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Victoria Everman :: Sustainable, Creative, Enlightened Living
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Starting as an outlet for updates about my freelance writing and modeling, Victoria-E.com has quickly grown into a dependable source for a variety of information on green, crafty, and DIY living. Still functioning as my official website and go-to sou
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Find Friends and A World of Wellness on InnerRewards
Manicures, pedicures, and massages - oh my! A life of pampering would be a dream come true for many, but integrating healthy downtime and indulgences isn’t that difficult. Launched less than 6 months ago, InnerRewards has quickly become one of ...
Make (Pai) Moisture Your Skin’s Best Friend
I’m not sure about you, but skincare has long been a sensitive subject for me. Unsurprisingly, acne has been an ongoing issue for me since hitting puberty in middle school. At 24, I still battle with daily zits - it gets old quick, doesn’...
HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY Winner!
Before we get down to business, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who entered the HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY. I had a lot of fun reading about how you stay inspired during difficult times. Just like many of you, it is...
A Little Daily (HollyBeth’s) Luxury Goes A Long Way + EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY!
Life’s too short to use toxic products! With a short list of fully sustainable ingredients, HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury line is the affordable, non-profit supporting, eco-indulgence you have been looking for. Made from minimum 95% organic ...
Eco Chic Weekly #16
+ Alternative Consumer introduces a line of beautifully handmade purses, totes, messenger bags and iPhone cases from ZAUM. + Green Girls Global celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 at the Fabulous Fairtrade Fashion Show. + Fashion, Evolved shares Terr...
Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY Winner!
Before we get down to business, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who entered the Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY. I had a lot of fun reading about which eco-beauty brands you have always wanted to try. For the record, I hav...
Eco Chic Weekly #15
+ Alternative Consumer features a limited edition, eco-friendly watch from Quiksilver. + Green Grechen takes a look at how far you may have to go, to go green. + Victoria Everman (that’s me!) shares a detailed review of some of Jane IredaleR...
Makeup Meets Skincare with Jane Iredale’s Mineral Cosmetics + EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY!
Natural beauty comes in all shapes, shades, and sizes - shouldn’t your makeup? Having been, literally, covered head-to-toe in makeup over the years, I’ve long since learned that not all brands are created equal. Upon finding out that so m...
Eco Chic Weekly #14
+ Alternative Consumer talks with sustainable jewelry designer Denise Rowcroft about her one-woman company, Lost & Found Art. + Green Cotton helps you find the perfect green gift for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. + Green Girls Glo...
Eco Chic Weekly #13
+ Alternative Consumer shares fashionable, biodegradable booties in natural rubber for your four-legged friend. + Green Cotton features Print*Pattern*Paper’s unique and modern eco-totes & art. + Green Grechen helps us learn about and shop some ...
Eco Chic Weekly #12
+ Alternative Consumer covers clothing designer Marchuska - a healthy new direction for fashion. + Green Cotton rounds-up their year in review. + Green Girls Global is helping to organize the UK’s first ever eco-friendly wedding & home show...
Eco Chic Weekly #11
+ Alternative Consumer discusses PeaceKeeper Cause-metics, which provides certified organic beauty goods and donates all after-tax profits. + Eco-Chick’s editors share their Green New Year’s Resolutions. + Fashion, Evolved features ZAUM&#...
Beautiful Eco-Indulgences at Philly’s JuJu Salon & Spa
As many of your know, while planning on moving back to the East Coast in January 2009, I almost decided to settle in Philadelphia. While I chose to go back to Connecticut instead, I came across a whole host of sustainable Philly businesses during my ...
Eco Chic Weekly #10
+ Alternative Consumer shows sustainability is sexy in naughty & nice eco-undies. + Green Grechen looks at the myth that eco-friendly means wallet un-friendly. + Fig+Sage features an exclusive interview with brand new Organic Beauty Magazine̵...
Anti-Body Fair Trade Body Care EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY Winner!
Before we get down to business, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who entered the Anti-Body Fair Trade Body Care EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY. I had a lot of fun reading about your favorite sustainable splurges. For the record, mine is Del Forte organi...
