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Eco-Sexy Bikinis by L*Space
L*Space already gets plenty of attention for its famous faces like Jessica Alba and Cameron Diaz and for their functional suits, but they’ve added another component to the line that’s arguably even more exciting—environmentally-friendly materials.
OC-based L*Space swimwear’s new line of “green” bikinis. Not only does producing the Eco-Chic line use less energy and produce less greenhouse gas emissions, the corn-based fabric is also better at stretching—and bouncing back—than its traditional nylon counterpart.
L*Space Slinky separates come in solid shades of black, jade, red, and chocolate brown—and if you’re concerned about stretch—this fabric offers stretch with recovery! Price points are a bit higher than other collections—$60 to $72 per piece and it’s available at chic boutiques, resorts, and surf shops across the globe. Also shop L*Space at: www.everythingbutwater.com
What do you think of L*Space eco-friendly swimsuits?
Eco-Fashion Exhibition at NYC's Museum at FIT
The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC presents Eco-Fashion: Going Green, an exhibition exploring the evolution of the fashion industry’s multifaceted and complex relationship with the environment. By examining the past two centuries of fashion’s good—and bad— environmental and ethical practices, Eco-Fashion: Going Green provides historical context for today’s eco-fashion movement.
Going Green exhibit shows that, contrary to popular belief, fashion designers have long been interested in sustainability. The revealing exhibition features over 100 garments, accessories and textiles from the mid-18th century to the present. Defining what qualifies as "eco-fashion" while highlighting how each stage of fashion production has environmental consequences are the two main principles upon which the exhibition is built. The display features beautiful designs by contemporary designers such as Edun, Bodkin and Fin alongside centuries-old creations like a silk brocade gown from 1760.
As a fellow FIT recent graduate and Alum, I know all about this museum and its amazing shows throughout the years. If you are in the NYC area be sure to check out this one-of-it's-kind eco-fashion exhibition!
On View at The Museum at FIT in New York May 26 Through November 13, 2010
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Green This Look: The Little White Dress
Sure, it looks great against summer-bronzed skin, but the little white dress has continually taken a backseat to its black counterpart for seasons on end. Now now it's time for the LWD to hop in the front seat and drive. Sarah Jessica Parker and Reese Witherspoon stood out this spring with elegant and ladylike white and cream shade dresses.
I absolutely love this versatile must have for spring. It can take you anywhere – from the grocery store in flops to a summer wedding in heels. It's the perfect recession-proof piece that you can wear and pair all summer long.
Green This Look
Stewart+Brown Camellia Dress, $168 at Stewartbrown.com
I love this dress! it features beautiful pleating and draping all around, very eco-chic. Is made of 100% organic crepe cotton.
Sublet Clothing Alison Dress, $150 at Subletclothing.com
This is a very easy to wear dress that allows to go from day to a night out. It has a stunning shape and an elegant neckline with dramatic pleating throughout the front and back. Is made with organic cotton and bamboo.
Nina Dress, $200 at Shopflick.com
This Nina Dress is a 100% Organic Cotton knit jersey dress with inverted pleats at waist to create side drapes. Fitted bodice with large open keyhole back---almost fully backless! Sweet, sexy and super cute for spring!
Doie Sunset Dress, $ 96 at Nimli.com
This very pretty dress is made from organic cotton. Style it up with boots and a belt or keep it simple with flip flops. Great for those summer days!
Eco Glamourista Tip: Get a travel sized on-the-go stain remover to throw in your bag and wear that sexy Little White Dress worry free!
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Eco Glamourista's Pick: 10 Earth Day Finds that Give Back
I wanted to take a moment to wish the Earth Happy 40th Birthday! Anything to help our environment is a perfect thing to do on Earth Day and every day. Don't restrict yourself to just one day a year; learn about how you can make a difference to environmental protection all the time. And put it into practice - every day!
