• Eco,  Fashion,  New York,  San Diego

    The Ultimate Undies for Your Health & Your Environment!

    While most big-name underwear brands use regular cotton fabrics made of materials that include carcinogens and other chemicals, lingerie expert and former designer of Fleur du Mal, Caroline Argirokastritis had other plans when starting La Coochie, the new wave in sustainable undergarments.

    La Coochie’s 100% toxic-free underwear betters your body AND the environment, resulting in better sex, comfort, and style! Using certified GOTS organic cotton and Oeko Tex lace trim, La Coochie underwear is free from harmful substances like formaldehyde and nickel AND help prevent yeast, vaginal, and bladder infections.

    La Coochie is a collection of everyday sexy underwear better for your body, especially your coochie. Why? Simple. Regular cotton is toxic because it is full of chlorine, carcinogens, and other chemicals. La Coochie uses certified GOTS organic cotton, which has none of those harsh chemicals. La Coochie’s new standard of safe, sexy, & sustainable cotton underwear prices ranging from $12 to $14. La Coochie is available on their website here;

  • Art,  Fashion,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  New York

    Jenna Dewan and Her Pup Twin in Custom Laelap Necklaces!

    Jenna Dewan posted on Instagram with her adorable pup wearing matching pieces from Laelap! The dog mom and one of her many K9 besties, Meeka, sported Laelap’s Personalized Necklace in Dahlia ($75, https://laelap.com/). Laelap celebrates the unwavering camaraderie between pup and owner through coordinating fashion! They are fully committed to sustainability and strive to create styles for our furry friends that are an extension of our own aesthetics. They’ve just launched a super cute line of personalized necklaces for pets—celebs like Jenna Dewan and Keltie Knight are fans of Laelap’s adorable puppy + me styles!

    Photo via @jennadewan on Instagram

    Laelap
    Podcaster and television correspondent Keltie Knight is also a fan of the brand, having posted her own pup’s Personalized Necklace in Gaia ($75, https://laelap.com/) from Laelap on Instagram!
     

     

  • Beauty,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Revitalize, re-energize, and enliven your skin’s overall tone, texture and appearance with Earth Kiss Kombucha-based masks

    Kombucha is an ancient drink known in China as “the immortal health elixir” – as the name suggests, it does have some potentially crazy health benefits! In the same way that the probiotics in Kombucha improve the health of your gut microbiome, scientists have now found that these friendly microbes can also improve the appearance, texture, and overall health of facial skin by balancing out harmful bacteria and boosting production of the good kind.

    Earth Kiss offers an amazing range of vegan, certified organic face masks designed to maximize the health and vitality of your skin, body and soul. Their Super Natural Range, which is supported by an array of superfoods and nutrients, are Kombucha-based masks that will help re-energize and enliven your skin’s overall tone, texture and appearance. In particular, the Super Natural Kombucha + Spirulina Hydrating Face Mask contains exceptional skin-plumping benefits, as Spirulina – which is quickly becoming of the the beauty industry’s hottest skin-care ingredient – has an extraordinary level of highly concentrated vital nutrients.

    SUPER NATURALS KOMBUCHA & CHARCOAL

    Charcoal and Kombucha work in harmony to gently cleanse and exfoliate your skin, slough away dead skin cells and boost hydration. The added benefits of Vitamins C, B1, B6 and B12 help support cellular function whilst protecting your skin from future oxidative damage. The overall effect is one of revitalized skin that looks brighter, softer, smoother, and well-moisturised.

    KOMBUCHA & HEMP CLAY TONING PEEL-OFF MASK

    Hemp seed oil has developed a reputation as a nourishing, skin-plumping oil that helps rejuvenate tired, dry skin, giving it a more youthful glow. Combined with kombucha and clay, this toning peel-off mask sloughs away dead skin cells, while minimising the appearance of pores, all while toning your complexion. Suitable for all skin types.

    KOMBUCHA & TURMERIC DETOXIFYING CLAY MASK

    Better known for its demonstrated potential to ease the pain of arthritis and other ailments, evidence is emerging that when it comes to the skin, turmeric can help safeguard against inflammation and free radical damage, which can contribute to acne flare-ups, and support the synthesis of collagen. When combined with the skin-friendly benefits of vitamins C, B1, B6, B12, Super Naturals’ Kombucha & Turmeric Detoxifying Clay Mask gently and efficiently encourages pores to release their toxins, while brightening your complexion.