Eco Chic Weekly #09
+ Green Grechen introduces us to new eco-friendly graphic designer Mel Lim and a chance to win some of her creations. + Alternative Consumer is trying to kick the habit of being a trendy fashion victim with Zoica Matei. + Eco Chick shows us how to ro...
Pro-Planet, Anti-Poverty: Remarkable Fair Trade Body Care + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT & GIVEAWAY!
Shopping for sustainable beauty products is, quite simply, a pain in the ass. Trying to find a company that doesn’t use questionable chemicals or mass production is like looking for a needle in a haystack. When I was unexpectedly introduced to ...
Money and Love Have No Connection - Throw an Eco-Conscious Wedding on Any Budget!
When I was young, I dreamed about having one of those big, fancy weddings that you see in celebrity magazines … until my parents got divorced when I was 9. After that, the idea of marriage was deeply tainted for me. Even after meeting my curren...
Eco Chic Weekly #08
+ Eco-Chick tells us how to keep away the stink–the natural way! + Green Grechen shows us how to truly shop eco-friendlier this holiday season. + Fashion, Evolved is drooling over the 100% sustainable and ethical jewelry by Dawes Design. + Gree...
Eco Chic Weekly #07
+ Green Glam Girl has a swank video recap of the 2008 Be Eco Chic New York fashion show. + Eco Chick shares info about nifty Dr. Alkaitis Therapeutic Skin Food. + GreenGirls.tv has the scoop on an internship with Summer Rayne Oaks. + Fashion, Evolved...
Eco Chic Weekly #06
+ Green Grechen shares her favorite chic and functional 100% vegan handbags. + Eco Chick “gets Eairth-y with some fabulous Phillipino eco-fashions.” + GreenGirls.tv explains why “knockoffs and fakes are a crime of fashion.” + ...
Eco Chic Weekly #05
+ DC Goodwill Fashion “offers some thrifty chic ensembles for the incoming administration.” + Green Grechen is giving away two new limited edition t-shirts designed by Luella Bartley for Tonic (made from bamboo and organic cotton). + Alte...
Green Beauty Gets Easier at Spirit Beauty Lounge + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!
Working in the eco-world, I know a lot about the good and bad chemicals that show up in all kinds of beauty products. It seems there is a new one every week! How are everyday consumers (like you, my dear readers) supposed to keep up? One woman in Bro...
Eco Chic Weekly #04
+ Green Grechen talks about why local fashion in eco-friendly and how to find it. + Alternative Consumer features two eco-baby giveaways, courtesy of NewBornMom.com. + Green Girls Global presents “a green manifesto for venturing into the world ...
Yes to Carrots EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY Winner!
Before we get down to business, I have to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who entered the Yes to Carrots contest. I’ve never received so many fantastic ideas for Victoria-E.com, nearly all of which I plan on integrating into the blog. Now ̷...
Eco Chic Weekly #03
+ Green Girls Global shares “the golden rules of charity shopping and why charity shops are a must for sustainable fashion.” + Eco Chick “warns about the greenwashing of so-called ‘natural’ beauty products.” + Gree...
Clean Beauty and Conscience with Yes to Carrots + EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY!
Back in the “good ole days”, skin care was simple - olive oil, lemon, salt … basic ingredients that can be found in any kitchen. As we spent more time in offices, making our own beauty products is the last thing on most minds. When ...
Eco Chic Weekly #02
Haven’t heard of Eco Chic Weekly yet? Check out my previous post! + Green Cotton offers an overview of their eco-friendly trip to Belize. + Fig+Sage reviews part of Aveda founder’s new beauty line, Intelligent Nutrients, and tells us wher...
Eco Chic Weekly #01
Cue the drum roll … and welcome to the first-ever Eco Chic Weekly Round-up! Eco Chic Weekly is a collaboration of green style bloggers, big and small. Every Monday, I’ll be sharing with you the latest and greatest posts from the Eco Chic ...
The Unspoken Global Warming Resolution: Short Hair
We all know that small changes can have big impacts. Carbon offsets, hybrid cars, rechargeable batteries, organic food, natural cosmetics, recycled paper. Isn’t something missing from our frequently discussed eco-conscious options? How about cu...
