Holiday season is approaching at a rapid pace. It’s a busy time of year – lots of plans, shopping, entertaining, parties.  What are you going to wear? Here are a collection of Little Black Dresses that are eco-friendly, as well as beautiful.

Alana Dress – Black
On sale for $74, was $148
This dress by Kelly B is right on trend with it’s single shoulder construction. A ruffle runs from under one arm and across the chest to the shoulder.
It’s made of a combination of hemp with a little spandex to hold it’s shape. It’s machine washable, too.
Here’s a peek at the back …read more

Going green is an idea that is moving beyond the “hippie” label and into the mainstream, as well as the world of high fashion. AnneMarie Iverson, from Harper’s Bazaar, shares that green companies like Aveda and Pure & Natural showed an increased presence and involvement in events during New York Fashion Week.
Aveda has taken its green crusade to New York Fashion Week, sponsoring a group of designers who share its values. In addition to providing headline hair teams and products for the Thakoon, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Rag & Bone fall shows, Aveda ensured that all invites and programs …read more

We have 5 winners is our Green Beauty Guide giveaway!
They are Martha H, Deborah Wellenstein, ky2here, holly, and Rose Fisher. Congratulations everyone! Please watch your email for a message from me.

As part of the giveaway, I asked readers to share some of their green beauty ideas. Here are some of the highlights:
*Many of you feel that the most important thing is to read the label to be sure that the product is indeed natural.
*Dorothy says, “…hey, if I can’t pronounce an ingredient or spell it with my eyes closed, then I’m not buying it!”
*Some reader favorites include Burt’s Bees products (watch …read more

I love to read. Lately I’ve been reading about the environment, about getting my garden ready for Spring, about get organized, and about beauty. 
Here are a couple of books that I’m looking into:

The Little Green Book of Beauty: 250 Tips for an Eco Lifestyle
 by Sarah Callard
This book is part of a series on living a more eco-friendly life. It discusses issues like organic products, green packaging, animal testing, toxins, etc. In addition to The LIttle Green Book of Beauty, there’s also The Little Green Book of Shopping, and The Little Green Book of Home. 

The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource …read more