Embrace the Fabulousness of Green Living

Welcome to the world of Green Chic! It’s April, the month when everyone suddenly becomes aware of how to live green by recycling, going organic and using cloth diapers. Once May hits, nearly everyone has forgotten. It’s similar to the fitness phenomenon that occurs every January- it comes and goes with time. So how can you learn and continue to “GO GREEN” for life? Better yet, how can you learn to do it in style?!

I’ll tell you how to get started…pick up a copy of “Green Chic- Saving the Earth in Style” by Christie Matheson. Christie explains in this book “how to go green without giving up everything that you love.” She doesn’t expect you to give up your fabulous wardrobe for all things hemp, nor does she want you to give up your beauty routine as many “environmental types” will encourage you to do.

Here is a great excerpt from Chapter 5: “You can have a green(er) beauty regimen without sacraficing a bit of pretty, but only you will know what works for you and what you’re comfortable with. And there is a good chance that becoming more conscious of what you’re putting on your face and body, choosing healthier ingredients, and being aware of how important it is to take care of yourself will make you look better. ( I could say who cares about that because it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but let’s be real. We all want to look good.)” I say, “Amen, sister!” Christie assures us that even a beauty product junkie (can I see a raise of hands?) will find lots of healthy, earth-friendly alternatives!

Christie dedicates an entire chapter (Chapter 6) to “Green is the New Black”. She does not try to get you to unload your entire wardrobe in exchange for all green-wear. She admits that she won’t be wearing last season’s denim for the next eight seasons but does encourage you to be conscious of your choices when shopping. The chapter is stuffed to overflowing (not how your closet should be, btw…) with tips and strategies for editing your closet and shopping smart.

In an age where it’s only wise to be more ecofriendly (think about your kids and their future world!), this chic book is one compact little resource that will help you get to Green Chic one baby step at a time. Scoop it up, it’s worth the $12.95. Buy one for your girlfriends, too!

(** no trees were harmed in the making of this book as it was printed on 100 percent post-consumer waste recycled paper and vegetable-based ink was used for print! Talk about a woman who walks the walk!)

Win It! You can help me unload some of my own clutter… I have one extra copy of Green Chic that I’d love to give one of my readers! (I’d really love to give you ALL a copy but I’m not that resourceful!). You know what to do, leave a comment below and you are entered to win. Just for fun, why don’t you share one green tip to help educate the rest of us (optional)? Contest ends April 8 at midnight PST. Pass this link on to your friends for their chance to win!

*watch for lots of ecofriendly beauty and fashion tips, strategies and products this month!