Day three without caffeine. Let me rephrase that: Day three without double—okay, who am I fooling, triple—shots of espresso that I've come to depend on to get me through my afternoon slump.

But a funny thing happened on the way back from the coffee shop: Pain. Serious pain. The kind of pain that had me doubled over and damn near close to blacking out. Scary stuff. And the only thing that connects the dots between my episodes of pain is a good strong shot of espresso. Read More …

Global warming sure has things messed up when it comes to fashion. Stores are stocked with warm clothes for bundling up, while outside the heat wave's just hitting in some parts.

Think fashion's got it bad? Not to bring you down or anything, but scientists are predicting that 2010 could be the hottest year on record, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. In Russia, heat and drought have destroyed a fifth of the nation's wheat crop; in August, Greenland lost a 100-square-mile chunk of ice--its largest in nearly half a century. If things continues at this rate the entire ice mass could disappear, raising sea levels by as much as 23 feet. Katrina could be a drop in the bucket: Think about what happens to low-lying New Orleans when the ocean meets the levees.

What to do? Keep on pressuring your Senator to pass meaningful climate legislation. Then bundle up (or cool off) in these eco-knits perfect for layering up or down--plus more than $1,200 in freebies!

Because there's no telling what this weather will do. Read More …

Ah, September. Back to work. Back to school. And looking back at you in the mirror is the evidence of how much fun you had in the sun for the past three months: Dark spots. Weird freckles. Not-so-fine lines.

We know what you did last summer and you shoulda worn a hat.

But don't fret, pet. We sussed out the best botanical remedies--as well as nearly $1,300 in giveaways--to bring back your spring skin! Read More …

Remember all those John Hughes movies filled with drama and teen-aged angst? That's my daughter, about four days out of the month. Sobbing frenzies predicated by a far-flung brush and "I hate my hair!" A room full of clothes and nothing to wear. Crying jags over misunderstandings.

She's nine. Read More …

As a supermodel--and we mean that literally--Angela Lindvall has been a cover girl for Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and countless other big-fashion mags. Inside their pages, she's the face of brands from Valentino to Missoni. I talked with the ecoista from her Topanga Canyon home about becoming the new face of DKNY's new Pure fragrance, which sources sustainable vanilla from a fair trade cooperative in Uganda, as well as the sticky subject of how she comes to terms with representing brands that might not reflect her personal ideals. Read More …

Think Eco-Beauty's expensive? We're out to prove you wrong, beginning with your hair. Because there's nothing more ego-stoking than a fabulous coif, and nothing more disappointing than realizing said coif is dependent on $150 worth of toxic hair products. Luckily, we sourced everything you need--from shampoo to shine--in products that retail for $20 or less, plus a whopping $1,500 in eco-hair worthy giveaways. And lest you forget what you're reading, these are all crafted with organic and truly natural ingredients, eschewing anything on our Big List of Things That Suck, natch.

Because you're worth it. Read More …

Who says being an ecoista has to be expensive? We're kicking off a fashion and beauty focus on sustainable and affordable style with these gorgeous eco-accessories--all priced well under $50--including everything from lingerie to jewelry to bags. Get ready, because we're taking your outfit from blah to blam--on a budget! Plus we're giving away $800 in freebies! Read More …

Best known for her role as Brooke Davis on "One Tree Hill," Sophia Bush and co-star Austin Nichols are hard at work off-camera, drawing attention to environmental issues near and dear to their hearts.

I spoke with Sophia during on 100th day since BP's Deepwater Horizon exploded, creating the worse environmental disaster in U.S. history. The self-described "eco geek" and budding ecoista--she's a fan of Stella McCartney, Rogan, David Babaii and Alba--was on location in North Carolina, after returning from a recent trip to the Gulf Coast, where she and Austin joined Global Green to investigate the BP oil spill and got a first-hand look at the corporate bureaucracy surrounding the clean up. "[BP] is really perpetuating the image that they're trying to fix this," she said. "But really the effort is to cover up how badly they have screwed up the situation." Read More …

My kids and I love the Magic School Bus books. There's something about Ms. Frizzle and her crazy hair and the way she just doesn't take no for an answer--she just pops her kids and their class pet, Liz the lizard, on that weird old Deadhead bus and away they go Read More …

Want to keep chemicals out of your home? Start with your furniture. Carcinogenic formaldehyde is typically found in most mass-produced furniture foams, while glues and finishes usually contain volatile organic compounds. Better known as VOCs, these spend years off-gassing toxic vapors that are potentially carcinogenic and deplete the ozone. Read More …

Yes, we work out to feel good. For some of us, it's the bells and whistles of the gym. For others, it's accessing the exuberance of dance. Swimmers meditate through movement; runners through the heart-racing euphoria of the sprint. And, of course, there's always the deep calm of muscle melting yoga to get you to an all-day high.

But we also work out to look good and--let's be honest--we want to look good while we're doing it. Because there's nothing worse than showing up for class in your grubby old leggings and realizing your regular instructor has been replaced with the sub who's a dead ringer for Colin Farrell.

These clothes and accessories are all crafted from eco-friendly fabrics--some embracing fair trade, upcycling or other sustainable initiatives--with designs that perform as good as they look. Because the last thing you want is your gear distracting you from your practice.

Getting all hot and bothered by the sight of said yoga teacher in a side arm balance? That's the kind of distraction we live for. Read More …

Good enough to eat. We say it about dessert--and that gorgeous guy on the second floor who hoses off his mud-covered mountain bike in the courtyard on Saturdays.

Yummy.

But what about beauty? If you consider that 60% of what goes on our skin goes in our bodies, wouldn't it make sense to use products that are safe enough to eat in the first place? Read More …