Eco Chick Giveaway: PACT Underwear Stars and Stripes for a Green Fourth of July!
I’m a big fan of PACT underwear – not only are they supercute and made from organic cotton, but each pair benefits an awesome charity that’s usually associated with the design on the undies. They are high quality and yes, they make men’s boxers and briefs too (in fact my…
Hammocks Are the New Awesome
Starre Vartan happily hammocking at SeaU Guest House in Barbados. Photo: Simon Apter The fact that I am writing this post from an actual hammock should demonstrate to you my dedication to the art and craft of hammocking (yes, it’s a verb, at least in my world – as it…
President Clinton and Trudie Styler Captivate at the Sustainable Operations Summit in NYC
President Clinton, speaking at the Sustainable Operations Summit in NYC The Sustainable Operations Summit brought together political and business leaders from around the globe to discuss innovative approaches to reduce our impact on the environment with a focus on energy, resource conservation and the built environment. I attended the summit at the…
Make Your Own Deodorant: A Crafty Eco Chick Reader Shows Us How!
Ashley Goode, an Eco Chick reader, recently entered our People Towels giveaway contest. In her comments, she also left the following info on how to make your own deodorant (which I have done a few times too). I loved her comments so much I wanted to share her information with…
Polli's Peter Pan Collar Necklaces
Polli is an Australian-based ethical jewelry company (run by women!) which uses recycled materials like stainless steel, sustainable plantation pine, and 100% recycled card. Their peter pan collars are, as you can see, beyond gorgeous; I would wear them over a blouse, as an added decorative touch, or with a…
Thanks, Steve
Where do you begin remembering a man whose brilliance shaped our world and whose vision and sacrifice has made each of our lives better, and easier? Most of us didn’t “know” Steve personally, but we each have a connection in some way to the products he created. We enjoy them,…
Win a Zipcar Membership for a Year + 250 Hours of Driving Time!
As the Zipcar posters all around NYC point out, “Sometimes, you just need a car.” So true! Even if you are car-free most of the time, there are still those times….. If you’d like to win a Zipcar membership (valued at $75), PLUS 250 free hours of driving time, just…
Advice From an (Almost) Adult: Indulging in Me Time
It might sound silly, but happiness is an art. One that requires much nurturing, a whole lot of patience and dedication, and plenty of communication. While this is a blog that revolves around the themes of a sustainable life and fashion, happiness is an intricate part of living a successful, sustainable…
Leanne Marshall's Spring/Summer 2012 Collection at New York Fashion Week (Video)
Leanne Marshall Takes on Fashion Week from Etsy on Vimeo. Leanne Marshall, a Project Runway alum (and winner of Season 5!) is still going strong with her beautiful, eco friendly designs, specializing in dresses and bridal creations. Check out this lovely video from Etsy about the preparations for her recent…
Spring/Summer 2012 Eco Collections at New York Fashion Week: John Patrick, Gretchen Jones, Samantha Pleet, M Patmos, Mara Hoffman and More!
This year, I wasn’t able to make it to all the fashion week shows, due to an impending deadline for another project – and the fact that there’s only one of me to go around and lots of eco fashion wonderfulness happening. However, my fearless and amazing eco fashion blogging…
