| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 23, 2008 at 5:00 am by Carlie Partridge 'Organic Fashion for Sinners Everywhere' So states the playful tagline of a hot eco fashion house. Eco designer Twice Shy pays homage to the world's first fashion icons: Adam and Eve. Likely feeling quite shy indeed, clad only in those fig leaves, these two iconic muses set the stage for a model of sustainable fashion. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 17, 2008 at 6:00 am by Allison McCarthy An Eco Eye on Fall Florals Floral patterns have come a long way since the days of Laura Ashley. They’ve been flooding the runways for both spring and fall for years now, so instead of turning my nose up, I decided to embrace the trend and find some beautiful eco options. Here are my top picks from what I’ve previewed thus far this season. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 11, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Velvet Leaf for Fall Hailing from beautiful Northern California, sisters Laura and Becky Carter teamed up to combine their disparate styles (Laura is edgy classic and Becky is global vintage) into one “suits all styles” eco-fashion brand. The pair created a certified organic clothing line and strictly adhere to sustainability standards. Not only do ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Aug 21, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Fall Color Trend: Purple Eggplant, aubergine, plum, violet, mulberry – any way you slice it, purple is the hot color for fall. This is not your color-sucking pale lavender circa 1987 purple. We're talking rich, deep hues. Too much of the shade and you’ll end up looking like the grape man in Fruit-of-the-Loom commercials, but a tasteful splash of the bold color will ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Sep 19, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy The Power of a Pillow (or Two) If it were a practical option, I would kiss my sofas goodbye and replace them with a den of plush cushions. In Decorative Days and Sweet-Scented Nights, Kim dished about her pillow obsession, and I happen to agree that these cozy accents are a simple and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 12, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani How to Find a Local Organic Dairy Unless you’re into quaffing growth hormones with your milk, you’ve probably been buying your dairy products organic. Eggs, milk, cheese – with all these animal products it’s important to go organic in order to get your nutrition free of chemicals, from antibiotic-free animals that eat organic feed and are raised humanely. But what if you ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 11, 2008 at 10:50 am by Allison McCarthy A Sustainable Spa Indulgence I’m the first to admit that I love pampering myself, and a tranquil spa experience is the ultimate indulgence. But each time I go, I can’t help feeling a little guilty about the excessive waste generated by my treatments. Lucky for me, Epi Center Medspa in San Francisco, the nation’s ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 11, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits How to Clean Up After Your Downward Dog A good hour of yoga can leave you feeling relaxed, energized, and introspective. It can also leave you with soggy clothes and a wet mat. Kathy Swanson, a New Englander with a passion for everything natural, recently added Happy Yoga Mat to her collection of Kathy’s Family Products. It’s made with certified organic castile soap ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 1, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits Getting Started with Safe, Organic Cosmetics You’re pretty vigilant about what you put inside of your body - but how about what you put on it? Sales of natural and organic cosmetics are soaring, and with good reason. In addition to companies using sustainable ingredients and biodegradable packaging, they’ve rid their products of endocrine disrupters and toxins that are currently used ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |