Fracking in New York State: Artists, Mark Ruffalo, and Thinking About Water in NYC and Beyond
A piece by Winn Rea on display at St. John the Divine On the eve of World Water Day, several hundred people gathered at sunset in one of the world’s largest Catholic cathedrals to bear witness to the most crucial environmental issue of our time- the misuse and fragility of…
Heroines for the Planet: Green Drinks NYC Founder Margaret Lydecker
Before Margaret Lydecker founded Green Drinks NYC in 2002, there wasn’t a place for Manhattan’s like-minded, eco-conscious professionals to get their networking on. Margaret changed that, and now many of us wouldn’t know what to do without her monthly events. Whether you’re a dedicated monthly green drinker or not, you’ve in all likelihood…
Product Review: Orjene Organics CoQ10 Olive Vitale Natural Foaming Face Wash
The Orjene Organics CoQ10 Olive Vitale Foaming Face Wash is a great face wash that really works. It completely saved my skin in a time where it was breaking out and I didn’t know what to do. Nothing was working until I tried Dr. Alkaitis and this natural cleanser…I was…
7 Beautiful Spring Quilts For Warmer Temps (but Still Cozy Nights)
As we say goodbye to winter and welcome the new season with al fresco cocktails, spring cleaning, woolens storage, and a new eye towards our sandals, don’t leave your bedroom out. Usually around the same time that I put my sweaters in their zip-up bags that slide under my bed…
The Future of Renewable Energy
Did you know that enough sunlight falls on the earth every hour to power the entire planet for a year? With world energy use expected to increase 53 percent by 2035, it’s high time the world weans itself off of fossil fuels. In 2011, renewable energy outstripped the demand for…
Ren Skincare is Clean: Naturally Hot, Very Sexy, Very NSFW (Video)
I was recently introduced to REN Skincare at an event in NYC and I was really impressed – not only by the brand’s long-standing dedication to healthy skincare products (see details at the bottom of the post), but their overall messaging (as you will see in their vid below). This…
Escapes Travel Style: The Necessity of the Hankie
Image via Mike Baird on Flickr. Some think hankies are old-fashioned. I find that they are one of the most useful things I carry – and not only are they a sweet style statement, they are there to address the inevitable messes of a life on the go. Here’s just…
Havaianas Sandals: There's a Pair for Everyone
Sandals by Havaianas are a Spring and Summertime staple in my closet — they’re comfortable, simple yet stylish, and last forever. I have several pairs that I’ve been wearing faithfully, season after season. I dress my Havaianas up and down with flip- flop abandon. One single pair can take me…
The Eating Disorder Epidemic: Why Israel’s Ban of Underweight Models is Important
I recovered from an eating disorder years ago. It was once a secret kept safely within the confines of close family members and dear friends. I was ashamed of my struggle, concerned I’d be judged, and it wasn’t something I had any interest in broadcasting. My eating disorder was an…
Happy World Water Day! How Do You Love the Blue Stuff?
Today is World Water Day – How do you love water in your life? I’m an unabashed water baby and love to swim in lakes, the ocean, streams and water holes. I save water by being a vegetarian (meat production takes tens to hundreds of gallons of water per pound,…
