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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Barbara Manconi
[email protected]
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
Charlotte Lubert
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PHOTO EDITOR
Barbara Manconi
EDITOR
Ariane Moore
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Jr. EDITOR
Jessica Gagliardi
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
Azul DelGrasso, Leland Hayward,
Hannah Scott-Stevenson, Sari Sheehan
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Dr. Susanne Bennett, Patsy Moore, Jenni Kayne, Xavier Sheehan
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Aly Mitsuk
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ADVERTISING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Nicolette Jackson-Pownall
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Garrett Smith
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Tonia Ioannidou
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INTERNS
Dominic Sheehan, Alyana Roxas
PUBLISHER
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Cover by Azul DelGrasso
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28 DESIGN
Who we are, how we live, what we do – Fashion design and home décor intersect to provide those answers.
Designers in both fields are crossing over the lines to create lifestyles from clothing to candles, and social media
provides another outlet to increase their influence.
40 LIFESTYLE
Metrosexual: the 21st century man. A close look at
how masculinity has grown and changed in the recent
years, the gender blurring and the pursuit of pleasure
and how a well-groomed man is a more successful man
in a fiercely competitive environment.
44 WELL-BEING
Is your 14-year-old growing up way too fast? There
are outside forces that play a role in how your child
acts, dresses and how they feel about themselves. Find
out from psychologist Jim Taylor what you can do as a
parent to make sure your children are getting some good
out of the bad.
51 FALL FASHION PREVIEW
What’s new and hot in the world of sustainable fashion,
from the catwalk in Paris to the new and emerging designers in our neck of the woods – sustainability is
the new black.
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80 DESIGN PORTFOLIO
One key consolation to saying goodbye to the
summer sun, and hello to the winter breeze, are the
warm nights by the fireside. NCW provides you with
this season’s most stunning selection of sustainable
interior design for the upcoming winter.
86 BEAUTY+FULL
Time to pamper yourself! In the Beauty Trends extended edition, we bring you the latest and healthiest
in beauty care for the men, women, and children,
from non-toxic nail polish to made-to-order beauty
elixir, for a radiant appearance without compromises.
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september/october 2013
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100 SELECTED FOR YOU
More than just a decorative fashion item, this
jewelry makes both a fashion, and a social statement. NCW has picked out the hottest must-have
pieces to make an impact whether on the street
or on the runway this Fall.
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104 COOKING BY DESIGN
Need a little more luscious in your life? Indulge
your sweet tooth and rediscover the pleasure of
dessert with two enticing recipes by chef pâtissiers’ Jenny McCoy and Lily Jones.
108 SPOTLIGHT
In an exclusive interview with NCW, sister
actress’ Tia and Tamara Mowry share their impressive journey through life and how pregnancy
and motherhood inspired their latest venture
– producing much needed products for both
mother and child.
With the purchase of
an organic mattress
during the month of
October.
112 PARTY DESIGN IDEAS
Are you having a birthday party for your
wee lad or lass? Walk the Plank to fun,
complete with treasure chests, pirate ships,
and pint sized snacks for your scallywag
designed by Jenni Kayne.
Learn more at
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114 BEHIND THE LABEL
Let’s talk dirty! Everyone in your family is
exposed to them, especially your little one,
we are going behind the label of laundry
detergents to uncover what you need to
know to keep your family safe from harmful
chemicals and toxins.
116 WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
Xavier Sheehan, recently single dad,
shares his experiences and the priceless
insights gained whilst navigating his way
through the tribulations of becoming a
more active and engaged parent.
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any times I have been asked to describe Natural Child World in a simple short sentence to media, advertisers, and stakeholders… it’s harder than one would think.
I kept talking about showcasing the attractive side of sustainability, educating a
new generation of modern parents, so much to say it could hardly fit in a paragraph. It was during a sleepless night that it just came to me “NCW: Sustainable Lifestyle for the Modern Family”.
Our Indulgence issue debuts our re-designed logo and new tagline, and for the first time on the
cover seven amazing women, rather than children, who are changing the future of the juvenile
industry. We are also giving more space to the other half of the parenting equation: the Dad,
with the introduction of the “Daddy 101” column, a survival guide to navigating fatherhood. We
also uncover the social reasons behind the meaning of men’s grooming, as well as the spreading
popularity of the metrosexual trend.
In this Special Fashion issue we look at what’s new and hot in the world of sustainable fashion
and we are pleased to announce the launch of our 1st Annual Green Steps’ Fashion Night, a starstudded event to pay homage to the movers and shakers in children and adult fashion, who are a
testament to innovation and style. With almost 200 pages this is our biggest issue yet. I hope you
enjoy it, as much as we enjoyed producing it. Welcome to the new phase of NCW!
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This issue is dedicated to the loving memory of a friend, brother, kindred spirit Roberto, who has supported me and this magazine from its first breath.
"FASHION IS NOT SOMETHING THAT
EXISTS ONLY IN DRESSES. FASHION IS
IN THE SKY, IN THE STREET; FASHION
HAS TO DO WITH IDEAS, THE WAY WE
LIVE, WHAT IS HAPPENING"
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CONTRIBUTORS
what’s the next big thing
in skin care for your family?
Dave Engledow
Jenni Kayne
Dave is a fifth generation Texan, born in
Austin and raised in nearby Prairie Lea. He
studied at the University of Texas, where he
received a bachelor's degree in Photojournalism that he has never used professionally. He
currently resides in Takoma Park, MD with
his daughter Alice Bee, wife Jen, and her two
cats Elliott and Katje. He is currently working on a book tentatively called Concessions of
the World’s Best Father to be released around
Father’s Day 2014 by Gotham Press.
Jenni Kayne launched her fashion line in 2003, when she was just
nineteen. She quickly established her signature look: a refined, subtle
interpretation of classic American sportswear that draws on her
California upbringing and uncomplicated design sensibility. “Superchic, easy to wear clothes,” she says of her designs. “That’s what I do.
Nothing tricky, nothing precious, just good clothes that work for you.”
www.jennikayne.com
Dr. Susanne Bennett
Dr. Bennett is a holistic
chiropractic physician
specializing in allergies,
environmental and lifestyle medicine and clinical
nutrition, with an emphasis in pediatric and teenage healthcare. She is the
author and creator of “The
7 Day Allergy Makeover” and founder of the
Wellness For Life Center
in Santa Monica. She is
dedicated to transforming
people’s lives so they can
pursue their life passions.
www.luxuryholistics.com
Azul DelGrasso
Azul's work captures relationships between the human condition via sexuality, culture and street knowledge
through his photography. He's studied with Greg Gorman, Photojeninc and Carlos Fresquez. creating imagery
that tells sorties through combinations of both traditional and modern layers. Azul current;y lives in Los Angeles
where he does his art full-time and consults agencies about new and social media. www.azulsinned.com
www.azulsinned.com
pawpaw fruit
Known for decades as an Australian skin care staple, pawpaw fruit contains the skin conditioning
enzyme papain, along with essential vitamins to help hydrate skin. Our naturally-derived, pawpaw
fruit infused skin care collection brings a long standing Australian tradition to baby and you.
dermatologist developed
created in collaboration with Dr. Ellen Gendler, leading NYC dermatologist and mother of two
adenandanais.com
©2013 Aden & Anais, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Xavier Sheehan
what’s the next big
thing in skin care for
your family?
An Australian business owner (Ocean Grove
Concreting), international trader and single-dad
of four, Xavier encourages fathers to become
more involved in the practical elements of fatherhood, leading by example. Whilst he thrives on
challenges of the workplace, his true objectives
are to transform the world we live in by educating
children on how to live a happy, sustainable and
empathetic life.
pawpaw fruit
Patsy Moore
Patsy Hopkins Moore is a Los Angeles based freelance writer and lover of design. Inspired by her daughter’s career
as an interior designer, Patsy began exploring the world of
design and décor as a way to provide a creative outlet and
happy counterbalance to her work in children’s law. Every
space has a story to tell, and Patsy enjoys uncovering these
stories and the influences behind them.
Known for decades as an Australian skin care staple,
naturally-derived pawpaw fruit contains the skin
conditioning enzyme papain, along with essential
vitamins to help hydrate skin.
dermatologist developed
created in collaboration with Dr. Ellen Gendler,
leading NYC dermatologist and mother of two
adenandanais.com
©2013 Aden & Anais, Inc. All rights reserved.
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1. CACTUS MASSAGE: This rejuvenating treatment
involves the application of a warm meringue made
of cactus and cactus blossom using various massage
techniques. You can find it at the Four Seasons Resort
Punta Mita in Mexico.
5. THE GEISHA FACIAL: Exfoliate and
brighten your skin with a treatment that
uses sterilized nightingale excrement rich in
important enzymes for your skin. Available at
the Shizuka Spa in New York.
2. CAVIAR FACIAL: Caviar pearls and eye massage
can transform even the dullest complexion to luminous
skin at The Cavalieri Hilton in Rome.
6. FACIAL FOR YOUR FANNY: For a
bombshell look, you can get a Fanny Facial
at Smooth Synergy Cosmedical Spa, in
New York. The treatment includes a papayamint scrub, micro-current therapy and an
organic spray tan for results like no other.
3. DOCTOR FISH: For the smoothest feet you will ever
have, you need this pedicure treatment, where little carp
suck away dead skin, promote blood circulation and
relax your body.
4. HAY BATH: Get wrapped up and damp in warm
hay to strengthen your immune system and stimulate your
metabolism. Available at the Heubad Hotel in Italy.
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7. CHOCOLATE SPA: Get a Mayan Cocoa
Ritual at Spa Réveil in Texas. Reputed for its
rich source of antioxidants and vitamins, the
chocolate serum deeply hydrates the skin
adding moisture and expelling toxins.
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8. A SPA WITH “FLAVOR”: Relax
your senses in pools of green tea,
red wine, sake or ramen noodles at
Yunessan Spa in Hakone, Japan.
9. SNAKE MASSAGE: Let non- venomous California and Florida snakes
slither up and down your back to
relieve tension and pains at Ada
Barak’s Carnivorous Plant Farm in
Israel.
10. GOLD THERAPY: Maintain your
youthful skin with a real 24k gold collagen mask to stimulate cell renewal
while firming and lifting the skin by
slowing down collagen depletion.
Available at the Spa Réveil in Texas.
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Nest Learning Thermostat
Turn it up, turn it down. The Nest
Learning Thermostat remembers what
temperatures you like, creates a
custom schedule for your home, and
turns itself down when you’re away.
Once it’s learned your schedule,
Nest can save 20% on your heating
and cooling bills. And if you want
remote control, just use your smartphone, tablet or computer. $249.00
www.nest.com
Moonlight Beads Bamboo
Muslin Sleeping Bag
For countless generations, mothers
have cared for their children with
muslin. aden + anais takes this tradition
one step further with silky rayon from
bamboo fiber muslin. Luxuriously soft,
safe, and practical, the Bamboo Sleeping Bag was designed to be worn over
baby’s pajamas to eliminate loose blankets, these sleeping bags help to ensure
a peaceful night’s sleep. $37.00
www.adenandanais.com
Baby & Toddler Multi Powder
Since children can be finicky eaters, parents need to ensure that
their kids are getting the critical nutrition to enrich and support
the development of a healthy strong body. Made with pure,
high quality & real food nutrients. The Honest Company's Baby
& Toddler Multi Powder provides the essential nutrition needed
to support their development. Ultra-gentle and enriching makes it
perfect for sensitive tummies (and taste buds!). $29.95
www.honest.com
Cloud b Bubbly Bunny
Bubbly Bunny is a great plush companion for little ones! It plays four comforting
sounds: friendly giggles, soothing winds,
a relaxing lullaby and calming ocean
waves. This cuddly friend also features
two sleep timer options (23 minutes and
45 minutes) and a Velcro strap for easy
attachment to Baby’s crib. This huggable
bunny keeps children company during
the day and becomes the perfect soothing sleep companion at night. $30.95
www.cloudb.com
Frutties by Beech Nut
Beech Nut Nutrition offers a range of nutritious
pouch snacks for growing toddlers. Fruities™ contain a whole serving of all-natural fruit per pouch,
and Yogurt Blends are packed with protein. With
no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives they're
the ideal way to fuel your little one's day. Start a
conversation at facebook.com/BeechNut
www.BeechNut.com
Puretergent
Puretergent is for anyone who loves
fabric, and cares about their skin.
These formulas go in, get the dirt
out, and then rinse free, leaving
only soft, clean fabric. Enhanced
by natural herbs, Puretergent washes without petroleum derivatives.
Formulated with pure botanical
surfactants that won’t irritate your
skin or weaken fibers. Puretergent
doesn’t use thickeners, just pure
active ingredients. $13.99
www.puretergent.com
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OUR TEAM'S FAVORITEЕINDULGENCES
Alyana Roxas, graphic design intern:
How do I indulge myself?
Dominic Sheenan, editorial intern:
My three personal indulgences?
I’m a big history buff, so I recently saved enough
money to buy a flight to New Orleans, because
I have always been drawn to its eclectic historical
roots. This November I will be indulging myself in
the city’s culture, nightlife, sightseeing, and food.
Baking Cookies for Others/Eating Cookie Dough: You are guilt-free when preparing
baked goods for others and deserve a reward
for being so considerate. I always make ChocChip or ANZAC (an Australian biscuit) Cookies
because they have the most delicious dough. NB:
leave enough dough to bake some cookies with.
Whenever I’m feeling stressed, I sit down to a pint
of Häagen-Dazs Banana Split ice cream
and put on my favorite movie, The First Wives
Club. This combination of dessert and comedy is
sure to bring me to my happy place.
Umami Burger, my new-found indulgence.
The Truffle Burger is my favorite – a juicy, mediumrare patty with house-made truffle cheese and a
truffle glaze. I pair this with their crispy thin fries
dipped in the house ketchup, and I am sent into
carnivorous heaven.
