I was very excited to interview Grandt Mason, the founder of what may be the coolest (and first ever, as far as I’m aware of) ethically-made vegan footwear brand, Grandt Mason Originals. Straight out of Cape Town in South Africa, these shoes have so many awesome features that highlight comfort and sustainability while minimizing harmful effects on … Continue reading
Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrapping paper this holiday? Take a nod from the ancient Japanese art of cloth wrapping, furoshiki to gift goodies without adding to landfills this holiday season. Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that can be a beautiful, multi-use, reusable way to wrap holiday gifts. It is used … Continue reading
The folks at Brilliant Earth reached out to me to create inspiration style boards featuring their new Autumn-inspired, Wisteria Collection. Brilliant Earth is a jewelry company that provides beautiful, high-quality jewelry originating from ethical and environmentally responsible sourcing. “Our goal at Brilliant Earth is to make jewelry as beautiful as it can be. We are passionate about … Continue reading
The founders of Warby Parker were four close friends determined to create an innovative solution for boutique-quality eyewear at affordable prices. Using a web-based sales approach and cutting out expensive middleman production and distribution fees, Warby Parker’s vintage-inspired eyewear provided a groundbreaking alternative for smart, trend-seeking, spectacle-sporting individuals everywhere. Warby Parker was founded with a … Continue reading
Last week, I gladly accepted a chance to attend the Go Green NYC 2013 symposium held at the CUNY Graduate Center courtesy of eco-fashion and sustainable design website, Ecouterre. (Thank you!) The Go Green NYC conference is an annual, nationwide conference featuring talks by experts and recognized leaders in the sustainability field with a mission to foster learning … Continue reading
I’ve always loved the way one can enjoy the beauty of nature whether outdoors or indoors through the form of potted plants, flowers and herbs. Sometimes you just need a little reminder of Mother Nature on your desk or kitchen counter to help you breathe and get through the day. Take a look at these … Continue reading
Ah, the good ol’ 90s aka my childhood: awesome T.V. shows, addictive girl/boy bands, questionable fashion trends, sparkly makeup…. What better way to kick off New York Fashion Week than these fun designs inspired by popular 90s cartoon characters and the brands they’d wear for Fashion Week shows. Dreamed up by Swagger New York in … Continue reading
Green beauty bloggers and enthusiasts are abuzz about an upcoming event for green beauty during New York Fashion Week in September. Hosted by the botanical ingredient-based skincare line, La Bella Figura, “A Night For Green Beauty” will be a pop-up event at James Corbett Studio on September 4th, 2013. Attendees will be able to shop, mingle with … Continue reading
Fresh Summer by pleinvanity featuring whit dress Summer is officially here and it’s heating up! I like to keep things simple as the weather gets warmer, so simple, neutral makeup are the base of my beauty routine. Stay cool and make a splash at any summer event in a light, flowing dress paired with nude … Continue reading
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