How To Use Natural Charcoal Eye Makeup

Last weekend I found myself perusing the vendor tables at local urban farm GreensGrow. Of course I was drawn to those selling natural homemade beauty products… but there was one product in particular that stopped me dead in my tracks: 100% natural willow tree charcoal eyeliner and eyeshadow (which you can buy here).  Read More

Ayurveda Journal, Week 7: Gratitude For Your Hands

Much of what Ayurveda is about is focusing your attention inward to feel your body and realize what’s going on inside. This will better help us to figure out how to give our bodies exactly what they need in order to keep us at our healthiest. Last week, during Lilavati’s very insightful and spiritual Wednesday yoga class, she had us direct our attention directly to our hands. She spoke of how our hands do so much more than we may even realize, and how they’re an extension of our hearts — how they put into practice that which comes directly from our hearts. Read More

December Catalog Behind The Scenes

The beautiful December catalog — shot by Guy Aroch — and its accompanying film, The Cabin — directed by Carlos Veron and Guy Aroch –feature the lovely Noot Seear and Jacques Naude at a cabin in the naturally gorgeous state of Maine. I was lucky enough to attend the last day of the shoot, and let me tell you, it was a magical experience. Read More

Free People Models Off Duty

This week, our models mixed it up between chic, all-black outfits, and colorful, youthful looks. I love that dressing in certain colors and materials can have such a big influence on the vibe that’s given off by an outfit. Read on to see what Charo, Alena, and Mila wore to work!

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Handmade Flower Holiday Cards

Is there anything more beautiful than that which occurs in nature? I truly think not. I’m always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate nature into my life, whether decorating my home, adorning my body, and everything in between. I recently came across a way to make prints from fresh flower petals (similar to these hammered leaf prints), and I love the idea of incorporating them into a homemade holiday card this season, as well as creating a card by attaching fresh flowers themselves! Read More