Eco Glamourista contributes to Earth by doing what she do best: to bring you fashion, beauty and lifestyle ideas that are eco-glam and stylish! But, to go beyond there are many companies that are also donating a portion or all of their proceeds from the sales of their products to non-profits or working to make the Earth a better, safer place. And what a better way support their efforts than on Earth Day!
1. Andira Rainforest Tee, $38 at Nimli.com
Rain Tees are a 100% organic luxury line of apparel for women and children designed by youth living in endangered rain forests across Central and South America.
Andira donated school supplies to the children and asked them to illustrate what they see happening in their world every day. Each Rain Tee features their thoughts illustrations and names.
For every Rain tee sold, a child involved in Kids Saving the Rain Forest, Costa Rica will receive a tree they can plant to replace one that has been destroyed.
2. Lush Charity Pot Hand And Feet Body Lotion, $20.45 at Lush.com
Lush USA, makers of fresh handmade cosmetics, have a wonderful product for the passionate protector. The Lush Charity Pot hand and body cream gives money directly to worthy causes around the globe. Choose a group focused on environmental conservation, animal welfare, humanitarian issues or other cause, and it gets 100 percent of proceeds from the sale. If your cause is not on the list, you can email the company with an organization or group's info.
Available in earth-and-ochre tones or vibrant, summery hues, each palette is clad in a natural wood case and an organic cotton drawstring pouch. (Sephora notes that the bag, which is made in Kampala, Uganda, can also double as an MP3 holder.) For your mix-and-matching pleasure are six powder eyeshadows and one powder blush, all of which are paraben-, talc- and allergen-free.
$3 from every sale of these palettes will go to the Wildlife Conservation Society to fund the Conservation Cotton Initiative in Uganda, which promotes organic cotton farming to improve the livelihoods of local communities.
We have a global water crisis on our hands: one billion people do not have access to clean water–women and children spend hours every day, walking miles to collect water, keeping them from school and work. Average water use: 5 gallons per day. Compare that to the average American’s daily use of 170 gallons. Linda Loudermilk–a pioneer sustainable fashion designer–donates a generous portion of each Water is a Human Right purchase to organizations dedicated to clean water initiatives.
5. Ecoist Handbag, $28-$158, at Ecoist.com
A tree is planted for every bag sold, how amazing is that! Not only that, these chic and durable handbags are handwoven and Fair Trade made from reclaimed food wrappers,newspapers and magazines –so you’re helping people and the planet. They come small up to larger portfolio and shoulder bag sizes.
6. VeeV Açai Spirit, $29.95, at veevlife.com
Here’s something you can drink to — a liquor made from the Brazilian Açaà fruit. Now, lest you get confused, just because Açaà is touted as a “superfruit” does NOT mean that you should consume this beverage in large quantities. The cool thing is that VeeV donates $1 from each sale to protecting the Brazilian Rain Forests through the Sambazon Sustainable Açaà Project. That’s a cause we will happily toast!
I love these shoes! In tribute to this mix of cultural influences, these new TOMS Classics feature abstract sailing inspired patterns, and are made using vegan and sustainable materials. With every purchase, Toms donates a shoes to a child in need in developing countries. You can also donate your shoes through TOMS initiative, "One Day Without Shoes."
Everyone has old pairs of shoes he or she doesn't wear anymore - why not donate them to a good cause?
8. Bloomsberry Climate Change Milk Chocolate, $5 or $40 for a pack of 10 Bloomsberryusa.com
It tastes delicious, another reason to indulge! Climate Change Chocolate comes with a verified TerraPass offset of 133 pounds of carbon dioxide reductions, the average American’s daily carbon impact. In addition, the carbon emissions associated with the production and distributed of the chocolate bar has been balanced out. Also each wrapper features 15 tips on how to lighten your environmental impact.
9. Ltd. Edition Açaà Damage-Protecting Toning Mist, $26 at Kiehls.com
This 100% Organic mist with daily use, helps protect cells from destructive effects of oxidation, improves the look of radiance and rejuvenation of your skin.
