Category: The Introduction

The Introduction: NSF

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I was perusing Barneys yesterday (as one does – and as you should – there are some incredible things on sale right now!) and came across these amazing jeans… I’ve been searching for the right pair of skinny + slouchy + distressed white jeans and now I’m dreaming about being able to pull these off (which, unfortunately, is unlikely).

The jeans are NSF – which also happens to be the brand behind this tee that I picked up during a sale a few months ago and have been wearing constantly. Definitely a brand to watch!

About NSF:
“Our approach to denim has been to design what we love without worrying about whether or not it was going to be accepted. Our denim is classic, straightforward, with a little bit of dirt and a sexy tomboy slouchy straight fit. Every pair of jeans is made in Los Angeles, with hand executed washes, some with 15-20 steps each. Our approach to quality craftsmanship and authentic denim washes stands out.”
– Jamie Haller, NSF Creative Director and designer

SHOP NSF:

The Introduction: Daame

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One of the things I love about running this site is the introduction to new brands doing amazing things. I am often swayed to purchase an item when I find that the founders have built their business in accordance with the general ethos of responsibility – when they give their time or profits to good causes on top of the work they already do to ensure their products are made ethically.

That’s why I was so excited to speak with the founders of DAAME earlier this week – when confronted with the issue that I know we all have had – the need for a beautiful, functional laptop bag – they decided to merge their strengths and create their own line.

DAAME was started with a great desire to support today’s woman with beautiful + functional products – and because the founders spend quite a bit of their personal time volunteering, they give 5% to non-profits that provide education for girls in need – so that they can kick-ass in life.

I think this is a cause we can all get behind!

For more businesses working to make the world a better place, also check out This Good World.

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The Introduction: Elizabeth Dehn for One Love Organics Vitamin C Body Oil

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We’ve talked about my friend Elizabeth before… she was my beauty guru before we became friends and she absolutely has the most incredible skin of anyone I know. She’s taken her beauty prowess and turned it into my favorite collaboration – Elizabeth Dehn for One Love Organics. Elizabeth and Suzanne have created an incredible collection of natural, moisturizing skin care products – they work, they smell great, and they look great on your counter (something that is important to me – I’m more likely to use a product if I like how it looks!)

Today I’m excited to share their newest incredible product, the Vitamin C Body Oil. I got a chance to test the body oil over the last week, and it is officially added to my daily routine.

I only use natural soaps, which unfortunately leave my skin drier than I’d like. Honestly, when I stay at other people’s houses and use their normal, as-far-from-natural-as-possible body wash, it almost feels like a treat – my skin is always so soft afterwards! But, I know it’s also covered in chemicals, which is not really my thing. So I offset the dryness with copious amounts of coconut oil and lotion, but still miss the ease of “regular” body washes.

This week, I kept the body oil in the shower and applied right after turning off the water – my skin stayed soft and hydrated all day AND I smelled amazing. win, win. The oil is exfoliating and moisturizing, so it’s more efficient than my coconut oil, and it smells like a trip to the beach. Which we can all use, no matter the time of year.

New to One Love Organics? I recommend you try the sample pack… single use doses of each and every item! The body oil is joining the Vitamin D mist and eye balm (which Matt also loves!) as constants in my bathroom… I think you’ll love them too!

[Disclosure : I was sent a bottle of the Vitamin C Body Oil to test – but I buy ED for OLO with my own money all of the time and only tell you about products that I love!]

The Introduction: Katie Ermilio for Steven Alan

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I adore Katie Ermilio’s incredible dresses, but they don’t exactly fit into my day-to-day life. Luckily for all of us, Katie has collaborated with Steven Alan on an American made capsule collection. I want every item… but will probably settle for the neoprene sweatshirt.