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Preserve

Posted in Dining, Food, Housewares, Outdoor, tagged , , , , , , , , on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The same company that makes my favorite toothbrush (and one of our very first posts here on orGLAMic!), Preserve, offers recyclable cutlery perfect for greening your Memorial Day celebration this weekend.  Made of 100% recycled plastic and also 100% recyclable, these plates, tumblers and cutlery are orGLAMic indeed.  Instead of disposable tabelwares, these items are durable, [...]

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Clean George

Posted in Children, Health, Outdoor, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The only hand purifier of it’s kind on the market, Clean George‘s All Natural Hand Purifier is soon to be an orGLAMic favorite.  Perfect for picnics, BBQs and travel alike, this all-natural formula is alcohol-free and goes on like a moisturizer, so it is good for the environment and your skin!  Unlike conventional hand sanitizers, [...]

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MAMAGREEN

Posted in Dining, Furniture, Housewares, Outdoor, tagged , , , , , , , , , on May 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

    Always on the hunt for beautiful, modern eco-friendly furniture (for my future dream home) I came across, and subsequently fell in love with, MAMAGREEN.  Run by two Belgian designers, MAMAGREEN offers a wide array of orGLAMic outdoor furniture for even the most discriminating tastes.  Featuring FSC-certified reclaimed teak and environmentally friendly synthetics, this line [...]

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Melissa

Posted in Accessories, Clothing, Outdoor, Shoes, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Jelly shoes meets gladiator sandals meets recyclable plastic?  I’m sold!  Made of recyclable plastic (not recycled plastic as InStyle recently reported!) Brazilian line Melissa offers 39 eco-friendly styles of footwear.  The Mistery III gladiator sandal pictured above is my orGLAMic favorite, and is available in black, gold, pewter, red and plum.  In addition to creating cruelty-free, [...]

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Timbuk2

Posted in Accessories, Fun, Health, Outdoor, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Here in Los Angeles, tomorrow is Bike To Work day, and there is no better way to haul the usual suspects (lunch, loose papers, a change of clothes, that book you are going to read during your lunch break someday…) than in an orGLAMic bag from Timbuk2‘s eco-friendly line.  On the company’s comprehensive website, shoppers [...]

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CB2

Posted in Accessories, Housewares, Outdoor, Wedding, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Because the Shoji lanterns on orGLAMic were such a hit (thanks for your feedback, readers!) I bring you a similar take for your summertime outdoor gatherings.  The modern, less-expensive offshoot of Crate & Barrel, CB2, offers these Recycled Lanterns for a classic, simple way to light outdoor spaces without using electricity.  Made out of recycled [...]

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Gemma Redux

Posted in Accessories, Gifts, Jewelry, Wedding, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Keep mom stylish by buying her a piece of jewelry from celeb-favored line, Gemma Redux.  Celebs such as Blake Lively, Ginnifer Goodwin, Cameron Diaz and Molly Sims have been spotted wearing the orGLAMic line worldwide, and now mommy dearest can get in on the trend.  NYC-based jewelry designer Rachel Dooley creates Gemma Redux pieces with [...]

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Life Is Sweet

Posted in Charity, Food, Gifts, Wedding, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Make this Mother’s Day even sweeter with a box of Life Is Sweet organic chocolates from Organic Style. With flavors ranging from Lemon Caramel to Masala, each orGLAMic bite is sure to please.  USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified, these handmade chocolates are available in 12- or 15-piece recyclable and biodegradable boxes.  In addition, a portion [...]

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Srey Mean Chey

Posted in Accessories, Charity, Fun, Gifts, Outdoor, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Perfect for a trip to the beach or farmer’s market these eco-totes made by Srey Mean Chey are orGLAMic and truly make a difference.  Available online through the Cambodian Children’s Fund, these orGLAMic totes are handmade of repurposed rice bags lined with contrasting cotton interior lining and sturdy canvas handles making hauling wares a stylish [...]

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Doucette Duvall

Posted in Charity, Clothing, Wedding, tagged , , , , , , , , , on May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Despite the not-quite-summertime weather Los Angeles has reverted to, I will move forward with my summer dress obsession and bring you one of my orGLAMic favorites, Doucette Duvall.  Doucette Duvall practices environmental and social responsibility by manufacturing it’s entire collection in New York City using pre-existing fabric and trim, shunning extraneous garment bags and hang [...]

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