December 2010
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Sir Richard's Condoms- buy one & give one
Sometime this past summer, I was at one of Boulder’s chic little drinking establishments attending an after party. A friend introduced me to a woman who had just left her life and career in fashion to pursue a new enterprise- Sir Richard’s Condoms. She was helping build up an organization that whole-heartedly embraces sex and wants the developed world to help the developing world...
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Emoticon Calendar
I wish I would have known about this one before Christmas… It is the perfect gift for the person who has everything!
Life Calendars is a series of different calendars which highlight an aspect of life.
‘How was your day?’ is the first of the series. The 365 days are represented by an emoticon that you draw in that shows how the day has gone (very good, good, okay, bad,...
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The X's are out of control!
Has anyone else noticed that somewhere, someone wrote a new rule about cordial correspondence and it says that if you are a) a girl and b) work in any creative industry (especially fashion) you MUST sign off your email with an ‘X’ or perhaps… Xx (that was my signature for ages…) and now it seems the Gossip Girl ‘XOXO’ is making a comeback…
Honestly-...
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Good Last Minute Gift
Did an extra family member you weren’t planning on seeing come to your holiday dinner party? Or did another last minute gift not come through?… Well, consider these circumstances a blessing in disguise because now you get to give a gift through charity:water that is instantaneous (just submit and click) and it gives clean and safe drinking water to five people in need. Now that is...
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Eco-Fashion in Istanbul
I recently took a trip to Istanbul for a Brand Marketing Conference (Marka) that Josh Spear was speaking at. We went a couple days early so we could explore Istanbul and aside from checking off all the standard sights (the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque and the Istanbul Modern) we went on a cool hunting adventure with a local fashion insider, Yaprak Aras Sahinbas.
We wove our way through the...
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Gluten, Dairy and Sugar-free Chocolate Chip...
I am home for the holidays and anyone who knows me well knows that I turn into Chef Greta when I am home! Considering I only made dinner once the entire time I lived in NYC (9 months- before I started my worldwide travel affair), it only seems right to even the scales and cook/bake up a storm when I am home.
Here is my gluten, dairy and sugar-free chocolate chip cookie recipe of choice. I...
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Five Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers
Tis the season to be gifting! Why not give gifts that are as good to you and your recipients as they are to the environment?
Here are my top five stocking stuffers for 2010:
-Hammocks and High Tea organic cotton sachets for a breathe of fresh air wherever you go! Try stuffing them into your carry-on luggage for a fresh sent that combats the airplane smells yet isn’t too overpowering.
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Tee time for revenge
Typically the term revenge conjures up images of jealous triangles of entangled people seeking to sting one another… yikes! In this case, revenge does fall into the positive light and point of action. Revenge Is T-Shirts bring awareness to wildlife that is suffering as a consequence of our human development and misuse of the environment.
Akin to wearing your heart on your sleeve, Revenge...
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GretaGuide Giveaway: Belegenza
As an eco-fashionista, I am constantly searching for the products that allow me to retain my sense of self and the style I have created, while becoming a more conscious consumer.
For the most part, this has been a fairly easy task, so long as I keep an open mind and am flexible. Yet, every now and again I am blown away by a product or brand that really delivers and allows me to feel that no...
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Tropical Style File: the essentials for an island...
Traveling half way around the world to a set of islands off the coast of India, just west of Sri Lanka, I have to admit, I seriously overpacked! Yet, I didn’t know it until I got here… and my luggage didn’t.
I arrived in Dubai on my way through to the Maldives, off a flight from London (where it was snowing!) in black leggings, riding boots, a long striped jumper with a...
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Ask Greta: Is blogging your job? How can I...
Thanks so much to my reader, Megan, who asked this question! I am always happy to share my experiences- one of the main reasons I have a blog. :) So, here is my answer:
Blogging is my full time gig- though I mostly supplement my income with consulting, brand sponsorships, and write-ups for other sites and publications.
Pretty much whatever you want to do in life, having a blog will benefit you....
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That bottle is S'well
Do you know the plastic bottle stats?
- Americans buy an estimated 29.8 billion plastic water bottles every year.
- Nearly eight out of every 10 bottles will end up in a landfill.
- Less than 1 percent of all plastics is recycled. Therefore, almost all plastics are incinerated or end up in a landfill.
- It is estimated that the production of plastics accounts for 4 percent of the energy...