Video Tour of Stewart+Brown's Fall, 2010 Collection
Stewart + Brown has been making eco fashion since 2002, and from the very first collection I spied in late 2004 until today, the brand has been defined by an incredible sense of classy sophistication, without ever being considered old ladyesque (though I’ve always felt that most of the companies’…
RIPE: Fresh Cocktail Mixers with Real, Pronounceable Ingredients
In a rush before a gaggle of guests were due to arrive at my house, I was staring at a shelf full of pre-made margarita mixers at my local liquor store. With no time to run to the grocery store, making my own was out, so I grabbed the first…
Brooklyn Designs 2010 Green Finds: Colleen and Eric
It was a sunny and perfect afternoon on the Brooklyn waterfront (specifically, DUMBO) last Thursday, and also the opening of Brooklyn Designs, the annual local-BK event that highlights the borough’s most creative furniture and home decor. Inhabitat has the full coverage of the event and all the green furniture (plus…
On the Run with Label Eco Fashion: Spring/Summer 2010
Elvira Dress • 91% Silk / 9% Spandex. The first thing you’ll notice about Label, by Natalie Sydoruk and Shawna Robinson is the edginess of the design, then you’ll clue into the sustainable aspects. Or at least that was my reaction to this 80’s meets Blade Runner interpretation of day-…
What Does a Terrestrial Oil Spill Look Like? Chevron’s Mess in the Amazon
A group of people washing their clothes beneath a mass of oil pipelines. Some broken. It smelled strongly of petroleum here. Beth Doane has seen the impact of oil spills on communities, first-hand. And unlike the recent oil spill in the Gulf that’s got the world’s attention, Chevron’s negligence in…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Win a Set of RubyBlaise Essentials Aromatherapy Mists
UPDATE: Thanks for participating, everyone! The winner is – Nicole Galland! Scent can be so powerful, changing our moods and awakening memories – but sometimes it can be dangerous too, namely when it’s coming from a toxic blend of chemicals vaguely labeled as “fragrance”. Essential oils make it easy to…
Stylish (and Sustainable) Saturday: Two Eco Outfits for Guys
Guest Post by Brad at the fantastic guy’s ethical style blog, Commerce with a Conscience Ed Note: I’m loving the site, Commerce with a Conscience, a guest post from which is featured below. Brad has a classic/cool sense of style and knows where to find the good stuff, as evidenced…
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…
Christie's Green Auction: Ted Danson, Doutzen Kroes, Almudena Fernández, Willie Garson and More Bid for Earth Day
Lot 13: Damien Hirst, All you need is Jealousy, 2010 Christie’s Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth lit up NYC on the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with a megawattage push to raise funds for four leading American environmental agencies. Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela, Miss Universe 2009, and…
Herbs of Spring: Make Your Own Violet Syrup
Those tiny purple blossoms that are covering lawns, meadows and roadsides right now are much more than just ‘weeds’. You’ve probably never given much thought to the common blue violet, aside from admiring its delicate little flowers – but gather enough, and you can make a delicious syrup that soothes…
