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DIY Natural Hair Color Guide

ethicalbabe — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:21:00 -0500

Hello brunettes! You can now get a gorgeous hair color at home with natural hair dye.

Being a bit of a hair snob, I only used to color my hair at fancy salons like Aveda (they are the most natural) or not at all. But with my busier-than-ever work schedule, I couldn’t make time for the appointment and also wanted to rather spend the $$$ on a cute new dress and hair dye. Hair coloring at New York salons can be really expensive.

I had noticed NATURCOLOR At-Home Natural Hair Dye at Whole Foods (http://www.naturcolor.com/) and finally dared to make the leap to trying to do this on my own, at home. I used the 4C, Twinberry Chestnut. Let me know what you think of the results in the YouTube comments or Tweet me at https://twitter.com/annabelladaily!

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Valentine's Day Outfits & Dating Tips

ethicalbabe — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:54:00 -0500

Valentine’s Day is coming up! It’s the perfect occasion to get really dressed up for a date and amp up your sex appeal - especially if you have been with your guy for a long time.

If you don’t have an ideal date, VD can be a bit annoying when everything around you is about pink hearts! But, if you are truly looking for love, this is a perfect time for a little reflection with a flute of champagne.

In this video, with three dating outfits, I also included three dating tips that I used when I was dating and hoping to meet my husband. I’m now married so I guarantee they work:-)

I would love to hear YOUR ideas on how to look sizzling on a date and how to find The One. Leave a comment on YouTube, here or Tweet me at https://twitter.com/missqqastyle

With love from Brooklyn,

Annabella

Travel Guide to the Best Vacation! Great Things to Do in Marrakech, Morocco

ethicalbabe — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:19:00 -0500

This past holiday, my husband and I celebrated our first Christmas and New Year’s as a married couple not with a family gathering, but with a two week adventure in Morocco.

If you are a fellow travel junkie too, join me on this trip through one of the most mesmerizing cities in the world, Marrakech. I’ll send air kisses from the Sahara desert for everyone who subscribes below to get my weekly videos!

Are we already buddies on Twitter? https://twitter.com/missqqastyle

Here are links to what you’ll see on the video!

RIAD: http://www.riadariha.com/ and (not shown on video) http://www.riadcherrata.com/

RUGS: A Tisan D Sud 212 0 24 4 55 42 (this is a whole saler and our amazing Riad Ariha manager took us there and helped us get a good deal)

BAR: Kosy Bar http://www.kosybar.com/

BEN YOUSSEF COLLEGE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Youssef_Madrasa

PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM: http://www.maisondelaphotographie.ma/

HELP ANIMALS IN MOROCCO: Foundation Helga Heidrich - http://www.fhh-sos-animaux.com/?lang=en

With love from Morocco,

Annabella

How to Be Comfortable in High Heels & Walk Like a Model

ethicalbabe — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:30:00 -0500

How to make high heels comfortable? After-work holiday parties can be tough on your feet. Think: You’ll be on heels all day long! Here are my secret tips on How to Be Comfortable in High Heels & Walk Like a Model (from my modeling days) so you are ready to go rock that party!

PS. I actually broke my sesamoid bone because of overuse of heels so this is all very important in not just making you feel more comfortable and feeling less pain in the sky-highs, but can also be crucial to the health of your feet!

Foot Petals: http://www.footpetals.com/
Leopard pumps: http://missqa.com/collections/shoes/products/sirene-by-beyond-skin
Red pumps: http://missqa.com/collections/shoes/products/sweetie-by-beyond-skin
Stella McCartney pumps: old, but new ones here:http://www.stellamccartney.com/default/shop-products/Shoes
Blue velvet pumps: old, but brand is Cri de Coeur.

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Romantic Travel Adventure: Lake Nicaragua, Jicaro Island Ecolodge

ethicalbabe — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:09:17 -0500

If you saw my beauty reviews from Nicaragua, you know I promised you a travel tour of our mini-honeymoon! Hope you enjoy this personal look into our trip and have fun meeting my husband:-)

Jicaro Ecolodge: http://www.jicarolodge.com/
:: We found the trip on Groupon Travel Deals; this video is not sponsored::

Eco Makeup Review: Bronzers, Blush, Lipgloss & Eyeliner:http://youtu.be/aCiIT55wgek
Eco Makeup Review: Foundations & Concealers:http://youtu.be/mHviXnTnXyI

Love from Brooklyn, Annabella

Natural Alternative to Botox: Naturalis Mask

ethicalbabe — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:11:03 -0500

After I turned 30, I have been testing every possible anti-aging treatment under the sun that’s organic, natural and free of animal-derived ingredients. Sadly, nothing matched the results of a light chemical peel… until I tested the Naturalis EASY MASK. The affect was instantaneous and reduced fine lines and illuminated my skin unlike anything I had ever tried. Check out my video below to learn more about this Italian Ecocert-certified organic mask and how to use it for magical results.

if you get as excited about it as I am, we have an exclusive introductory MISSQA discount for the holidays only! See the offer below and treat yourself to look and feel your best; the single mask makes an amazing gift as well. If you have tried the mask already, let me know what you think!

