aesthetic should enhance and beautify the human form, not destroy it."
Coco Rochas walking the runway Warning: I’m going to use the F word in this column (not that I have any idea what it means – and you probably don’t either). What is ‘Fat’ anyway? I’ve been thinking about it quite a bit lately, more than I have in years.…
Auralis: Supersexy Summer Eco Style
The Convertible Jumper can be worn like this, or as a strapless top (shown below) or several other ways. I had a lovely evening last week at the Ethical Fashion Forum meetup in NYC. Hosted by the one-and-only Bahar Shahpar, I had some great discussions (some of which I’ll be…
Equa Eco Boutique in London: British Style, Ethically
Starre Vartan, editor of Eco Chick, in front of Equa‘s lovely window displays. I was wandering North London recently with one of my best friends, and was deep in conversation with her on the way to the pub. When what to my wondering eyes should appear? A lovely window display…
Melissa Shoes "Shop Within a Shop" at Kaight in NYC
Eco Chick Editor Starre Vartan trying on the (adorable) new Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon Melissas with heart detail (here and below). Melissa Plastic Dreams Shoes are made from plastic – normally NOT my fave material, but in the case of these fab stompers, I make an exception because: they are…
