Posted by: marvelousgirl on: December 15, 2009
The January issue of Vogue, on newsstands nationwide by December 22, features Rachel McAdams, the star of the highly anticipated Sherlock Holmes. The Canadian actress keeps track of her day by writing in her diary before going to bed. Since she is such a famously private, relatively reclusive star, one can’t help speculating what she writes about. In the style of her Keel’s Simple Diary (with fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choices, and other quirky ways to keep records), Vogue’s Sally Singer gives us a peek inside the mind behind Hollywood’s freshest face.
Highlights from the article:
On working with Lindsay Lohan in Mean Girls:
“I just remember marveling about how much she knew as an actor, how much she understood. She did very few takes and had this naturalness to her. And beyond that, I was 26 at the time. I’d be asked, ‘Where do you go out?’ ”McAdams was the exact opposite of her Mean Girls character, the evil Regina George: “My mother never put an emphasison looks. She let us grow up on our own time line. She never forced any beauty regimen into my world.” McAdams was teased in high school for not shaving her legs. “ ‘Why didn’t you tell me?’ she asked her mom. Mom: ‘Once you start, there’s no turning back.’ ”
The actress on being green:
“I don’t really desire things, I prefer to spend my money on experiences, on meals or travel. . . . I look at the world through a green lens now. But you can’t make yourself crazy. That feeling of green guilt can be really inhibiting. It’s about a changing mind-set, remembering to turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth.”
McAdams describes her perfect day:
“1995, on the sofa: ‘I grew up watching so much television. I was really into soap operas. I’d begin with Days of our Lives, then Another World, and finish off with General Hospital. And before dinner I’d watch Oprah. I would fake sick all the time to the point where I’d convince myself I was sick. In high school I really didn’t pay attention. I took the bare minimum to get by.”
Read the full interview with Rachel McAdams by Vogue’s Fashion News/Feature Director, Sally Singer:
http://www.vogue.com/feature/Vogues_Cover_Story_With_Rachel_McAdams/
View a behind-the-scenes video of Rachel’s cover shoot
http://www.vogue.com/voguediaries/Vogues_Behind_The_Scenes_Video_Of_Rachel_McAdams_Cover_Shoot/
Posted by: marvelousgirl on: November 24, 2009
m usually a big fan of Nordstrom, but my recent transactions with the company has made me NEVER want to shop there again! Why you ask? Because it took five weeks, ten phone calls to customer service, three calls to UPS and a letter to Nordstrom’s corporate headquarters to get the coat I purchased!!
I don’t know about you, but I find that sort of service unacceptable. I ordered my coat on Sept. 20 and didn’t receive it until Oct. 30 , when I was told it would arrive in 5-8 business days!
So what went wrong? Apparently the coat left the Nordstrom’s wearhouse via UPS. From there, UPS “tried” to deliver the package to my second story apartment but couldn’t find my unit (apt. 3 out of a eight-unit building). Shocking I know.
Seeing that the UPS carrier was too lazy to walk up a flight of stairs – that’s a story for another day – there was no package notice left to alert me that the coat was sent back to Nordstroms.
So, Nordstrom sent out ANOTHER coat and the cycle with UPS started all over again. But here’s the kicker…Nordstrom failed to inform me (the customer) of the status of my order. So in the meantime, I’m calling the company’s customer service and getting the runaround. On three occasions customer service promised me the package would arrive the next day and it never did. On two occasions they promised me a return phone call and never called back – infuriating!
Finally, four weeks after my purchase I got a UPS slip on my apartment door saying the package couldn’t be delivered. I called UPS and they said the package had been sent back to Nordstroms. So I called Nordstroms and they finally explained the troubles they had been having with shipping and had to asked me for an alternative address to ship the coat (which they should have done weeks prior). I gave them my work address and the package still didn’t show up for another 10 days!
The most disturbing part of this whole story is that I probably would have never received my coat had I not been such a squeeky wheel. Also, I had asked for a refund for all the time I spent tracking down this coat (40 days worth) and Nordstrom would not give me one. If I were you, I’d think twice about ordering from this company. Unless you have the time to order you swimsuit in February so it’s there by June.
And let’s not let UPS off that easy. The icing on the cake is that I got a UPS delievery a week later to my second-story apartment. What’s that all about?!
