Archive for "News"
Seasonal Vegetables – California Spring
Category: News, Random Talk, Recipes Tags: Aparagus, california, Epicurious, risotto, seasonal vegetables, Vegan, Vegetarian
Everyone should know that its best to buy produce when its in season. Like most things in life, the value of fruits and vegetables are highly time sensitive; the freshness, taste and even nutritional value of produce is degraded when eaten out of season.
In doing research to find out what vegetables are currently in season, I came across an interactive Peak Season Map at Epicurious.com, which breaks out the season’s best fruit and veggie picks, by state.
Check Out Coco Eco’s New YouTube Tab
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: Coco Eco, Fashion, Green Style, YouTube
I love Coco Eco Magazine, and their Facebook page’s new YouTube tab is a great spot for green style inspiration. Case and point: check out their behind the scenes video from the holiday Red Hot and Green beauty shoot.
Vegan Earth Day Launches in Berkeley, 4/22!
Category: News Tags: Berkeley, Berkeley Vegan Earth Day, Call of Life, Earth Day, Food Empowerment Project, In Defense of Animals, Karine Brighten Events, Species Alliance, Stay Vocal, Vegan, Vegetarian
I’ve had the pleasure of supporting communication efforts for the Berkeley Vegan Earth Day celebration, happening April 22nd on the UC Berkeley Campus. This is a phenomenal event–the first of its kind in the Bay Area– produced by Karine Brighten Events (remember the SF Vegan Fashion Show?). I suggest you pick up tickets asap– admission is $15 for adults, $10 with student ID, and seats are selling out fast!
This Week Only: Save 25% on Your Next PACT Purchase
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: 826 National, CitizenEffect, Creative Growth, Discount, Earth Spark International, Eco-friendly, ForestEthics, Global Green, Green Belt Movement, Oceana, PACT
“Change starts with your underwear,” so buy a pair! PACT is an eco-friendly intimate apparel brand offering ethically produced, long lasting bottoms for men and women. They have an array of stylish organic cotton undies, in classic and modern cuts, that are stretchy, sturdy and –most importantly– sexy.
THIS WEEK, GoVee is partnering with our friends at PACT to offer a 25% discount on your PACT purchase when you use the promo code govee25. Don’t forget that 10% of the proceeds from your purchase goes to one of these nonprofits:
- Earth Spark International
- CitizenEffect
- Creative Growth
- Green Belt Movement
- ForestEthics
- 826 National
- Oceana
- Global Green USA
Need inspiration on which pairs to pick? Check out our PACT brief, trunk, thong and bikini selections.
Interview: Sushanta Bhandarkar and Naz Saeed of Zansus Purses
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: Clutches, Empowering Change, Handbag, Local Artist, Naz Saeed, Pursangle, Recycle, san francisco, Sushanta Bhandarkar, Totes, Upcycled, Upcycling, Zansus Purses
We had the chance to speak with Sushanta Bhandarkar and Naz Saeed, the fashionable power duo behind Zansus Purses. These ladies have created a line of beautiful upcycled hand and shoulder bags, clutches and totes, made from discarded fabrics. This pair are not only creating beautiful work, but they’re also minimizing material waste by repurposing goods destined for the landfill. They hope that their creations will help consumers become more aware of the impact their purchasing decisions have on the environment.
Global Green’s Gorgeous and Green Gala
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: Fashion, Global Green, Gorgeous and Green Gala, san francisco
Mad Men’s Alison Brie hosts the Gorgeous and Green Gala on October 23rd. This year’s event, which will feature celebrities, a runway exhibition and a living plant wall, benefits Global Green’s mission to fight global climate change through green affordable housing, greener schools, and green policy efforts. Learn more by reading my examiner.com post, Global Green does Gorgeous and Green Gala (more…)
Keep your nails sexy, and healthy this fall with “Toxic Trio” free polishes
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: examiner.com, Fashion, nail polish, toxic trio
A number of nail polishes on the market contain a toxic-trio chemical cocktail, which may prove harmful to respiratory and overall health. With fall’s amazing color pallet tempting your fingers and toes, toxic polish just won’t do. Check out my Examiner.com post on Toxic-trio-free polishes to keep your nails hot and healthy this fall
Guess Who Guest Blogged on GirlieGirlArmy.com!
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: Fashion, girliegirlarmy, san francisco, Vegan
I’m sure you’re tired of my posts about interviews for the SF Vegan Fashion Show, so this is the last one– PROMISE!
I was invited to guest-blog on GirlieGirlArmy.com about the event– how exciting! Check out my post!
SF Indie Fashion Interview: What is Vegan Fashion
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: Fashion, san francisco, sfindiefashion, Vegan
I have to thank Lorraine Sanders of SFIndieFashion.com for not only promoting the San Fran Vegan Fashion Show, but also interviewing me on green/vegan fashion. Check out the interview on SFIndieFashion.com!
GreenByDesign.com Interview About the SF Vegan Fashion Show!
Category: News, Random Talk Tags: Fashion, greenbydesign, san francisco, Vegan
The San Francisco Vegan Fashion Show is three days away– counting today– and we’ve gotten some great media attention. A HUGE thank you to all of the bloggers, print reporters and web reporters who’ve picked up the story! Not to mention the show media sponsors, SAN FRANCISCO FASHION MERCHANTS ALLIANCE, Ecorazzi and Vegan Mainstream
I had the privilege of being interviewed about the show by GreenByDesign with show producer Karine Brighten. Karine is the owner of Karine Brighten Events, a Bay Area event firm specializing in affordable green events– weddings, corporate events, parties, and now fashion shows!
Check out our interview by Mira Torres at GreenByDesign.com!
