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How do you go green without sacrificing style?

This is the question that defines EcoSalon. We believe that environmental consciousness doesn’t have to mean granola, that style and sustainability belong in the same sentence, and that an eco-friendly lifestyle can be both ethically satisfying and fashionably fun. The choices you make in your daily life are powerful – from how you live to the clothing you wear to the food you eat.

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Fashion. Decor. Wellness. News. Lifestyle. Whether it’s an interview with an up-and-coming designer, the inside story on the latest green claim, or smarter living tips, you’ll find new ideas daily.

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The Team: Talking Green, Living Green

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Sara Ost
Editor-in-Chief

Hi, I’m Sara, your editor. I’m passionate about sustainability, design and new media. I’m never far from EcoSalon, but I can also be found out and about exploring the world, enjoying nature and indulging my inner foodie. I have a background in editing, marketing and new media. I have an M.A. in American Studies from Pepperdine University. I am always happy to chat with you, so don’t be shy. Read my posts, and while you’re here, meet the team. I think you’ll agree they’re a very talented bunch.

Vanessa Barrington

Vanessa Barrington is a writer specializing in food, wellness, and sustainability. She’s also a cooking teacher, food stylist, editor, and recipe developer. She recently co-authored a book, Heirloom Beans: Great recipes for dips and spreads, soups and stews, salads and salsas, and much more from Rancho Gordo, which will be published by Chronicle Books in fall 2008. She is not a goat farmer. Read Vanessa’s posts.

Luanne Bradley

Our trend editor and Decor section lead, Luanne Bradley is a design writer and interior design consultant. She has edited several magazines, including Northern California Home and Design, contributed to magazines and newspapers nationwide, and recently produced the book NurseryStyle about the upscale baby’s room. Read Luanne’s posts.

Bonnie Trust Dahan

Bonnie Trust Dahan is the best-selling author of Garden House, Bringing the Outdoors In and other home decor books based on reconnecting with the natural world. In keeping with her passion for organic style, she co-founded VivaTerra, the breakthrough catalog that offers a line of distinctive, eco-chic goods for the home, women’s accessories and gifts. Read Bonnie’s posts.

Kim Derby

Senior editor Kim Derby has a graduate degree in Interior & Architectural Design and dreams of someday building her own green home. She believes she popped out of the womb with her discerning eye and eclectic sense of style. She has worked in advertising, politics and the finance industry, but please don’t tell anyone. Read Kim’s posts.

Amy DuFault

Our fashion lead, Amy DuFault has been writing about fashion and design for ten years at such publications as Boston Magazine, Coastal Living and Bluefly.com as well as appearing on ABC’s Emmy award-winning Boston news magazine Chronicle and NBC’s “Style File” as a fashion expert. When not falling in love with beautiful clothes, she can be found supporting green affordable housing and dreaming of the day when she’ll overcome stage fright enough to get up and sing with her husband’s band. Read Amy’s posts.

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Caitlin Fitzsimmons is a London-based freelance writer who specialises in travel, media and technology and food. She contributes to websites, newspapers and magazines around the world, from The Guardian in the UK to Australian Women’s Health magazine. You can find her on Twitter or at her travel blog Roaming Tales or food blog The Gooseberry Fool. An Australian, she moved to Europe partly to indulge her passion for travel and she firmly believes that travel and a green lifestyle can go together. Read Caitlin’s posts.

Sarah Irani

Sarah Irani is a writer, gardener, and yoga therapist. She has always had an interest in natural and holistic health and healing, sustainable living and following the earth’s example in living a balanced and abundant life. Read Sarah’s posts.

Susan Chaityn Lebovits

Susan Chaityn Lebovits is a Boston-based writer who covers lifestyle, business trends, architecture, wellness, and sustainability. She’s a regular contributor to The Boston Globe and a number of national magazines. Susan has a personal interest in complementary medicine, organic cooking, and inventions that make the world a better place. She is the Communications Specialist for the Office of Sustainability at Boston University. Read Susan’s posts.

Liz Lewis

Liz Lewis is a New Zealand-based freelance writer and blogger who specializes in travel, green issues and health. Along with writing for EcoSalon, Liz contributes to Healthbolt and Perceptive Travel, as well as developing The Green Wine Guide that will focus on eco-friendly, sustainable wines and wineries around the world. Read Liz’s posts.
Tina McCarthy

Tina McCarthy studied journalism and creative writing at the University of Miami and has written for numerous regional lifestyle magazines. She most enjoys exploring eco-friendly ways to decorate the home. In her free time, she works on her first novel and indulges her passion for literary fiction, history and film. Read Tina’s posts.

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