See the prices in euros here.

- Annabella, New York

James Bond Girl Look Tutorial with Tarte Carried Away Collector's Set from Sephora - Holiday 2012

ethicalbabe — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:45:00 -0500

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James Bond Girls always look sexy and sophisticated and the Tarte Holiday 2012 Set “Carried Away” is the perfect tool to get the grey smoky eyes and nude lips with eco-friendly and cruelty-free makeup. My hair looks like Bond Girl Camille’s from Quantum of Solace, but this makeup works well if you have long hair and want to resemble the new Bond girl from Skyfall too!

Here are the steps:

1. Add tinted moisturizer (I used Hourglass, see my review here: )
2. Apply the blush from the set in a half moon shape - this way you don’t get blush lines.
3. For eyes, first apply the lightest shade on the inner corners of your eyes and up to the browbone.
4. Take the bronze color and apply it to all over the moving part of the eyelid. If you have hooded eyes or Asian eyes (little bit like me), add the eyeshadow HIGHER than your moving eyelid, so it shows.
5. Smudge the dark gray color along the lash line and blend it upwards.
6. With the same dark grey shade, line under the eye.
7. The shimmery soft black shade is a great liner. Wet the eyeliner brush and create a strong line along the upper lashline.
8. To keep the look soft and smoky, add some of the shimmery black to the eyeshadow brush and blend along the lashline.
9. Next, add an eye brightener to bring all the attention to where it should be.
10. Set the eye brightner with a light powder. Use a smaller brush! I just had my big powder brush on this trip.
11. For a final touch, add lots and lots of mascara and a few coats of nude lipgloss!

And you are ready for Mr. Bond!

With love from Mexico, Annabella

BEST BRONZERS, BLUSH, LIPGLOSS & EYELINER REVIEW

ethicalbabe — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:30:00 -0400

In this video, I review bronzers, blush, lipgloss and eyeliner by Hourglass, Tarte, Korres and Dr Hauschka. Hope you enjoy these tips and let me know if you have favorites! Thank you for watching and hugs for subscribing:-)

BEST FOUNDATIONS & CONCEALERS

ethicalbabe — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:03:00 -0400

Please enjoy the makeup review from Jicaro Island Ecolodge in Nicaragua! Please let us know what your favorites are- we are always looking for amazing new products and would love to test them out too!

ECO FALL SWEATERS & BLAZERS

ethicalbabe — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:46:00 -0400

Thank you so much for watching and don’t forget to subscribe for more eco tips and inspiration.

Here are my outfits in order:

LOOK #1
Eileen Fisher Fair Trade Organic Cotton Sweater
Levis WaterLess Jeans
Alternative Earth tank
Cri de Coeur Vegan thigh high boots

LOOK #2
Eileen Fisher Gray Cardigan-on sale in select Eileen Fisher stores or try this
Levis WaterLess Jeans
Alternative Earth tank
Vegan leopard print belt from ASOS -find leather-free options here
Vegan Beyond Skin Leopard print pumps

LOOK #3
Eileen Fisher Petite Shaped Jacket
Alternative Earth tank
Prairie Underground Organic Cotton Parallel Zip Jean (last season and they don’t make them anymore, but check out AG for cool eco denim)

The orange vegan bag is by Maja: I can’t find it online, but I bought it in DUMBO, Brooklyn at this gift shop:http://stewartstanddesignstore.com/
Thank you Eileen Fisher for gifting me the sweater in look one!

- Annabella, Brooklyn

STYLE: Eco Gloves & Giveaway!

ethicalbabe — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:31:38 -0400

Chilly out, no? We have partnered with another amazing eco blog Canopy Avenue to give out a pair of our favorite eco-friendly and vegan gloves - AngelRox sleeves with thumbholes (perfect for keeping your hands warm while still being able to Tweet on the go:-) These sleeves are ideal for everything from elegant to casual looks: I use them with a fancy 3/4 sleeve fall coat as well as when I job over the Brooklyn Bridge early in the morning!

For a chance to win, go over to Canopy Avenue, check out our AngelRox video filmed in Puerto Rico if you haven’t seen it yet, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a comment underneath the video saying that you are participating in the Canopy Avenue giveaway! If 30 readers leave a comment, we unlock the prize and will ship it anywhere in the world, wherever you are! Check out all the cute and comfortable AngelRox pieces here.

