We’ll be back to dish out more great eco-chic lifestyle posts after the new year.

HAVE A HAPPY & HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON!!!

From Naturally Savvy:

By now you most likely have your holiday ensemble ready and in order: your favorite Little Black Dress (LBD) from a few seasons back or maybe that brand-new (complete with price-tags) piece that you probably shouldn’t have splurged on—but it’s just so flattering, right? Now that the hard part is over, why not have some fun and pick up a piece or two of high-style-glam that adds to your current look and lasts long after the holidays have gone?

Gold Glendy earrings at Mercado Global, $48

Not only do these earrings benefit the village of San Pablo, Guatemala, but they have a beautiful Bohemian quality that works all year round! Imagine them peeking out from under your favorite winter hat, bringing a little glam to a cold, dreary day. As for the spring, tell us these don’t have “perfect compliment to vintage caftan” written all over them! If caftans aren’t your thing, how gorgeous would these be with a sleek summer dress?

Shimmery Remnant scarf by Popomomo, $48

This piece is funky, fun and surprisingly versatile! It is hand crafted from remnant materials, turning leftovers into a main dish! For the holidays, the classic girls can pair it with that beloved LBD or a man-tailored shirt and pencil skirt. So chic! The edgier gal can work it with a lace cami, ruffled mini and broad-shouldered blazer.

When the chill is long-gone, spice up your spring by adding this shiny number to a white tank, jeans and bright espadrille wedges during the day, and at night, match it with a black maxi dress and bejewelled flats for a look that’s so right.

Brazil heels by Olsen Haus, $250

You may think they’re a little pricy, but just think of how much mileage you’ll get out of these stunning shoes. By pioneering design effort, Olsen Haus have made Vegan shoes chic. These Brazils will turn heads for the holidays and on warm weather nights. Rock them with lace tights, ripped jeans and a slouchy sweater for the perfect downtown look this winter. Once the temperature starts to soar again, pair these knockouts with a bright, structured mini dress or Bermuda shorts and a girlie top.

Leather Ruffle Clutch by Refind Originals, $90

Talk about transitional. Crafted from all recycled leather, this clutch is feminine without the fuss. Large enough for all your essentials, but small enough to throw in your day bag if need be. Carry this clutch around this season with anything from a stylish pant suit or a fancy holiday dress & big gold earrings to leggings, ballet flats and an oversized tunic. Once that sun is shining bright again, picture it with an elegant white sheath dress and metallic flats, or as the ultimate compliment to a summer wedding ensemble.

Buy now and enjoy later… all fashion should deliver such longevity!

From Naturally Savvy:

By now you most likely have your holiday ensemble ready and in order: your favorite Little Black Dress (LBD) from a few seasons back or maybe that brand-new (complete with price-tags) piece that you probably shouldn’t have splurged on—but it’s just so flattering, right? Now that the hard part is over, why not have some fun and pick up a piece or two of high-style-glam that adds to your current look and lasts long after the holidays have gone?

Gold Glendy earrings at Mercado Global, $48

Not only do these earrings benefit the village of San Pablo, Guatemala, but they have a beautiful Bohemian quality that works all year round! Imagine them peeking out from under your favorite winter hat, bringing a little glam to a cold, dreary day. As for the spring, tell us these don’t have “perfect compliment to vintage caftan” written all over them! If caftans aren’t your thing, how gorgeous would these be with a sleek summer dress?

Shimmery Remnant scarf by Popomomo, $48

This piece is funky, fun and surprisingly versatile! It is hand crafted from remnant materials, turning leftovers into a main dish! For the holidays, the classic girls can pair it with that beloved LBD or a man-tailored shirt and pencil skirt. So chic! The edgier gal can work it with a lace cami, ruffled mini and broad-shouldered blazer.

When the chill is long-gone, spice up your spring by adding this shiny number to a white tank, jeans and bright espadrille wedges during the day, and at night, match it with a black maxi dress and bejewelled flats for a look that’s so right.

Brazil heels by Olsen Haus, $250

You may think they’re a little pricy, but just think of how much mileage you’ll get out of these stunning shoes. By pioneering design effort, Olsen Haus have made Vegan shoes chic. These Brazils will turn heads for the holidays and on warm weather nights. Rock them with lace tights, ripped jeans and a slouchy sweater for the perfect downtown look this winter. Once the temperature starts to soar again, pair these knockouts with a bright, structured mini dress or Bermuda shorts and a girlie top.

