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Ecofashion

Saving Abercrombie & Fitch in 5 Easy Steps.

by on May 16, 2013

 Dear Mike Jeffries, I’d like to help you fix this mess that you made. Not because I like you or your brand—both of which are, if you ask me, pretty lame—but because it’s a fun and easy puzzle. And because the thousands of people who work for you don’t deserve to lose their jobs just [...]

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Making Menstruation Less Taboo.

by on May 10, 2013

Sisters Miki and Radha Agrawal and Antonia Dunbar of THINX underwear talk about how to make the topic of menstruation less taboo. To watch the full-length version of this conversation, visit here or watch below. To view all conversations, including this one, visit the Summer Rayne Oakes Conversations Podcast page. Please feel free to direct [...]

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3 Women Revolutionizing the Underwear Industry.

by on May 8, 2013

Did you know one woman disposes 17,000 tampons and pads in her lifetime? Sisters Miki and Radha Agrawal and Antonia Dunbar of THINX underwear talk about revolutionizing the underwear industry and making one’s periods less painful. To watch the full-length version of this conversation, visit here or watch below. To view all conversations, including this [...]

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American Apparel’s latest edgy softcore fashion must-have: “assless tights.” {April Fool’s edition}

by on Apr 1, 2013

This might be the ultimate April Fool’s day post—I was google-image-searching for “assless jeans,” looking to write an April Fool’s post making fun of American Apparel’s neverending (and successful) search to offend the world and further-sexualize women through fashion. And google offered up this (click image for more):  

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Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl & the Case of the See-Through Lululemon Hot Shorts.

by on Mar 22, 2013

The Continuing Adventures of Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl. For more chapters & to reserve the book: join Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl. “This life is full of confusion, neurosis, selfishness, PR & Marketing hype. But all that bullshit is just clouds in the sky. The solution is simple: don’t rearrange the clouds. Drop the [...]

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Bondi Hipsters: It’s the Life Organic for me (3 3 3).

by on Mar 21, 2013

F*ck Gluten. F*ck “the Mindful Life.” It’s the Life Organic for me (3 3 3, irony). Hunky Bondi Hipsters are backatit. PS: True Definition of a true Hipster? Here. The best video making fun of, well, us (minus the coke) since the last one they did that we loved: Official Music Video to the song “The [...]

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10 Unmissable Vintage Shops in Europe. ~ Josie Sampson

by on Mar 20, 2013

  Source: maurelita.com via Terri’s on Pinterest A vintage store is akin to a fashion museum, indicative of a city’s culture and history. What’s more, its green-friendly and recycled nature gives you the perfect excuse to check out a city’s offerings without that shopping guilt. So whether you’re a retro boutique enthusiast or you consider [...]

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“Green” Cosmetics: Hope or Hype? ~ Kimberly Lo

by on Mar 15, 2013

A few months ago, I decided to green my closet. As I shared here, that process was surprisingly easy and painless. Inspired and feeling pretty proud by the progress I had made, it seemed only logical that the next step would be to green my personal care routine. I was expecting this to be just [...]

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Swedish Lingerie Store gets it.

by on Mar 12, 2013

For more: “Store mannequins in Sweden. They look like real women.” It’s a complicated issue, that we’ve touched on many times before. Skinny can be healthy, or it can be an unrealistic, unhealthy reference point that causes, indeed encourages obesity and overeating and binge/purging. But it’s also a simple subject. Love oneself. Eat real food. [...]

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Saying No to Disposable Fashion. ~ Kimberly Lo

by on Mar 5, 2013

  Every once and a while a book comes along that changes my outlook on life. Elizabeth Cline’s Overdressed is one of those books. In her book, Cline looks at the impact that cheap and trendy retailers, like H&M, Forever 21, etc., have on our world. It turns out that the $10 dress or shirt [...]

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10 Signs you’re a true Hipster.

by on Feb 18, 2013

(Click above for Hipster Buddhist) In Defense of Hipsterism. Update: a rebuttal. Hipsters aren’t all good-looking stylish superior trustafarian talented lazy party-addled self-doubting snobby multi-sexual artistes. Just the ones you read about, and Alex. The media has a thing out for hipsters. And, frankly, hipsters have been asking for it. But we got a problem [...]

