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I have a deep appreciation for ABOVE Magazine, the folks behind it, and what it ultimately stands for. It’s a pretty badass environmental magazine that has a refined sense for style and design. A little sampling of my cold water shoot with Gilles Bensimon featuring organic beauty products and eco-conscious fashion. Truth be told – I shivered my ass off after I got out of the water. I took a 20 minute hot steam shower at Gilles pad just to feel normal again!
So yah, I’ll be giving a book talk at the B&N in Tribeca (97 Warren Street) this coming Tuesday, July 14th at 7-9PM. Would love if you’d join me. Bring your questions. And if you ask nicely, I may just sign your book ;o)
As you recall, I hit up the EPIC Expo in Vancouver this past May. Got to check out a bunch of Canadian cosmetics and skincare lines that you can’t easily find in the states including the folks over at Therawise (my agent swears by this product!); Saje, which has a to-die-for-body-butter; Tuscan Farm Gardens has a full range of natural botanical-based products; Royal Herbs; Micabella; Affera Cosmetics; and Glimpse (didn’t try out their products, love that they use mangosteen, but their video on their site…it’s soooooo QVC! Haha).
In the midst of seeking out Canadian’s Best in Beauty, I came across SodaStream, a home carbonation system, which is pretty cool for those of you who have kids with a penchant for CO2-infused drinks. Yah, you better watch out Coca Cola and Pepsi! This is self-reliant soda making in action. The SodaStream fountain jet makes carbonated beverages in 5 seconds flat. For real! Got a chance to see the demo firsthand. Check it out.