Glass of Jameson 18 Year Blended Irish
Whiskey: I love to indulge in a glass of my
favorite whiskey, on the rocks, and enjoy the
blended aroma of wood, toffee and spice. It is
always an appropriate after-dinner treat when
socializing with friends, as long as you don’t indulge in too many.
Solitary Beach Time: I like to spend afternoons alone on the beach. Mandatory accessories: iPod, reading material, pen, pad, sunscreen,
sunglasses, fluids and NO mobile. I find myself
indulging in whichever activity I feel naturally disposed toward in the present; be it sleeping, writing or people-watching.
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Lil’ Stylers
The Pandas & Boom
by NARR8
With over ninety percent
of moms spending more
time on their children’s
outfits than their own,
Lil’Stylers announces
their revolutionary social
media based application
offering a unique platform
for moms and dads to
showcase their children’s
fashion-forward style.
The Pandas & Boom series
follows the adventures of
two pandas and a squirrel
living in Puzzlewood magical forest. Each episode
covers a unique topic that
helps children understand
important concepts and how
they can handle themselves
in specific situations.
Price: Free
www.lilstylers.com
Potty Time
The Potty Time app gives
you lots of fun ways to
motivate and celebrate
with your child during potty
training. Includes videos, a
virtual sticker chart, matching game, four ebooks
and most fun of all: video
"phone calls" from Rachel
Coleman to say "Good
job!" or "Keep trying!"
Price: FREE, includes two
free videos and four free
ebooks. Additional videos
available for $0.99 each.
www.pottytime.com/app
Farm Animals by Breek
Farm Animals is a picture book, a
quiz and a flip-book with a collection of animal pictures, paired with
their sounds... in four languages.
Drawings are realistic (proportions
/ features of each animal). Sounds
are all real animals voices chosen
for their accuracy. Farm Animals
is part of a collection of picture
books and games.
IN THE DIGITAL WORLD
EXTRA
VIDEO
CONTEST
Price: Free
www.narr8.me
Pregnancy
Companion
A new mobile innovation
is taking some of the stress
out of pregnancy. The
Pregnancy Companion
App provides expectant
couples with trusted content
from Board certified doctors. The App also provides
expectant moms with pregnancy tips and tools - right
on their mobile devices.
Price: Free for Basic
$4.99 for Premium
www.pregnancycompanionapp.com
Is your little one growing up way to fast? NCW asked
an expert what parents could do to make sure their
little ones are emotionally and psychologically happy
in their own little shell. Read the full Q & A with internationally acclaimed child and family psychologist Dr.
Jim Taylor to find out if you are taking the right steps to
a well balanced child.
BEYOND BPA
SUBSCRIBE AND WIN NUNA LEAF
NCW had the pleasure to sit with think
baby Founder and CEO Kevin Broadwick
to talk about what’s beyond BPA and how
to avoid toxic chemicals in the products you
buy for yourself and your family.
Subscribe to NCW magazine today (print
or digital) and you could win the Leaf Baby
Seat by Nuna.
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subscription sponsorship by Nuna is only
for the months of September and October.
ATTEND THE 1st ANNUAL GREEN STEPS’ FASHION NIGHT
COMBINING WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S HOT IN SUSTAINABLE
FASHION AND LIFESTYLE
We’re delighted to announce the 1st Annual Green Steps Media Fashion Event
in Los Angeles. A fashion initiative combining What’s New and What’s Hot in
sustainable fashion and lifestyle.
WHERE: Skirball Cultural Center (www.skirball.org)
WHEN: October 4th, from 6pm to 9pm; Green Carpet arrival 4.30pm
WHAT: Fashion Show, VIP Cocktail Reception
HOW: Tickets for sales $75.00 basic ticket; $125.00 VIP ticket
(Includes Cocktail reception)
ATTENDEES: 300 (Celebrities, stylists, influencers, bloggers, parents)
To purchase your tickets visit www.naturalchildworld.com
Price: From $0.99
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SMART COUTURE
An outstanding blend of fashion and high functionality. This Mujio snug tailored Macbook Air
sleeve combines sustainability with sleek modern design, 100% wool felt and high quality
leather. Wool felt is a sustainable and renewable material, offering strength while remaining
a soft touch. The flap is made out of high quality top-grain 100% vegetable-tanned leather
and is hand-dyed using environmentally friendly dyes. Made in Holland by expert craftsmen.
by Barbara Manconi
Now available at shop.naturalchildworld.com
“WE DON’T MAKE PRODUCTS, WE LIGHT UP STARS”
The Miffy character (in Holland known as Nijntje) was
created by Dutch artist Dick Bruna while telling his one
year old son stories about a little bunny he had seen
while on holiday. What started out as a simple picture
book, Miffy’s distinctive design has grown into an international brand of children’s merchandise, including
these designer lamps. Miffy is more than a children’s
lamp, it’s a new friend.
This dimmable LED lamp provides a warm and serene
glow - ideal for story telling to your little ones. Or can
be used as a décor piece in any contemporary interior
space. www.coolkidscompany.com
IMAGINATION AT PLAY
North Forty Design was formed in Los Angeles
in 2007 by husband and wife team Sandor and
Jackelyn Pratt, to fulfill their desire to create a
company that could offer compelling design of
uncompromising quality, made sustainably in the
US. Becoming parents expanded their possibilities
as designers and brought new challenges and
diversity to their practice. Their new Playforms
line in 2013 shows their exciting new approach
to children’s products; focusing not only on safety,
durability and sustainability, but also designing
creative and imaginative play into the objects. This
modern playhouse is designed for inside the home. Its simple design is rich in possibilities. The clean
and open structure supports imaginary play, and
easily accepts additional props and materials. The
openness provides adults a clear view into the child’s
play and invites collaboration. Its overall lightness
fits well even in small spaces.
www.northfortydesign.com
FOR ALL LIFE’S EXPECTED AND
UNEXPECTED MOMENTS
From baby stains and big kid soils to
everyday spills and mishaps, the new
aden + anais naturally-derived laundry
care works safely and effectively, leaving
behind a natural scent that is almost
addictive. Free of petroleum + dyes +
SLS + harsh chemicals + phthalates +
tallow, this line was formulated with
the help of The Laundress New York,
experts known for their eco-friendly line of
detergent, fabric care and home-cleaning
products. www. adenandanais.com
AN AUTUMN ON THE WORLD
Odacite’s latest introduction: highperformance Vitamin C marries
the extraordinary wonders of
Acai, Passion Fruit, Meadowfoam,
Carrot, Raspberry, Pomegranate
and Rosehip Oils to create a
powerful collagen and radiance
booster. The Private Collection is
dubbed Haute Couture for your
complexion. An Autumn on the
World was originally created
for Valérie Grandury’s most
fascinating private client who lives
aboard The World, the largest
privately owned yacht in the
world. The client’s request, to put
in her own words, was: “I want
my skin to capture the luminosity
and eternal youth of the angels.”
No preservatives nor harsh chemicals, Odacite products are formulated fresh for the customers upon
ordering. www.odacite.com
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DESIGN
he luxurious clothing of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was closely related to the furnishings
of that time, to the colors and elegant shapes of
the chairs, tables and beds, said Lindy Donnelly,
an interior designer in Millbrae, California. This
demonstrates one of the earliest examples of the synergy between fashion and interiors. In the 20th century, architect and
interior designer Frank Lloyd Wright often dictated what his
clients should wear to ensure continuity of the elements inside
the homes he designed.
INTIMATE CONNECTION:
FASHION AND HOME INTERIORS
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL
by Patsy Moore
Photo Courtesy of Ron Robinson. Approved by Missoni Home
Ron Robinson agrees that fashion and apparel designers have
worked their magic in home décor for decades. “I purchased
Versace tile for my home more than 20 years ago,” said Robinson, President and CEO of Ron Robinson/Fred Segal and
Apothia. He worked in both fashion and home décor and
notes other apparel designers did the same, whether Ralph
Lauren bed sheets or Christian La Croix furniture. Fashion
design has always impacted home décor, agreed Gretchen
Aubuchon, the founder and editor-in-chief of Fashion + Decor.com. However styles in home décor used to lag six to ten
years behind fashion, then shortened to one or two years, and
today there is no lag, she said.
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DESIGN
SOCIAL MEDIA SPEEDS THE CONVERGENCE
“It’s visual, it’s how it
feels, how it smells: these
all contribute to the
ambiance of our lives”
In 2013, modern communications bring diverse worlds together instantaneously. World news now shows up on YouTube while it’s happening.
Trends that used to take years to develop now have an immediate impact,
especially at the intersection of fashion design and home interiors. “Social media definitely changed the landscape because creative teams in both
fashion and interiors hear and see the same influences at the same time,”
Abuchon said. For example, she said, “houndstooth was a major trend on
the fall fashion runways this year, and it is also huge in home goods.”
CAREERS COMBINE FASHION AND INTERIORS
Always interested in home décor, Aubuchon said that many times she
would spend her extra cash on pillows instead of buying clothes.
But that doesn’t mean she didn’t love fashion. Abuchon loved the
colors, fabrics, and styles on fashion runways but felt most people
had bland interiors, without the same style or flair. “You walk into
their homes and they were ‘beige’, no real style, no sense of who
lived there,” she said. Now fashion designers are spreading their
sense of style to interiors. Aubuchon noted many fashion designers with home décor lines, from Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton to
James Perse and Jason Wu. Seeing the similarities between fashion
and interiors, Aubuchon started her website Fashion + Décor, using
style pairs: photos from haute couture and interior design that show
similar styles. Recent pairings show fashions from Valentino’s Fall
2013 Couture and photos from Elle Décor that use the same colors
and prints.
rior design. After college she worked her way to head designer for
Tommy Hilfiger, but dreamed of having her own business without
the risk of a fashion line. Interior design seemed a good fit because
she continued to work with fabrics, colors, patterns. Donnelly noted the guidelines are the same whether you are working with an
outfit or a room. Today she owns her own design firm, Lindy Donnelly Interior Design.
Fashion and interiors are just components of our lifestyle, according to Robinson. “It’s visual, it’s how it feels, how it smells: these all
contribute to the ambiance of our lives,” he said. “When I worked
with Rosita Missoni to create a line of candles, her products featured
colorful patterns and she wanted fragrances to reflect the elements,
earth, air, fire and water”.
Lindy Donnelly is one fashion designer who made the switch to inte-
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THE TREND CONTINUES
Donnelly believes other fashion designers will continue to move into
interiors, whether furnishings, home décor, or eye catching hotels
and restaurants. Aubuchon agrees, saying it’s a growing trend.
However, neither one thinks many interior designers will move to
fashion. “…transferring from interiors to fashion is much more difficult than the other way around. Fashion is a very fickle business.
In interiors you’re working in a customized way for specific clients.
It is entirely different to design for a larger slice of the market, to
create an article of clothing that will satisfy store buyers,” Donnelly
said. This requires a heavy hitter, someone big enough to produce
an entire line, like Kelly Wearstler.
Both Donnelly and Aubuchon said Kelly Wearstler is the only interi-
or designer they are aware of that successfully developed a fashion
line. Aubuchon said Wearstler is a perfect example, “because her
fashion line mirrors her interior design, showing simplicity, comfort
and great style.” Given Wearstler’s success and everyone’s ability
to market through social media, Aubuchon said, “I’m sure someone
else will give it a try.”
Marc Newson, an industrial and home products designer tried a
beautiful line of sculptural outerwear, said Robinson, but interior
designers do not seem to have the same success as fashion designers when crossing design lines. However, Robinson believes
that fashion, whether apparel, home décor or fragrance, is a way
to express ourselves. Designers will continue to create all kinds of
products to create our lifestyles or environments, not just individual
products. Said Robinson,“It’s about how we want to feel.”
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FASHION
IS ETHICAL FASHION
THE NEW BLACK?
A Way To Create Social Change for
Women All Over the World
by Ariane Moore
magine walking into one of your favorite stores, and you spot the perfect
dress. You look for your size, casually check the price tag, and decide to try
it on. As you make your way to the dressing room you ask yourself, “Will this
look good on me?”, “Do I really need this?”, “Can I afford it?”. Rarely do we ask,
“What is this made out of?”, “Where was this made?” and “Who made it?”
STYLE VERSUS SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS
Fashion has always been about the look and feel of a garment. It’s a way to express
who we are and communicate our personality to others.
According to the Ethical Fashion Forum, ethical fashion is an approach to fashion
that designs, sources and manufactures garments in a way that increases benefits
to people and communities, while reducing the impact on the environment. While
it sounds great, do our favorite brands and designers agree?
Photo courtesy of Raven + Lily
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One such brand is the newly launched e-commerce site, Maiden
Nation. It is a platform for women artisans all over the world to
showcase and sell their work. This highly curated marketplace includes beautiful items from iconic names, such as Yoko Ono, Gloria
Steinem, Rachel Roy and Raven + Lily. Maiden Nation co-founder,
Willa Shalit, explained that it was important to her that the designers be more direct to market so that the products did not have to
pass through so many different hands before it reached the customer, allowing artisans to see more of the profit, and customers
to pay a lower price. Shalit also felt that it was important not to
rank people. “…The wealthy Americans are going to buy from the
poor Rwandans…it’s hierarchic” Shalit explains, “There are great
designers in Brooklyn, Rwanda, France, Bolivia…lets just put all of
the women next to each other as equals”...
