Archive for September, 2008

Inhambane to Vilanculos

I take the long road up from Inhambane to Vilanculos…a stop-over as I make my way nortward to the Mezimbite Forest Centre.


Sneak peak at coconut oil processing in Mozambique

A sneak peak at pressing coconut oil in Inhambane, Mozambique.


Discovery Earth Live: Maciene, Mozambique

Discovery Earth Live goes live in Mozambique! Watch, read, and hear about Summer Rayne’s and Allan Schwarz’s excursions through the country.


Discovery Earth Live maps our Mozambique trip

Discovery: Earth Live maps our Mozambique community development work throughout the month.


Book writing in an Italian restaurant

Some of my insights on the book writing and publishing process and a sneak peak at my book cover – “style, naturally: the savvy shopping guide to sustainable fashion & beauty” You see it here first! xo, sum


The Explorer – fashion for Maggie Norris Couture

A luxurious shoot for Maggie Norris Couture by the talented photographer, Adrian Buckmaster and prop/wardrobe stylist Cynthia Altoriso.


Mozambique Diaries from Nov 07

In honor of my departure to Mozambique tomorrow, I’ve posted a video diary of my time there last year. Click on it to see the very cool sustainable development programs we are working on.


Nigerian tales & talismans: Ombre Claire campaign

The release of Ombre Claire jewelry ad campaigns – a fair trade jewelry line co-created by the nomadic Tuareg peoples from Niger and Parisian designer, Aude Durou.


Model Diaries – 5 Sept 2008

5 September 2008. The second installation of “The Model Diaries” – off to meet with a client.


One Cupcake, One World – Party with Billy Parish

Photos from Billy Parish “carbon neutral” party at REBARNYC!


An Alaska Native speaks out on Palin, Oil, and Alaska – Evon Peter

Evon Peter speaks out on Alaska, Native Rights, Palin, and Big Oil.


Natural Beauty at Target

Natural beauty shopping at Target compliments of Lucky Magazine Oct 08 issue.


Who inspires me into action?

Find out what I do on Friday nights to who the people are that truly inspire me into action on the EarthSavers blog interview.


Feedback from UCF

Some good ol’ feedback from the University of Central Florida talk, “We Can Kick Climate Change one Step at a Time: An Expanding Role for Youth.”


Mainstreaming Sustainability: Fashion + Media

“Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Forward momentum in downstream trends” – a talk on mainstreaming sustainability in fashion + media slated for October 16th, 2008 at the FEAST Conference NYC.


Destination Orlando, Florida

In Orlando, Fl for the Global Perspective Lecture Series and shoot for two fashion mags.


Launch of the Model Diaries

The first entry in a series from “The Model Diaries” – a casting at Glamour magazine.