As part of “Give Kiehl’s Give Back.” For every bottle sold, 100% of proceeds (up to $200,000) will go to the Rainforest Alliance. Looking beautiful never felt so good!
100% naturally derived soy wax candle infused with organic lavender and other pure flower and plant extracts in candleholders that were once wine cooler bottles. Aveda has done many things for Earth Month over the years. This year, they’re helping protect clean water. They’ll donate all proceeds to the Global Greengrants Fund to help protect clean water for children and families around the world.
Stylish Vegan HandBags by Big Buddha
Santa Cruz, California–based handbag label, Big Buddha has some of the most stylish vegan (but not at all crunchy) bags that are made of V-Leather, a "Green" Leather like material where no animals were harmed in the production of these bags. V-Leather is a animal friendly, cruelty-free leather like material. V-Leather is indistinguishable from leather. This young, vibrant company is causing a commotion and getting noticed, with high praise in Hollywood and such magazines as In Style, Lucky, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire and Women's Wear Daily.
In Big Buddha's Spring 2010 season you’ll find stylish silhouettes such as shoulder, cross-body and hand held bags, each complimented by luxurious features such as studded details, neutral textures, parachute quilting and amazing Tie-dye print such as this Buddha Woodstock Bag -$89 ( shown above). Even with all of your favorite flirty and feminine trendy features, I like that these handbags stay functional, fun and practical for women of any age while being animal-friendly!
Photo credit: Big Buddha Bags
Gisele Bundchen Launches Eco-friendly Skincare Line
Brazilian beauty and earth-loving model and new mom Gisele Bundchen is here to help us and the environment by sharing the secrets to beautiful natural skin with her new beauty line launching on March 15 People magazine reports. Bundchen, who is a UN ambassador for environmental issues, is launching an eco-friendly line of products called Seeja Pure Skincare.
Gisele decided upon the brand's name as a play on the word seja, meaning "to be" in Portuguese, her first language. The extra "a" was added at the end because "words have a vibration, and aaah! is an exhalation, what you feel when you let go," she told Vogue Magazine.
The line is promises to deliver all-natural ingredients, “thoughtful” packaging and recycled paper;
as a result a revolutionary skincare line that protects and supports your skin's natural radiance, while also protecting the health and beauty of our environment.
The three-product line, which is sold solely on the brand's website, consists of a Day Cream, Night Cream ($70), and Mud Mask ($56). It also features a Pure Skincare Kit ($120), which includes a two-ounce jar of each product, a spa towel, and a mud applicator.
This isn’t the supermodel’s only new project, she also shot ads this winter for Brazilian fashion line Coccli and also Supermodel and husband Tom Brady have recently shown their support for WWF’s Earth Hour by filming two videos that encourage people around the world to join them in turning off their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 pm.
Watch these videos and learn more about it!
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Eco Glamorous Makeup Looks for Spring
Skin is in for spring! On most of the looks we saw on the runway for Spring 2010, skin was kept flawlessly sheer to provide a clean backdrop to the brightly colored lips in shades of corals, and pinks. Lips were also kept nude to give eyes the focus in startling pop shadows and cats eye styles.
Pretty Coral Lips
Think,pinks, corals, peachy lips for spring which are very flattering shades for almost all skin tones. I also like the fact that these colors are very romantic and playful!
Eco Glamorous look: Try Cargo Plant Love Lipstick by Evangeline Lily which is a very pretty coral shade. You can also try Mineral Fusion Lip Gloss in Gleam one of my favorite shades.
Purples and Turquoise Shadows
Quite the opposite of the natural look, colorful makeup is a hot makeup trend for Spring 2010. Shades of Purples, Turquoise, and Pinks add a lot of fun and look fresh for spring 2010!
