PREVIEW Coco Eco Magazine, MAY/JUNE 2009, ISSUE 05

ISSUE 05: MAY/JUN 2009

LOST IN

Elizabeth MITCHELL FAIR TRADE $600: OUR FIRST GIVEAWAY!

SUMMER BEAUTY SIZZLES

SAN FRANCISCO GOES ECO-CHIC

THE INTERNATIONAL ECO COUTURE ISSUE!

GOOD GREEN GLAM!

Editor In Chief ONLINE MEDIA DIRECTOR ISSUE RELAUNCH CREATIVE DIRECTOR photo director design director contributing graphic designer contributing graphic designer fashion editor CONTRIBUTING FASHION STYLIST CONTRIBUTING FASHION STYLIST CONTRIBUTING FASHION STYLIST beauty director LIFESTYLE editor HEALTH & WELLESS editor CAR EDITOR current affairs editor contributing WRITER

contributing photographer

Anna Griffin COLIN WRIGHT K.Y. SNYDER Rachel Schwartz ADAM MCGUERN EVELYN DUENAS chris lakin sarah griffin berns thuy nguyen CELINE GABRIEL MAYA KRISPIN emma pezzack LAUREL HOUSE RANDI RAGAN CHELSEA SEXTON sarah backhouse PATIENCE LACY SMITH NICOLE LANDERS HEIDI PETTIT SUSAN JONES KAREN SNYDER Vicki godal GITTE MELDGAARD RACHEL SCHWARTZ JUAN BREE MICHEAL WARNER NICK FALLON JAN KAAR Jeffrey Fiterman TODD WESTPHAL

KEY hair STYLIST CONTRIBUTING hair STYLIST

KEY MAKE UP ARTIST contributing MAKE UP ARTIST

BRAIN BOWMAN YIOTIS ALEX SHABASOV RICK DIOKNO Julianne Kaye AKEMI YAGI RACHEL GOODWIN MARCO SOUZA LUCY FRIEND JAMIE HARPER CLAIRE SEELIN-DIOKNO

COCO ECO MAGAZINEd is published by Anna Griffin. a Copyright 2008-2009 Coco Eco Magazine. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the Publisher.

EDITOR LETTER TO YOU BY ANNA GRIFFIN COCO ECO EDITOR LOVES: Look Your Best: Feel Your Best; Be Your Best!

FASHION Our International Eco Couture Issue She Weaves A Dream Summer Breeze Makes Me Feel Fine London Calling Spotlight on Fashion: People Tree

BEAUTY SUMMER SIZZLE…Turning Up The Heat On Beauty:

Super Sunscreens Sun Soothers How to Beat the Heat (and the burn!)

The Best Sun Defence for Luscious Summer Locks Tousled Tresses and Beach Bomb Waves Hip Not Hippie: Brand Spotlight – Oliv Spotlight On Beauty: ANTI-BODY

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COVER Lost . . . in Elizabeth Mitchell!

THRIVE Gifts From the Sea

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MEN WE LOVE Wayne Pacelle: The Animals’ Advocate

LIVE Fair Trade: Eat It, Wear It, Kick It, Kiss It

Are We There Yet?

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Altar Your Space

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Growing Green Organically Intoxicating The Chick Notes Guide to Shopping In Your Own Closet The Law of Attraction for Love

DRIVE The Hero and the Sidekick

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TRAVEL The Eco-chic Guide to SAN FRANCISCO

THE INTERNATIONAl ECo-COUTURE iSSUe

GO BARBADOS

Mar- Apr 2010 / ISSUE 05

E-SCENE Re-Fashion: Runway An Eco Afternoon (with Matthew McConaughey)

SHOPPING CONCIERGE Get it all here!

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LETTER TO YOU The INTERNATIONAL ECO COUTURE ISSUE Welcome to the fifth edition of Coco Eco Magazine; the first International Eco Couture Issue. Thank you for celebrating this historical first with us!

We are extremely proud to present gorgeous, sustainable couture from three very diverse parts of the globe. In “She Weaves a Dream,” we bring you stunning pictures from The Philippines (with the dazzling VJ and model Amanda Giffin Jacobs) where making clothing from pineapple fiber has been a part of their culture for years. From the U.S. comes a “Summer Breeze” with vibrant gowns of Leila Hafzi shot in the Southern California desert. The romanticism of London is found in “Sheer Beauty,” aand under the talents of Mark Liu and Elena Garcia whimsical innovation and couture unite.

We are very proud of this big issue. It has been a global collaboration of some of the best talents in the business. It reminds us that the fight against Global Warming is indeed an international once, and that the passion to save our planet is a powerful and collective force.

We are thrilled to have the lovely Elizabeth Mitchell grace our cover. Not only is she one of the stars of the international cult hit “Lost,” she will be appearing in the fall in a new ABC pilot “V.” We were blessed to get her whilst she is on a whirlwind publicity tour (after our shoot, she was rushing off the Jimmy Kimmel 6

Show), and we were totally blown away by this eco-conscious beauty’s down-to-earth and easy-going nature.

Our “Men We Love” column features the Humane Society of the United States President, Wayne Pacelle, who shares his passion and campaign for the tireless crusade against animal abuse.

Also in this issues, we bring you Summer Sizzle: Turning Up the Heat on Beauty, and share with you beauty products and tips to get you looking and feeling your best this summer, from head to toe.

Finally, we are excited to launch our first ever giveaway, the Coco Eco Fair Trade $600, and announce ourselves as a Media Sponsor of Fair Trade The White House. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness by presenting Michelle Obama with a gift basket filled with goodies from the best of the Fair Trade movement this coming October, 2009. As our awareness evolves, it seems only a matter of time before we consciously choose Fair Trade over Free Trade, and with this in mind we bring you coverage of industry pioneers, People Tree and Anti-Body.