    KOMBUCHA & SHIITAKE PURIFYING SHEET MASK

    Shiitake mushrooms have long been regarded as a symbol of youth and longevity in Chinese medicine. Packed with vitamins and minerals such as B6, B12, D, pantothenic acid, folate, niacin, choline, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium, all of which play an important role in maintaining the integrity of your skin, the shiitake mushroom provides a rich source of kojic acid, which is helpful in reducing the appearance of blotches and unwanted facial marks. When it comes to restoring balance to stressed or thirsty skin, our Kombucha and Shiitake Purifying Sheet Mask could make a visibly noticeable improvement in the appearance of your complexion.

    KOMBUCHA & SPIRULINA HYDRATING SHEET MASK

    When researching the ideal nutrients to complement the exceptional skin-plumping benefits of our Super Naturals Kombucha-based hydrating sheet mask, we chose Spirulina, not just because it’s fast becoming one of the beauty industry’s hottest skin-care ingredients, but because it truly deserves its reputation as a nutritional powerhouse. Considered a complete protein because more than half of it consists of amino acids which are the building blocks of protein, Spirulina has an extraordinary level of vital nutrients that do not exist in such a highly concentrated form in any other known food or plant. Consumed for thousands of years by the Mayans, Aztecs, and Chinese for its many therapeutic health benefits, studies show that when used topically, this ‘superfood’ has superior moisture retaining effects. Coupled with the powerful benefits of Kombucha, this Hydrating Sheet Mask provides a real boost for dry, tired and thirsty skin.

    It’s that blissful ‘all about me’ moment when you feel your stressed, tired skin soaking up the rejuvenating nutrients of your favourite facial mask.

    It’s that breakthrough moment when pampering your body, mind, and spirit ceases to be self-indulgence and becomes synonymous with a new home self-care strategy that boosts your physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellbeing.

    Grounded in Nature and educated by the original alchemist, Mother Earth herself, the Earth Kiss story isn’t merely about our 100% vegan, eco-ethical, cruelty-free skin care solutions. Earth Kiss takes the very best of nature’s ingredients to create or special range of vegan face masks.
  • food,  Gift Guide,  New York

    Make your day extra special with MarieBelle New York custom chocolates

    Make your wedding events all the sweeter with an unforgettable takeaway for friends and family: custom wedding chocolates from MarieBelle New York personalized with your own unique design hand-made to celebrate and mark your special day.

    Simply drop an email at info@mariebelle.com with a few details of your big day (design, aesthetic, colors, etc) and any artwork or design you might already have in mind and MarieBelle will get back to you within 24hrs!

    Some ideas:

    2pc Spring Party Favor

    This box is customizable

    Add a hint of spring and decadence with this adorable white box that opens to reveal two pieces of MarieBelle New York ganache. Each is crafted from the finest ingredients and all-natural flavors, in particular, the flavors in this box are Lavender and Dark.

    6pc Chocolate Ganache Blue Box

    Treat yourself to a chocolate lover’s fantasy with this collection of hand-made chocolates featuring six pieces of MarieBelle New York gourmet ganache featuring our whimsical year-round designs. Made from the finest ingredients and culinary practices, they feature flavors like Passion Fruit, Milk Chocolate, and Pistachio, all artfully packaged in this signature blue MarieBelle New York boxes. A jewel-like treat to give as it is to receive, it’s no wonder it’s New York’s sweetest indulgence.

    Note: Designs pictured may be subject to change based on availability. Flavors are pre-assorted and can not be changed.

    MarieBelle fascination with chocolate is accentuated by a profound obsession with its provenance and preparation. All MarieBelle chocolate products are handmade from the highest quality single origin cacao resulting in rich complex flavors not commonly found in chocolate.

    (MarieBelle Mother’s Day Collection)

    MarieBelle chooses only the finest selection of Criollo cacao beans from all over the world. What the fine Arabica bean is to coffee, the even finer and rarer Criollo bean is to chocolate. Criollo cacao makes up less than 10% of worldwide chocolate production, and as such, is highly sought after by connoisseurs. Chocolate made from Criollo beans has a distinct reddish color, and an equally distinctive complex taste, which can include flavors of caramel, nuts, vanilla and tobacco.

    MarieBelle chocolates are all handmade by passionate chocolate artisans. Their startling creativity and gift for harmonizing flavors have been the source of continuous innovation in their chocolate-making process and techniques.

  • Gift Guide,  New York,  San Diego

    Get Dad a gift he’ll appreciate. Get Dad a Geekey!

