Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Author Archives: Rowena Ritchie
4 Must-See Fashion-Focused Museum Exhibits of 2013
Tempting style lovers out of the mall and into museums for a low-impact fashion experience, fashion-focused museum exhibits are increasingly entertainment-driven. Beyond last week’s red carpet fashion frenzy–the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, known as the … Continue reading
Bollywood Beauty: 5 Essential Ayurveda Practices for Beauty
Slow Food. Slow Fashion. Slow Beauty? The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda teaches that practicing a slow beauty approach is the best path to a more beautiful you. The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen is Bollywood actress Karenna Kapoor. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ayurveda, beauty tips, Bollywood Beauty Secrets, Kareena Kapoor, Pratima Raichur
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Bollywood Beauty: 5 Essential Ayurveda Practices for Beauty
Slow Food. Slow Fashion. Slow Beauty? The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda teaches that practicing a slow beauty approach is the best path to a more beautiful you. The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen is Bollywood actress Karenna Kapoor. … Continue reading
5 Celebrity Favorite Natural Beauty Products
They always have their pick of the latest and not-so-greatest chemically laden skincare and make-up products, which is why we love reading about celebrity’s who favor natural beauty products instead. The dog-eat-dog-world of the red carpet means only the fittest … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty Products, celebrity, Dr Hauschka, Josie Maran, jurlique, natural beauty, natural skin care, RMS Beauty, skin care, Weleda
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Perfectly Suited: The 4 Best in Sustainable Menswear
Menswear is booming. Luckily, the trend for classic, heritage and American-made style means there are plenty of sustainable options for the well-dressed guy who wants to know where his stuff comes from. For fashion watchers, menswear is officially the market … Continue reading
Mindful Eating: The Ultimate Diet Solution?
Addressing the idea of “good” and “bad” foods once and for all, a slew of new books on mealtime as meditation are challenging conventional diet thinking. Is it possible that the key to weight loss is not about what you … Continue reading
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Tagged diet solution, Dr. Lilian Cheung, Geneen Roth, Jan Chozen Bays, mindful, Mindful Eating, News & Culture, spirituality, thich nhat hanh
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Mindful Eating: The Ultimate Diet Solution?
Addressing the idea of “good” and “bad” foods once and for all, a slew of new books on mealtime as meditation are challenging conventional diet thinking. Is it possible that the key to weight loss is not about what you … Continue reading
Buddha Style: Do Spirituality and Style Have to be Mutually Exclusive?
Could embracing a spiritual approach to style motivate consumers to choose more sustainable fashion? The fashion industry is fascinating. On one hand you have businesses that create obsolescence and insecurity, and on the other, products that offer tremendous potential as … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddha Style, Fashion Industry, Josh Korda, Otto von Busch, spirituality, style, Sustainable Fashion, what is spirituality?
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Link Love: Kirsten Muenster’s Seasonal Jewelry Collection for Heath Ceramics
As the taste for mass-produced goods wanes, the handcrafted design scene is banding together to support the artisan design movement. EcoSalon favorite, Jeweler Kirsten Muenster, joins a growing roster of independent artisans whose goods are now featured at Heath Ceramics … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan, eco jewelry, heath ceramic, heath ceramics, Kirsten Muenster, Kirsten Muenster jewelry
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4 Sustainable Fashion Films: The Power of Storytelling to Captivate & Convince
Is sustainable consumption an oxymoron? Forward-thinking companies are increasingly using storytelling as a branding device to educate and engage consumers who want to know the impact of their purchases. Another fire in another factory. The murder of a labor leader … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Brunner, fashion films, film, films, greenpeace, Honest By, Patagonia, piece x piece, storytelling, Sustainable Brands
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