Lindsay E. Brown Named Eco Chick's New Managing Editor
I’m excited to announce that Lindsay E. Brown, the columnist behind the much-loved series “Heroines for the Planet” is Eco-Chick.com’s new Managing Editor. Lindsay is passionate about enhancing women’s lives in a way that involves caring for the planet and self, and so she’s the perfect addition to growing Eco…
Eco Chick Escapes To: The Souks of Marrakesh
Starre Vartan wandering Marrakesh. The most fun I’ve ever had shopping is in the souks in the old city of Marrakech. The souks have been a bargainers mecca for hundreds of years, and I imagine a Victorian version of myself being just as enchanted with the wares as I was…
Heroines for the Planet: Emmy-Award Winning Filmmaker Marilyn Weiner, Creator of Journey to Planet Earth
Journey to Planet Earth is one of the most important TV series you’ll watch. Each episode magnificently explores the fragile relationship between us and the world we inhabit. And in my opinion, one of the most important, world-changing women on our planet co-created this series: Marilyn Weiner. That’s a fairly bold…
Study NY's New Online Store is Filled with Pieces Perfect for Right Now
The long wrap coat is the definition of modern urban romantic. We here at Eco Chick have long been a fan of designer Tara St. James’ label StudyNY (check out her Autumn/Winter 2011 collection here). And now that Tara has launched a web store, picking up one of her amazing…
Shannon South Remade Bags: Clutches, Totes and Duffels Crafted from Preloved Leather
Shannon South’s Remade in the USA bags are bits of handmade gorgeousness. Crafted from upcycled leather jackets, each is uniquely beautiful in only the way handcrafted things can be. I’m a fan of the larger bags, but there are smaller purses and clutches too. And how pleased was I to…
Eco Chick Nominated for Shape Magazine's "Best Healthy Living Blogger" in the Best Blogger Awards
We at Eco Chick are proud to have been nominated for the “Best Healthy Living Blogger” award from SHAPE magazine. Will you help us win? If you love this site, please vote for us here (it’s just two clicks, and no registering!). Thanks!
Moving Darkly: Study NY Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection (Video)
STUDY NY AW 2011 from Alexandra Roxo on Vimeo. Love the postapocalyptic beauty of this video for Study NY’s latest collection.
Heroines for the Planet: Blue Marble Owners Bring Ice Cream to Rwanda
Two women from very different backgrounds are on a mission: to better the world with their ice cream. Jennie Dundas and Alexis Miesen were busily running their successful Blue Marble Ice Cream shops in Brooklyn when a Rwandan women named Kiki entered and changed their lives. Kiki proposed the idea of…
Kristen Bell and The Nature Conservancy Parter with Neutrogena Naturals to Advocate for Water Protection
(credit – Nature Conservancy site) 1 pair of jeans is the equivalent of 2,000 gallons of water. 1 glass of beer is the equivalent of 20 gallons of water. 1 steak is the equivalent of 1,000 gallons of water. If those statistics don’t put things into perspective for us I…
Mission Savvy: An Eco Boutique Built on Passion for Animals and Sustainable Style (Video)
What’s not to love? Mission Savvy is an eco boutique with a heart of gold. Check out the video below to hear about founder Jennifer Miller’s love of sustainable fashion and animals, and how she uses one to benefit the other. Be sure to check out Mission Savvy’s Fall/Winter 2011…