Eco Glamorous Look: Try Josie Maran Natural Wonder Powder Palette which has a nice mixture of spring colors, specially a very pretty turquoise, Spring's hottest color. Also try Nvey Organic Eyeshadow in Plum Shimmer for a playful touch of purple.
Cat Eyes
The cat eye look were everywhere in the Spring 2010 runways, they were paired up with nude lips and almost-nude blushes to give cheekbones just little lift without a lot of color.
Eco Glamorous look: For dramatic, smoky or cat eyes try Illuminare Beyond Black Eyeliner which is a richly pigmented, silky cream mineral eyeliner you could ever dream of! Also try ZuZu Luxe Liquid Eyeliner in Raven, one of my favorites natural eyeliners to achieve this look!
Its time to look glamorous this Spring while taking care of our bodies and our planet!
Natural-Looking Makeup
Spring 2010 Makeup is all about sporting a natural-looking skin with a hint of color. Its all about showing your glowing skin and very girl-next door. I personally love this look because its very simple yet flattering.
Eco Glamorous Look: A natural look is about flawless skin so it is important that you take care of your skin inside and out to keep it looking its best. You want to start by eating natural, whole foods and using skin products that are organic or made with natural ingredients. To achieve glowing flawless skin try this DIY Spa Facial, then go for Alima Mineral Foundation for a natural, luminous, silky skin look in seconds!
Pretty Coral Lips
Think,pinks, corals, peachy lips for spring which are very flattering shades for almost all skin tones. I also like the fact that these colors are very romantic and playful!
Eco Glamorous look: Try Cargo Plant Love Lipstick by Evangeline Lily which is a very pretty coral shade. You can also try Mineral Fusion Lip Gloss in Gleam one of my favorite shades.
Purples and Turquoise Shadows
Quite the opposite of the natural look, colorful makeup is a hot makeup trend for Spring 2010. Shades of Purples, Turquoise, and Pinks add a lot of fun and look fresh for spring 2010!
Cat Eyes
The cat eye look were everywhere in the Spring 2010 runways, they were paired up with nude lips and almost-nude blushes to give cheekbones just little lift without a lot of color.
Its time to look glamorous this Spring while taking care of our bodies and our planet!
7 Awesome Kitchen Items
Do you love to cook? I do too! But As the population’s effect on the planet intensifies, it is more important than ever to use products with eco-friendly features that allow us to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
When most people think of “green” in the kitchen, they often think of the big things, like an eco-friendly remodel of countertops and bamboo floors, even maybe we look towards energy efficiency with Energy Star-rated appliances and compact fluorescent light bulbs.
But, there are actually many small ways that we can begin with to improve the eco-impact of our kitchens. Alia Akkam, a contributing editor of food & festivities at Organic Spa Magazine put together this amazing list of cool and environmentally responsible choices for your kitchen.
When most people think of “green” in the kitchen, they often think of the big things, like an eco-friendly remodel of countertops and bamboo floors, even maybe we look towards energy efficiency with Energy Star-rated appliances and compact fluorescent light bulbs.
But, there are actually many small ways that we can begin with to improve the eco-impact of our kitchens. Alia Akkam, a contributing editor of food & festivities at Organic Spa Magazine put together this amazing list of cool and environmentally responsible choices for your kitchen.
