Heroines for the Planet: Sseko's Liz Bohannon Empowers Ugandan Women with Sandals
Liz Bohannon isn’t your typical 20-something. Just out of college, Liz fearlessly set off to Uganda to experience another side of the world. Once there, Liz realized she wanted to help the country overcome extreme poverty, social injustices and disease. A unique take on the sandal, Liz decided, would be…
Eco Intimates E-Tailer Faeries Dance Supports Animal Sanctuary Wildlife Waystation
Organic cotton Padded Bra at Faeries Dance. FaeriesDance.com is an eco-friendly e-tailer that offers the loveliest of intimates made with organic and environmentally-sound materials. The company is the largest retailer of eco intimates in the United States, and prides itself on specializing in hard-to-find items such as organic cotton bras and lingerie. Pull…
Beauty in Strength, Power in Vulnerability: Suzanne Rae Spring/Summer 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Brooklyn-based designer Suzanne Rae found inspiration in the photography of Francesca Woodman for her Spring/Summer 2013 collection which “explores a woman’s curious ability to be both delicate and strong.” The collection premiered during New York Fashion Week at the Philippine Center on 5th Avenue. “Pairing this with minimalism, which often carries masculine overtones” Rae…
Kamik's Classic Vegan Rain Boots
It’s been a rainy September thus far in New York, which hasn’t been so great for the U.S. Open this week. There’s been no shortage of rain delays, one of which included the much-anticipated Roddick/Del Potro match last night. (Roddick, I’m pulling for you!) Whether you’re looking to be fashionable…
An Offer You Can't Refuse from Vegan Boutique Compassion Couture
Admittedly, I have a bit of an affinity for Jill and Tracey Spiritus. Not only are they entrepreneurs of my generation who created online vegan boutique Compassion Couture, but they’re Long Island gals. (I was raised on the island.) It’s always fun to meet cool, like-minded people from your neck of…
Heroines for the Planet: Summer Rayne Oakes, Green Inspiration, Ecopreneur and Activist
When you have an internationally recognized car company designing a family of vehicles after your life and work, you’re probably doing something right. Such is the case of Summer Rayne Oakes who is, without question, doing more than a few things right. The model, activist, author, co-founder of Source4Style, editor-at-large at Above…
Heroines for the Planet: Jill Danyelle, Eco Interior Designer
Jill Danyelle is, quite simply, too talented to fail. Her artistic prowess, indomitable desire to evolve, and adoration of nature led her to recently launch the interior design business she was always meant to create. She has triumphed as a therapist, eco-fashion designer and green fashion writer, and with hobbies that include…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Cozy Scarf by Nepali TDM Design
The weather has been bitter in the morning this week and a scarf is a perfect add-on to keep warm. Collections of scarves are abundant in boutiques, however a dud scarf can break an otherwise chic outfit. Scarves should tie an outfit together. Bright scarves add a pop of color…
New York Fashion Week Greenshows: Bright Young Things Debut is About Extreme Wearability
Classic lines, without dropping into Preppie territory; funky proportions give these pieces a strong whiff of cool. Bright Young Things designer Eliza Starbuck was the creator of the dress behind the much-lauded Uniform Project (the concept was which suggested, beautifully, how a single dress could serve as the backdrop or…
Sustainable Style Makeover: Tribal Watercolor
We’ve got the gossip on a hot new trend for steamy nights! Tribal Watercolor is the newest print that is both electric and classic. Jessica Szohr stepped into the future when she paired a computerized print silk dress with an open-toe bootie heel. Designer Julia Smith MIA (made in Africa)…
