We are all aware of the bad effects of phthalates in hairsprays, lead in lipsticks, parabens in moisturizers, and countless other toxic chemicals in skin care and makeup lines that are harmful to the human body. Non-profit health organizations like The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics have worked diligently … [Read more...]
Eco Beauty Products: Little Gifts from Mother Nature
April 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
We are thick into a cultural phenomenon that will be practiced and celebrated hopefully for the rest of time...of course you guessed it, the Green Movement! Green this and that, eco-friendly this and that. You've heard it over and over and probably "get it." But many often wonder, are my … [Read more...]
Green Beauty Products – Yes to Carrots and Good Health
April 14, 2009 By 3 Comments
If I were to categorically count the number of makeup items splattered all over my bathroom counter top, lip products would win the race hands down. Lip glosses, lip balms, lip tints, lipsticks...somehow beauty products targeted for other facial parts never seem to give that instant boost of vitality … [Read more...]
Organic Lip Balms – Dirty Hippie Chapsticks
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
 The funny part is when I think "beauty products" the last thing that comes to mind is "DIRTY HIPPIES". Don't get me wrong I love me a furry tree hugger, but that is sort of the point, being a hippie usually entails a disdain for all things superficial and materialistic. Historically hippies … [Read more...]
Get Green Gorgeous with Eco-Tools – Earth Friendly Beauty
January 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Check out ecoTOOLS, the premiere mass eco-conscious cosmetic brush and bath accessories collections are not only affordable but chic! These professional make-up brushes do the job of any salon-quality brush at half the price! The ecoTOOLS cosmetic collection features animal-free taklon bristles … [Read more...]
Designer Inspired Look: Seeing Green
May 19, 2008 By 10 Comments
So, if you didnÂ’t get the chance to plant a tree and celebrate Earth Day properly last month, donÂ’t fret, for itÂ’s never to late to go green! Before you bust out your re-usable shopping bags and recycling bins, make sure you are properly outfitted first! My favorite runway look this week … [Read more...]
Happy Earth Day! Check Out Organic Cosmetics
April 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
So in honor of Mother Earth and all her green goodness, I decided to dabble into the realm of ... ORGANIC BEAUTY PRODUCTS My first observation in regards to organic makeup products is that it seems that hippies don't care too much for packaging. Sort of makes sense, if you go out of your way to … [Read more...]
Earth Day Deal: Animal Friendly Footwear
April 22, 2008 By 4 Comments
Okay, so these shoes aren't exactly on sale like my usally "Deal of the Day" posts, but in the spirit of Earth Day I felt the need to introduce you to these economically friendly & CUTE shoes from NeuAura: Swan: $84 Cardinal: $94 Â Raven: $89 NeuAura's mission is to "provide fun and exciting … [Read more...]
DKNY Wants You to Ride a Bike
January 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Would you ride a bike to work? What about a DKNY bike? Neon orange bikes, like the one pictured above, will be sprinkled around New York City courtesy of DKNY next week. The company partnered up with the city's Department of Transportation for this pro-environment campaign that aims to promote bike … [Read more...]
Burt’s Bees Wants to Clean Up Clorox
January 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Interesting fact:Burt's Bees was just purchased by Clorox in November for close to $1 billion. That may seem like a lot, but since 2000, the company known for natural products and lip balm that dreams are made of, brought in around $164 million. Apparently, the bleach giant sees even bigger potential … [Read more...]
