The Argument for Fur-Free

Eva Mendes Explains Why She Went Fur-Free

Ok, I am warning you UP FRONT. If you are faint of heart, do not watch the following video. I know that I can't take it, so I had to turn my head. I still listened to Eva's (pictured at right) words though and it makes total sense.

This is from a site I've recommended several times - EcoStiletto - http://www.ecostiletto.com/index.php?/Beauty/video/eva_mendes_exposes_the_fur_industry_for_peta/.

PS - I wish the photo at right from People.com had her smiling, because she's super cute, but I do love that dress ;-)


I Didn't Realize I Was No-Fur, But I Am!

I've never considered myself a "against fur" (I have never purchased any fur, so I've never really thought about it) person until I noticed the ramped up marketing efforts FOR fur this year - at least in my local area.

It struck me the most when I was actually invited to an event sponsored by a local fur retailer. Not that I was downing the local retailer, but the host was actually a local niche publication which is all about women's empowerment, forward thinking, all that good stuff. So for me, as a marketer, I saw it as a HUGE disconnect. These are the women that I typically think of to have strong opinions - possibly including an anti-fur stance.


My 2010 Resolution

The only 2009 New Year's Resolution I stuck to was to not buy any beauty and bath products that weren't explicitly marked as "against animal testing". Lucky for me, there are a lot of great companies out there (mark., The Body Shop, included) that support the same ideals, so it's made my shopping pretty effortless to find those brands and be loyal to them.

So I'm thinking for 2010, my resolution that I'm going to keep is going to be an no-fur and no-leather purchase commitment. I imagine shoes will be a bit troublesome, so if you've got recommendations for me... send 'em on!

Thanks to Rachel (and Eva) for reminding us that while it's not always "pretty", there's a reason people are changing their ways! You wouldn't skin your sweet puppy or kitten would you? I sure wouldn't!

Not Uh!

I was a textiles major in college and as I've said before, Cotton's world HQ is here in my own backyard. The following video though, was still news to me.




Alright, looks as if I'll be looking for organic cotton choices now! Thanks Rachel at EcoStiletto for the tip!

The Prettiest {Eco-Friendly} Shoes You've Ever Seen

This month's EcoStiletto giveaway shoes are SO beautiful... I should not even share this so I could increase my odds of winning, but I love y'all... so here ya go:Told ya... SO pretty. They are custom made and even have your initials stamped on the sole as a finishing touch. BALLER.

Of course, the $595 price tag is just a hair out of my price range (you know, just a tad bit). Winning these would be aweeeesome. In case you hadn't read before here, EcoStiletto gives away a pair of sassy, eco-friendly shoes every month. Clearly, you want to be on that list. Just enter the giveaway and you'll get the regular scoop.

I also really love their new t-shirt, too:$18. Now that's a purchase that I can afford. ;-)

PS - This post isn't sponsored by EcoStiletto or anything... I just really love what Rachel is doing with her company, so I feel compelled to give her props!

"I Ain't Never Had a Problem with California..."

(If you're not a country music fan, you might not sing a little song in your head from the reference that today's post title makes.)

I have some exciting news for you California girls - if you're already subscribed to EcoStiletto's email newsletter, this might not be too new to you, but it's so buzz-worthy, nonetheless!

The fabulously eco-chic Rachel at EcoStiletto shared the details for this not to be missed event in L.A. coming up on March 10th. Be sure to mark your calendars if you're in the Los Angeles area during that time!If you're in Los Angeles next month (or just like to travel), stop by our second-annual EcoStiletto Green Girl's Night Out for Dress for Success at Intuition in Los Angeles from 7 to 10 p.m. on March 10th and enjoy free signature cocktails from BASH Eco Events, Green Works Natural Cleaning Products freebies and mini makeovers from Terra Firma cosmetics so you can sign the Teens Turning Green Lips Against Lead petition, hosted by the Green Youth Movement.I am so jealous of all of the Cali girls who will get to attend this! I would totally hop on a plane for the trip if I hadn't gone a little budget overboard in Vegas earlier this month. Oops - it was SO worth it though!

PS: The event will be benefiting the local affiliate of one of my favorite organizations, Dress For Success! Kudos to EcoStiletto and Intuition for this little extra bonus -Remember to bring your gently-used, work-appropriate shoes to donate and we'll show you the hottest styles in eco-friendly footwear, plus Intuition's amazing Jaye Hersh has generously agreed to donate 15% of all sales to Dress for Success; BYOB(ag) and you get 5% more off.Yay - fun event AND a great cause!

EcoStiletto Giveaway

EcoStiletto has blown me away with their first KA (kick butt) giveaway... see the details (that I received via email - you definitely want to be on that list) below:Each month in 2009, we’re giving away a pair (or pairs) of eco-friendly shoes (stilettos, preferably) worth $500 or more. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. Each month’s sweepstakes ends on the last day of that month, with the winner announced before the last day of the following month.

This month, it’s a pair of ecolicious, vegan boots worth nearly $700 that we’ve fallen head over heels with (pun intended). Enter here, and one of you will soon be wearing our heart on your sole. Tread lightly.Sa-WEEEEET!

Any eco-conscious fashion-loving girl (and super fierce fashionistas) would be crazy not to enter this giveaway.

{Double Post} Bring EcoStiletto to Raleigh

If you've read this blog for a while, you might have responded to my call to action to subscribe to a great eNewsletter that combines two fabulous things: fashion and reducing your carbon footprint. (As they say in today's edition: "where you get the scoop on how to shrink your carbon footprint from the size of an Ugg boot to a Manolo with eco-focused fashion, beauty, lifestyle and parenting updates".) Also in today's EcoStiletto eNewsletter was the potential to bring a ridiculously fabulous event to our area: Want EcoStiletto in your hood? We're planning a whole series of EcoStiletto Green Girls' Night Out events nationwide for 2009 and the cities that that have the highest concentration of newsletter subscribers get our free, super-eco-fantabulous party coming to their town first. So go get your friends to sign up, already!I can't even start to count the number of gal pals who I know would attend this event... so let's bring it to town!

Be sure to sign up for the eNewsletter here.