By Emma Pezzack •
October 15, 2009
Call me a magpie if you must but I’m a big fan of shine & shimmer. Sure, I’ve long given up those eighties skintight silver leggings worn with a matching silver & gold headband (which I proudly - at the time - made), but whether it’s sequins, glitter or a simple sheen, I’m often overheard oooing and ahhhing over just about anything with luminosity. Kind of unusual then that I’m newly smitten with the new Matte Velvet Nail Polish from Zoya, but they seem just right for the winter/fall season ahead. All the color, none of the shine and a deep, velvet finish that’s completely new (and fashionable) - what’s not to love! We’ve featured Zoya Nail Polish here before but in case you haven’t heard, this non-toxic and natural nail polish allows you to go a little more green with your nail care products, without giving up your glam.
By Lucille Chi •
January 20, 2009
I’ve always loved pink nailpolish! Now Zoya (one of our faavorite eco polish brands) makes a green girl yearning for pink shine blush with their astonishing array of color selections that are formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate free.
By Emma Pezzack •
October 10, 2008
Seen on savvy girls everywhere during the recent Spring NY Fashion Week, and on the nails of models striding the runways at some of the shows, Zoya is now the nail polish of choice for savvy eco-fashionista who get that you don’t have to sacrifice your health to look gorgeous! In six new Fall Shades ranging from delicious red raspberrry metallic (Blair), through to deep, decadent [...]
By Emma Pezzack •
August 6, 2008
It’s well known to anyone who reads my work or knows me personally that I have a penchant for organic, biodynamic and natural beauty products that have killer aesthetic. At the end of the day though, looks aren’t everything and what’s more important is … does it work? Great beauty products come in a variety of guises and while not representative of the most striking design, nonetheless these beauties are tried, tested and have no trouble making the cut for some of the best beauty products for under $10
1. Raw, organic coconut oil: The virtues of this miracle oil are just about endless. Containing 50% lauric acid, a rare medium chain fatty acid found in mother’s milk, coconut oil is now being studied for its’ anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Not to mention it’s 92% saturated fat - need we explain the emollient qualities? Savvy island ladies have been using it for centuries but we use it for: cuticle and nail conditioning, body oil, hair treatment, wound healing, skin moisturizing, eating, cooking, drinking. Every household should have a tub!
By Emma Pezzack •
June 5, 2008
Smart, safe, stylish and in sassy Summer shades!
We all want gorgeous, polished looking nails but at what cost? The average nail polish is basically nothing more than a refined version of automobile paint. Yes they make your nails look gorgeous, but they contain a hefty amount of known, dangerous toxins (dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde) that can stay in your system and generate internal toxicity. Not entirely free of chemicals, at least using [...]
