To Covet: Follow Your Bliss

Written on August 9, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

I so rarely hear about failed pursuits of happiness. Birch Bark Necklace Cluster: $89 People who follow their bliss, who take chances, seem so much more content, less worried, than the rest of us. Blue Peony Dishtowels: $20 They don’t mind life’s setbacks, or worry when their bliss isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. [...]

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Sustainable Sales: Tarte Cosmetics at Gilt

Written on July 22, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

There are three ways in which I’m willing to try new makeup: It’s free. Someone gives me samples. It’s deeply discounted, and in a fun “pack” that allows me to try the whole brand, not just their “signature product.” Enter my sample sale love affair with Gilt. Spring Greening 11 Piece Collection: $19 Usually, Gilt’s [...]

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Sustainability, Surprise, Success!

Written on June 11, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

I’ve been doing a lot of “what I want” lately. I hope you all don’t mind the quiet too terribly much. One of the things I’ve been doing is making food appear out of nowhere by carefully watering and (naturally) fertilizing my garden. I now have my first self-made food: a radish. I almost have [...]

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Sustainable Sales: Melissa and Peter Lamas

Written on May 27, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

Right now, Ideeli is hosting one of the biggest sample sales for Melissa shoes (Brazillian, recycled plastic, sexy, comfortable, sustainable) that I’ve ever seen: flats, wedges(!!), pumps, peep toes, childhood-reminiscent sandals…everything is on sale. Here’s the link to the sale, and here are my favorites: Hot Pink Campana: $79 $39 Green Desire IV: $69 $34 [...]

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No Regrets: Zoya Nail Polish Exchange

Written on May 26, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

After much deliberation, I’ve finalized my choices. I’ve sent them out. There’s no turning back now – what’s done is done, and I just hope I won’t regret my decision. – I am, of course, talking about nail polish. I sent Zoya nine toxic polishes yesterday – these ones, if you’re curious – so they [...]

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Rosacea: Playing Jokes on the Eco Beauty Girl

Written on May 7, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

I am so tired of having rosacea. My morning beauty routine is always the same: Stare into mirror with optimism, because my face is still pale from sleep. Watch with horror as my cheeks and nose redden. Run my fingers over my face, which is covered in pimple-like bumps. Grumble, because if they were pimples [...]

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Acquired Aesthetics: A Beautiful Life Nails

Written on May 4, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

I’ve already mentioned A Beautiful Life’s nail polish once before. Talking about my new stuff pre-review is usually not my M.O., but I’m flying by the seat of my pants lately. It’s called ‘Shroom, and it’s a wee bit browner than this image shows, but still very office-friendly, without being clear or light pink or [...]

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Zoya Nail Polish Exchange

Written on April 26, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

I have all of these toxic nail polishes, and even though I am a big advocate for using what you’ve got ’til it runs out, they just sit in my drawer. I’d rather use my “three free” polishes by Butter London, and Zoya, and A Beautiful Life*. (Partly because they’re newer, and new is always [...]

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All Natural Beauty – For All of Us

Written on March 24, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

This article was originally posted on September 30, 2009 on Green Grechen. Since skincare gets harder as the seasons change, I thought I’d repost it here! Jennifer Nicole was diagnosed with rosacea – redness, adult acne and blotchy skin – in 2006, and is no stranger to natural and organic products. She owns and runs [...]

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To Covet: Soft Soaps

Written on March 19, 2010. Written by Jennifer Nicole.

I took a spill on Wednesday night, and managed to scrape up my arm, sprain (break?) my wrist, and ruin a pair of jeans with grass and mud stains. My solution? A good cry and a long, hot bath. (You’re damned right I cried. I was dragged three feet by the wrist due to an [...]

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