Leather Ruffle Clutch by Refind Originals, $90

Talk about transitional. Crafted from all recycled leather, this clutch is feminine without the fuss. Large enough for all your essentials, but small enough to throw in your day bag if need be. Carry this clutch around this season with anything from a stylish pant suit or a fancy holiday dress & big gold earrings to leggings, ballet flats and an oversized tunic. Once that sun is shining bright again, picture it with an elegant white sheath dress and metallic flats, or as the ultimate compliment to a summer wedding ensemble.

Buy now and enjoy later… all fashion should deliver such longevity!

We love Fish Lips recycled wrapping papers… and now, so does Real Simple!  They featured the “Ornamental” design in their current issue:

Created for that special time of year, but really stylish enough for all year round! Made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, this is a perfect wrap for any occasion. Each roll is comprised of two 22″ x 33.75″ sheets.  $8

We love Fish Lips recycled wrapping papers… and now, so does Real Simple!  They featured the “Ornamental” design in their current issue:

Created for that special time of year, but really stylish enough for all year round! Made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, this is a perfect wrap for any occasion. Each roll is comprised of two 22″ x 33.75″ sheets.  $8

Directly from White Apricot…

Popomomo Date with Ned Dress

Although we aren’t sure who Ned is, we are sure he’ll be thrilled when you show up in this black, strapless, hemp blend number. We love the racy red zipper up the back! $145 at www.greenwithglamour.com.

For the complete list – click here.

And btw… “Ned” is Nancy Drew’s boyfriend.  She was the inspiration for this collection.

Directly from White Apricot…

Popomomo Date with Ned Dress

Although we aren’t sure who Ned is, we are sure he’ll be thrilled when you show up in this black, strapless, hemp blend number. We love the racy red zipper up the back! $145 at www.greenwithglamour.com.

For the complete list – click here.

And btw… “Ned” is Nancy Drew’s boyfriend.  She was the inspiration for this collection.

This week Living GWG Beauty Editor, Sara Jones-Rust, traded lip gloss testing for wine tasting!

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of a private tasting at Foxen Winery in Santa Maria, CA. And by private, I mean while my husband and his crew were there shooting footage for their documentary before business hours, I was being thoroughly entertained by Foxen’s amazing staff and falling under the spell of their magical wines. Nothing like a 10 a.m. wine tasting!

Foxen is more than just a maker of fantastic wines, in August their main tasting room and winery became solar powered. A portion of their grapes are ‘dry farmed’ – which means they grow their grapes without irregation, hence saving water. I have lived in Southern CA for a little over two years now and I can say with certainty I’ve seen it rain about five times. So coming from Indiana where we grow a lot of things (ok, mostly corn) that is an amazing feat. Their main goal is to be sustainable in as many ways as they can and it shows in the way they produce their wine and the way they serve it. Plus the staff are such a fun bunch I want to go back every weekend to hang with them.

I can say that you will be happy buying anything from a Chenin Blanc to a Pinot Noir anywhere that Foxen distributes (Whole Foods seemed to be a popular place on their distributor list), but if you are in So. Cal you should absolutely treat yourself to a visit. Their new (solar powered) tasting room is lovely and dog friendly and The Shack – the second of their tasting rooms – is a quaint lovely stop. I could sit for hours on their patio sipping their marvelous wines.

And she answered!

It’s an amazing honor to be singled out by editor extraordinaire, Anna Griffin, as the home design expert for Coco Eco’s holiday gift giving… and our fearless leader, Deana Bracken, met the challenge.

When asked for her eco-stylish gift picks, Deana went for everything from high-end furniture pieces by PURE

to Vegan baked goods by Fakery

to edgy glass skulls by Esque Studio.

For the complete scoop… check out the current issue of Coco Eco, pages 124-125.  And then read the rest of the magazine – it’s a stunner!

Lisa, the lovely & oh-so-stylish editor of powerhouse fashion blog, Racked LA, attended the POPOMOMO Trunk Show last night at the Green With Glamour Pop Up Shop (after attended a day’s worth of other sales around town).  She checked out the collections, we chatted about the highs & lows of being professional and passionate shoppers… and then she wrote her review.  And I quote:

“Now THAT’s how you do a Pop Up… What makes this popup exceptional is the uniqueness of it: It’s a thoughtfully-curated collection of merchandise that you can’t get at a store down the street (yeah, we’re talking to YOU, J. Crew at Ron Herman).”

