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Heidi Atwal

Heidi Atwal
An aesthete with a passion for culture, food, fashion, and travel, Heidi strongly believes that style and social-consciousness go hand in hand. She graduated with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in English and a Minor in Gender and Women’s Studies, and has held lead editorial positions at both Splendora and ARTISTdirect since. An international traveler who has lived in the Bay Area, Barcelona, Los Angeles and most recently London, Heidi can often be found frequenting restaurants with a focus on local, sustainable cuisine, unearthing vintage gems at markets the world over, and seeking out chic finds for ecofabulous at every opportunity. Heidi's writing has also appeared in The San Francisco Bay Guardian, SOMA Magazine, and Condé Nast Digital outlets Jaunted and HotelChatter.

Product Spotlight:

Lean On Me

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Made of rapidly renewable cork, Gaiam’s yoga bricks will lend you stability as you contort your body during rounds of sun salutations.

Product Spotlight, Trend Watch:

Do the Shutterbug

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ONA’s vintage-inspired Brooklyn satchel has a vegetable-tanned exterior and roomy interior perfect for cradling your beloved SLR and a few other techie toys.

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Power to Inspire

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Rising sea levels are one of the greatest threats climate change poses to our planet, but together we can fight the problem. Join Global Green and the organization’s celebrity supporters in committing to make the world a little greener, and enter to win two VIP tickets to their pre-Oscar party.

Food, Food & Drink, Product Spotlight:

Kid-Tested, Mother Nature-Approved

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Proving that health food need not be bland and flavorless, snacks from Two Moms in the Raw serve up a hearty dose of organic tastiness sans refined sugars and added oils.

Trend Watch:

Princess Charming

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Designer Paula Jerome creates “charming” jewelry from 100% recycled sterling silver and 14-karat gold—pieces intended for layering, mixing and matching to suit your personal style.

Garden, Shop Talk:

Bloomin’ Brilliant

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The elaborate bouquets, wreaths, and stunning arrangements of “eco-elegant” roses from Organic Bouquet not only look beautiful, but proceeds from their sales benefit community development organizations worldwide.

Kitchen, Kitchen Confidential, Product Spotlight:

Design Star

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The stylish sinks and hammered tubs by Premier Copper Products are immensely chic, made of durable, recyclable material, and add romantic warmth to any home.

Product Spotlight:

On Pointe

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Developed with input from seasoned Pilates and yoga instructors, Blake Brody In-Studio Footwear provides indispensable foot support during workout sessions and look stylish to boot.

Shop Talk:

Waste Not, Want Not

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Patagonia has partnered with eBay to launch an online marketplace where customers can buy and sell used and/or slightly worn-out goods from the outdoor lifestyle brand.

Product Spotlight:

Ingredients in the Buff

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Free of nasty additives, Raw Essentials is a skincare line whose organic, active ingredients are never heated above 115°, preserving their original vitamins, antioxidants, and overall potency.