"Buying is like
voting. You are
essentially
endorsing a
company and
it's practices"
FASHION
It appears that the answer albeit slow, is a resounding “YES”. Raven
+ Lily, a lifestyle brand empowering women through ethical fashion
is successfully leading the way. During a trip to India, Kirsten Dickerson, Raven + Lily CEO and co-founder, realized that job creation
was key and gave women a chance to earn an income and feel inspired. “I realized the importance of creating ways that break the
cycle of poverty and that honor people, avoiding traditional charity
models that create dependency”, says Dickerson. These women will
have more opportunities for health, education, safety, success and
happiness. Dickerson believes that consumers are becoming more
aware, and looking to make better choices when they shop. Lack
of education and information seem to be the challenge. Dickerson
explains, “I do think consumers will care if they are educated and
given options.” Dickerson has noticed more brands looking to follow the ethical fashion model. “We are friends with many young
companies wanting to enter the ethical fashion movement and have
offered mentorship to several of them. The companies that I get excited about are the ones that have an incredible, on-trend product,
as well as a fantastic story…that’s what’s exciting and that’s what
will help ethical fashion to grow.”
ETHICAL FASHION AS A COMPETETIVE EDGE
According to Sarah Ditty, Editor in Chief of
SOURCE Intelligence - which was launched by
the Ethical Fashion Forum, ethical fashion is the
future of fashion. “It just makes plain business
sense... There is only one planet with so many
finite resources to go around. There is only so
much “cheap labor” and eventually these things
will run out. Businesses that want to stay on
top will inevitably have to start working more
ethically and sustainably if they want to stay
competitive. And it's the right thing to do, the
general public seems more concerned now than
ever – time to start acting.” She concedes that
although ethical fashion is growing amongst
businesses, it is moving slower amongst consumers. Ditty goes further to say, “Take-up is
slower for consumers mostly because of the lack
of easy information available to them – it's hard
for consumers to know what's what. Better labeling would be a good start.” And that is not
all, “In order to succeed, we have to create designs that are fashion forward and in demand
(without knowing the story behind them).” Similarly, Maiden Nation products are highly curat-
ed as co-founder Juliana Um looks for products
that are unique and sophisticated, in addition
to having a great story. “At the end of the day
our customers are loving the story, but are also
wanting to wear the products and love the products themselves”, says Um.
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“Supporting people and communities to
access markets is much more effective in
the long-term and builds up real, sustainable livelihoods, capacity and skills.”
GIVE A MAN A FISH...
Photo courtesy of Raven + Lily
“Research shows that it is much more sustainable in the longterm and has much greater trickle across impact to provide
a livelihood for someone in a disadvantaged position”, says
Ditty. “Supporting people and communities to access markets
is much more effective in the long-term and builds up real, sustainable livelihoods, capacity and skills.”
Dickerson has seen first hand ethical fashion’s positive effects.
“We’ve witnessed women who were once timid and weak, become strong and confident, both physically and socially. Some
women in Ethiopia were on the verge of death from AIDS
about three years ago, but today, they are thriving, providing
for their families, and full of hope and dreams” describes Dickerson. “Buying is like voting. You are essentially endorsing a
company and it's practices. If you want to live in a cleaner, safer world with less poverty and more beauty, then you should
be supporting the companies who embody ethical and sustainable values.” The choice is yours.
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LIFESTYLE
by Barbara Manconi and Alyana Roxas
THE TRANSFORMATION OF MEN’S MASCULINITY
By his own admission 32 year old Garrett Kean is not what
you’d call a "manly" man. He uses a $40 anti-aging face lotion, wears Diesel jeans, loves yoga and drives a Mini Cooper.
Most importantly, he would never think of ordering a vodka
tonic without specifying Grey Goose or Absolute. He indulges
in monthly spa visits and he only goes shopping with his gal
pals. Kean is just a stereotypical straight urban man willing,
even eager, to embrace his feminine side. He is a metrosexual.
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LIFESTLYE
“The quality of
an action is
measured by
its potential for
pleasure, rather
than strength
and wealth.”
The word, derived from metropolitan and heterosexual, is a neologism coined in 1994 describing a man who is especially meticulous
about his grooming and appearance, typically
spending a significant amount of time and
money on shopping is part of this.
worked. The shifting in roles seems to expect
men to fulfill new roles in the household, such
as child rearing and domestic chores. Modern
fathers are assuming the loving, caring, emotional, and expressive roles that were traditionally held by mothers.
A new name for something quite old; men with
taste & style who know about fashion, art, and
culture have always existed. In past centuries,
these kinds of men were in the upper crust of
society. “Society’s view of men and their masculinity has shifted drastically from the early
20th century until today. One driving force
behind these changes is economics, such that
the transformation of men’s masculinity, specifically in America, has mirrored or is perhaps
the product of the changing trends of capitalism within the United States,” says C. Wesley
Buerkle, Professor of communications specializing in gender and sexuality at East Tennessee
State University.
Thanks to a shift in capitalistic trends, the 21st
century man is one who is able to indulge in
whatever pleases him without feeling too
much guilt about it. If he prefers a more polished style, enjoys the benefits of skincare, and
likes to rearrange his furniture, then he has
been given a lot more freedom to do so without
feeling emasculated.
GENDER BLURRING AND THE PURSUIT OF
PLEASURE
For many families, a failing economy led dad to
stay home and care for the family while mom
In the age of Neoliberalism, in which the pursuit of pleasure has replaced production as the
social standard, the quality of an action is measured by its potential for pleasure, rather than
strength and wealth. What this means is that
the times have allowed for a greater flexibility
in sexual expression, especially for men, in the
21st century. There is no longer as much of a
strict requirement for men to be rugged, and
strong. Nowadays, the standard is that men
have to feel good about themselves.
GROOMING THE WAY TO SUCCESS
According to Dan Holliday of The Fish Can Sing, a marketing company specializing in tracking cultural trends, the
recent rise of women in society has become a wake-up call
to men, that they now have competition to keep up with.
One way of doing so is to increase interest in grooming,
style, and other factors of self-marketing. In addition, research shows that out of 11,000 33-year-olds, those that
were most presentable had wages that were 15% higher
than those who were not so put together. As women spend
more time in the world mingling with their mates’ competitors, men may feel the need to add another weapon to the
arsenal: their own physical appearance. Statistics reflect
the reality that more men are turning to lasers, needles,
and scalpels as tools to look younger and remain competitive in society
Overall it seems that metrosexuality may not just be an
opportunity for men to enjoy more freedom indulging in
their interests, but a necessity to gain a competitive edge
in society.
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WELL-BEING
DE-CONSTRUCTED
s a small child when Syanne moved from St. Croix to Southern California, she was viciously, verbally and physically attacked for looking
differently from her predominately Caucasian peers. “My anorexia
started at the age of eight…around this time I began starving myself in order to cope
with my depression, and the name calling I faced almost daily.” At the age of sixteen
she was diagnosed with Osteopenia from not absorbing enough vitamins and minerals, which then progressed into Osteoporosis at the age of nineteen.
THE COLLAPSE OF OUR YOUTH
Growing up in this world can be scary and intimidating no matter where you live.
With the massive barrage of advertisements that showcase flawless, sexually desirable women, it is no surprise that young girls worldwide are plagued with self-image
issues. These instilled ideas not only can affect the individual, but also lead to serious
bullying. While suicide is the third leading cause of death among youths (approximately 4,400 deaths a year) you can’t help but ask, 'What are we doing wrong?'
IMAGES OF BEAUTY:
By Jessica Gagliardi
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WELL-BEING
"With the massive barrage
of advertisements that
showcase flawless, sexually desirable women, it is
no surprise that young girls
worldwide are plagued
with self-image issues"
MEDIA & THE UNREALISTIC NOTION OF PHYSICAL PERFECTION
STICKS AND STONES CAN BREAK YOUR BONES
Many pediatricians and psychologists insist that it is the content
of the media and the examples modern day celebrities and models
are setting, that is making the biggest change in our youth. “All
aspects of media send unhealthy messages about physical appearance to children,” says Dr. Jim Taylor, internationally recognized
psychologist and author of several books on children and media.
Taylor found that with the introduction of the Internet, this influence has only grown more powerful over time.
The media not only affects the individual, but also changes the
views of society as a whole. “I had big glasses and crooked teeth…
but it wasn’t just that,” Syanne Centeno confided, “I was a little
awkward. I liked anime, and I didn’t quite fit in.” Although she is
still dealing with an extremely damaged self-esteem and enormous
medical bills, she feels the most important part is the physical repercussion resulting from these bullies’ actions. Now as a twentyone year old, she is an anti-bullying advocate and public speaker
trying to raise awareness about eating disorders and bullying.
Spring Breakers hit the big screens last spring with Disney Channel
Alumni Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens, making a whopping
$263,002. “Disney channel alumni are doing the youths of today a
great disservice in the way they behave socially and in media” says
Gabby, an average American teen from New Jersey. "While still
under the watchful eye of their child fans, they portray an image of
not only tolerance, but encouragement of overt sexuality, scandalous dress, lewd behavior, armed robbery, and general defiance of
personal health and the law."
Eating disorders, suicide, and depression are running rampant in
American teenagers. Recently, the American Association of Suicidology published research asserting that suicide is one of the
major causes of premature death in eating disorder (ED) patients,
while the International Journal of Eating Disorders, discovered
that “the risks of death by suicide in anorexia nervosa subjects
were calculated as high as 57 to 58 times the expected rate in similar age and gender populations.”
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"Suicide is the third
leading cause of death
amongst youths
(approximately 4,400
deaths a year) you can’t
help but ask, What are
we doing wrong?"
WHAT'S NEW
WHAT'S HOT
in the world of
WHAT CAN I DO AS A PARENT?
“The first primary influence on a child's selfesteem or his sense of self-worth is his relationship with his parents. The connection
between parent and child forms the basis for
future relationships,” says Jill Kaufman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Kaufmain is a
dynamic speaker, educator and therapist who
has lead workshops and seminars at schools,
religious institutions, corporations and community organizations. “Parents can help their
children by talking about experiences outside the home and by reassuring your child
that you support and accept him or her even
if others do not,” Kaufman continues. Parents
can play an important role in strengthening
children's self-esteem by allowing them to feel
capable, expressing appreciation for them and
supporting them through their interactions
with their peers and throughout their lives.
FASHION
A curated glimpse of the MOVERS +
SHAKERS in children’s and adult’s
fashion who are a testament to
INNOVATION AND STYLE
Syanne adds, “Don’t be afraid to teach your
children to be themselves, and not let someone
else tell them they can’t be who they are.”
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prophetik
Romantic visual artist, pioneer, and unconventional designer Jeff Garner
and his sustainable, organic label Prophetik are on a path of
transformation, leading the evolution of fashion and changing our
perception of luxury. Garner’s garments have the sophistication that sets
them apart from typical organic clothing. Using organic dyes from the
garden, recycled bottles transformed into greenspun fleece, working with
materials like flax and durable hemp that is naturally softened with
baking soda, and employees who receive fair pay to produce his
designs are all a part of what makes Prophetik distinct. Prophetik has
also received extensive attention in technology-based media, an iPhone
case was launched that was designed and handcrafted using reclaimed
leather in collaboration with Griffin Technology. www.prophetik.com
M. Patmos
M. Patmos’ goal is to make easy, modern, understated, beautifully crafted clothing feel as comfortable as wearing jeans
and a t-shirt, and become wardrobe essentials. The designer
incorporates strength, ease and grace into every piece, and
also uses thoughtful production techniques that are socially
conscious and eco-friendly. By mixing modern manufactured items with handmade ones, Marcia has continued to
strengthen her involvement and participation with artisan
communities all around the world. She has realized that
incorporating her love for, and interest in their craftsmanship
and techniques brings a singular, unique and personal style to
her collections.
www.mpatmos.com
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Honest by
Honest by continuously offers new collections from
established and upcoming designers. They conduct extensive
research into the sources of the raw materials, as well as trace back
the origins of fabrics and trimmings used in the products to be
certain that every element in each garment is as environmentally
friendly as possible, and that the well-being of the customer’s skin
is taken into consideration. Honest by chooses not to distribute
leather goods, or clothes that are made or trimmed with fur, shell or
horn. The only animal products their selections do contain are wool
and silk. The wool used in the garments is either certified organic,
recycled or sourced from selected farms in countries like the UK,
where laws on farming ensure the welfare of animals. They also offer vegan designs, entirely free of animal products.
www.honestby.com
ANNE GORKE
Bauhaus spirit and creative energy are still alive in the young
design scene today, and comes across in ANNE GORKE’s
designs that show both, a self-assured functionality and an
elegant femininity. In her AW 13/14 Collection, the designer
is putting great focus on pushing her signature looks of subtle
erotic and silent elegance further, using smart details to soften
the harshness of the straight lines. The “Nightingales” Collection is dominated by dark blue, grey and black, set off with
touches of cream and shades of gold and rosé. Ecological
cottons and knitted fabrics combine with Indian silk to create
clean, architectural silhouettes. www.annegorke.com
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Rapanui
At Rapanui they design and make casual wear in line with the latest trends, but from more sustainable materials. They use ethically
accredited factories that are powered by wind and solar energy and by using cutting edge ‘eco-textiles’ Rapanui creates products
that have a unique natural softness and feel when worn. The result
is clothing that looks great, feels great and improves the world
we live in. While the organic, ethical and low carbon approach to
their supply chain is important to them, their real contribution to
sustainability has come from working towards traceability - basically making new ways to help consumers find out where clothing
comes from, how it is made, and therefore starting conversations
between shoppers, brands and their suppliers.
www.rapanuiclothing.com
Nau
For Nau, sustainable fashion means timeless colors, smart
design, eco-friendly materials and simple care that everyone
wants to wear more than just one season. Their principles
of design are rooted in a blend of beauty, performance, and
sustainability. Nau designs for lasting beauty - product colors,
details, and shapes, are minimalistic modern, and timeless. All
of their products protect from the elements, and establish a visual tone that allows for multifaceted use - styles look as good
on city streets as they perform well in the wild. All clothing
lines are made in a natural, sustainable way and contain highrecycled content.
www.nau.com
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Stella McCartney
Girls and Boys / age 0 to 14 years
Stella McCartney’s kids collection reflects her signature
modern aesthetic and ethical values, focusing on basic
pieces that are comfortable and that address a child’s needs,
without sacrificing the fun and carefree elements. The collection is made from the best possible fabrics, all carefully
sourced for both style and function, built to last and to
have fun in. These include super soft 100% organic cotton.
