Rachel Avalon’s Vegan Smoothie Recipe (Plus: The Good for You – and the Planet – Protein Powder)
I’ve never tried rice protein powder before, I’m going to check it out after seeing this video! I love smoothies for breakfast….
Heroines for the Planet: Upcycled Bag Designer Monica Ralli
She’s a certified nutritionist, eco-entrepreneur, author and the reigning Queen of Green in the twitterverse. It’s no surprise that Monica Ralli, founder of Urthbags, is a Heroine for the Planet. Her wildly popular eco-bags provide jobs to underprivileged women worldwide as old, discarded objects are cleverly transformed into statement-making arm…
Superfilling Breadless High Protein Vegan Lunch Roll
Don’t get me wrong; I have little to no problem with carbs. I don’t eschew bread when it appears on restaurant tables, and I thought that Dr. Atkins was a few sandwiches short of a picnic. But some days, I want a break, a chance to veggie-up and lighten the…
25 Most Electric Car-Ready Cities, Ranked by Ford. Is Yours on the List?
I know I want my next car to be electric, and while I’m waiting, I’ve noticed that the EV infrastructure is slowly-but-surely popping up all over. My favorite grocery store, the Whole Foods in Darien, CT already has a plethora of spaces up front ready to charge EV’s (they aren’t…
How I Wear Eco Fashion: Yuka Yoneda, Design Editor and (Former) Shopaholic!
Yuka is an editor at Inhabitat.com and Ecouterre.com, and she’s always on the lookout to spot the latest innovations in sustainable design. And whenever I’ve seen her, she’s always managed to look fabulous, so I’m so excited she decided to share her style with Eco Chick! Above, she wears a refashioned mesh-back tank…
Vintage Find! The Cat's Meow
No more chilled hands and bunches of scarves. Summer is in the air, and cross our toes, winter’s no more! I love cute dresses for the summer, with delicious sleeves and patterns that make the wearer (me) squeal in adolescent delight. One of my favorite etsy shops in the whole…
Photos: NRDC and Runway To Green's Green Carpet Style
The Runway to Green collection launched last week with a fashion show in New York City. The spectacular collection of eco-friendly evening gowns, bags, jewelry, jackets, and shoes is now available on www.net-a-porter.com. The comprehensive range of couture to casualwear demonstrated that there are greener choices in various pricepoints and…
How I Wear Eco Fashion: Johanna Bjork, Editor and Maverick Eye
Johanna Bjork has long been a supporter of the eco fashion scene in NYC; she’s one of the first girls I regularly saw at the green shows and her combination of a great eye for detail (she’s a graphic designer, which has certainly honed her aesthetic) and life-loving attitude makes…
Heroines for the Planet: Green For All’s Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green For All, is leading a movement to bring about the change our country so desperately needs. She has a bold yet simple vision for the future — one in which everyone gets to prosper while not destroying our planet. Phaedra’s mission to build an economy that…
Win Tickets to the Afingo Fashion Forum, April 1: Sustainability and Philanthropy in Fashion
The Afingo Fashion Forum takes place this Friday, April 1, at FIT. Along with a number of sessions (see the whole listing here), running from 9am (registration open) to 5pm, I will be speaking on the panel below at 11am. (Other features include a convo with Cynthia Rowley and a…
