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…
Bambola Beauty Review: Premium Natural Skin Care
Okay, I’ll admit it. For all my tinkering in homemade natural beauty products, there are times when those recipes go horribly wrong… like the exfoliating citrus mask that gave me an ugly rash the week before my wedding. Some things are best left to the pros, and let me tell…
Sustainable Style Make-Over: Oxford Shoes for Ladies
Women have been stealing their male counterparts’ sweaters, tees and jeans forever- now it is time to covet their shoes! Alexa Chung shows us how to sport oxfords in style. No longer meant just for the blokes or school children, oxfords are a fashion statement that brings a new take…
Top 5 Fave Eco Beauty Products for Spring 2010
I’m one of those people that starts getting antsy by the end of winter, wishing and hoping to see a peek of green poking up out of the snow. It’s been a particularly cold one here and I’m ready to get out and enjoy the sunshine (and rainy days, grumble…
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…
Sustainable Style Makeover: Spring Trend 2010 – Go Nautical!
We all know that stripes are taking center stage this spring, and the best part is that there are so many variations on how to wear them. The Alexander Wang, Donna Karen and Louis Vuitton resort collections showcased all kinds of stripes on shirts, skirts and dresses. Dress them up with…
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Edgy and Sweet Reclaimed Jewelry
While random pieces of metal, bottle caps, nuts and bolts might not be obvious choices for jewelry, they prove to be striking and dramatic when paired with delicate chains and gleaming jewels in UK designer Alessandra Rigillo’s jewelry line, ‘Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining’. I caught up with Alessandra…
Sneak Peek of H&M's Garden Collection: Organic Cotton, Tencel, Recycled Polyester and So, So Pretty!
I had heard whisperings of this new collection upcoming from H&M; it’s their first big line of eco fashion (they’ve done some pieces here and there previously). And it was worth the wait! Check out the gorgeous pieces in FabSugar’s video, above. Really the colors, patterns, whimsy and fun of…
Drugstore Eco Beauty: Physicians Formula Organic Wear
Like any girl born with naturally pale, sparse lashes, I rely on mascara to keep me from looking like a creepy Children of the Corn extra. And since I’m not a big fan of putting carcinogens and other toxins adjacent to my eyeballs, I am always on the lookout for…