The Stella McCartney Kids line focuses on wearable styles
loved by parents and children alike. As Stella McCartney
notes, “the whole idea was to make clothes that kids will
enjoy; and that are not restrictive.”
www.stellamccartney.com
Sew Lati
Smart, chic, and playful with a modern outlook on style. A
rich palette, exquisite fabrics and thoughtful attention to detail.
Drawing inspiration from her three young children, designer
TJ Hamilton has created a line infused with quality and style.
From special occasion wear to playful graphic tees, pieces are
designed to be mixed and matched into countless
combinations of effortless elegance. Designed and fabricated
in the United States, Sew Lati has a distinctly high fashion
feel while keeping comfort and practicality in mind. This Fall/
Winter collection, filled with luxurious velvet blazers, jacquard
coats and metallic linen dresses will contribute to a more royal
and outstanding outfit.
www.sewlaticouture.com
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Imps & Elfs
The Dutch brand for both newborn and toddlers is known
as a modest children’s label without frills and fancies,
which concentrates on the shape of the child. When summer is at the other side of the world Imps & Elfs’ Fall/
Winter collection will keep your little ones warm and cozy.
Jersey cotton sweatshirts, jeans in shades of blue and colored jackets will be the best companions for your fashionable tots till the next spring. Stripe dresses and leggings,
velvet tunics, dark blue jeans are the basic elements for this
collection.
www.imps-elfs.nl
Mischka Aoki
Girls / age 1 to 12 years
Let your little girl be the star of the show with Mischka Aoki,
a luxury brand for children. Their emphasis is creating a range
that is limited and exclusive – unlike anything you have seen before. Mischka Aoki is a high end Australian label and is quickly
becoming known around the globe for stand out, showstopper
pieces, unique designs and luxurious fabrics. This spectacular
couture collection features handmade golden details, and finishing touches such as chains, pearls, tulle, satin and faux fur skirts.
The Enchanted Tale of the Swan Lake collection, filled with warm
orange tulle dresses and embellished with flame colored roses
reflects the elegance of princes’ aesthetics in combination with
the juvenile dulcitude.
www.mischkaaoki.com
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American Outfitters
Girls and Boys / age 6 months to 16 years
A Belgian top brand known for its sense of simplicity and
its great eye for details. Bold but subtle combinations of
color and texture, original prints and a unique style of
natural fabrics and materials are typical for AO collections
and that is what makes American Outfitters fashion for
the whole wide world! Soft and comfortable knitwear and
hoodies combined with urban style jeans make this Fall/
Winter 2013/2014 line a must-have in your closet.
www.americanoutfitters.be
Burt’s Bees Baby
Girls and Boys / age 0 to 24 months
Inspired by the simple things in life, like preparing dinner
for the family, bathing our babies, singing them lullabies
and rocking them to sleep, Burt’s Bees Baby was born, a
product line that would nurture our children. Burt’s Bees
collection offers the highest quality products made from
soft natural, 100% organic materials. Building on a culture
of caring and well-being, their mission is to create a collection that frees families to relax, enjoy and revel in every
moment with our little ones.
www.burtsbeesbaby.com
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LADY BIM®
Girls and Boys / age 12 months to 8 years
A children’s artwear created with soft and sensory fabrics, exceptional quality and timeless styling with comfort and function in mind. Bamboo velour, terry, jersey and rib knit
are combined with original artwork meant to inspire children’s imaginations and provide
parents with safe and healthy clothing. All are happily created in sunny California, USA.
Perfect for resort, play and bath time. Current collection includes: Velour & Terry Reversible Robes, Velour Dress, Lounge Top, Yoga Pants, Raglan Top, Boy Shorts and a full line of
hand painted one-of-a-kind blankets.
www.ladybim.com
Photos by: Amelie Gort
www.ameliegortphotography.com
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Dhana EcoKids
An Eco Fashion Brand for Earth-conscious kids. We’re Wearin’ the World is Dhana
EcoKids’ organic collection that celebrates what eco-savvy kids already know:
connection with nature is a common element shared by every culture on the planet, and
we must cherish and protect the gifts the natural world offers us. Designed in California,
inspired by artists from around the world, the timeless and award-winning brand is
ethically sourced, supports sustainable practices and only made by the softest, 100% organic
fabric and eco-friendly dyes for all their kids designs. Dhana EcoKids gives back to
people and planet with every purchase. The collection is a fun and healthy way for kids
to get smart, socially conscious and make a difference through the clothes they wear. The
Wearin’ the World collection is a true reflection of the Human Spirit...we are after all Global
in Nature.
www.dhanaecokids.com
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THESE WOMEN ARE CHANGING
THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN
By Barbara Manconi
They have it all, drive, confidence, integrity, vision. These are
the women who are paving the way towards a smarter, healthier
and more sustainable future. Different product categories, different backgrounds, different nationalities but one common trait:
Inspired by motherhood.
We got together with these seven amazing women, mothers, key
architects for change, who are not just changing the way we
care for our children, but are empowering other women/mothers
around the world to do the same.
Photos by Azul DelGrasso
Make-Up: Diana Rangel and Tommie Michelle
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Jessica Iclisoy
Founder of California Baby
NCW: What inspired you to start your business?
JI: Originally I didn’t have any intention of starting a business, but having a child inspired me to create change. When
I saw that the ingredients in my son’s shampoo had several
known carcinogens and synthetic fragrances, I resolved to
come up with a safe and natural alternative. My first product,
Calming Shampoo & Bodywash, was a hit and it launched
California Baby—it remains a top seller today!
How would you say that your business is making a difference?
JI: California Baby pioneered the territory and raised the bar
on quality; we select ingredients by strictly reviewing safety
profiles and support natural and organic suppliers who
are progressive. We introduce new, safe and sustainable
ingredients that larger companies wouldn’t use because, in
my opinion, if they can get away with cheaper ingredients,
even if they are known carcinogens and can cause cancer,
they will. California Baby was the first company to educate
consumers on the dangers hidden in personal care products
for baby. Today’s consumer has a high level of awareness
of what is in their shampoo, creams, etc. I am proud to say
that this is due in large part to efforts and strides initiated by
California Baby!
NCW: As a woman and a mother has it been a negative or a
positive experience for you to be the founder of a company?
JI: I think it’s both a negative and a positive. The negative of
being a woman is that you have to prove yourself where as
with a male, it’s a given. They walk into a room and they are
accepted, with a woman you have to show you know what
you are talking about, you have to be smart, you have to be
tough, but the positive is, especially being a mother, because
giving birth is so hard, the months after having a child, sleepless nights and all of that, you realize how strong you really
are. After that I just knew that I could get through anything.
After giving birth and doing that, I thought if I could get
through this I could get through anything.
NCW: What are your indulgences?
JI: Champagne and wine - that’s an indulgence I can’t live
without. Getting massages. Getting regular facials.
NCW: Three things you love about yourself?
JI: My curiosity. My openness. I’m not afraid.
NCW: Things to improve on or grow?
JI: Patience. More sensitivity towards people, I am very action oriented and sometimes that gets in the way of seeing
who the person is. Not to be so impulsive.
Gaelle Wizenberg
Founder of Charlie Banana
GW: My children inspired me to start my business; I started
manufacturing products we could not find and wanted. Also,
I wanted to be a better entrepreneur in time when sustainability is key to our future and the future generation. I wanted
every parent to discover the magic of cloth diapering by
making it fashionable and available to everyone.
NCW: Being a woman what were the major challenges you
have faced in the creation and development of your company?
GW: Being a woman has never really had any impact on my
entrepreneurial journey. It is probably true if you are going
to a mechanic or buying a new car, but in business, women
are a lot better at multi-tasking than men. We are used to juggling, and the unexpected! The major challenge was making
the right choices with partnership. Going alone is better than
having partners, it removes a lot of daily aggravations and
you will only have yourself to blame if it was a bad idea. I
much prefer that.
NCW: How would you say that your business is making a
difference?
GW: Charlie Banana brand is all about good lifestyle. Reusing is our motto and promoting eco friendly living with
a luxurious accent is changing the way people are seeing
green products. You can have an eco friendlier and more
sustainable lifestyle without compromising on style. Many
parents have discovered the multitude of benefits of cloth
diapering and have then changed their purchasing habits.
Having a healthy and happy child makes a big difference for
a parent. Having no diaper rashes and a good night's sleep
means an easy and fun child to take care of, and the savings
for that household is significant.
GW: Playing tennis 4-5 times a week, dark chocolate is a
daily sacred ritual, foot and full body massages as often as
possible, laughing with my kids and watching sunsets as
often as I can.
NCW: What are you trying to improve about yourself?
GW: Punctuality - I am trying to manage my time better.
Focusing - I find myself a million miles away from the moment
that I am living in, and I am diligently working on bringing
my attention to that precious moment of the NOW. And then
of course being more patient!
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Linda Suh
Founder of Cloud B
NCW: How did the creation of Cloud B come about?
LS: I decided during my maternity leave from my first child, Madeline, that I wanted to do something new with my career, but I never
knew what it was going to be. I was gifted with a sleeping bag
from Europe at my baby shower, and Madeline began using it at
about 2 months old. The product kept her warm throughout the night,
and eliminated the use of blankets that bunch around the mouth. The
sleeping bag is a much safer alternative to loose blankets. I thought,
‘OH my God, this is an amazing product that works wonders on my
baby!’ I started doing research and realized that this product wasn’t
readily available in the US market. After doing research and finding
out that Europe has the lowest rate of SIDS, due in part to innovative
products like this, I decided to introduce this product for newborns
in the United States. I designed several bags and called them the
Lullabag. It was a modernized version of the bag I had been gifted
with, which worked so well. We ended up creating a variety of
sleep products ranging from the sleep bag, to the swaddling blanket,
our first Plush with a Purpose, the Sleep Sheep, the Lavender Lab,
and finally the Twilight Turtle, which is kind of iconic now. It just
started to expand from the sleep bag, which was such an essential
part of good sleep and went into other plush with purpose products.
NCW: How would you say that your business is making a difference?
LS: Sleep is a fundamental need for the healthy development of
babies, and for all of us. It’s part of the Triumvirate of Health - Sleep,
Exercise and Nutrition. Through our efforts to help children/families
sleep better, we create products that have been proven to promote
better sleep. We also hope to educate people about the need of
good sleep. People have a pretty good understanding of their need
for good nutrition and exercise, but the knowledge for healthy sleep
habits is not as prevalent.
LS: Spending time with the family. It is a necessity, but a major indulgence. Time for myself, to just remember that I need to take care of
myself. Giving back to the community.
Those are key things as you expand you mind.
NCW: Three favorite things about yourself
LS: Growing up I hated my height, I was so self conscious, but now
I guess I feel that I grew into myself and I am comfortable in my
own shell. Being Asian – I think being from different cultures is a
great benefit in our shrinking world. My creativity.
Raegan Moya-Jones
Founder of aden + anais
NCW: How is aden + anais making a difference?
RMJ: Our mission is to provide safe practical products that
help comfort and soothe babies, and simplify the lives of their
parents. There are wonderful letters and emails I get from the
mom's of sick babies and children who tell me how much
our blankets comforted their children through their sickness
it makes me feel really great to know that we are touching
people’s lives with something as simple as a blanket.
NCW: How do you indulge?
RMJ: With four children and a business there is not much
“me” time, however now, every two weeks I go and have a
massage. That’s been life changing, because just being able
to stop and de-stress for that one hour every two weeks has
made a huge difference. And then there is always champagne!
NCW: What are three things that you love about yourself?
RMJ: That is a really hard question. I think I am a very loyal
person. I am an extremely honest person. I would rather tell
someone the truth than not. And despite the fact that I have a
demanding business, I really think that my girls love me, and
think that I am a pretty good mom.
NCW: What are three things that you dislike about yourself?
RMJ: I am definitely a bit Type A, and that can be both a
curse and a blessing. Although that has also helped me be
successful in my business I can be very opinionated, I just say
it how I see it. Thirdly, and quite honestly, I have the worst
body image. This [photo-shoot] is my worst nightmare it’s
really hard for me. When I set out to start this business, being
at the front of it was never on the agenda and I would have
never agreed to it. However, I understand the importance
of doing it, because people relate to a mom, and that part I
love, that I am a mom talking to other moms.
NCW: For moms trying to balance it all, what is your advice?
RMJ: The main thing is that this myth, that you can have it
all, is an absolute lie. As a working mother, you spend your
whole life in a state of compromise, whether you’re compromising something with your family or something with your
work. You cannot do it all. You have to give a little, otherwise
you will drive yourself insane. So the advice I give, is to just
go easy on yourself. Realize that you can’t have it all, you
can’t do it all, you need help, there are going to be times that
you have to sacrifice one for the other, and it is okay. Just do
the best you can.
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Vivian Chiang
Founder of Orbit Baby
Founder of 5 Phases Baby Bottles
VC: Before Joseph and I had children, we traveled
around the world – from the Kalahari in Botswana, to
Kangaroo Island in Australia. Family and friends all
told us that once we had kids, we could “kiss travel
good-bye.” However, we had the aspirations of being
active parents who could still do everything.
By Chloe’s first birthday, we had already taken her to
destinations such as Prague, New York, Cologne, and
Taipei. At that time, we were still developing the Orbit
Baby line and incorporated a lot of solutions to our
travel frustrations into the product. For example, we
knew how difficult it was go to through security lines
at the airport post 9-11, so we designed the Orbit
Infant Car Seat and Stroller so that they would fit
through the X-ray security machines. Also, our Infant
Car Seat’s exclusive side carrying handles make it
easier for parents to manage those narrow airplane
aisles, and the Orbit Stroller’s unique, one-handed
“twist-and-lift” folding makes gate-checking fast and
simple. We knew that other parents would also appreciate these features, and as we immersed ourselves
into the business, we knew that we had made the
right decision.