Wow.  I’m speechless (well, not really)… to have a revered pro like Lisa write such praise is truly awesome!  For her entire review – and to check out the other great stories at Racked LA, click here.

Bess’ tunic by POPOMOMO… one of my personal faves.

Lisa, the lovely & oh-so-stylish editor of powerhouse fashion blog, Racked LA, attended the POPOMOMO Trunk Show last night at the Green With Glamour Pop Up Shop (after attended a day’s worth of other sales around town).  She checked out the collections, we chatted about the highs & lows of being professional and passionate shoppers… and then she wrote her review.  And I quote:

“Now THAT’s how you do a Pop Up… What makes this popup exceptional is the uniqueness of it: It’s a thoughtfully-curated collection of merchandise that you can’t get at a store down the street (yeah, we’re talking to YOU, J. Crew at Ron Herman).”

Wow.  I’m speechless (well, not really)… to have a revered pro like Lisa write such praise is truly awesome!  For her entire review – and to check out the other great stories at Racked LA, click here.

Bess’ tunic by POPOMOMO… one of my personal faves.

What can we say… People Magazine’s got great taste!

Check out the Skull & Bones and many other great totes from 44 Knots here!

What can we say… People Magazine’s got great taste!

Check out the Skull & Bones and many other great totes from 44 Knots here!

This is directly from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen… she has mastered the art of Southern-style vegan cooking with a great nod to seasonability!  And her food photos are sexy & delicious…

Fat-Free Pumpkin and Raisin Biscuits

If you want to make the dough itself a little sweeter, substitute agave nectar for a couple tablespoons of the soy milk. Or, if you want sweetness without calories, try adding a little stevia or your favorite sweetener to the batter.

2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup pumpkin (canned or cooked, pureed, and drained)
1/2 cup plain soy milk (plus additional, as needed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preheat oven to 425F and lightly oil a non-stick baking sheet. Mix the dry ingredients together well (flour through raisins). Add the pumpkin and mix until crumbly (do not overmix). Combine the soymilk and lemon juice and add it, stirring until a soft dough forms. If all flour is not moistened, add additional soymilk a teaspoon at at time until dough forms a ball.

Turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface and sprinkle the top lightly with flour. Roll out about 3/4 inch thick. Using a 1 1/2-2-inch wide biscuit cutter or glass dipped in flour, press straight down without twisting to cut into 12-15 biscuits.

Place the biscuits, sides lightly touching, on the oiled sheet. Bake until tops are lightly browned, 9-11 minutes. Serve hot.

Servings: 14
Yield: 12-15

This is directly from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen… she has mastered the art of Southern-style vegan cooking with a great nod to seasonability!  And her food photos are sexy & delicious…

Fat-Free Pumpkin and Raisin Biscuits

If you want to make the dough itself a little sweeter, substitute agave nectar for a couple tablespoons of the soy milk. Or, if you want sweetness without calories, try adding a little stevia or your favorite sweetener to the batter.

2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup pumpkin (canned or cooked, pureed, and drained)
1/2 cup plain soy milk (plus additional, as needed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preheat oven to 425F and lightly oil a non-stick baking sheet. Mix the dry ingredients together well (flour through raisins). Add the pumpkin and mix until crumbly (do not overmix). Combine the soymilk and lemon juice and add it, stirring until a soft dough forms. If all flour is not moistened, add additional soymilk a teaspoon at at time until dough forms a ball.

Turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface and sprinkle the top lightly with flour. Roll out about 3/4 inch thick. Using a 1 1/2-2-inch wide biscuit cutter or glass dipped in flour, press straight down without twisting to cut into 12-15 biscuits.

Place the biscuits, sides lightly touching, on the oiled sheet. Bake until tops are lightly browned, 9-11 minutes. Serve hot.

Servings: 14
Yield: 12-15

High-fashion, eco-sublime magazine, Ecouterre did (posted by Jasmin Malik Chua, 10/22/09):

Deana Bracken, Co-founder and Owner of Green With Glamour

Deana Bracken, who co-founded the online eco-boutique Green With Glamour, gravitates toward classic pieces that can be glammed up with eye-popping accents. “I’m not a huge trend follower,” she says, “but eco-design is so inspiring and hunting for vintage is so delicious.” Running your own online eco-boutique (which the Los Angeleno does alongside her friend Kathleen Rowan) has its privileges, as well, and Bracken admits to raiding the virtual racks for pieces to add to her own wardrobe. “It just makes sense, right?” she says. Below, Bracken reveals which accessory she never leaves home without and what you’ll find her wearing by the pool of the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs.