MUBAMBOO DISH TOWELS
Soft, absorbent MUbamboo dishtowels are made with 100 percent sustainable woven bamboo and are 100 percent biodegradable. Available in happy colors like lime and aqua, MUbamboo uses eco-friendly dyes. www.mukitchen.com
LA CHAMBA COOKWARE
In Half Moon Bay, California, My Toque carries La Chamba Cookware from Colombia. Handmade from clay that contains mica, this cookware line-including our favorite, the sturdy casserole dish, perfect for baked chicken-can really withstand high heat. All pieces are hand-burnished, not glazed, so they're also toxin-free. www.mytoque.com
ZAK TUMBLERS
The next time you've got a hankering for juice, pour some into one of Zak's whimsical Confetti tumblers made from recycled melamine. The set features cups in bright kiwi, turquoise, magenta, and orange hues. www.zak.com
BAMBU KITCHEN CANDLE
You may know Bambu for its beautiful cutting boards and bowls made of bamboo laminates, but they also have a quality candle in their portfolio. The kitchen candle, strong enough to camouflage the lingering smell of that accidentally burned chicken or the trash that has yet to be taken out, is made with U.S. grown soybeans infused with bamboo essence. It also features an all-cotton wick. www.bambuhome.com
VIVATERRA FLATWARE
VivaTerra's stainless steel "Twig" carved flatware introduces a touch of Zen to the dinner table. www.vivaterra.com
GREEN PAN COOKWARE
Green Pan with Thermolon, the first PTFE-free non-stick cookware on the market, requires less energy to rack up a high temperature and reduces carbon emissions. Must-have staple: the versatile Stockholm black aluminum non-stick fry pan. www.green-pan.com
TWIST DISH DUMPLING
Soaked the brownie pan overnight and it's still crusty? Turn to the Twist Dish Dumpling for help. This chunky biodegradable sponge is dye-free and packed in an agave wrapper. www.twistclean.com
Photo Credit: Organic Spa Magazine
10 ways to live more eco-friendly in 2010
It's that time of the year again and I want to take the time to Thank You all for visiting, reading and participating in my blog, I truly enjoy being part of the green movement; it really means a great deal. This is our time to educate each other and make changes for the better. I want to wish you all a very healthy and fulfilling New Year!! I look forward to sharing new amazing posts and learning from you as well. Remember to always keep it green and natural in your lives!
Going Green is a great way to start off the New Year. So lets jump start on 10 great ways to green your life in 2010:
1. One of the best things you can do this year is to start by getting rid of paper and plastic bags from your life. Try to always carry at least one reusable bag with you and it will soon be as routine as grabbing your keys when you leave your house. Reusable bags can be a very stylish item as well! Here is a great list of fashionable and reusable shopping bags.
2. Why not switch your monthly bills to e-billing? Even if you print them out at home, you'll eliminate both the postage and envelope carbon footprint.
3. Did you know each person creates about 4.7 pounds of waste every single day? Before you throw anything away, read these latest facts about recycling and ask yourself if you can use it in a new way or if someone else could use it, thereby getting into the habit of recycling and reusing anything and everything you can.
4. Start composting at home, it's not only simple to do, but you'll get free fertilizer as a result. Here are some great ideas from a complete home composting guide.
5. If you're replacing appliances in 2010, pay a little more for the most efficient energy star models, you'll save more money in the long run.
6. A very cool idea to save water is to build a simple rain barrel in your back yard, to get free water for your garden and indoor plants. Here is a terrific video on how to build a rain barrel.
7. When it comes to transportation, walk more, particularly if your destination is less than 30 minutes on foot. It's good for your health and the environment. But if you're in the market for a new car? Choose a green hybrid or an electric model. Check out the top hybrid cars of 2009 and 2010.
8. There's also greening your food intake. Try going vegetarian one day a week since the livestock industry is a huge greenhouse gas emitter. Did you know that the number one impact on the environment is milk production? Read more on this New York Times article.
9. What about eating organic? It's a lot better for your health and the planet. If you are on a budget you can even begin growing your own fruits, veggies, and herbs. Here are some great ideas on how to eat organic on a budget.
10. Last but not least, where fashion and beauty are concerned, try switching to all-natural cosmetics and shop at secondhand and charity shops before hitting the malls. Take it from me, I shop at second-hand and vintage store all the time, you can usually seek out some unique finds! Here some great ideas on greening your closet.
These are some of many ways to going green in 2010. Being green is a life-changing challenge but if you commit to just making small changes everyday, it will be worth it for you and our beautiful planet!
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