Ecostiletto Green Blogger Convention 2009
The Ecostiletto Green Blogger Convention panel plus Rachel, the organizer! From Left to Right, that’s Jane Buckingham of Trendera, Kim Barnouin author of Skinny Bitch, Siel Ju AKA Green LA Girl, Rachel Sarnoff, founder of Ecostiletto, Starre Vartan, editor of Eco Chick, Lauren Selman from Reel Green Media, and Jen…
Smoky Eyes How To with Christopher Drummond Natural Makeup
We are a big fans of the smoky eye here at Eco Chick (check out a how-to video here) but some of us are better at application than others. I need lots of instruction (especially with eye detail) and was lucky enough to get this very specific run down from…
Green Spaces NY Launch: A Place for Ecopreneurs
Roberto Rhett, Partner, Green Spaces NY with Sentinel Lights (wire hangers and cardboard) by Susan Benarcik. Green Spaces New York has just launched its Manhattan clubhouse to grow a community of green entrepreneurs. The NYC initiative joins Denver’s Green Spaces Colorado in designing a green workspace and in founding a…
Behind the Scenes of the Project Green Search Model Competition Finals
Project Green Search, the first-ever green model competition, has a winner! Rachel Avalon hails from Los Angeles, California, and beat out over 130 other serious contenders for her new title as Green It Girl (read more about Rachel and her plans here). But before the winner was chosen, there were…
Meet Rachel Avalon, Project Green Search's New "It" Girl
Rachel Avalon wears a Stewart + Brown neck cuff and organic cotton dress. Image by Todd Westphal. Rachel Avalon is our new green “It” girl! Rachel won the inaugural Project Green Search model competition (read more about the contest here) and she is as excited as a green girl could…
Toxin Free and Delicious: Yes to Carrots Lip Gloss & Lip Tints
I’m really picky about lip gloss. (Oh, who am I kidding, I’m really picky about everything!) But, almost every lip gloss I’ve ever tried is just unbearably sticky to me – I find myself wanting to wipe it off after just a few minutes. So, when I got the opportunity…
Frei Designs Fall/Winter 2009 Collection: Good Mourning
Frei Designs continues to capture my attention, and I think you can see why, below. When I was style editing for Plenty, I chose one of their white blouses for my evening wear shoot and the quality, the unique look, the utter perfection of it’s design made it a standout.…
3 Ultra-Satisfying Vegetarian Fall Soup Recipes
Image via: Sneakerdog Every year, when it starts getting cold, I crave soups and stews packed with greens and garlic. To me, it’s the ultimate comfort food: hot, healthy, and vegetarian. I love to experiment with seasonal ingredients like apples and butternut squash, and add in favorites like spinach and…
Get Cozy in Autumn 2009's Luxest Eco Friendly Knits
If I spend a bit on any one piece of clothing this winter, it will be a gorgeous knit. I’ve found that over the years, the pieces I’ve kept the longest from the cold seasons have been sweater-dressing separates; a great wool dress, a chunky knit vest, fine-gauge tights from…
Greens Galore: Biggest and Tastiest Salad Ever
If this video doesn’t inspire you to make and devour a huge healthy salad, I don’t know what will. From Mike Lieberman at SimplyRawRecipes (where directions and ingredients are also written out).