January 2012
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Black, White & Red
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As simple as that.
***Greta Eagan for TantesHaus
November 2011
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Natural Body Moisturizers for Winter
The cool, dry air of fall and winter is upon us prompting dry, flakey and rough skin. Luckily, there are a number of products out there that kick up the moisture content in pure and natural forms. To quench your skin’s thirst, try these body moisturizers and bring back your suple skin.
1. Melvita Luxurious Body Balm, $28. A whipped moisturizer that provides deep hydration with cocoa, shea...
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What to Wear: Eco-Outfit for City Sightseeing
On a recent trip to Kyoto, I trucked all over the city seeing temples, eating soba, buying loads of Hello Kitty phone charms (they are just so cute!), and going straight from sightseeing to dinner. Inspired by the outfit on the right from ShopBop’s ‘Ultimate Closet for Fall’ look book, I’ve outlined the eco-alternatives to get the look. This outfit is perfect for a day...
October 2011
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Lollihop Vegan Snack Box
Do you ever catch yourself running from one thing to the next and you don’t have time to sneak in a bite but you are almost running on empty? Yea, I knew I wasn’t the only one with that problem. I am so excited to share that Lollihop has created snack boxes that are catered specifically to your dietary needs (I am the vegan and gluten-free variety). They mail them to you so you are...
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Of Note: Dents Upcycled Leather Driving Gloves
Keeping up with the fast pace of the ever-changing fashion industry, stylists and designers placed driving gloves on models for A/W11 shoots and runway shows, giving way to a new trend for the season. They are a great way to make any outfit look fierce and up to date. Their classic shape and noteworthy detailing make them an investment piece worth springing for. We love Dents Keyhole Driving...
Survey: Time to Sit Back & Take Stock
Dear GretaGuide Readers,
I am so appreciative of your loyal support and in an effort to make my content the BEST that it can be and serve you, I have drafted a 10 question survey. Please answer honestly and pass it along to anyone you think could contribute. I am excited to forge ahead with the insight I gather and create content just for you!
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WatchFast Company’s Made in the USA app highlights 76 products designed and made in the US. It is a sweet app with lots of cool features, and will likely introduce you to a new product, made locally, that you will have to have!
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September 2011
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Do you 10Q?
As we enter into the Jewish Holidays, Jews and non-Jews alike are invited to partake in a life reflection exercise called 10Q created by the folks over at Reboot. Answer a question each day, with a very specific audience in mind… you! A year from now you will be emailed your responses as you enter in your new ones. A great tool to check in with yourself, and share with others if you wish.
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The Green Runway in Boulder, CO
Dedicated to raising awareness, action and resources to localize Boulder’s energy future, The New Grid presents THE GREEN RUNWAY, a benefit for NEW ERA COLORADO. inspired by the annual TELLURIDE AIDS BENEFIT, this theatrical fashion show reveals a wide array of sustainable clothing from couture and avant-garde to active and everyday casual. for 70 minutes, a union of local and telluride...
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NYFW SS12: Milly
Milly is known for classic tailoring in bright colors and prints. This season took the usual, quirky sophistication to a new level with a style aesthetic that screamed ‘geek chic’.Read my full review on EcoTools.com as well as my beauty tips to get the look from the runway.
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NYFW SS12: Badgley Mischka
Partnering with EcoTools this season, we wanted to bring you direct coverage of New York Fashion Week’s hottest shows and share our style tips and tricks! Visit EcoTools.com for my full post on how to get the look from the SS12 runway show.
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NYFW SS12: Adam Lippes
I once read in Harper’s Bazaar that one of the best labels for women to wear in their 20’s and 30’s is Proenza Schouler because of its lighthearted yet classic aesthetic. I would certainly add Adam Lippes to the list! I find myself wearing Adam pieces more and more. Aside from liking his designs, I really appreciate his effort to produce more sustainable fashion by...
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NYFW SS12: Suzanne Rae
Suzanne Rae has done it again- created a collection that communicates sophistication and ease with a dash of serenity. Described by the designer herself as a line to be worn by cool and confident women around the world, carefree and subtly enhanced makeup was the perfect accoutrement.
Check out my full post on EcoTools.com for tips on how to get the look from Suzanne Rae’s SS12...
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NYFW SS12: Day Two- M Patmos
The M Patmos SS12 collection evokes one word: wearable. Every piece stood on its own and simultaneously mixed in with all the other pieces seamlessly. Soft beige and grey tones set the mood that was then accented with a bright pop of lime green and navy. As a feeling, the collection can best be described as gentle. Gentle colors in very gentle on the skin fabrics such as organic cotton and hemp....
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Eco-Tools + Greta Eagan = Your Backstage Pass to...
I am excited to announce that I will be Eco Tools’ exclusive NYFW correspondant. Starting Monday (9/12) I will be bringing you all my favorite style tips, revealing beauty trends from the SS12 shows and hunting down amazing styles on the street. Keep your eye out for the Eco Tools + Greta Eagan web videos on EcoTools.com.
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NYFW SS12: Day One- Gretchen Jones
Day one of New York Fashion Week kicked off with one of my favorite eco-designers, Gretchen Jones. After her win on Project Runway, and showing at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, there must have been quite a lot of pressure to deliver yet another amazing, cohesive and thought through collection. That she did!
The presentation was like a line up from a county jail down South....
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WatchOne for the boys! Loving the launch of Edun’s Pioneer Project, which highlights men out in the world doing GOOD things. The collection is designed around them and their lifestyles. Talk about dressing the part!
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Do Eco-Products Really Help Save the Planet?
Nielsen’s 2011 Global Online Environment & Sustainability Survey states that only 20% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable goods. But with another stat securing consumer interest in eco-products, with 83% of consumers stating that environmental policies by companies are important, there seems to be a disconnect.
Can consumers have their cake and eat it too? With a...
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Minga Berlin: Finest Organic Socks
Not to be underrated, socks sometimes make the outfit. And with one of fall’s biggest trends being a pop of color in a sock layered underneath a peep toe shoe or ankle bootie, it is time to stock up! Minga Berlin provides fun colors and combos in the finest organic cotton. Kudos for yet another wardrobe enhancing basic with an eco edge!
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Fashioning Change
This site is brilliant! It is like comparing apples to organic apples, except with fashion to eco-fashion. Fashioning Change is still in their beta phase, but when they fully launch this is going to be a HUGE resource for finding eco-fashion alternatives to everyday style staples.
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August 2011
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Pet:cell Upcycled Plastic Rings
Deep within the dark abyss the humble PET bottle yearned for an escape, to be transformed once
more… Jewelry designer Tonya O’Hara reshapes discarded PET plastic bottles into truly inspired pieces of wearable art. Talk about a statement piece!
Working through the medium of PET plastic, drinks bottles are broken down into workable sheets of material for further use. Each individual...