Orbit Baby’s slogan has always been: “Have baby,
will travel.” However, it’s not just making it easier for
them to go to exotic destinations around the world.
We also set out to make it easy for parents to just
get out the door to the local market or their favorite
restaurant.
NCW: How would you say that your business is making
a difference?
VC: Orbit Baby’s mission is to create the safest and
most easy-to-use car seats and strollers that empower
your family to travel. We also believe we are making
a difference by being the first to use fabrics that are
safe for your baby and safe for the environment. As a
mom, I know how hard transitions are: the transition
from play time to getting your kids to put on their
shoes, the transition from parking your car to getting
your baby out of the garage, the transition from going
from the parking lot into the restaurant. We’re here to
make all of these transitions a little easier: our modular system allows you to just dock the car seat on to
the stroller without waking up your baby or toddler.
VC: I find swimming extremely indulgent and cathartic.
Every time I go for a swim, even if it’s at 6 in the
morning, afterwards I feel so good. Dark Chocolate.
Having a margarita is always indulgent. If I am having a tough day at work, I think when I get home I am
going to make myself a margarita.
Christine Barlow
NCW: What inspired you to start-up 5 Phases
Baby Bottles?
CB: The inventor in me came out after the birth of
my 1lb 7oz micro-preemie baby. Having a compromised child, I became aware how environmental factors were affecting our children. I read
an article in the LA Times about the hormone disrupting effects of chemicals in the plastics used to
make baby bottles. I felt there needed to be more
options for parents who wanted to use glass.
NCW: How is 5 Phases making a difference?
CB: With autism, ADHD, diabetes, asthma, allergies, obesity and brain cancer in epidemic
proportions more and more people are becoming aware of the impact we’re having on our
environment and how it is effecting the health
of our children. My passion in creating this
glass bottle has not only been to give parents a
better alternative for feeding their babies, but
through my blogs, tweets and Facebook I hope to
enlighten them about chemicals in our environment, (mostly) organic living and the benefits of
alternative medicine.
NCW: What are three of your indulgences?
CB: I love traveling especially when it takes me to
places where there is a lot of culture and history.
Luckily my other job as an airline pilot allows me
to do plenty of it.
My daughter plays softball and my son plays
baseball, and I just love watching them play.
Even though it is for them, I just really enjoy
watching them.
Every summer we spend a couple weeks at my
parent’s summer home on the lake in Marblehead
,Ohio. My kids love it and look forward to it every
summer. We really enjoy going out on the boat
Walleye fishing. Flying airplanes!
NCW: What are some personal aspects that you
would like to improve upon?
CB: Because I keep up with current environmental
issues for my blogs and tweets, I find it gets a little depressing knowing what our future holds unless some serious changes are made. It's difficult
for me when I think of myself as just one voice.
At times I feel like giving up. I need to accept
that "I can't control everything", and to just do
what I can. I love this quote by Anita Roddick, "If
you think you’re too small to have an impact, try
going to bed with a mosquito". There are a lot
of little mosquitoes out there. When mosquitoes
multiply they can make a lot of noise!
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Laurie Zoob Hyman
Co-Founder of Green Toys
NCW: How is Green Toys making a difference?
LZH: Green Toys products help educate children about
recycling, and close the loop in a way that is meaningful
and fun. By exposing children to the concept of recycling
and earth-stewardship, we hope to inspire them to protect
our planet in their own personal way.
NCW: What inspired you to start Green Toys?
LZH: In 2007, a colleague called and said that he had an
idea to make environmental toys. I looked around my house
and saw a vast wasteland of plastic that was ambiguous. I
had no idea where it came from and what it was made of,
and it really struck a cord with me, so I said to my partner
Robert, ‘I’m in! This is something that I can be passionate
about, and really hopefully pave the way people think about
toys. Let’s just start and see where it goes.’
Introducing Glamour
NCW: How do you indulge?
LZH: Sleep! Having three kids, two dogs, a husband and a
company, when I can, I sleep in. I will always take a massage, and spend quality time with my kids where I am really
focused on them, and not thinking about work.
...a step above fine jewelry
NCW: For moms trying to balance it all, what is your advice?
LZH: I’m actually getting better, but certainly the first five
years I just stopped sleeping, because I was trying to do it
all. My days are not typical, I don’t go to work at nine and
come home at five. I’m constantly going in and out of work
and in and out of my personal life, so I have to catch up at
the other end when everyone’s asleep, it’s a good time to
work.
NCW: What are three things that you love about yourself?
LZH: I think that what you see is what you get, there’s not
another Laurie. I would say that I’m really fair. Whether it’s
my kids, my husband or people I work with, I take it all in
and I listen. I feel like what goes around comes around, and
life is all about being fair and good to the people around
you. Also, I would say that I am a really loyal person - loyal
and committed to the things that I do. When I jump into
something I jump in one hundred and twenty percent.
NCW: What are three things that you dislike about yourself?
LZH: I could be more patient for sure! The other thing that I
would like to improve on is to find better balance, because
being committed to things, I tend to over-extend and then
something else is given.
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FASHION TRENDS
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Main Photo: Meeting Miss Havisham Collection by Tutu Du Monde. www.tutudumonde.com; 1.Swan Petal Hairclip by Tutu Du Monde, $18.00
www.tutudumonde.com; 2.Girl’s Star Crown Headband by J.Crew, $32.50 www.jcrew.com; 3.Teardrop Tutu, Mink by Tutu Du Monde, $159.00
www.tutudumonde.com; 4.Silence Is Gold Top by Mischka Aoki, $222.00 www.mischkaaoki.com; 5.Limited Edition Collar by Noé & Zoë, 42.95
www.noe-zoe.com; 6. Girls’ Classic Glitter Ballet Flats by J.Crew, $59.50 www.jcrew.com;
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DESIGN PORTFOLIO
LIKE A MOTH TO
A FLAME
Wall Flame I by Radius Design
Fueled by bio-ethanol, this elegantly designed, wall mounted fireplace is the perfect
embellishment for any wall. $1,390.00
www.radius-design.com
Curated by Ariane Moore
A crisp chill is in the air as winter grows near and the leaves
begin to fall. Instinctively, we seek refuge indoors to cozy up
near the fireplace and enjoy the intoxicating warmth and hypnotic flicker of the flame. With these modern, sleek, and elegant solutions you can revel in the comforting ambience of your
fireplace, with the assurance that you are doing so sustainably.
The LHD62 Linear Direct
Vent Gas Fireplace
This 62" linear fireplace
is the perfect statement
piece for any large room/
space. It comes standard
with a fuel saving ignition
key with battery back up.
$7,999.00
www.napoleonfireplaces.
com
Il Canto Del Fuoco by antonio lupi
This sleek, custom-made bio-ethanol fireplace
was originally created with the idea of adding a
“warm” and emotional element in the bathroom.
€5.500
www.antoniolupi.it
Cube by EcoSmart Fire
Square shaped, portable, freestanding and
fueled by bio-ethanol, The Cube fireplace is
the perfect solution for any small space.
$5,790.00
www.ecosmartfire.com
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DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Vent Free Vu Thru by Spark Modern Fires,
From $5,200.00. A versatile fireplace
that lets you enjoy the warm ambience
from two rooms. This modern and energy
efficient solution is also vent free allowing
for installation flexibility.
www.sparkfires.com
Klino Bio-Fireplace designed
by Alessandro Canepa for Caleido, Pricing
upon request. This elegant bio-fireplace is
equipped with a rectangular burner, that runs on
1 liter of bio-ethanol. It is made from stainless
steel and tempered glass. www.caleido.co.uk
Urbanfire by ModFire, From $1,650.00
Enjoy your outdoor space with this modern fireplace that is not only beautiful to look at, but also
designed to direct heat. It is created at the ModFire studio by steel artisans, and provides an instant
flame without any smoke or mess. modfire.com
Groundfloor designed by Christophe Pillet
for Planika Fires, $4,000.00
Hand-made in Europe. This multi-functional
piece of furniture serves as both a coffee table
and a fireplace. www.planikafires.com
photo by Julie Cope
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DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Faro by Rui Pereira
This mini fireplace can be used
either indoors or outdoors. Designers Rui Pereira in collaboration with Ryosuke Fukusada
wanted to evoke the memory of
a traditional wood stove by using
materials such as red clay, hammered copper and aluminum.
Price upon request.
www.rui-pereira.com
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Lavender Vanilla Relaxation Candle
by Baby Bear Shop, $20.00
shop.naturalchildworld.com
Noodle & Boo Ultimate Ointment
by Noodle & Boo, $15.00
www.noodleandboo.com
Bubble Bath Milk by BabySpa, $9.99
www.babyspausa.com
Soothing Ointment mum + bub skin
care by aden + anais, $28.95
www.adenandanais.com
Sweet Slumber Massage
by Mommy's Bliss, $6.99
www.mommysbliss.com
Sniffles Organic Chest Balm by
Erbaviva, $15.00
www.erbaviva.com
Angel Baby Bottom Balm by Earth
Mama Angel Baby, From $8.95
www.earthmamaangelbaby.com
KIDDO Sleepy Time Spray
by hellomellow, $14.00
Kids Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen by Nature’s Gate, $9.99
www.natures-gate.com
for child
Seventh Generation Baby Bubble
Bath by Seventh Generation, $7.99
www.seventhgeneration.com
Comforting Room Mist
by Maclaren, $16.00 www.shopmaclarenbaby.com
Bubble Buddy Foaming Soap by
EO, $3.99
www.eoproducts.com
JASÖN Kids Only! All Natural
Toothpaste by JASÖN, $4.79
www.jason-personalcare.com
Therapeutic Relief Eczema Cream
by California Baby, $31.50
www.californiababy.com
Baby Moisturizer by Lalabee
Bathworks, $18.95
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Blueberry Acai Smooth Sphere Lip
Balm by eos, $3.29
www.evolutionofsmooth.com
GIVE Signature
by GIVESCENT, $46.00
www.givescent.com
Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil by
Aromatherapy Associates From $63.00
www.aromatherapyassociates.com
Firming Botanical Face Serum by
Kimberly Sayer of London, $75.00
www.kimberlysayer.com
Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing
Cream by REN, $65.00
www.renskincare.com
Perfect Truth CC Creme by
OLEHENRIKSEN, $36.00
www.olehenriksen.com
for woman
Natural Very Emollient Cream
by Alba Botanica, From $3.29
www.albabotanica.com
Anti-Aging Rose Toner by
TrueNatural, $35.00
www.truenatural.com
Sensitive Cleansing Bar by
suki, From $5.95
www.sukiskincare.com
Morning Glory Brightening
Complextion Booster by
One Love Organics, $48.00
Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Primer by Korres, $30.00
www.korresusa.com OR www.sephora.com/korres
Preggo I Can't See My Feet Soak
by hellomellow, $36.00
Genuine HoBo Shea Bodi-Butters by HoBo, $29.99
www.genuinehobo.com
Cleansing Milk –
Organic Lavender and
Fo-Ti by Tammy Fender,
$55.00
www.tammyfender.com
Colour Clash Nail Lacquer Collection
by butter LONDON, $15.00
www.butterlondon.com
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Encore Collection – Eyebright Age Defying Moisture Complex,
Sunsecure Mineral SPF 30, Radical Fine Line Eraser Eye Gel,
Soothing Herbal Shaving Emulsion, Healing Herbal Antifungal
Foot Treatment by Natural Skin Care 4 Men, From $25.00
www.naturalskincare4men.com
Face Stick SPF 30 and Sport Fix Body Spray by
Raw Materials for Men, From $8.95
www.getrawmaterials.com
Shaving Cream with Ginseng and
Vitamin E by Chiefs, From $16.99
www.chiefsformen.com
Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes by
Ursa Major, $24.00
www.ursamajormen.com
Fresh Balls by Fresh Body, $11.99
www.freshbody.com
Resource Furniture
More Than Furniture, It’s a Lifestyle
for man
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JASÖN Shave Therapy Shaving
Lotion by JASÖN, $6.29
www.jason-personalcare.com
Everyone Soap and Lotion for Men
by EO, $9.99
www.eoproducts.com
Booster Serum and Instant
Energy Mist by TwinLuxe,
From $26.00
ith the high price of real estate, especially in
densely populated cities like New York and
Los Angeles, space is at a premium. People
are looking to get the most for their money,
and make efficient use of every square inch, while still
maintaining a modern aesthetic – not very realistic. Or
is it?
Recognized all over the world, with seven showrooms
in North America, Resource Furniture has become a
leader in modern and efficient design solutions for any
space. Founded in 2000, Resource Furniture owners
Ron Barth and Steve Spett, quickly recognized the demand for multi-use pieces of furniture. They have established a brand that is known for innovative, high-end
and multi-functional design that you just won’t see anywhere else. The beautifully curated collection of European designed furniture, consists of many design solutions perfect for any living environment – big or small.
Including coffee tables that convert into dining tables;
work stations that are hidden within wall systems; and
sofas that transform right before your eyes into a bed
system.
The wall bed system manufacturer, Clei, is a perfect example. Resource Furniture is the exclusive distributor
and importer in the US for Clei. Ron Barth, President
of Resource Furniture describes Clei by saying, “Everybody who comes in the showroom finds that these
systems completely exceed their expectations, because
they work not only as well as they hope, but they work
better than anybody ever anticipates. They are a revolution in the complete design of space saving furniture…
there is really nothing like them”.