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Handsome Man Society: Dog Edition.

by on Feb 9, 2013

All the b*tches love a Handsome Dog who comports himself with simple, timeless, modest yet bright style. For more: join Animal Rights, or Ecofashion. Eight or so Photos in this Album: click through the shots. Via Imgur via Reddit. Click here for more.

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PETA no fan of Beyonce’s Super Bowl outfit.

by on Feb 7, 2013

In other news: “Beyonce’s publicist wants these unflattering pictures from the Super Bowl to be removed from the Internet.” PETA slammed Beyonce for her Super Bowl costume — a black leather ensemble, constructed with strips of iguana, python and cowhide. “Today’s fashions are trending toward humane vegan options, and Beyoncé’s Super Bowl outfit missed the [...]

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Best thing I’ve seen in a month.

by on Jan 29, 2013

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. Warning: Don’t watch this or you’ll lose 20 minutes and dance on your desk and gain a smile. If you need to be hugged, felt, bluesed, then lifted, roused, awakened, smiled in and at, then jumped up, party time, laughing…three songs. >>>———> Click here for official [...]

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Looking Beyond the Altar of the Self.

by on Jan 25, 2013

I believe in the divine spark. Really, I do. We humans are marvelous creatures. So, by all means, believe in yourself, face your fears, chase your dreams, leap, fly… And yet…I wonder… Is worshiping at the altar of the self the answer? Or should we lift our gaze to something greater? Let’s hold our spirituality [...]

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Give It Away Now & Get Rich. ~ Angela M. Diaz

by on Jan 21, 2013

We all know the frustration of painstakingly laundering and neatly bagging up our items for our local consignment shops. We go with high hopes of a decent amount of cash to line our pockets, or trade so that we can shop around and feed our shopping addictions. Leaving feeling defeated as we realize our items [...]

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Welcome to the Flatirons: Boulder is Beautiful!

by on Jan 17, 2013

“Aligning yourself with nature in your practice is essential.” – Gina Caputo Shooting with Gina was amazing, she has a laugh that you can feel in your soul and while I have seen the flatirons in pictures, this was my first time hiking them. We hiked up the trail a bit and found the perfect place in nature to get to know Gina and find out what she is up to.

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A Day in the Life of a Vintage Clothing Junkie. ~ Angela Diaz

by on Dec 30, 2012

“Buy less, choose well, and mix it all.”~ Vivienne Westwood 8:04am: Yawn, stretch, coffee…I really need espresso. No, better yet a smoothie. No, a smoothie with espresso in it. 9:36am: Alright, time to get dressed (enters wardrobe room…yes, I have a wardrobe room). Oooooh, I want to wear these boots today. Wait, where’s the other one? [...]

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What’s in Your Pants? ~ Lucia Robinson & Katie Dunn

by on Dec 12, 2012

  A recent report by Greenpeace has the outdoor clothing industry scrambling to address its use of toxic perfluorinated and polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs) before the story blows up in the media. Nobody wants a repeat of the 2008 BPA water bottle scandal that cost the industry millions of dollars, but there are some uncomfortable parallels [...]

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Fifty Faces of Frida Kahlo. {images}

by on Dec 3, 2012

Source: theparisreview.org via Bint on Pinterest   “I used to think I was the strangest person in the world, but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels flawed and bizarre in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine [...]

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“There is Nothing in a Caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a Butterfly.” ~ Buckminster Fuller

by on Nov 25, 2012

“…In 1933 Buckminster Fuller designed and invented a car which could go 90 mph, get 36 mpg and carry 11 passengers. What the $*^% happened since then? Seriously.” Bio, Profile: An old talk show: Bucky could Inspire a New Generation: 20 wow Quotes, Images, Videos. And: read this, it’s amazing. And: “Sure, he’s famous for [...]

