Introducing Modavanti.com

First of all, thanks to the delightful Adam from Modavanti for letting us know about the site in the first place and sorry for such a delayed post! You know how we are all for sustainable clothing, and that is exactly what this online boutique embodies. Modavanti.com just came out in beta recently and is already putting other fashion boutiques to shame.

Not too many retailers are with the sustainable fashion movement with such gusto and commitment. Apart from regular apparel and accessory searches, you are even able to search for items based on the eight-badge sustainability critera (which includes: made in USA, organic, vegan, recycled/repurposed, energy efficient, handmade, fair trade and eco-conscious). As well, Modavanti donates 2% of every sale to their chairtable partners: Charity Water, Nest, and 19th Amendment, which you can read more about here.

Now I know what you're thinking, sustainable clothing? Sounds like there would be a boring selection right? Wait till you see the 19 brands that have already signed on, some of which include: Heidi Merrick, Allison Parris New York, Agave Denim, and SkinnyJeans. Oh, and there's also a "closet" feature which is exactly as it sounds - you can curate and build your own closet as well as browse through others. :)

Enough talking from me though, it's better if you check it out yourself! Oh, and here's a link to a shoot we did a while back with Eco-style, all the sustainable clothing were provided by Goodwill just to give y'all some ideas.

P.s. These pictures don't do the site any justice, blogger needs to stop resizing my images!











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Take a walk, take a rest, taste the rest

A couple days ago, for the first time in my life, I met another Doris. She was a lovely old lady, and told me that seeing a younger person named Doris made her feel less ancient. My dad actually named me after Doris Day (who was an actress and singer and now at 90 years old is still an animal rights activist) who was named after Doris Kenyon (a silent screen star). To this day, I am still under the impression that my name is rather grandmotherly – but I am sure, had I lived in the 30s, it would have been a popular name at the time.

On an entirely different topic...I have to thank my friend for introducing me to Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil shampoo and conditioner. I was having exceptionally dry hair/scalp this winter and this really revitalized my hair and soothed my seemingly inflamed scalp. She also added that it was quite popular with asians, I can see why! So yep, if anyone else is having this problem, I highly suggest you test this line out!

P.s. I'm terrified of walking my dog because of all the coyote sightings in the area behind my house :(. 

graham & spencer sweater
feather necklace from ebay
tart skirt
bag from loveien9
charles albert leopard wedges

Topbox January 2013

For the January Topbox, it was completely Clinique-based. I actually just got it today which is rather late and was again, severely disappointed when I opened it. You know, I'm thinking that instead of hoping I will get an exciting luxury sample, I am probably better off saving my money to buy the exact item I want. But yeah, I do believe I will be cancelling my subscription. No more beauty boxes for me haha.

Out of Clinique's many many products, I was  praying on the off chance I would not be sent skin-related products. As good as their moisture surge cream is, I try my best to avoid Clinique's other skin products as they don't work too horribly well on me. Although I have heard that their chubby sticks are good, I already have way too many lip products.

P. s. I also heavily swatched the eyeshadow duo for your viewing pleasure, mine is in shade "strawberry duo" and I found it rather hard to build an intense colour. But the pink does have a slight golden sheen that is much more apparent in person.

Rinse Off Eye Makeup Solvent
Make it a clean sweep, from lashes to brows. Or use for on-the-spot makeup fixes. Oil-free. Full Size: $25 (125mL)

Clarifying Lotion
Formulated to help lift the world's impurities to create healthier, younger skin. Full Size: $16 (200mL), $27 (400mL)

Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo
Go-together shades of silky, easy-to-blend colour in a chrome slide compact. Full size: $25 (2.5g). Shade: Strawberry fudge duo

Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
Comparable to a leading drug ingredient in visibily reducing dark spots by 58% in 12 weeks. Full Size: $63 (30mL), $93 (50mL)