Archive for March, 2009
ecofabulous Exclusive Interview: Ali Hewson
Date: March 30, 2009 | Category: Events, Fashion, Media, Men, Women
Last week’s opening night for Edun’s Pop-Up Shop at Clary Sage Organics was a huge success - the store was filled to the brim with Bay Area fashion aficionados sipping on wine and sampling eco-conscious skin care products while taking turns trying on Edun’s new Spring Line. Amongst a mad dash for the dressing room (the Hexagon Sweater in African Violet was definitely the talk of the evening!), ecofabulous got a chance to catch up with Edun founder and sustainable fashion visionary, Ali Hewson, to hear a little bit more about the inspiration behind the extraordinary organic clothing line. (more…)
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Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: March 30, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!
Obama paves the way for international climate treaty.
7 Steps to a Super Natural Home and Life.
Championing green cause cuts costs for hotels and restaurants in Singapore.
Energy Department maps efficiency money.
Thousands of Europeans march for better green and economic policies.
*Photo courtesy of LT Scotland.
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Hot Stuff
Date: March 30, 2009 | Category: Fashion, Women
As temperatures hit the 80s here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can’t help but start thinking about what summer will have in store for us. Kate D’Arcy for Toggery has procured a line of fun, flirty clothes that scream summer. With bright colors like red, teal and fuscia, Toggery is a testament that eco-friendly dyes need not be dull and lifeless. These organics flow and don’t hug the body too tight for those especially hot days. Plus they’re versatile; they can be dressed up or down and can be worn morning, noon and night. Made entirely from organic cotton and bamboo in a domestic, “certified socially responsible ” manufacturing company, these pieces will not only prove to be long-lasting essentials in your wardrobe, but make an essential statement about everyday wear for the eco-fashionista.
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Chocolate Sun Kissed
Date: March 30, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Skin Care
As we emerge from winter’s grey-tinged haze, we dream less about sugarplums and more about achieving the ever-elusive perfect tan. But “bronze goddess” doesn’t come easy, especially when skin cancer warnings run rampant and horrific memories of orange skin have scared us away from tanning booths forever. (more…)
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Raising the Bar
Date: March 28, 2009 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure
New Yorkers like to think they’re a step ahead of the rest, and now they have proof: In a sign of what’s surely to come, the city is now home to the first – and only, at least for the time being – USDA certified bar in the world. (more…)
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The Butterfly Effect
Date: March 28, 2009 | Category: Fashion, Women
Graphic artist, illustrator, and clothing designer Mika Machida has taken conceptual art to the next level with a signature line of cute creature-inspired threads. We first caught a glimpse of the statement making apparel at a green trunk show, where a beautifully draped one-shoulder butterfly top piqued our sartorial interest.
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Tonight: Earth Hour Party @ The W Hotel
Date: March 27, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
At ecofabulous, we like our actions to be brighter than our words when it comes to climate change. That’s why we are committed to engaging in this year’s Earth Hour - taking place today (Saturday, March 29th) from 8:30-9:30 pm local time. Nearly 200 cities spanning the globe and millions of individuals and businesses (form mom-and-pop joints to multinational corporations) have pledged to take part by turning out their lights for this symbolic hour. Organizer, World Wildlife Fund is encouraging people to use the time to engage in eco-friendly activities. (more…)
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Buddha Has the Power to Banish
Date: March 27, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Body Care
Though we don’t expect a balm to banish all signs of PMS (and I’m not admitting to ever falling victim to it), this one from Buddha Nose uses organic and wild-crafted essential oils (in particular: clary sage, rose, geranium, ginger root and black pepper) that can be rubbed onto the belly to promote hormone balance and circulation. In addition, the Girl Balm uses unrefined beeswax (vegans beware), organic hemp seed oil and jojoba to soothe and soften the skin. For surprising relief on those days (even if it only comes from the seductive, recyclable packaging), the Girl Balm is the bomb!
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Tonight: Spring Has Set-up Shop!
Date: March 26, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Men, Skin Care, Women
If you’re in the Bay Area make sure to join ecofabulous at Clary Sage Organics tonight (Thursday, March 26th) for the opening of Edun’s Spring/Summer Pop-Up Shop and a sneak peek of the Fall/Winter Collection! Have a glass of wine, enjoy the music, sample products from Nude’s ‘09 skin care line - and meet Ali Hewson, founder of Edun (and Bono’s wife). ecofabulous readers can still RSVP to Natalia at [email protected] - just mention ecofabulous and your name will be put on the list. (more…)
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I Am Not A Paper Cup
Date: March 25, 2009 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
Forgot your reusable coffee cup again? We all make excuses based on our “pre-caffeine stupor” but take a minute and try out this coffee waste calculator to see just how much your daily habit can add up. (more…)
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