Enjoy our latest edition, and the start of your summer. We look forward to seeing you again in July for our Resort issue with bikinis, skin and plenty of summer fun!

Anna Griffin Editor In Chief , Coco Eco Magazine

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Coco de Mer’s, Bondage for Freedom kit Ethically made in a fair trade project in India. The kit contains wrist ties made from 100% silk in black and black blindfold on which is embroidered in orange, with the words ‘The only real freedom is freedom from fear’. The act of bondage, the symbols of bondage, can represent heaven or hell. We want to convert these symbols; we want these symbols to always represent freedom and consent, not violence and terror. All the profits from the sale of this product are donated to charity.

- $90.00

www.cocodemerusa.com

Linda Loudermilk Clutch Purse Linda Loudermilk logo with sasawashi lining and bamboo handle.

- $50.00

www.lindaloudermilk.com

Tarte Cosmetics Eye Couture day-to-night palette Glamorize your eyes with this luxe palette that holds everything you need to go from a soft simple daytime look to smoldering, smoky eyes for night.

Reusable packaging: When you finish the platte you can replace the shadows with eyeshadow singles. Paraben free, phthalate free, mineral oil free, sulfate free, propylene glycol free, synthetic dye free, fragrance free.

- $44.00

www.tartecosmetics.com

ecoTOOLS Recycled Aluminum Retractable Kabuki Brush Recycled aluminum helps to save energy and reduce waste – which is always in style. This sleek brush is perfect for applying a touch of blush or a dusting of powder.

- $7.99

Target,Walgreens, Ulta, CVS

Linda Loudermilk water faucet necklace In sterling silver with crystal drop (as shown on website) made with reclaimed silver and proceeds go to the YEW Foundation to support organizations with clean water initiatives.

- $85.00

www.lindaloudermilk.com

COCO ECO EDITOR LOVES Look good, feel good, be good!

RuMe Bags

Pur Minerals Mineral Wash

Aromatherapy Personals

Short for “Reuse Me,” these bags were created to meet the growing need of environmentally conscious consumers who don’t want to sacrifice style and functionality. Up to three RuMe Bags can be rolled and tied together for simple, compact carrying and storage… about the size of a cup of coffee. The best part is that RuMe bags are actually stylish and beautiful as well.

A deep cleaning, pH balanced cleanser that the entire family will love. This multi-tasking Mineral Wash cleanser is formulated for the face, hair and body and provides the calming sensation of aloe vera, orange and lavender essences while essential minerals like magnesium, copper, iron and zinc clean and protect skin without over-drying. This cleanser can be used on the face, hair and body and even to clean makeup brushes - and is free of chemical dyes, so it’s good for your skin.

Instant (Organic!) Aromatherapy-To-Go! Portable vials with rollerballs combine the power of acupressure, aromatherapy and anti-oxidant vitamins A, B, C and E to help balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and skin! Eleven ready-to-use blends including Energy Boost and Anxiety Relief offer a quick and easy way to boost your mood... naturally! Made with up to 98% Certified Organic Ingredients. Natural UVA/UVB.

- $9.95, Single RuMe, - $29.85, Set of 3 RuMes

www.rumebags.com

- $16.00

www.purminerals.com

- $17.00

www.nuworldbotanicals.com

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FASHION!

She Weaves a Dream Welcome to our first International Eco Couture Issue! We are very excited to introduce some of the most innovative eco friendly designers from around the world. Representing three of the most influential fashion destinations, we think you will be captivated by our whirlwind tour!

In our first fashion story, shot in the Philippines and featuring local designers, TV personality and model Amanda Griffin Jacob shows us the inherent beauty of plant-based fabrics. The Abaca plant produces fibers that are painstakingly and carefully hand woven in the Philippines to produce a textile that truly is a product of love and tradition of the Filipino people. Pina, (pineapple fiber) is also luxuriously green. The raw material source, the pineapple plant, is abundant and easily cultivated in that part of the world and we think a serious contender in the world of eco couture! Enjoy and be amazed at the talent coming out of this beautiful Island!

PHOTOGRAPHY by: Jaun STORY by: Sarah Griffin Berns Styled by: Celine Gabriel MODEL: Amanda Griffin Jacob MAKE-UP by: Claire Seelin-Diokno HAIR by: Rick Diokno of Kiehl’s Stylist Series 10

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Fish Tee, ITWEG available in Los Angeles: EM&CO, Black Market, Blue Roses, Kin, Planet Blue, Revolve, NYC: Kaight, Gomi, Plum Boutique.

Pendant, Desmos Andromeda Cuff, Desmos

Hand embroidered and hand painted Jusi Wrap, Puey Q Available at L Manila Store, Greenbelt 5, Makati, Philippines Amazonia Cuff, MICHELLINE SYJUCO www.michellinesyjuco.com

Necklace-blue tumbled quart, Oceania www.couturelab.com Short Jumpsuit, MANDAYA Available in Los Angeles: EM&CO, Black Market, Blue Roses, Kin, Planet Blue, Revolve, NYC: Kaight, Gomi, Plum Boutique.

Dusty Rose in Abaca-Cotton, PARADI to order: diazpatrice@gmail.com Silver ring with mother of pearl and steel spikes, Armageddon

Clutch with chain wrist strap, Abaca www.aranaz.ecrater.com Abaca fibers come from the stalk of an abaca plant which take about two years to mature from planting to processing. Our Fine Abaca material is painstakingly and carefully hand woven by our weavers in Aklan, Philippines. Because the fibers are so fine and so delicate, the process is slow and tedious- a product of love and tradition of the Filipino people.