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animal-friendly, paraben- and talc-free gorgeous makeup to go

A staple for any eco-beautista, Jane Iredale offers a wide range of gorgeous makeup for all occasions.  I swear by Dream Tint Moisture Tint with SPF 15 in Medium Dark as well as Pure Lash Eyelash Extender & Conditioner coupled with Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara in Black Ice, and I wear them all every single day!  Upon further review (ie: internet shopping, hehehe) it looks like the One-4-All Neutral kit shown above needs a home in my makeup bag as well, as it is perfect for traveling and makeup application on the go.  All of Jane Iredale’s makeup is talc and paraben free, and products are never tested on animals, so you can never really go wrong.  Click here to buy your orglamic fave today.

handmade, vegan iPad and Kindle covers with bamboo detail

Make sure your loved on is always stylishly accessible (not that we would ever condone stalking a paramour!) with an iPad case from DODOcase.  Handmade in San Francisco, these vegan cases incorporate traditional book binding techniques to make them so special.  All the cases have a sophisticated black faux leather exterior and a lightweight bamboo interior, while the inside flaps can be ordered in eight different colors (pink is my personal favorite, and also maintains the spirit of Valentine’s Day!)  iPad’s aren’t your bookworm partners thing? The cases are also available for Kindle 3.  Click here to purchase this orglamic case from DODOcase today.

inspiring organic perfumes made with essential oils

Soaptopia’s organic I Am PLANTfumes are the perfect way to keep your honey smelling, well, as sweet as honey!  Each of these twelve different scents (named everything from I Am Clarity, to I Am Stillness, to I Am Courage) is made of a specially crafted blend of essential oils (and a drop of lotus oil!) in a base of organic grape alcohol.  I love the simple packaging and powerful names, as well as the fact that they can be layered indefinitely to create a one-of-a-kind unique scent.  Like all of Soaptopia’s orglamic goodies, these are animal-friendly, vegan, and synthetic- and petroleum-free.  Click here to purchase this Valentine’s Day gift today.

Malibu-based OSEA, a longtime favorite of mine, (see where I mentioned their Eye and Lip Cream in an interview for Vital Juice’s Vital Spy last week here) is offering the Ultimate Undaria Gift Set this holiday season.  The set includes three items to banish dry, wintertime skin: begin by polishing pores with finely ground acai and pumice in the Organic Undaria Body Polish, firm and tone skin while repairing environmental damage with Undaria Algae Oil, and finish off by softening with Ocean Lotion.  Like their entire vegan, biodegradable, orglamic line, these OSEA products are 100% free of synthetic fragrances, genetically modified ingredients, petrochemicals, parabens, and sulfates.  Click here to purchase (with free shipping, yay!)

As the seasons begin to change, and my tan fades just as quickly, Everyday Minerals can add the pop of color that I need to feel healthy and vibrant.  Everyday Minerals offers a large selection of orglamic makeup that is vegan and cruelty free.  Made of natural (including some organic) ingredients sourced in the USA and manufactured in Austin, the products are free of lake dyes, parabens, carmine, dimethicone, fragrance, bismuth oxychloride and silicone.  The range of colors for foundation, cheeks, eyes, lips and more seems infinite.  Click here to purchase Sprung! shown above, or here to shop the entire orglamic collection.

One of our favorite cosmetic lines out there, tarte, has the perfect accoutrement to your summertime look.  The eco-friendly company’s Glam Gams is a bronzing leg stick that easily helps you achieve a tanned look in no time.  All you have to do is rub it into your skin for a look that is healthy and taut.  The cruelty-free product is vegan and free of mineral oils, petrolatum, parabens and phthalates.  In addition, the chic packaging is recyclable.  Click here to buy this item, here to see some of the other fantastic vegan options that the line carries, and here to shop the entire tarte collection.

The brainchild of Los Angeles-based jewelry-designer-turned-philanthropist Tina Tangalakis, Della has already made a huge splash in the short time since it’s inception in 2009.  Employing and empowering the women of Hohoe, Ghana, Della offers one-of-a-kind, handmade, vegan bags and accessories made of sustainable materials.  My personal pick is the Summertime in Yellow Classic Della Bag which would add the perfect punch to any day at the beach – and I love that every item has a label signed by the artist who made it.  Click here to purchase the bag pictured above and here to shop the entire orGLAMic collection including messenger bags, wallets, business card holders and more.

If winter has left you with dandruff or lifeless locks, get back into tiptop shape with Hair/Scalp Conditioning Oil by Suki.  This vegan and organic product uses lavender, rosemary, neem and rose extracts to soothe the scalp and nourish hairs so you feel and look radiant.  With summer around the corner, I would personally massage a few pumps of this and tie my hair into a messy, carefree bun before heading to the beach or poolside, allowing the sunshine to warm the oil better penetrating my hair.  Click here to purchase, or here to browse all the orGLAMic finds by Suki including skin care, body care and other hair care products.

If you’re looking to indulge, like I have lately, make it orGLAMic with vegan chocolate truffles by Nicobella.  These fantastically tasty treats come as close to perfection as possible, and I cannot imagine my life without them.  Each bite is infused with super rich antioxidant foods such as blueberries, green tea, sunflower seed butter, and pumpkin, and when I take a bite into them I trust that my body is telling me what is good for me!  While some of you may wonder if these are prohibitive to flaunting your bikini soon, these truffles are lower in fat and sugar than their conventional counterparts – so just consider them a slice of heaven well worth it!  Click here to buy these orGLAMic treats today.

I am a purse lover and purse snob alike.  Luckily Danielle Nicole‘s Elle Nicole line satisfies my needs with an orGLAMic version of the timeless hobo bag.  The Saloon, pictured above, is a gorgeous and trendy vegan option with faux leather made of soy- and plant-based materials.  I love the look and versatility of the stone color above, but the black option is a winner in my book too (no surprise there!)  I can easily see see myself rocking this bag for a day of errand-running or for a casual weeknight date.  Click here to add this orGLAMic bag to your spring repertoire.