The beauty, clean lines, and modern simplicity provided
by Resource Furniture products, although great, are not
what sets this brand apart. The innovative technology
and engineering, sustainable design efforts, and endless
possibilities and solutions that these pieces afford, really
puts Resource Furniture in a league all its own. Finally
a brand that offers efficient furniture solutions made for
you, and the life you lead.
www.resourcefurniture.com
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Cooling Shave Cream, Protective Matte
Moisturizer, Soap-Free Gel Face Wash
by Ernest Supplies, From $18.50
NUXE MEN Multi-purpose AfterShave Balm by Nuxe, $33.00
www.us.nuxe.com
thinksport Sunscreen SPF 50+
by thinksport, $ 15.99
www.thinksport.co
for man
Wax Strips Mens Brow Groomer by
Parissa, $10.00
parissa.com
Body Wash – Sandalwood by Every
Man Jack, $6.00
www.everymanjack.com
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula for
MEN Solid Formula by Palmer’s,
$3.99
www.palmers.com
Man Lotion, Man Rinse, Man Wash,
and Man Shave by MAN STUFF,
$11.95 each
www.manlotion.com
INTRODUCING
the wired collection
Now available at
Athlete’s Foot Solution by Healing
Tree Naturals, $13.95
www.healingtreenaturals.com
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Missoni Home by APOTHIA – Monterosa Candle.
1 $78.00 www.ronrobinson.com
Stokke MyCarrier by Stokke. $219.99
2 www.stokke.com
Bamdino Knife, Fork & Spoon by Bambu Home. $9.50
3 www.bambuhome.com
FEED x Rachel Roy Bag by FEED. $78.00
4 www.feedprojects.com
The Rhombin 3-Piece Modular Desktop Organizer
5 by AMAC. $39.50 www.amac1960.com
Bugaboo + Pendleton Collection by Bugaboo. 6 From $159.00. www.bugaboo.com
Wood Typography Blocks by Michele Varian. $88.00
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Retraction: In Second Thoughts (July/August 2013), we miscredited this beautiful chaise lounge. It should have read, Wave Chair by Utzon Kids.
$700.75. shop.naturalchildworld.com or coolkidscompany.com. We apologize for the error, and any inconvenience.
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coco stylewood by bloom. $200.00
8 www.bloombaby.com
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Giraffe by Jonathan Adler. $128.00
9 www.jonathanadler.com
Medium Baguette Board by Michele Varian. $124.00
10 www.michelevarian.com
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Dish Coffee Table by Grain Design. $2,500.00
www.graindesign.com
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RiNGLEY Monkey by RiNGLEY. $24.99
12 www.ringley.ca
Frame Coffee Table, Copper by Iacoli & McAllister.
13 $1,595.00 www.iacolimcallister.com
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Voyage Collection Le Petit Voyage Crib by Kenneth
Cobonpue. $1,020.00 www.kennethcobonpue.com
Starbuck Sideboard by SUPERGRAU. €6,800.00
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Kawan Natural Rubber Duck by Hevea. $21.95
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Because You’re You Canvas Wall Art (24” x 30”)
17 by Oopsy Daisy. $159.00 www.oopsydaisy.com
Wild For Bees by Jenny Bird for Burt’s Bees. $24.00
Would you put toxins
on this?
18 www.jenny-bird.com
Air Side Table by micklish. $490.00
19 www.micklish.com
Flannery Sunglasses by Warby Parke. $145.00
20 www.warbyparker.com
O’Clock by Okum Studio. From $85.00
21 www.davidokum.com
Scribble Table by Tim Forrester. £300.00
22 www.timothybenfurniture.co.uk
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SELECTED FOR YOU
Moonrise Necklace by Cuchara,
$248.00.
This Toronto based jewelry
line which is handcrafted and
designed by Edilou Canedo.
Cuchara began with the creation
of necklaces made from vintage
collector silver spoons, hence the
name Cuchara, which means
"spoon" in Spanish.
www.cuchara.ca
Courtney Lauren Earrings by Dana
Rebecca Designs, $5,500.00
Beautifully hand-carved orange jade
earrings, surrounded by 0.64 carats
of round diamonds and 14k yellow
gold earring extender.
www.danarebeccadesigns.com
Blaike's Double Infinity Ring in White,
$460.00
Growing up in Brazil designer Graziela was inspired by the captivating
history behind the locally sourced,
natural stones. She is passionate
about making a difference in the
lives of homeless animals. She donates a percentage of all proceeds
to Tails of Hope Animal Rescue.
www.grazielagems.com
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LUXURY WITH A CONSCIENCE
Eden’s Equinox Collection by Alex and Ani
Growth | Potential | Balance, From $38 - $158
An ode to the beauty and potential of Eden, this
eco-friendly collection encourages the wearer to
flourish in daylight and at night. Influenced by the
earth’s seamless harmony of color, light, and time,
the Eden’s Equinox Collection invites the wearer to
go within to find an ideal equilibrium.
www.alexandani.com
Jewelry is a fashion statement. That finishing touch that pulls an entire look together. These beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces are not just the perfect way
to complement your chic ensemble, but are both an environmental and a socially
responsible statement. A testament that beauty and luxury can marry responsibly.
creating the ultimate un-compromised look: sexy, smart and conscious.
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SELECTED FOR YOU
Embroidered Avoidant Clutch
by Heaven Tanudiredja for
Honest by,€3,470.85
This handcrafted embroidered
clutch is made in Belgium. It is
made out of brass and vintage
crystals purchased from Parisian
antique markets. The Heaven
Tanudiredja studio in Antwerp
offers a lifetime warranty.
www.honestby.com
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photo by John Stars
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COOKING BY DESIGN
THE SWEETEST THING
Dripping with caramel, this deliciously decadent dessert is the perfect marriage of salty and sweet.
What’s not to love? Finally, a tantalizing treat that will satisfy even the most discerning palette.
Salted Caramel Pudding Parfaits
Excerpted from Lily Vanilli’s Sweet Tooth by Lily Jones (Canongate Books). Copyright © 2013. Photographs by Peden and Munk
Serves 6
At some point in the last decade, the marriage of caramel and salt
became a perennial one on dessert menus. What took us so long?
Here is a luscious representation. Serve it in parfait glasses or a clear
serving dish so the layers are visible.
1 ½ cups (12 ounces) heavy cream
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon (7.5 ounces) sugar
3 cups (24 ounces) whole milk, at room temperature
½ cup (5 ounces) Caramel Sauce (recipe follows)
1 ½ teaspoons fleur de sel
1. Whisk together ½ cup of the heavy cream, the cornstarch, and
vanilla paste in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Put 1 cup of the sugar into a medium copper or heavy stainless
steel saucepan and set over medium heat. As the sugar heats, you
will see it start to melt around the edges and then turn golden in color,
in 2 to 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon or heatproof silicone spatula, nudge the sugar slightly on one side. You will see liquid caramel
slowly move out from underneath the granular sugar. Very slowly start
to move the sugar into the liquid caramel. Do not rush this process—if
the caramel starts to look grainy, you are incorporating the sugar too
quickly. If the caramel starts to smoke or get very dark, remove the
pan from the heat until the smoking subsides or lower the heat.
3. When the sugar has completely melted and is dark amber in color,
turn off the heat and pour in the milk—it will bubble up. When the
bubbles settle down, turn the heat on to low and whisk the milk and
caramel together, then cook, whisking, to dissolve any hardened bits
of caramel.
4. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the caramel and continue cooking, stirring, until the pudding thickens and coats the back of the
spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. Pour the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl.
Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap so the pudding
doesn’t form a skin and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (The pudding can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days.)
TO ASSEMBLE THE PARFAITS
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in
a large bowl, using a handheld mixer), whip the remaining 1 cup
cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar until firm peaks form.
2. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of caramel sauce into the bottom of
each parfait glass. Scoop about 1/2 cup of pudding into the glass,
drizzle with another 1 to 2 teaspoons caramel sauce, and top with a
large dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle a little more caramel sauce
over the whipped cream, finish with a sprinkling of fleur de sel, and
serve immediately.
CARAMEL SAUCE
Makes about 1 cup
1 1/3 cups (9.25 ounces) sugar
3/4 cup (6 ounces) heavy cream
1/4 cup (2.75 ounces) light corn syrup
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick/2 ounces) unsalted butter, cubed and
chilled
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1. Put the sugar into a medium copper or heavy stainless steel saucepan and set over medium heat. Pour the cream and corn syrup into a
small saucepan and set over medium-low heat.
2. As the sugar heats, you will see it start to melt around the edges
and then turn golden in color, in 2 to 3 minutes. Using a wooden
spoon or heatproof silicone spatula, nudge the sugar slightly on one
side. You will see liquid caramel slowly move out from underneath
the granular sugar. Very slowly start to move the sugar into the liquid
caramel. Do not rush this process—if the caramel starts to look grainy,
you are incorporating the sugar too quickly. If the caramel starts to
smoke or get very dark, remove the pan from the heat until the smoking subsides or lower the heat.
3. Meanwhile, watch the cream: You want it to come to a boil when
the sugar reaches the liquid caramel stage, so adjust the timing
accordingly by raising or lowering the heat under the cream (if the
cream comes to a boil too early, just remove it from the heat).
4. When the sugar has completely melted and is dark amber in
color, remove from the heat and pour in the cream—it will bubble
substantially. When the caramel has settled down, stir the ingredients
together until smooth. Add the butter and salt and stir until smooth,
about 30 seconds.
5. Pour the hot caramel into a heatproof jar or container and let cool
completely.
6. The caramel sauce can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for
up to 4 weeks. Bring to room temperature or reheat gently before
serving.
TIP: Try this sauce drizzled over a slice of Vanilla Bean Cake or with
your favorite ice cream.
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COOKING BY DESIGN
THE SWEETEST THING
Chocolate lovers rejoice! This light and sweet, mouthwatering blend of dark chocolate, golden
caster sugar, and pistachios is a chocolate dream that will leave you drooling for more.
Cocoa Meringues With Dark Chocolate And Pistachio
Excerpted from Lily Vanilli’s Sweet Tooth by Lily Jones (Canongate Books). Copyright © 2013. Photographs by Romas Foord.
Makes: 20 Meringues
The golden caster sugar in this recipe gives the meringues a deeper
caramel flavor. Feel free to experiment with different types of sugar in your
meringues – just make sure you use a caster sugar.
INGREDIENTS:
5 egg whites
1 tsp. lemon juice
Pinch of salt
230g golden caster sugar
30g cocoa powder, sifted
150g dark chocolate - minimum 70% cocoa solids - broken into pieces
80g pistachios, ground with a pestle and mortar or roughly chopped until
fine but not powdery
- One baking tray, lined
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1. Preheat the oven to 120°C fan assisted/gas mark 1.
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2. In a bowl, whip the egg whites with the lemon
juice and salt until soft peaks form. Slowly beat in the sugar –
2 tablespoons at a time – and continue until stiff peaks form. Fold
in the cocoa powder, using a metal spoon or spatula.
3. Using a metal dessert spoon or a piping bag with the 1M nozzle
(a 1.5cm open star nozzle) attached, transfer 20 neat dollops of
meringue onto your baking tray.
4. Bake for 1 hour, or until set, then turn off the oven and leave the
meringues inside to dry for another hour.
5. When cool, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and
very carefully dip the base of each meringue first in the chocolate,
then in the crushed pistachio. Alternatively, use a teaspoon to
zig-zag chocolate across the top of each meringue and dust with
pistachio.
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SPOTLIGHT
Tia & Tamera Mowry
Actors and Founders, NEED Brands
by Ariane Moore
Twin sisters and television sensations, Tia and Tamera Mowry, have been working since they were kids. Gaining
initial fame with the 90’s hit show “Sister Sister”, this dynamic duo has shown no sign of slowing down. Both
women have flourishing acting careers and a hit reality show on the Style Network. Not your typical reality stars,
Tia and Tamera have touched audiences with their infectious laughs, and their genuine willingness to be vulnerable and share their lives with their audience. Busy as they are, mother, wife, actor, and television personality
are not the only job descriptions listed on their resumes. With the release of her debut book, Oh, Baby! Tia can
also add author. She gives readers an honest and witty look into the ups and downs of her pregnancy, while
Tamera can add wine aficionado, as she and her husband, Adam Housley, have a winery in Northern California. Inspired by becoming mothers, both Tia and Tamera decided that they weren’t quite busy enough, and were
ready to embark on yet another business venture to provide a necessary solution for a very important NEED.
NCW: How did the idea for your new products Milky! and
Stretchy! come about?
Tia: I am so passionate about this project. It came about out
of a ‘need’. I breastfed Cree for three months, and I couldn’t
breastfeed anymore - I was devastated. I enjoyed breastfeeding so much… I remember I cried when I gave my son his first
bottle of formula, because what I wanted for him, I couldn’t provide. With that being said, there weren’t products out there that
I felt were practical enough for my lifestyle…I wanted to come
up with a product that was practical for moms, and that is why
we came up with Milky! It is a 2.5 oz. bottle, with all organic
ingredients…This is something that I would have loved to have
had while breastfeeding Cree, but more importantly, I feel it’s
practical and it tastes great…. I think that just because you eat
organic, or eat healthy food, it doesn’t mean that it has to be
disgusting. I’m a true believer in that. For Stretchy! my sister
and I felt…there were so many great stretch mark creams out
there on the market, but they were all so expensive. Whereas
Stretchy! is going for $17.99. It is practical and affordable, it
smells great, and you don’t have to just use it for stretch marks.
I actually use it all over my body, and it is a great moisturizer.
Tamera: My sister and I knew that we wanted to build a brand
catering to motherhood, and we were introduced to a couple
of products. One was a tea [Fenugreek] that we heard helped
moms produce more milk. My sister couldn’t produce milk
when she had Cree, and it devastated her, and she’s not the only
one. There are a million moms out there who can’t produce
milk and they feel inadequate - they don’t feel like they’re being
a mom. To see the hope and smiles on these moms faces when
they take Milky!, and it actually works…you just feel ultra-great,
and you say ‘Yes, that was worth it!’
