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Is It Over Yet?

Written on December 29, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

What a season!  I’ve survived four – yes, four – Christmases this year: the first at home with friends, the second at my mother’s, the third at my boyfriend’s parents’ house, and the fourth with my dad.
Yes, I am just that crazy.

My sister and me.  She’s majoring in wildlife conservation. Amazing, right?
(Apparently, ecological consciousness runs [...]

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Beautiful, Dirty, Rich

Written on December 24, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

You know what I’m really, really into right now? Things that don’t go together. Not in the “stripes and plaid” way – or the “eighties and anything else please stop with the eighties” way…more in the “casually glamorous” way.
It’s about being feminine and pretty, but still tough enough to get grit under your nails:

Tee shirts [...]

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What About Wednesday: A Question or Two

Written on December 23, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

[[Once a week I ask the same bleary-eyed question: “What about Wednesday?” It’s my day to post whatever the hell I feel like, with no regard to fashion, eco-consciousness or, occasionally, even coherent thoughts.]]

Why do you shop sustainably?
Be honest! I know that there have been times in my life when I’ve only purchased something organic [...]

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Wednesday’s Sustainable Sales

Written on December 23, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

Today’s sales, hosted by Gilt and Gilt Fuse (my favorite family of sample sale sites), features Archipelago Candles & Diffusers and Nugaard Jewelry.

I’ve been curious about diffusers since I saw one in a friend’s bathroom. They’re quite simple – no lighting candles or spraying chemicals to add a soft scent to a room – while [...]

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Monday’s Sustainable Sales

Written on December 21, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

Unless you’re willing to pay for overnight shipping, your holiday shopping is now limited to local haunts (which ain’t so bad, ecologically).  So, I’m back to showcasing more selfish sustainable sales – stuff I want for me instead of stuff I want for loved ones.  Even if you’re waiting until after Christmas to shop for [...]

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Acquired Aesthetics: Nostalgia Organics Aroma Balm

Written on December 16, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

My friends are often mad at me.
I have a really busy schedule, which includes way too many commitments, not enough sleep, and a lot of rain checks for dinner “when I’m not so busy.”  (Yeah, right.)
To be honest, I like it that way. Even with all the stress and the frustrations - between work, the dog, the workout [...]

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Vicarious by Nature: Now on Amazon.com

Written on December 15, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

You all know how much I adore eco-friendly designer Vicarious by Nature – hell, I’m even willing to leave the house to make a purchase. But now…I may not have to.
It’s official: Vicarious by Nature is now on Amazon.com.

Both the tank and the cardigan are available in white and black. Click the photos [...]

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Sustainable Sales: 25% Off at Tobi.com

Written on December 14, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

I hate it when marketing works on me.
Online boutique Tobi sent me an email this morning, telling me to “get caught under the mistletoe in something extra special” by using their 25% off coupon code – CAUGHT25 – to buy some sort of pretty, romantic holiday wear.  So, of course, my mind drifted off to a movie-like [...]

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To Covet: Magenta Fifty Five

Written on December 14, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

Occasionally, I like to post things that I just plain want – whether or not they fit my style, budget, or even my ever-changing mood.  Ergo, the semi-regular To Covet: a category that shows one thing that I’ve been coveting, be it eco-, socio- or independently-friendly.

MATT AND NAT Magenta Fifty Five: $250
I’m just now getting to like [...]

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Sustainable Sales: Charmoné – Entire Store 40% Off

Written on December 11, 2009. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

It has been a while since I last mentioned shoe designer Charmoné – almost four months, in fact – so for those of you that haven’t been shown their eco-friendly, vegan awesomeness, here are the basics from that post:

Compassion for Animals: Charmoné shoes are completely vegan friendly, and constructed with Italian microfibers that are breathable, lightweight, colorfast [...]

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