Absolutely Eco-lous — Marks & Spencer Launch Shwop Drop With Joanna Lumley


Updated 04/26/12 12:20 PM · Posted by FabSugarUK · 0 comments

Marks & Spencer Launch Shwop Drop Shwopping With Joanna Lumley

This morning in London, Marks & Spencer launched its new Schwopping eco initiative with the help of Absolutely Fabulous's Joanna Lumley. The British high street chain is encouraging us to be green with its clothes recycling scheme, where customers donate unwanted items when they shop in store. The clothes will be recycled or resold by Oxfam, which currently offers a £5 M&S voucher when Read more

Livia Firth Launches Eco Age Boutique in Time for Earth Day


Updated 04/21/12 10:30 AM · Posted by FabSugarUK · 0 comments

Livia Firth Launches Eco Age Boutique in Time for Earth Day

On Friday, Livia Firth unveiled the new worldwide Eco Age Boutique for brands that advocate ethical fashion. Livia, who is married to English actor Colin Firth, has personally tracked down designers, scouted new talent and got up close and personal with the items. She said: "Each brand on sale here is a serious advocate for a better fashion system and fashion landscape. Each piece has values and Read more

10 of the Best Natural Ingredients (and Why You'll Love Them)


Updated 04/21/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

10 of the Best Natural Ingredients (and Why You'll Love Them)

Beauty products make a lot of claims, especially when it comes to natural and organic ingredients. Rose oil is supposed to make your skin as pretty as a flower, tea tree is reputed to blast away acne, and marine algae has started to sound like the fountain of youth. But do these ingredients actually live up to the hype? Get the facts on 10 of the most popular natural beauty boosters now. Source: Read more

7 Ways to Reuse Your Unwanted Clothes


Updated 04/20/12 2:01 PM · Posted by FabSugarUK · 0 comments

How to Reuse Unwanted Clothes

When an item of clothing is too tatty to wear, or I just get plain bored of it, I like to recycle the fabric. As well as taking the good pieces to charity shops, I make a stab at being creative and upcycling pretty prints in new ways. In honour of Earth Day on Sunday, I've put together 7 tips on how to reuse unwanted clothes. Take a look at the ideas, from rag rugs and cushion covers to handbag Read more

5 Eco-Chic Pieces We Love For Summer!


Updated 06/01/11 3:52 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Eco-Friendly Shopping

There's no better way to add to a Summer wardrobe than with the kind of shopping that's not just good for your closet, but good for the planet. With that in mind, we've scoured only eco-friendly jewels, accessories, tanks, and shorts to make a few sweet — and completely conscious additions to your seasonal wear. Click through to shop our favorites! Source: 5 Eco-Chic Pieces We Love For Summer! Read more

Gisele Bündchen Clarifies Her Sunscreen Is "Poison" Statement


Updated 02/08/11 1:26 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Gisele Bundchen Clarifies Her Sunscreen Is "Poison" Statement

By now, you've likely heard that Gisele Bündchen has taken a lot of flak after recently making an antisunscreen comment, saying, "I cannot put this poison on my skin . . . I do not use anything synthetic." As you can imagine, her words sparked an uproar within the medical community, with Dolival Loao of Brazil's National Cancer Institute noting that sunscreen is beneficial for its ability to Read more

See H&M's New Sustainable Conscious Collection Before It Hits Stores!


Updated 02/04/11 2:32 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

H&M Conscious Collection Hits Stores in April

H&M is no stranger to sustainable clothing, but this April it's going all out by unveiling a brand-new line called Conscious Collection. As you guessed it, it incorporates eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled polyester. "It's not just about organic cotton any more, the possibilities for creating a complete fashion statement with eco smarter materials are huge now. By Read more

Bath and Body Ditties For The Eco-Friendly Dude


Updated 11/25/10 12:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugarUK · 0 comments

Bath and Body Ditties For The Eco-Friendly Dude

Some guys are sporty, some are studs in the making and some are into all things indie, but the good news is that there are bath and body products out there for all types of men — big or little! If you've got an earth-friendly loved one to gift this Christmas, why not opt for something that's organic, eco-certified or (almost) all natural. Take this incredible-smelling Como Shambala Read more

Orlando Bloom Brings His Peaceful Smile Back to Europe


Updated 11/15/10 1:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pictures of Orlando Bloom a the Cinema For Peace Green Evening Held in Berlin, Germany

Orlando Bloom bundled up in a scarf Friday to attend the Cinema for Peace Green Evening in Berlin. The environment is a cause near and dear to Orlando, especially through all his work with Global Green. For the second night in a row he was out on the town without his lovely wife however, her nude baby bump is making waves in W magazine's December issue. Orlando's back in Germany ready to suit up Read more

10 Ways To Make Your Wardrobe More Eco


Updated 09/02/10 3:05 PM · Posted by FabSugarUK · 0 comments

Eco Wardrobe Tips

There are many eco friendly fashion labels available right now which promise to make your wardrobe a better friend of the environment. However, there are plenty of other ways to make you wardrobe more eco and some are possible on a shoestring budget. Click through to hear my ten easy tips for being more environmentally friendly. Read more