Posted by: marvelousgirl on: July 21, 2009
In light of the recent “green” craze that is currently sweeping the fashion world, Paris Hilton Footwear is the latest to jump on the bandwagon.
Now, eco-conscious fashionistas can have their cake and eat it too, when they purchase Paris Hilton Footwear. Since every box is made of recycled materials with built in handles, there is no need for a shopping bag.
The new shoe-box-handle technology on Paris Hilton Footwear, is expected to save more than 2 million bags per year – as exemplified through the company’s production of 2 million pairs of shoes per year.
Posted by: marvelousgirl on: June 28, 2009
Reusable bags are a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to paper and plastic bags – if you can remember to take them with you to the store. Many times, the store-branded, 99-cent bags are either left at home or are too small to hold everything. Introducing Joey Totes (www.JoeyTotes.com) – bags with a built-in pouch that are easy to remember because they’re convenient to bring along.
Joey Totes were designed to make it simple for people to get in the reusable bag habit. Each bag stows into a tiny storage pouch that is sewn directly into each Joey Tote, so it’s impossible to misplace. Better still, each pouch can also store at least one other tote (two for the “Big Joey”), so all of the bags are conveniently kept in one place that’s still small enough to easily fit into a purse or coat pocket.
Great for use at the mall, the beach or even the gym, Joey Totes are made from rip-stop nylon, hold up to 40 pounds each and are machine washable.
Posted by: marvelousgirl on: May 19, 2009
#1 Green Wedding Site Launches Eco-Friendly and Budget Chic Wedding Stationery
HERNDON, Va. and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 13 /PRNewswire/ — WedVert, the original and leading green wedding media company, announced the upcoming release of a full line of co-branded stationery products with eco-designer and green expert Yoko Chapman. The first green and carbon-neutral* wedding stationery line — VERT(TM) Yoko Chapman — will be unveiled at the National Stationery Show May 17 (booth #2347) followed by a Go Green, Save Green(R) Event on May 19 with special guest Preston Bailey. Each piece from the VERT stationery line has been thoughtfully designed to minimize paper consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, support renewable energy projects and reduce waste — all while delivering stylish designs at affordable prices; that’s the Go Green, Save Green promise.
Eco-Friendly Meets Budget Chic
Inspired by vintage finds and grandma’s jewelry, Nostalgia, Chapman’s first collection for VERT, features fresh, modern designs that flirt with some of our favorite bygone eras — from the high style and Hollywood glamour of the ’30s to the chic bohemian looks of the ’70s. Designed to be eco-chic and budget-friendly, the line offers many cost-saving perks:
Free Wedding Website. VERT Yoko Chapman and WedShare.com have partnered to offer complimentary wedding websites. Each design coordinates with a VERT invitation group, making it an easy, green (and free!) way for brides and grooms to share their wedding details with their friends and family.**
Postcards or No Cards. To reduce paper (and postage), VERT invitations offer postcards for Thank You’s, Reply Cards and Save-the-Dates. Or further reduce your carbon-footprint (and your invitation budget) by choosing a paperless online option with WedShare.com.
DIY Templates and Tutorials. DIY projects are a great way to go green — and can save you money, too. The VERT line offers free DIY templates so brides (and grooms) can create their own eco-friendly favors, boxes and more.
VERT Yoko Chapman is available at http://www.wedvert.com and at select retailers. The new stationery products further extend WedVert’s new green wedding collection, VERT(TM), which includes VERT Gardenia Organic, the first eco-friendly wedding floral collection and VERT Jessica Iverson, an eco-couture wedding gown collection.
For more information, interviews, images or an invitation to the May 19th Go Green, Save Green Event in New York with special guest Preston Bailey, please contact Tasha Teelucksingh by emailing tasha@portovert.com or calling 703-467-0378.
*Green and Carbon Neutral: Paper: 100% PCW, PCF, CN, FSC; Printing: FSC, Vegetable Inks, Non-toxic Solvents; Shipping: 100% PCW, CN; Carbon Neutral: 100% of the electrical and thermal energy to make paper, print paper and ship paper is offset. Other certifications: Green Seal, Green-E.
**Couples can upgrade their complimentary wedding website for additional features and services at WedShare.com for at special discounted rate for WedVert readers.
