Funnytime: Portlandia's "How to Recycle Everything"
I was raised in the great state of New York, but as a teenager in the 90’s, I totally idolized the Pacific Northwest – everything from the music (Temple of the Mother Love Bone JamGarden!) to the clothes (plaidplaidplaid) to the beer. I even thought the guys from there were…
Conscious Style Inspiration at Fashioning Change
Fashioning Change is intent on, well, changing the face of fashion. Users select the name-brands they’re familiar with, and their recommendation engine serves up sustainable and ethical alternatives, based on price point and style. Ahhh, someone finally bridging the gap effectively between consumers and the great green brands we love.…
Haley Chats with Lauren Conrad: Sustainable Resolutions, What's Blue Avocado, and More
I love Lauren Conrad, so I was thrilled to have the chance to interview her a second time! Most known for her chic fashion line, Paper Crown, as well as famed books Style, LA Candy and Sugar and Spice, Conrad recently collaborated with BlueAvocado on an eco accessories line that’s…
Congratulations to Titania Inglis, an Eco Chick Fave, for Winning the Ecco Domani Sustainability Award!
Ed Note: I am always excited to hear who has won the Ecco Domani awards, which gives $25,000 to up-and-coming designers for their next collection. In this case, it’s a designer we know and love (see the first part of the previously published excerpt of our coverage below). The first…
Woman Grows New Bones Around Her Eye After 20K Plastic Surgery Goes Awry
Yes, it’s frustrating watching oneself age; the only solace that I can take is that EVERYONE has to go through it. Unless you end up checking out of life early, literally every single person you see, no matter how great they look now, will suffer some kind of age-related decline.…
Love Natural Scents? Anjolie Ayurveda Soothes Body and Spirit with Homegrown Herbs
Being a scent-addict with a penchant for organic, natural products is not always easy to indulge. These days, however, as companies jump on the anti-synthetics bandwagon, we are seeing more body products that are sustainably crafted. One of the lines I have come to love is Anjolie Ayurveda. Founded by…
We're Loving: ReuseThisBag.com
You know the story: Disposable shopping bags are evil for many reasons. Of course, we never fail to leave home without ours, and we’ve become fond of ReuseThisBag.com, a serious source for reusable shopping bags. From grocery and lunch bags, to all sorts of wine totes and woven bags, each…
Eco Chick Escapes to Kaua'i: Hiking and Staying in Sustainable Style
The walk from the St. Regis Princeville to the beach. My favorite kind of wedding to attend is, by far, the destination wedding. While an open bar is never not fun, it’s even better if the drinks are located in a country that takes a passport to get into. And…
My New Year's Intentions for 2012 and Beyond
In seeming contrast to so many writers and thought-leaders who think that New Year’s Resolutions are pointless exercises in torturing oneself, I find setting intentions for the year to be inspiring. I love all opportunities to fine-tune and rethink, to refine and change course, to challenge myself and my goals…
Simplicity at Its Best with Wintertime Nudes
The depths of winter always make me want to pare down and cozy up. We need to wear more layers, but as the bright colors and patterns of the holiday season are washed away, and a New Year is born, we look to cleanse, restructure, and repurpose. Dressing in neutral…