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Gift Guide for the Yogi: Gifts that are Handmade, Eco-conscious & Made with Love. ~ Lauren Saraswati Zavlunov

by on Nov 24, 2012

As the holidays approach, many of us are beginning to seek special gifts for friends, loved ones, yoga teachers and family. I compiled a list of some of my favorite shops that offer unique and beautiful items that are crafted by hand. All are sure to offer a happy alternative to shopping in large stores [...]

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The Dilemma of the Yogini in Cowgirl Boots. ~ Sandi Burden

by on Nov 7, 2012

Cowgirl boots. Who doesn’t love ‘em? Soft, buttery leather, every color under the rainbow, cut and embroidered and dyed and stained and embellished with all sorts of wonderful cowgirl things, those clickety-clackety heels that make us feel oh-so-fancy as we strut on by. That’s right. Everyone loves cowgirl boots. Cowgirl boots are my dilemma. I’m [...]

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The Truth About Your Laundry Detergent. ~ Lori Alper

by on Oct 24, 2012

Source: 24.media.tumblr.com via Leeah on Pinterest   “Scary findings on popular #laundry detergents marketed to families.” Like many moms, my commitment to a greener lifestyle was strengthened after having children. I’m careful about what we eat and am selective about products we use to keep our home clean. It probably goes without saying that in [...]

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Mindful Giveaway: Sivana OM Tank & Hoodie.

by on Oct 20, 2012

With thanks to our sponsor, Sivana. Sivana sells really awesome OM & Yoga clothing and eastern imports. With eastern philosophy rooted in the core of Sivana, our mission is to bring you comfort in your journey discovering the ancient practice of yoga and your movement towards sustainable living. The Meaning of the word: Sivana (Si-va-na) Oasis of Enlightenment. We hope to help you awaken [...]

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Tantra & Yoga Journal: Did Sex Come Up? Yes! Then We Practiced More Yoga. {PHOTO WRAP UP}

by on Oct 9, 2012

Tantra was the word on everyones tongue this year at the Yoga Journal Conference in Estes Park, CO. The very first Tantra Immersion took place with an impressive faculty of Master Teachers; Yogarupa Rod Stryker, Douglas Brooks, Sally Kempton, Gary Kraftsow, Sianna Sherman, Shiva Rea and Manoj and Jyothi Chalam. Three full days flowed fluidly [...]

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A Good Relationship doesn’t Hurt. ~ Michelle Obama

by on Oct 2, 2012

I’ve found this to be true. When I first meet a friend, it’s nearly instant, and relaxed, and…almost easy. It still takes effort, reaching out, arguing, learning…but it’s easy. It’s real. It’s present moment. It’s a present. Source: afroquotes.tumblr.com via Jennalee on Pinterest

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20 Quotes on Fashion.

by on Sep 27, 2012

Create your own style…let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others. ~ Anna Wintour On simplicity, little black dresses, perceived beauty and how to have it all: 20 quotes about style. It’s time for a little style pick-me-up so here are some of the best style and fashion quotes of all time. We can all probably [...]

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How to Choose a Mala. ~ Lauren Saraswati Zavlunov

by on Sep 19, 2012

Malas have been called many names in many cultures: worry beads, prayer beads, and rosaries. Traditionally they are comprised of 108, 54, or 27 beads and are used to count repetitions of a mantra during meditation. Believed to originate in India around 500 B.C, or perhaps earlier, they are one of the oldest tools used [...]

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Where can I buy some Fair-trade Cocaine?

by on Sep 17, 2012

Last year, you looked great. This year, not so much. Boulder’s all about supporting local, organic, fair-trade and fair labor. Well, half of Boulder. The other half… I have a few questions for the half of Boulder, including many friends of my friends, who seem to do coke on a regular basis: 1. I’ve been [...]

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PSY—Gangnam Style Wedding. {video}

by on Sep 14, 2012

Well played: PSY — Gangnam Style Parody — Bay Area Wedding Music Video by Lightbulb Videography. Check out the wedding music video Gangnam Style parody that we shot and put together for a very special wedding day. Stefani and Jeremy are one of our cousins and reached out to us about a fun video project. [...]