NCW: Tell me about your pregnancy?
Tia: My pregnancy was not a great one. I had good moments,
but there were also crazy, difficult challenges that I had to face.
I think the biggest challenge was the nausea that I had. I remember being so nauseous when I was shooting The Game in
Atlanta, and I would go to the toilet and do what I had to do,
and then when I was done, study my lines…this was the cycle.
I was hiding my pregnancy at first, I didn’t want anybody to
know, and then I had to make people laugh…my point is that…
I was definitely in the percentage of women that have nausea
throughout their entire pregnancy, and that was not easy, and
what helped was bread. So I gained sixty pounds because
that was the only thing that helped with my queasiness. My
pregnancy was an interesting, challenging experience…but I
wouldn’t change it for the world.
Tamera: My pregnancy was great, it was amazing! I enjoyed
being pregnant all the way up until I was late. Probably around
the thirty-seventh week, is when I was like, ‘Ok now…when are
you coming buddy?’ He was ten days late…not fun at all. I just
wanted to stay there and not move. It was hard I must say…
but for the most part I only had morning sickness for the first
two weeks of my pregnancy and that’s it. I was on cloud nine, I
felt beautiful, I felt sexy, and I felt powerful. There is something
about carrying a child, your creativity heightens, everything
does. It was beautiful.
NCW: Was it difficult being so open in your book?
Tia: No. I’m the real deal. I always keep it real. That is just a part
of my personality…a part of my nature. I think what made it a
great experience, was that I do have a sense of humor. With any
type of craziness or challenge, I always try to find the funny in
it. So I think that’s what helped me be able to express the reality of my pregnancy that some people don’t necessarily want to
share…Some people think that ignorance is bliss, but for me, I
like to know…so I can brace and prepare myself.
NCW: Was it a hard decision to let people into your lives
with the reality show?
Tamera: Yeah, it was really hard for me because I am the more
private one. I initially didn’t want to do the reality show at all,
however, I realized that there was a huge demand for it, and it
would be something interesting. What I did say, is that I wanted
to do it differently…I did not want it to be like every other reality
show that’s out there. I wanted to make sure that we were positive and really ourselves…that we were making a difference,
and the only way that people are going to relate, is if you allow
yourself to be vulnerable. You have to be vulnerable, you have
to be yourself, and it’s not always the most comfortable feeling.
To read more from our in depth interview with Tia and Tamera, check out
naturalchildworld.com For Milky! or Stretchy! products visit www.needbrands.com
Photo by Andrew Macpherson
Mowry-Housley with son Aden Housley, Tia Mowry-Hardrict with son Cree Hardrict
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Male Grooming:
Where Fashion, Social Change & Culture Meet
by Dominic Sheehan
he evolving attitudes to male
grooming, and the phenomenal
rise of the male cosmetics industry over the past couple of decades,
has been described as an indicating factor for several social developments,
such as gender equality and stereotyping.
However, the questions remain; ‘Is this trend
universal?' and 'What is the driving force of
these developing perceptions?’
The burgeoning male cosmetics industry has
been recorded to have an average growth
rate of over 13% since 2007, according to
market research. These trends indicate the
change of social behavior and liberation from
rigid perceptions of masculinity. Dr. Jeanette
Hoorn, sociologist and coordinator of Gender
Studies at the University of Melbourne, understands the nature of beauty and how cosmetics are a tool for increasing it, stating that
“Physical appearance seems to be becoming
more important in the acquisition of power
and authority, men should be able to avail
themselves of them [cosmetics]." Dr. Hoorn
also views attracting the opposite sex as the
other major driving force behind the cosmetic
industry; “There has, since time immemorial it
seems, been dictums against the use of beauty
products for men, by those who argue for
masculinity based around some kind of notion of the raw and natural attraction of men…
[but] if women like the changes wrought by
cosmetics, beauty products and treatments
[for men], and if men feel confident with them,
why not?”
Dr. Hoorn’s views are supported by the
worldwide surveys conducted by Ogilvy Cultural Strategy, on young men in their 20’s, 30’s
and 40’s, expressing that the most popular
reasons for self-grooming were: 1) increasing their confidence, 2) providing themselves
with a competitive-edge, 3) attracting women, 4) to be taken more seriously, and 5) the
mere enjoyment of having an indulgent ritual.
The male cosmetics industry is particularly booming in the emerging Asian economies, where
China and India are a major driving force. Modern male grooming practices like eye cream and
face moisturizers are only beginning to become
entrenched in these societies. Paradoxically, two
of the leading countries in men’s beauty products
can also be found in Asia. It is common for Japanese and South Korean men to treat themselves
with facials, manicures and day spas. These two
East Asian cultures have always encouraged
male self-maintenance, and their developed cosmetic industries are now reaping the benefits as
the rest of the world catches up. In Japan, it is an
ancient tradition for men to relax, socialize and
conduct business in their traditional day spas and
steam rooms, called an onsen, whereas the UK’s
first day spa of this kind wasn’t introduced until
1986.
“Physical appearance
seems to be becoming
more important in the
acquisition of power and
authority, men should be
able to avail themselves
of cosmetics"
FROM THE WORLD
These results also show that Chinese and Indian
males gain the most enjoyment from indulging in
self-maintenance, where 79% and 71% of young
men, respectively, enjoy their routines. It is more
commonly reported in Arab societies that having
a neat, polished look is part of their culture, religion and it also displays respect to their hosts by
looking good.
Hubert Tsai, CEO/Co-founder of the male cosmetic line TwinLuxes, agrees that culture greatly
affects how males approach self-maintenance,
using South Korea to exemplify this, “their culture places extremely high emphasis on looks and
appearance. This can be seen in the fact that all
job resumé applications must include a picture of
the applicant.” Tsai further elucidates the effects
of culture, “almost all South Korean males walking through the streets of Seoul have a ‘manbag’,
filled with skincare and men’s cosmetics.”
Anne Hasegawa, fashion editor at Couturing.
com, echoes the widespread belief that fashion
and the inundation of modern advertizing is behind the movement of male grooming, stating
that "there's always been a form of social taboo
attached to male grooming, particularly in Western cultures. I think fashion and beauty have really pushed these boundaries through intriguing
advertising and marketing strategies and tactics.
For example, androgyny is a huge concept that
has changed the way we employ the words 'masculine' and 'feminine'; guys dressed as girls, girls
dressed as guys. It's become more acceptable to
blur the lines, making people less socially anxious to express themselves outside of rigid stereotypes.”
Whether recent trends in male cosmetics are a
direct result of shifting social norms, fashion or
gender identity is unclear; it is likely to be an interrelated culmination of all these factors. What
we do know, is that men in every corner of the
globe are choosing to spend more time and money on self-grooming in culturally-specific ways,
and this makes them feel and look good.
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PARTY IDEAS
Walk The
Plank!
DIY Pirate Party Favors:
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Buy muslin party favor bags.
Stamp each bag with a pirate stamp.
Buy little glass bottles and fill with red and white jelly beans.
Add secret message to each bottle, and put bottle inside party favor bag.
• Send one home with every guest to enjoy!
by Jenni Kayne
photos by Leland Hayward
The only thing that my son, Tanner,
wanted for his fourth birthday was a
pirate party, so we planned one! The
color scheme consisted of red, white and
black, but to really set the party’s tone,
we found amazing pirate themed items
ranging from garland to muslin party
favor bags. Throughout the house we
decorated using all things pirate, such as
the ‘Beware’ sign on our front gate, and
pirate ships in the pool, in addition to the
perfect treasure chest, which we found at
a local antique shop, and filled with party
favors. To add to the fun, we brought in
a local artist for face painting, and what
pirate party is complete without the pirate
of all pirates, Jack Sparrow? We served
a buffet of snacks, which were presented
in small containers perfect for little hands,
and a classic vanilla cake that was almost as sweet as my little one.
Credits: Treasure Chest Trinkets – Oriental Trading; Face Painting – Elise from We Adorn You ; Jack Sparrow Pirate – Pirates for Parties.com ; Cake – Babycakes ; Snack Containers – InTheClear Shop on Etsy ; Photographer – Leland Hayward
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LAUNDRY DETERGENT
“The government doesn’t require ingredient disclosure
on cleaning products, so most companies don’t
list them and you will never know what you are
ingesting through your skin.”
LET'S TALK DIRTY
by Jessica Gagliardi
Did you know the residue left on your clothing, bed sheets, towels and other fabrics that you touch is absorbed through the
skin? Our skin is an absorbent layer through which chemicals
and toxins pass through into our bodies. The laundry detergent,
fabric softener, dryer sheets, and bleach most commonly used
are made up of chemicals that may cause cancer, skin irritation,
interrupt the endocrine system, affect fertility and reproductive
development, poison the liver, kidneys, and respiratory system. Advertisements for these detergents can be confusing and
misleading, so how are you supposed to know which ones you
should just say no to, and which ones are good to go? The best
way to protect your family is to educate yourself and to not buy
into the advertisements. Many detergents do not have ingredient labels on the bottle and if there are, the names can be daunting and confusing with overwhelming scientific mumbo-jumbo
such as nonionic surfactants, enzymes, dyes, and fragrances,
but that doesn’t really mean anything to you. Does it? The
government doesn’t require ingredient disclosure on cleaning products, so most products don’t list them. Several major
brands you can find on your grocery store shelf advertise new
and innovative detergents that are free of fragrances and gentle, not causing skin irritations. This is not enough.
SAY YES TO:
- Dryer Sheets
- Fragrance Free
- All Natural Fragrances
- High Efficiency Washing Machines
- Clothes Line (or Drying Rack)
- Oxygen Bleach
- Cold Water
SAY NO TO:
- Dyes
- Phenols
- Petroleum Distillates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Limited or No Ingredient Disclosure
- Conventional Washing Machines
- Optical Brighteners
- Clothes Dryers
- Hot Water
Always opt for natural laundry detergents that are non-toxic,
biodegradable, hypo-allergenic, plant-based, Phosphate and
Sulfate Free, fragrance-free or fragrance derived from essential
oils, eco-certified. What chemicals should I look out for?
CHLORINE BLEACH: The Federal Consumer Product Safety
Commission requires that household cleaners be labeled with
a warning statement if a product represents a serious hazard.
Although there is some controversy over what constitutes a
chronic hazard, the principles for acute (immediate) toxicity are
well established and accepted. Products that represent a high
level of hazard must contain the signal word, DANGER! The
most common product bearing this warning is chlorine bleach.
It has high levels of alkaline and can cause severe burns to skin,
eyes, and mucous membranes.
1,4-DIOXANE: According to the California state health official’s memorandum 1,4-dioxane is absorbed through the lungs,
skin and gastrointestinal tract of humans. Unfortunately, since
it is considered a byproduct, it doesn't have to be listed on ingredient labels. It is also one of the leading contaminants found
in waterways in the US, is not biodegradable and not removable by filters. You really do not want to have your skin coming
into contact with this chemical. 1,4-dioxane is listed by the State
of California as a carcinogen and has been found to be potentially toxic to your brain and central nervous system, kidneys,
liver and respiratory system.
NPE (nonylphenol ethoxylate): NPE is an endocrine disruptor
and estrogen mimicker that can potentially cause hormonal
problems, or cancer. Look for NPE on your laundry detergent
label or more importantly a declaration that it is not in there.
OPTICAL BRIGHTENERS: These substances can be irritating to
the skin, don’t biodegrade, can cause bacterial mutations and
allergic reactions, and can be toxic to fish.
FRAGRANCES: More recently, children have been recognized
as greatly impacted by fragrance allergy. “There is significant
exposure to fragrances in children’s products and young children’s skin is considerably more vulnerable than the skin of
adults,” attested the Italian Journal of Pediatrics in a recent article entitled Contact Dermatitis in Children. “Since their skin
is not fully developed until puberty, it is thinner and absorbs
chemicals more easily. Children also have a higher ratio of skin
surface area to body weight, so smaller exposures can have
more dramatic impacts in children than in adults.”
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WHO'S YOUR DADDY
If You Wanna Be a
Good Dad… Just Do It!
By Xavier Sheehan
When my wife of ten years decided to walk away from our marriage, without any warning, I knew that I
needed to step up as an 'active' parent. In one, expeditious twist, I went from caring for my children 10%
of the time, to caring for them 60 -70% of the time. To be honest, I was petrified, but I never told a soul.
I am a 32 year old, single father, who operates my own business in the construction
industry. My ex-wife and I were blessed
with four healthy children: Ryshi 9, Alaskah
7, Nash 4 and Occy 2. Throughout our marriage I worked 6 days a week and my wife
was a 'stay-at-home mom’. At the time
of our divorce, my youngest son was 5½
months old. Until then, caring for an infant,
as well as my elder children’s daily requirements was a task that I'd only assisted with
in the past. The first thing I did was to seek
professional help immediately; practical advice from a nurse about caring for an infant,
and information from the school counselor
and schoolteachers about educational and
age-specific requirements of rearing children. My father and siblings were of great
assistance in the initial phase.
Lastly, I went to see a 'shrink'. A service
that I previously thought was only for the
weak minded. My psychologist helped me
to break things down. I found that the most
important aspects of my life were my four
children, and that I was willing to do anything to perfect my skills as a parent. I already knew how to love them with all of my
heart, so the real question was, “How can
I be a positive and educational father on
my own, while running a fairly demanding
business?”
