Posted on 28 October 2009 by Angelique

Fallen Necklace - $76
A blackened dogwood blossom sits atop a tassel of gold and silver.
Prismera Design is happy to announce the launch of the eco-friendly Figment Collection for Holiday 2009. Designer Laura Su was inspired by romantic combinations of metals and textures topped with a blossom or two. “Whether it has a whimsical or a gothic touch, each piece tells its own story,” says Laura. Â The collection features fourteen pieces, priced between $28 and $170. Â Additionally, until November 1, Prismera Design is offering a chance to win a $100 gift certificate with any purchase from the Figment collection, and/or by subscribing to their newsletter.

Caper Earrings – $116
This pair is a dancing melange of colors, textures, and shapes.
The collection is now available at prismeradesign.com
Posted on 21 May 2009 by Jacqueline H

Go eco chic with Chloe and Jane’s travel kit!-$20.00
These fabulous Eco-Chic Travel Kits are the perfect gift! For your at home spa needs made simple. With natural ingredients, recyclable packaging, and air-friendly design make these cool and green on the go.
Like many new beauty brands out there. More and more are converting over to a more ‘natural’ and ‘eco friendly’ sensibility. And Chole & Jane have jumped onto that motto. Like many of their predecessors created an ‘at home’ spa product, which quickly turned into a need to expand the idea into a viable and well worth beauty product. Then comes ‘Chole & Jane’. Super hip and chic, this brand appeals with its clean but fun branding. And its luscious contents, with lavender sage, citrus chamomile and fresh linen – which are to die for. With sugar scrubs, which have that ‘made at home’ feel. To lotions and body washes galore. Chloe & Jane are well on their way with’ eco friendly’ appeal and charm.
To enjoy more of this fun and eco beauty product go to www.chloeandjane.com.
Posted on 22 April 2009 by Jacqueline H

Today is Earth Day! And if you don’t already celebrate today by saving the earth in some fashion. Then I have got some great beauty and fashion tips for you!


Try it on with Spreegirl, known for its oh-so-adorable eco sleepwear, is offering a special discount today in celebration of Earth Day on www.spreegirl.com. Spreegirl prides itself for its ultra fun and super soft collection of bamboo sleepwear, and you can’t get more eco-friendly then that!
Just log onto the site to receive a 25% site wide discount after entering “earthday25” at the checkout. So girls get your ’spree’ on!

It’s time to become naturally gorgeous with Sephora. Going au naturel by way of ingredients is so in, it might very well be the future of beauty as we know it. As we reevaluate conspicuous consumption, we celebrate our developed savvy in
incorporating natural components to our beauty regimen. Touting radiant skin, luscious locks and fierce color palettes can now be dubbed eco-chic. Sephora’s current raison d’être is to make the world a more naturally gorgeous place.

If you like vintage shopping, then you will like Annie Cream Cheese. This eclectic online vintage store will have you saving not only in your wallet. But also adding some goodness into your recycled wardrobe.

Save the earth by using less. Soak has a great array of washing products for your ‘finer linens’ as one might say. And they come in a very convenient travel size. They are offering Couture in the City readers 15% off their total purchase placed online at www.soakwash.com from 5/1-5/31. Just use code SOAK09.
Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer, Editor 2009
Posted on 05 August 2008 by Angelique
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