- Annabella, Brooklyn

Eco Jeans for Fall

ethicalbabe — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:41:07 -0400

I never wear jeans in the summer (too hot!), but absolutely love them in the fall. I have one fantastic pair of ankle length dark wash Levis with white sticking (casual) and one pair of high waisted dark wash Prairie Underground jeans with two zippers at the front (fancy and cool, but the zippers come undone if I sit down for too long or eat a full dinner so they dont work for dinner parties:-)

Time to find a few new pairs. My favorites are in dark green or wine red or a dark blue, romantic vintage wash. See the slideshow below for my favorites. Let me know what your must-haves are!

STYLE: Date Night Outfits

ethicalbabe — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:40:38 -0400

THE FIND: Red Big Buddha Bag

ethicalbabe — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:47:00 -0400

Have you discovered your IT bag for fall yet? I keep seeing this Big Buddha ad in my October fashion magazines that have just dropped in my mailbox and I still really love the red (this one is $90). It’s very much a statement bag and looks amazing with a neutral colored wardrobe or black, brown and navy. See how we styled red bag here and here!

STYLE: DKNY Jeans Faux Fur Coat

ethicalbabe — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:09:45 -0400

Vogue has featured faux fur as a “glamorous,” even “cinematic” option! This gorgeous piece is by DKNY Jeans. The word in the Twitter world is that the coat only comes in black ($495). I have Tweeted DKNY Jeans (as I, for one, would love to white one), so be sure to follow us on Twitter to get the scoop!

- Annabella, Brooklyn

STYLE: Eileen Fisher Eco Sweaters

ethicalbabe — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:45:00 -0400

The last two years I lived in Finland (until I was 19), I used to shiver in wintertime repeating a mantra: “I’ll soon live in Los Angeles, I will soon live in sunshine!” –I had decided not to invest in warm clothes anymore.

Even now that I have made New York my home instead of Los Angeles (where I did live for six years), I still tend to skip on proper fall and winter wear. It is especially challenging when you want to find stylish eco-friendly and vegan pieces to keep you warm. Enter Eileen Fisher! Who would have thought the coolest eco and vegan sweater of the season is indeed to be found there. This sweet fair trade organic cotton crimp sweater is $278. Who wants to go shopping?

THE FIND: BOTTEGA VENETA VEGAN HANDBAG What did you think of the...

ethicalbabe — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:14:11 -0400

THE FIND: BOTTEGA VENETA VEGAN HANDBAG

What did you think of the Puerto Rico vacation videos? I would love to hear!

Back to business, it’s time to find the IT-bag for fall. As my signature bag, I have been carrying a stunning black Stella McCartney tote for the last several seasons during which I have also acquired a collection of Matt & Nat purses and clutches. Thinking of a smaller signature bag for this season, I’m head over heels with this first-ever vegan and eco-friendly Bottega Veneta. The bag will be available in November (a few hit the stores during Fashion’s Night Out), so there’s a bit of time to save up!

TRAVEL: CHIC CASUAL OUTFITS - PUERTO RICO LOOKBOOK #2 If you...

ethicalbabe — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0400

TRAVEL: CHIC CASUAL OUTFITS - PUERTO RICO LOOKBOOK #2

If you haven’t see the first episode, check it out here. Thank you for joining me on this tropical adventure!

::Ballet Tunic:: Cap Tunic:: The Wrap:: Pachacuti Hats:: Club Monaco (for Pachacuti):: Filmed in The Horned Dorset Primavera in Puerto Rico::

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BEAUTY: MY NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE This is my current skincare...

ethicalbabe — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:00:17 -0400

BEAUTY: MY NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE

This is my current skincare routine and ideal for combination, dehydrated or sensitive skin. Luxuriously simple and soothing!

Morning & Evening:

Evan Healy Rose Cleansing Milk
Evan Healy Rosehip Treatment Facial Serum
Evan Healy Rose Day Moisturizer
Wembe lipbalm
Aura Cacia Apricot Kernel Oil for body

Twice a week: Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive after cleansing

- Annabella, Brooklyn

STYLE: MONOCHROMATIC PURPLE We think monochromatic bright colors...

ethicalbabe — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:19:00 -0400

STYLE: MONOCHROMATIC PURPLE

We think monochromatic bright colors are the new black for fall! When the days get shorter, a major pop of color in your outfit is a guaranteed mood booster. To keep the style office-friendly, I paired a purple/lavender blouse and pencil skirt with dark purple pumps. What do you think of this look?

:: Carrie Perry Eco-Friendly Blouse (soon available) :: Doucette Duvall Recycled Fabric Pencil Skirt (old, via Gilt) :: Vegan Shoes by Cri De Coeur (last season; blue/dark purple ankle boots here)::