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Totem Industries: Sustainable Workwear Project. ~ Josh Holleb

by on Sep 12, 2012

Hello, my name is Josh Holleb, and I am the founder of Totem Industries. We are a local Boulder company that has been working in the organic and recycled apparel industry since 2004.  We have just launched our first Kickstarter Campaign for our Sustainable Workwear Project, and need your help to pre-sell our products to [...]

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The Modern Yogini Goes Retail Shopping. ~ Rana Waxman

by on Sep 12, 2012

Mindful Shopping “Intuition is soul guidance, appearing naturally in man during those instants when his mind is calm… The goal of yoga science is to calm the mind, that without distortion it may hear the infallible counsel of the Inner Voice.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda “In order to rise above our conditioning, free ourselves from suffering, improve our relationships, or [...]

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Best Videos, Photos & “Overheard at Burning Man” 2012.

by on Sep 9, 2012

“My favorite picture from this year. Thank you to everyone part of this amazing community.” ~ Via Imgur/Reddit. More big amazing photos here.   All “heard it here” quotes below via 2012 Burners. > Overheard at the forest: “Doing this spiral dance with your arms invigorates your DNA. You’re spinning, and your DNA is in [...]

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Macklemore: Thrift Shop {NSFW}

by on Aug 29, 2012

One man’s trash is another man’s…built-in onesie with the socks! You wear a $50 tee shirt call that getting swindled getting tricked by a business. I wear your grandad’s clothes, I look incredible. But sh+t it was 99 cents! “Never thought I’d jam to a song about shopping at a thrift store.” “my prediction is [...]

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Addict Nation: An Intervention for America. {Book Review} ~ Richard Kujawski

by on Aug 19, 2012

photo: Hryck. We can’t shop our way into saving the planet, no matter how green the products are that we buy. That’s because we Americans buy too much stuff. In fact, a new book calls our excessive consumption a national addiction that threatens the entire planet. In Addict Nation: An Intervention for America, HLN journalist [...]

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Dudes: how to have Great Hair, naturally.

by on Aug 14, 2012

Via Reddit, Naturally. Jeff Bridges has the best hair. He’s always had the best hair: in every movie I’ve ever seen him over 20 years—Fearless, Fabulous Baker Boys, The Big Lebowski. Well, every movie other than Iron Man. Here’s how you do it, from an expert Redditor. 10 Step Plan to Dudesque Hair Be born [...]

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WopWopWopWopWop Gangnam Style.

by on Aug 13, 2012

30 Million Views in a Month? Don’t Bother Me, I’m (Re)Watching the Great Music Video Ever: Gangnam Style Bad ass attitude and incredible style? Joy? That’s the mindful life, wopwop: And here’s a tribute worth it’s weight in…wait for it (the security guy to cameo):  

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Plot like a Porn Film, only for Dancing.

by on Aug 7, 2012

Be Individual: An incredible, fun, stylish 9 minutes. Be Individual – Every person’s story is different, and therefore everyone is an individual. Dancing connects and brings everyone together, regardless who you are and where you are from! Also by JubaFilms, and also brilliant. This one’s moving.

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Finally: Oprah debuts natural hair on cover of “O” magazine. {Image}

by on Aug 2, 2012

O Naturel: Finally: embracing our own beauty, without the use of wigs or extensions, is a healthy thing to do once in awhile. And for a powerful idol of millions to do so publicly..? Hurrah! “For the first time ever, Oprah’s appearing on the cover of Owithout blow-drying or straightening her hair. She says that [...]

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More Vegan Eats in San Antonio.

by on Aug 1, 2012

So I’m back in Alamo City! This time it was just a quick trip but long enough to be able to report on some new finds. If you missed my Part 1 and Part 2 San Antonio write-ups, be sure to check those out after you read up on my latest jaunt in ol’ San [...]

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All about Trees.

by on Aug 1, 2012

Trees support Human Life. [Infographic] One Big Tree = Oxygen for Four Humans. I love trees. Protip: don’t lock your bike to ‘em. Don’t slackline on ‘em without cushioning the tree. “The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to 10 room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.” -U.S. Department of [...]

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