I had to apply myself to these new endeavors in a way that was familiar to me, so
that’s when my whole life turned into one
big job-site. Incorporating a few additional
jobs per day turned out to be more manageable than I first expected; I simply extended
my working hours and added household
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duties onto my 'to do list'. By no means is
it easy, but it is absolutely manageable with
enough organization. I think it's time that
more blokes flew the flag for dads being
active, 'hands-on' parents. Don't let society
push us into rigid, bravado roles around the
house and with our families. We are all human and sometimes after a long or tiring
day we just have no energy, but the next
time you feel like that just remember, an effort like bathing your child is not a job - it's
a privilege! One that will not last forever. It
has now been over two years since my separation and I have developed extremely close
relationships with my children. I teach my
kids to 'smile and the whole world will smile
back.' I am proud of my achievements as a
father so far, and I have already witnessed
how my personal efforts have strengthened
the bond I have with my children. I can see
how each additional effort is paving the way
for a stronger future.
My advice to any dad is to always remember that your kids WILL grow up. Don't wait for a divorce or unfortunate situation to arise, before you elicit change.
Be active in your child’s life from the start. Apply yourself to practical chores in a way that YOU know how to manage. Always encourage and be positive.
Tell your children how much you love them as often as possible. And always, always remember, kids love ice cream!!
"[It’s] the product I wish I had
when my twins were little"
and “is the wonder blanket!”
- Tory Johnson,
Good Morning America
“I take it everywhere I go!”
- Actress Kate Clarke
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DADDY 101
How to Overcome Fears
from the World’s Best Father
By Dave Engledow
Have you ever packed up your diaper bag, brief case, and car seat, hopped in the car with your
keys only to find that your daughter wasn’t in it? If so read on, you are not alone. Here are some
words of advice from photographer and humorist Dave Engledow, World’s Best Father.
It’s amazing the thoughts and fears that pass through your mind
as a new parent. You know the fears when they are really little
like, “Am I going to drop her?”, or “I’m so sleepy and tired, am I
going to go to work and leave her at home?” There’s just always
that kind of fear – “Am I going to break the baby because she
is so fragile?” But even back then, there were the other, more
constant fears that I think all parents probably feel, like: What
kind of father am I going to be? What’s our relationship going
to be like? Am I going to say something to her now that’s going
to change the way she thinks about things years down the road?
My wife, Jen, and I, and probably every new parent, used to joke
about how we couldn’t believe that 24 hours after Alice was born
they were letting us leave the hospital with the baby, and that we
were now responsible for taking care of her. It just didn’t seem
that we were equipped at all to handle that. I took the first photo in the World’s Best Father series, when Alice was about six
weeks old and it was originally intended as sort of a one-time
photo. I wanted to kind of make fun of myself and how sleep
deprived and clueless I felt as a new father. A lot of the photos,
especially the early ones, were an
attempt for me to put out, in a humorous way, the things that I was
really afraid of as a new father.
You know, my biggest fear was
always that I would drive to work
with Alice on top of the car. I know
this is irrational, but this is one of
those terrifying possibilities I just
can’t keep out of my head.
A friend of mine, who is also a father, can’t look at the photo of me
driving with Alice on top of the
car because that was something
he almost did. Every time he sees
that image he just looks at it and
thinks “Ugh, that reminds me of
the time I almost did that with my
daughter”. At this point, I don’t
know that I’ve overcome those
initial, irrational fears; I just think
that they have changed. There’s
not a day that goes by that I don’t
think about or discover some way
that I have no idea what I am doing. Now, there’s less of a likelihood that I am going to end up
driving to work and leaving her
in the car all day, because she
can talk to me now. I really think
that alleviating a lot of those early
fears came from making it through the experience, talking to other parents and understanding that all parents go through these
sort of emotions, fears, and questions.
If I could give any advice to a new parent I would say look at my
photos and do the opposite. Seriously, though, I think that it’s
important not to forget to have fun with the whole journey of
raising your child. As stressful, tiring and scary as the whole process can be, I still think it’s really important to just sit back and
enjoy what’s happening in front of you as your child grows up.
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stipation. Some may experience
diarrhea, especially eating polyols- such as sorbitol, a commonly used sugar substitute for diabetics, often found in sugar-free
candy. Many children and adults
complain of stomachaches and
cramping, needing to run to the
bathroom after eating sugar free
gummy bears or gummy worms!
without the bulge
by Dr. Susanne Bennett
Summer time is over, and memories of family vacations, outdoor and
water activities, and fun-filled barbeques still linger. And for many of
us, we are also left with the “after party blues” of weight gain, fatigue,
bloating, acid reflux, embarrassing gas, constipation and even diarrhea.
Twenty percent of Americans suffer from some combination of these
symptoms collectively known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS. The
good news is that making simple changes to your diet may be one of the
best things you can do to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel. Not
all foods are created equal. Some foods your body can handle with great
ease. Others might be all but intolerable to your body - gluten and dairy
products are just some of the most common examples. Many people have
“food intolerances” that trigger irritable bowel symptoms. Food intolerance symptoms are caused by the body’s inability to digest or break
down large food molecules, due to the lack of production of enzymes. For
instance, most adults are “intolerant” to dairy products because after the
age of five years old, most people stop producing the lactase enzyme in
their digestive system that break down the milk sugar lactose.
We all know a great deal about dairy and gluten allergies and intolerances
these days, but how about foods such as broccoli, garlic, apples, peaches,
lentils, asparagus, mango, snow peas and pistachios? Who would think
that these “healthy” foods can cause irritable bowel issues? What’s not
well known is that they all have one thing in common- fermentable, undigestible sugars, or FODMAPs.
WELLNESS FOR LIFE
INDULGE
THE GUT RESTORE PROGRAM
WHAT ARE FODMAPS?
FODMAP is an acronym for fermentable oligo, di, monosaccharides and polyols. These are basically sugars naturally
found in many fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and dairy
products (including fructose, galactose, lactose, sucrose)
that are hard to absorb and larger sugar molecules such as
fructans, galactans and polyols (alcohol sugars) that are hard
to break down. The human body lacks the enzymes to break
these sugars down for optimal absorption and instead, it passes through the digestive track and quickly fermented by the
gut bacteria, causing gas and bloating, heartburn, and con-
For starters, eliminating foods
that are high in FODMAP’s such
as dairy, wheat, alcohol and all
sugars (refined sugar, brown
sugar, agave, honey) will go a
long way towards improving
your digestion and help you feel
more alert and energized. For
some people, even eliminating
these foods may be enough. If
not, don’t worry. Spend a few
weeks watching out for the other FODMAP foods such as lentils, beans, broccoli, asparagus,
garlic, onions, apples, plums
and peaches. Notice how these
changes to your diet make you
feel and whether or not you experience less bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea and stomach pain. The real goal should be
restoring the natural balance of bioflora in the gut to strengthen its ability to handle all foods, including those on the FODMAP. That's why proper care of foods, the use of probiotics,
supplements and dietary changes are equally necessary for
any deep rooted, long-term solution to your irritable bowel
symptoms. Before starting any new diet, supplements or program, please consult with your holistic health care provider.
For a comprehensive list of which foods to eat and which foods to avoid for a
healthier digestive system, please go to www.drsusannebennett.com/ncfodmap
EAT THESE LOW FODMAP FOODS
Protein: beef, chicken, eggs
Fruits: banana (small), cranberry, citrus fruits, coconut
Vegetables: arugula, carrot, celery, cucumber, kale, tomato, zucchini
Nuts/Seeds (limit handful): almonds, chia seeds, flax seeds, macadamias
Grain Foods: brown rice, gluten free bread/cereal/oats, quinoa
Milk Alternatives: almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk
Sweetners: erythritol, stevia
AVOID THESE HIGH FODMAP FOODS
Fruits: apple, cherry, dried fruits, mango, peach,
Vegetables: asparagus, artichoke, broccoli , fennel, garlic, onions
Legumes: beans, lentils, soy beans
Grain Foods: gluten grains- wheat, rye, barley, spelt
Milk Products: All Dairy foods including milk, cheeses, yogurt
Sweeteners: agave, high fructose corn syrup, sorbitol
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BOOK REVIEWS
BOOK REVIEWS
Refashioned – Cutting-Edge Clothing From Upcycled Materials by Sass
Brown. Published by Lawrence King
Publishing $35.00
In her Foreword, Natalie Chanin makes
a great point, our grandparents upcycled out of necessity and made the most
of vital resources, so that what we see
as something a la mode today, should
be and has been the norm. What Sass
Brown illustrates in this, her second
book, is the beauty that comes from using and reusing materials and textiles
to produce stunning garments and accessories as opposed to adding to our
landfill sites. This is an essential design
book for sourcing exciting, talented designers who are aesthetically pleasing
and conscientious.
The Fashion Book by The Phaidon
Editors. Published by Phaidon Press
$59.95
The definitive who’s who of the fashion world compiled and updated, this
continues to be an education in two
hundred years of style. Dubbed the
“fashion bible”, every self-respecting
fashionista will have this at their fingertips. With beautiful photography
and impeccable research, this edition
includes the latest additions to the
industry such as the Beckham’s, for
their individual contributions, Lady
Gaga and Tilda Swinton and Parsons
now happily shares the pages with St.
Martins. It is cross-referenced and indexed and will be top of the reading
list for all budding design students.
Sweet by Valerie Gordon. Published by
Artisan $35.00
Great Yoga Retreats by Kristin Rübesamen. Published by Taschen $19.99
Starting as a confectionary nine years
ago, Valerie Gordon and her partner, Stan Weightman Jr., began with
the motto, “For gifts and personal
indulgences.” In this book, she has
compiled a delicate and decadent array of hand crafted minardises (small
sweets) to inspire you in the kitchen
for any occasion from breakfasts to
birthdays, including mix-and-match
components to make your own cakes
and pies. Full of tips, this approachable collection of sweets has a simplicity that makes it accessible to anyone
from the most advanced chef pâtissier,
to the average stay at home mom.
In this book you will find the most exquisite and inspirational yoga retreats
around the world: from an exotic luxury hotel in Bhutan, a spiritual ashram
in India, a farmhouse in Tuscany or a
beach resort in Mexico. Highlights include the Parmarth Niketan Ashram
in Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga,
one of the holy cities of the Ganges
where the Beatles attended the Maharishi’s ashram in 1968; Yogamagic,
an eco-retreat in Goa on the Indian
Ocean. Even if enlightenment is not
your aim, you’ll definitely appreciate
the opportunity to be pampered and
achieve a luminous glow
When It’s Time for Bed, I Have a Plan
by Katherine Eskovitz. Published by
little BLUEPRINT, $24.95; personalized
$34.95
Finally, a book that effectively coaches
children on how to go to sleep. Based
on the science of the brain, this book
teaches kids, in a fun way, about the
importance of sleep and suggests strategies for improving the bedtime routine. It also includes a free download
for a calming pre-sleep chat by actress
Jennifer Garner. "Good Night" is part
of an exciting new series, Have a Plan
Books, that not only empowers children (ages 3-12) to design their own
plans for addressing life's milestones
and challenges, but also provides a
script for parents to discuss important
issues with their children.
Sweet tooth written by Lily Jones. Published by Canongate Books Ltd. $23.20
Do you aspire to bake as well as a patisserie chef? Author and self-taught
baker, Lily Jones has made that dream
a possibility with Lily Vanilli’s Sweet
Tooth. With easy to follow recipes
and essential techniques, Jones helps
even the most “green” of pastry chefs
create a culinary masterpiece. With a
handful of technique, a dash of beautifully styled photos and a hint of history, Jones enables you to make delicious desserts that will make anyone’s
mouth water.
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Little Green Pouch is a reusable food pouch for babies,
big kids and even grown-ups. Our customers love its
durability, the fact that it is dishwasher and freezer-safe
and that it is free of BPA, phthalates, PVC and lead. Little
Green Pouch fills and seals securely by means of its zippered top, stands up for less mess and is perfect for little
hands. Launched in 2012 by two full-time working moms,
and childhood friends, Little Green Pouch is a company
committed to making lives a little less messy and a little
more sustainable (and healthy)! For recipe ideas and to
order, visit www.littlegreenpouch.com
Created by Robin Logan, British homeopath and author of the
best selling textbook, The Homeopathic Treatment of Eczema. 7
Cream’s proprietary formula includes Organic Manuka Honey, Calendula, Shea Butter, Aloe Vera plus Coconut, Avocado, Manuka
and Neem Oils. No parabens or mineral oil, no added fragrance,
colors or yucky stuff. Vegeterian. Gluten free. 7 Cream is a first and
cream AND an all-purpose skin healing moisturizer. Use it for minor
burns, including sunburns, dry and irritated skin scrapes, cuts, insect
bites and more! A great alternative to harsh antiseptics plus it’s a
phenomenal moisturizer! 7 Cream can be used alone or in combination with 7 Balm and 7 Soap- Manuka Honey, for a powerful
synergistic and restorative effect.
7cream.com – [email protected] - 877-969-7273
At North Forty we create furniture, products, toys,
spaces, and experiences that honor the idea of a
place ”way out there” - full of possibilities, free from
convention and open to exploration.
Dissatisfied with the endless plastic mass-produced
toys available, we’ve introduced Playforms - products worthy of the creative and competent minds of
the children they were built for. These products are
designed to support open-ended play and build a
framework for creative thinking and discovery. Meticulously crafted in natural materials and tested for
extreme durability, safety and health - each piece
is designed for children’s curious minds to have the
space to “fill-in-the-blank” and create their own story.
www.northfortydesign.com
San Diego Bebe® designer and mompreneur Sandy Clark was
determined to find alternative foam-free eco-friendly materials that
were void of chemicals for her nursing pillow line. Although foam
baby products were required by law to contain fire retardants,
Clark (a passionate breastfeeding advocate) focused on producing the healthiest nursing pillow with the most features on the
market. After years of research, she found Eco*Loft™, a babysafe, foam-free, hypoallergenic, non-toxic virgin fiber. Adding
mom-inspired features, including a cool built-in Privacy Cover™,
and sourcing deluxe fabrics, she launched the San Diego Bebe®
Eco-Nursing Pillow line. Available in two models, one for a single
and a larger model for nursing twins. www.doubleblessings.com
resources
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