I recently did a video post for EcoSalon on eco-friendly dry cleaning. We all know traditional dry cleaning is bad for the environment, but why is it so bad?… And, what makes eco-dry cleaning, well, eco?
These are the questions I sought to get answered when I interviewed Sheena McLean, the co-owner of The Green Shirt in Denver, CO. She also threw in some dry cleaning tip to keep your clothes looking better longer. Check it out. ;)
The end of summer is one of my favorite times because I get to wear jackets with dresses! The dress I have on is courtesy of Vicarious By Nature- an organic cotton fashion focused brand. If you haven’t spent much time around organic cotton, I have to say the one thing you notice first is how good it feels. It is beyond soft! I love the mustard color of this dress too- it is so perfect going into fall.
Dress: Vicarious By Nature, organic cotton*
Jacket: Diables
Bag: Cole Haan
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Bracelet: gift from a friend- made by the Himba tribe from recycled PVC pipe*
Watch: gift from my Mom from a boutique in Nice, France
(* denotes eco-fashion pieces)
Just over two years ago, I made a hardcore switch to all natural and organic skin care and makeup products. The reasoning being that what I put on my body is just as important as what I put in my body! :)
I was overjoyed when I had the chance to meet up with celebrity eco-beauty makeup artist Lina Hanson a couple of weeks ago in Los Angeles and ask her about the importance of eco-beauty and what her favorites product recommends are. Here is what she had to say:
1. Why do you think using eco-beauty products is so important?
I think its important because it’s a much healthier alternative to beauty. There are tons of toxic ingredients in most conventional products that women don’t necessarily think about when they purchase products. By choosing “green” beauty products you get all the pure ingredients without any harsh chemicals that can harm your skin in the long-term. Do your research. Always look at the ingredient list when buying any beauty products.
2. What do you recommend my readers start with first when switching over to an eco-beauty regimen?
It depends what beauty products you tend to use more often, but I always say face creams, foundations or powder is a good start as you normally use more of it and it will cover your entire face.
3. Moving into colder weather, what face moisturizer do you covet?
I love face serums! They are great as they are normally completely natural and absorbs into the skin and won’t clog pores. I actually developed my own face serum that I have been using on myself and my clients that contain all natural, pure ingredients. It will be available to everyone in the next couple of months.
4. What is a fresh look for fall that we busy ladies can do in under ten minutes?
A quick and always great look is red lips. Keep the rest of the makeup neutral, but do apply several coats of black mascara to your lashes. It’s a very classic and pretty look that works great for both day and night and is easy to touch up.
5. I know you really advocate beauty from the inside out, so what is one of your favorite healthy skin recipes?
I have so many skin recipes that I like to make, but one of my favorite face mask recipes is: Soak 6 rose petals and crush them in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp natural yogurt and 2 tbsp of rose water in a bowl. Mix well and apply to the skin. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse well. It works for all skin types and your skin literally glows after the mask.
6. You do eco-beauty makeup for the stars- who do you work with and what products are they in love with?
I’ve worked with some extraordinary actresses and singers like Ellen Page, Portia de Rossi, Mandy Moore and Jewel. I’ve used brands like Dr Hauschka, Mineral Fusion and Gabriel Cosmetics. As of late, I’ve been using some products that I have been developing myself. However, these products aren’t for sale just yet- keep your eye out for them!
You can pick up a copy of Lina’s new book Eco-Beautiful to learn more eco-fabulous tips and tricks as well as important information about what benefits you get when you go green with your beauty products. I devoured my copy in about two hours and keep it handy for inspiration when I am getting ready to go out! ;)
Independent Fashion Bloggers Founder, Jennine Jacob knows fashion! Watch FASHIONmeGREEN’s behind the scenes webisode including designer interviews for the inside scoop on San Francisco’s hottest eco-fashion!
Such a fun shoot with great people, energy and luckily… weather!
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As many of you know, three months ago I started a sustainable fashion awareness project and style site called FASHIONmeGREEN. I travel to fashion focused cities and choose style influencers to profile and give an eco-fashion makeover using the local eco-designers from their city.
My last trip took me to San Francisco and I was overjoyed to style profile Jennine Jacob the founder of Independent Fashion Bloggers- an amazing woman who helps give fashion bloggers a voice and tremendously useful resources including an annual conference in New York during New York Fashion Week.
She is an absolute sweetheart and I was thrilled to get to know her better and collaborate on the looks for her eco-fashion makeover. Check out the full editorial spread on FASHIONmeGREEN. You are sure to be inspired by her signature style with an eco-edge!
Dost my ears deceive me…? Did I hear that Porsche is to release a hybrid Panamera in 2011?!
Porsche has confirmed that the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid will hit the roads in 2011, making it the fifth version of the Panamera on sale.
According to autocar, the Panamera hybrid will use the same powertrain as theCayenne hybrid.
This means the vehicle will be powered by a 3.0 liter supercharged V6 engine developing 333hp and an electric motor with an additional 47 horsepower.
Well, I am glad that is settled- now I know what car I am going to get when I have need of one again. :)
(via luxuo.com)
How to Change a Mood.
Moodiness seems to plague us all at one point or another and if you are like me, I don’t like when a mood moves in on my space one bit!
So, in an attempt to recover as quickly as possible from these thought pests I have a few tips to help get rid of a bad mood.
1. The easiest way to change a mood is to start doing something for someone else. The human spirit loves to wallow in self pity, but we all know that doesn’t get you any where. Instead, shift your consciousness to someone else and let your thoughts of doing something for someone else occupy your mind.
2. Use creative thinking and activity to change your thoughts. If you allow your mind to go to a creative place you more than likely won’t have any room left to think of your troubling mood and can use the creative process as an outlet.
3.Make yourself a list of ‘mood busters’ to get your thinking back on track when you feel a mood coming on. That way you will always have a go-to mode of thinking to relieve you of a less than desired mood.
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Summer Reading List:
-Making Ideas Happen
-Rework
-If You Have to Cry, Go Outside
-Great Expectations
-Love in the Time of Cholera
Someone once told me to read books that inspire me and are written by people that I want to emulate-so that by reading them I can ingest their knowledge and experiences to help guide my own. That stuck with me and I find these books around me more often than not.
I also like to use books as an escape into another time or life that is interesting, narrated by an talented author that challenges me to respond to sentence structure and expand my mind with a vocabulary I may not be familiar with. That is when I indulge in a little fiction- mostly sticking to the classics.
What is on your summer reading list?
Gwyneth Paltrow photographed by Mario Testino for Vogue… More.
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