Posted by: marvelousgirl on: March 25, 2009
Getting that beautiful color can be so damaging to your hair and the environment. According to new research by Japanese chemists, an alternative to hydrogen peroxide is around the corner…and adds whole new meaning to GREEN.
The new discovery is an enzyme from a fungus called Basidiomycete ceriporiopsis that can remove dark pigment from hair. At the moment it needs a little help from peroxide to do its job, but quantity should be much less than standard bleaching (i.e. less harsh on the hair).
It may take a while before reaching consumers, but this fungus is definitely welcome among us.
Go green, go blonde…eco-friendly bleach? Kao Corporation
beauty work, led by Kenzo Koike, a researcher at the Kao Corporation in Tokyo
eco- and health-conscious bottle blonds shouldn’t hold their breath
Posted by: marvelousgirl on: March 24, 2009
For millions of Americans now in hot pursuit of super foods that improve health and longevity, the latest research results on strawberries are right on time. A new study published in the scientific journal, Metabolism, found that antioxidants in strawberries help lower “bad” cholesterol.
The study, conducted by David J.A. Jenkins, MD, PhD, backs existing evidence that touts strawberries as one of the world’s most nutrient-rich foods. It showed that the antioxidant power in strawberries can improve and maintain the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering diets. High cholesterol is known to contribute to heart disease which is the leading cause of death for women and men.
Antioxidants Review
Antioxidants are the body’s internal heroes that go to battle with harmful “free radicals” known to contribute to diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. According to a US Department of Agriculture study, strawberries rank third when compared to the top fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Ultimate “Super Fruit”
The good news from this study adds to the growing body of research that supports the importance of strawberries as a “super fruit.” California strawberries are grown and available year-round in supermarkets across the country. Below are a few more reasons to say yes to the red berries:
Strawberries contain a powerful mix of antioxidants which are critical to warding off chronic diseases and promoting optimum health.
They are low in sugar, containing only eight grams per serving. One serving, about eight strawberries (or one cup), has only 50 calories.
An excellent source of vitamin C, one serving of strawberries provides more vitamin C than an orange!
A yummy way to lower cholesterol
Posted by: marvelousgirl on: March 23, 2009
The other day I tried Burt’s Bees Radiance Day Cream and now I’m hooked for life! It’s light, absorbs quickly and leaves your skin hydrated without feeling greasy. Whether your skin is dry, or oily like mine, this day cream will give you a marvelous glow. The best part is that it includes royal jelly, which is packed with 134 nutrients including:
- 17 amino acids
- Vitamins A,C,D and K
- Multiple B vitamins
- Bee pollen
I’m looking forward to trying the night cream. I’ll be sure to keep all you marvelous girls posted! Best moisturizer under $20
Water, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, glycerin, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, stearic acid, royal jelly, kaolin, fragrance, prunus serotina (wild cherry) bark extract, pollen extract, mentha viridis (spearmint) extract, betula alba (birch) bark extract, arctium lappa (burdock) root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sucrose stearate, lecithin, sucrose distearate, sodium borate, xanthan gum, chlorophenesin, phenoxyethanol
Radiance Day Creme
Give your face the royal treatment every day.
How it Works
This quick-absorbing formula is light to the touch, but heavy in nutrients. Royal Jelly, one of nature’s most nourishing substances, is packed with 134 nutrients, including 17 amino acids, and vitamins A, C, D and K, as well as multiple B-vitamins, helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and renew your skin. Bee pollen in the formula helps skin maintain its essential moisture and restore its natural radiance.
How to Use It
Gently smooth over your face and neck after cleansing each day for the simple radiance of beautiful skin.
Featured Ingredient
Royal Jelly — Very nourishing, royal jelly is made of nectar, pollen, flower parts, vitamins, minerals, and other natural ingredients. It is a very precious, mysterious substance that honeybees produce for the queen bee.
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Posted by: marvelousgirl on: March 23, 2009
Every mom wants their baby to have the best start. That’s why Liane Weintraub and Shannan Swanson started a certified organice food line called Tastybaby.
Tastybaby is frozen, unlike jarred baby foods which is more processed. Packaged in biodegradable cardboard, the products have quirky names like “Squash ‘Em” and “Life’s A Peach.”
These products and more are available at Whole Foods, Kroger, D’agostino, Bristol Farms, The Food Emporium and more. Tastybaby is $5.99 for a 10.5 oz-ounce three pack.
