Archive for January, 2011
Organic Skincare with Audacity
Valerie Grandury
Upon her breast cancer diagnosis, french-born Valerie Grandury left L.A. to escape the pollution and decided to make her own skincare products without using preservatives and synthetic chemicals, and instead incorporating her study on the healing power of plants. Using aloe vera juice (instead of water), cold-pressed oils and organically grown ingredients, her cleansers, [...]
Another Valentine’s Day Paradise for Eco-Adventurers
Have your very own private eco-adventure this Valentine’s Day at Tabacon in Costa Rica. Located in the dramatic shadow of the Arenal Volcano and surrounded by 700 acres of pristine rain forest and lush greenery, this romantic five-star hideaway boasts 12 natural hot springs, mangrove jungles and wild monkeys. Getting there is not that difficult when you [...]
Falling for Pre-Fall 2011 Accessories
Tribal Gal inspirations for our Fall 2011 collection!
Going Green Today
GoingGreenToday.com (GGT) is a website maintained by a dozen people from all over the globe who seek to bring green ideas to action by providing clear instructions on what to do, how much you’ll save, and how much good its doing for the earth. Each day, the team seeks to teach and inspire 1/3 of the US to limit their [...]
A Valentine’s Day Paradise for Eco-Lovers
It’s not February yet, but it’s never too soon to plan a romantic Valentine’s Day. If you are eco-lovers like us, the Galapagos Islands are the place to go. The Galapagos constitute a group of volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador with rare species and unspoiled beaches. Fly thru Quito to Baltra Island and [...]
From Rio to Where Urban and Nature Meet
Since 2003, Osklen Metsavaht has presented his collections at Sao Paulo Fashion Week, the biggest fashion event in Latin America so we thought you should know about him if you don’t already. Considered one of the ten most influential and inspiring brands in the world by WGSN and identified as “Future Maker” by the WWF-UKOsklen, Osklen [...]
I See Trees of Green…
Inspired by his hometown in Italy’s “Silicon Valley of eyewear,” Alessandro Lanaro founded his company, Modo, negotiating licensing deals with hot designers, including Derek Lam, Jason Wu, Seven for All Mankind, and Puma to now producing the most socially responsible eyeglasses on the planet. His sunglasses contain high quality recycled plastic and steel from a mill he personally selected for [...]
Baking for Good Causes
Looking for a unique eco-friendly wedding favor? Try the organic hand-iced sugar cookies from Baking for Good. Not only do they taste good, but your wedding guests won’t feel guilty devouring them. Why? Because Baking for Good donates 15% of every order to a nonprofit or community fundraiser of the bride and groom’s choice. Their [...]
Green with Beauty
NuboNau, an online boutique featuring all-natural and organic skincare, is our newest find. Founded in 2007 by Hazel and Phil Walker in the UK, NuboNau, meaning “Cloud Nine” in Spanish, rings true via its eclectic collection of the most potent and pure skincare brands presented in serene and peaceful shopping environments with superior customer service offered by well-trained, enthusiastic and expert [...]
Luxurious Pashminas by Artisans of Kenya
Inspired by home, fashion designer Anna Trzebinksi uses authentic indigenous designs as inspiration and draws on the rich colours and raw materials of her native Africa. She explains that the Maasai and Samburu people are at the heart of her creativity, but that the original crafts and traditions of other African tribes and creations of [...]