I recently moved into a house with a teeny, tiny closet, so pre-move, I donated close to half my wardrobe to Dress For Success and The Discovery Shop. I kept only pieces I love and my best basics. The purge was incredibly enlightening and I now realize that it’s unnecessary to have gobs of clothing to be stylish!

I now realize that it’s unnecessary to have gobs of clothing to be stylish!

I keep my outfits simple and I pretty much have two looks. Spring/summer means vintage caftans with flat sandals and minidresses or shorts with high-wedged espadrilles. Fall/winter is all about juxtaposed layers: ribbed tanks with structured jackets, man-tailored shirts with slouchy cardigans, vintage dresses with tights and heels topped with an old jean jacket—all finished with scarves and statement jewelry.

Palm Springs is a favorite weekend spot for me…the heat, the look, the easy glamour. It’s also my favorite place to “thrift” (check out the many Angel View thrift stores if you’re in the desert). I pair these vintage floor-length dresses with flat sandals and big hoop earrings. The center dress is a 1980s Mary Quant design that you’ll often find me wearing at the Parker Hotel, poolside.

I’m crazy for lace! It’s delicate and girlie, so I typically pair a lace piece with ribbed tank, beat-up jeans, and ballerina flats. From left: Stella McCartney (a hero of mine), Covet, and two vintage tops.

High-fashion, eco-sublime magazine, Ecouterre did (posted by Jasmin Malik Chua, 10/22/09):

Deana Bracken, Co-founder and Owner of Green With Glamour

Deana Bracken, who co-founded the online eco-boutique Green With Glamour, gravitates toward classic pieces that can be glammed up with eye-popping accents. “I’m not a huge trend follower,” she says, “but eco-design is so inspiring and hunting for vintage is so delicious.” Running your own online eco-boutique (which the Los Angeleno does alongside her friend Kathleen Rowan) has its privileges, as well, and Bracken admits to raiding the virtual racks for pieces to add to her own wardrobe. “It just makes sense, right?” she says. Below, Bracken reveals which accessory she never leaves home without and what you’ll find her wearing by the pool of the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs.

I recently moved into a house with a teeny, tiny closet, so pre-move, I donated close to half my wardrobe to Dress For Success and The Discovery Shop. I kept only pieces I love and my best basics. The purge was incredibly enlightening and I now realize that it’s unnecessary to have gobs of clothing to be stylish!

I now realize that it’s unnecessary to have gobs of clothing to be stylish!

I keep my outfits simple and I pretty much have two looks. Spring/summer means vintage caftans with flat sandals and minidresses or shorts with high-wedged espadrilles. Fall/winter is all about juxtaposed layers: ribbed tanks with structured jackets, man-tailored shirts with slouchy cardigans, vintage dresses with tights and heels topped with an old jean jacket—all finished with scarves and statement jewelry.

Palm Springs is a favorite weekend spot for me…the heat, the look, the easy glamour. It’s also my favorite place to “thrift” (check out the many Angel View thrift stores if you’re in the desert). I pair these vintage floor-length dresses with flat sandals and big hoop earrings. The center dress is a 1980s Mary Quant design that you’ll often find me wearing at the Parker Hotel, poolside.

I’m crazy for lace! It’s delicate and girlie, so I typically pair a lace piece with ribbed tank, beat-up jeans, and ballerina flats. From left: Stella McCartney (a hero of mine), Covet, and two vintage tops.

I’m in a wedding state of mind.  One of my dear friends is getting married next September… and for the 1st time EVER – I’m in the wedding.  So, also for the 1st time ever… I’m looking at wedding magazines (I may have looked at 1 or 2 years & years ago when I was engaged, but once we decided to elope – recycle bin).

The Knot is a gorgeous magazine.  It actually made me excited about helping to plan a wedding, miss that I never got that wedding dress, and of course, wish I could register for gifts all over again (check out GWG’s gift registry)!  And the editors of The Knot chose a wonderful gift, the trio of Fleur vases by Lighten Up Design… as one of their top picks!

Fleur vases by Lighten Up Design at Green With Glamour, $135