    Make life easier and fix anything in a pinch! Geekey is an innovative, compact multi-tool like never seen before…it’s truly a work of art with engineering that combines everyday common tools into one sleek little punch that delivers endless capability. This multi-tool comes equipped with over 16+ unique functions to help you tackle everyday challenges.

    Its features include a 3.2/3.3mm Bike Spoke Key, a Screwdriver tip that will fit a #2/3 Slotted, #2 Square Drive, #2/3 Phillips, and #2/3 Combinations (Phillips/Slotted or Phillips/Square) screw all in one bit, Imperial and Metric Closed Wrench, ¼ inch Open Wrench, ¼ inch Bit Driver, Scoring Tip, Serrated Edge, Can Opener, Wire Stripper, File, Imperial and Metric Ruler, Protractor, Bottle Opener, Multi-head fit Driver, and a Lanyard Hole.

    Geekey is truly a work of art with engineering that combines everyday common tools into one sleek little punch that delivers endless capability. Geekey features many common tools that have been used for decades and proven essential for everyday fixes . . .Geekey is designed to go everywhere. Whether you’re out hiking on the trails, fishing at the lake, biking at the summit, camping at the basin, doing a few tasks around the house, or just hanging out with friends, you’ll always be prepared.

    The Geekey expertly combines your go-to tools into a beautifully designed device that attaches to your keychain for easy portability. It is only 2.76” x 1.15” x 0.20” (70mm x 29mm x 5mm) and 0.77 oz. Each Geekey is metal injection molded with 420 stainless steel and fashioned into a lightweight, compact tool that fits perfectly on your keyring and is TSA compliant. This is the perfect gift for any biker, outdoor enthusiast, handyman, and anyone else who wants to be prepared at a moment’s notice for anything life throws at them.

  • Eco,  Fashion,  New York,  San Diego

    Shop organic cotton underwear for non-toxic comfort everyday.

    Question – Ever wonder what that ‘pocket’ in your underwear is for? Surprise, it’s not to keep things in. It’s to add another layer of thickness for hygiene and absorbency. Most companies don’t sew it down in an effort to save time. La Coochie believes in ultimate comfort, so they take the extra time to sew it down so it never bunches after that first wash. Quality should last through many washes.

    Heavy metals, ammonia, formaldehyde, petroleum, chlorine, and phthalates. Nope, we’re not having a science class. These are all chemicals you can find in non-organic cotton (aka toxic fabrics). ⁠Disgusting, huh? How ‘bout we skip all that nonsense and shop non-toxic organic cotton and protect our sensitive areas instead?!

    La Coochie just has really high standards and they want to be able to give you the best for your body without sacrificing sexiness. ⁠

    Priority: Coochie safety ⁠

    Bonus: Feminine details and a super soft waistband so you feel great and gross elastic marks⁠

    Your coochie is one of the most absorptive organs of the body. Certified organic cotton is free of toxic chemicals like chlorine, formaldehyde, carcinogens, and other harsh chemicals.  Cotton is naturally breathable and helps prevent yeast, vaginal, and bladder infections. La Coochie‘s cotton fabric is certified with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), which is the highest standard in the world, while having a low impact on the environment. Organically grown cotton saves vasts amounts of water and is grown without harmful toxic insecticides, pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. The GOTS supports organic cotton farmers and producers by providing and guaranteeing living wages and humane treatment of their factory employees.

    La Coochie is a collection of everyday sexy underwear better for your body, especially your coochie. Why? Simple. Regular cotton is toxic because it is full of chlorine, carcinogens, and other chemicals. La Coochie uses certified GOTS organic cotton, which has none of those harsh chemicals.

    La Coochie pioneered the idea of everyday cotton underwear with modern silhouettes. They offer unparalleled designs using thoughtful feminine details and sustainable materials. They don’t think you should compromise your style for comfort or quality for price. That is why they have created a new standard of cotton underwear that is not only safe for your body but sexy enough to get caught in.

    La Coochie partnered with sustainable fabric mills to develop their certified toxic-free fabrics. La Coochie factories are regularly audited and certified with safe working conditions for their employees. Each style and size is fit and measured against real women of all shapes. And because they don’t believe in boring, La Coochie adds feminine and sexy details… hello leg trimmed high-leg.

    La Coochie’s 100% toxic-free underwear betters your body AND the environment, resulting in better sex, comfort, and style! Using certified GOTS organic cotton and Oeko Tex lace trim, La Coochie underwear is free from harmful substances like formaldehyde and nickel AND help prevent yeast, vaginal, and bladder infections.