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Time Out for YOU

Posted on Apr 22, 2013 | 0 comments

Have you ever felt a bit icky about taking time out for yourself?  As though you are being too selfish by focusing on you when you should be focusing solely on the needs of your family, friends, dog, cat, world, etc?

Well I get the feeling that most of us have felt like this in one way or another and I am no different.  It wasn’t until I was faced with ill health that I realized the importance of self-love and nourishing our own body, mind and spirit.  But now that I am healthy and full of beans again, I’ve noticed that the same old habits and thought patterns try to creep back in.

Oneness & Fashion

Posted on Mar 6, 2013 | 0 comments

As I head off to Brisbane today to speak at a Self-Love and Sisterhood event with some gorgeous girls, I thought that this article I wrote for my eco-style column in the ‘Oneness’ issue of Holistic Bliss would be fitting.  Taking care with our fashion choices is a reflection like any other on how we feel about ourselves and the world around us.  Lots of Love, Amanda xx

At first glance, it can seem that style and beauty are a far cry from oneness.  Fashion can seem indulgent and frivolous but fundamentally it is about being clothed.  We all have to do this and whether we realise it or not, what we wear becomes an expression of who we are, the person that we want to be and our values.

Stella McCartney & Vivienne Westwood honoured

Posted on Feb 7, 2013 | 0 comments

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) UK recently teamed up with celebrity designers and socialites Sadie Frost and Meg Mathews to launch their first Vegan Fashion Awards.  Honouring some of the best cruelty-free fashion on the market, the Vegan Fashion Awards celebrated creations by iconic designers such as Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood.   

3 Tips For A Green & Energy Efficient Kitchen

Posted on Jan 28, 2013 | 0 comments

Over the past 20 years, the importance of reducing carbon footprints and leading an ecologically friendly lifestyle has come into sharp focus. The damage that has been done by excess waste, unnecessary energy consumption and the use of dangerous chemicals has been repeatedly brought to light by scientists. Although many people understand the importance of seeking out ecologically friendly lifestyle changes, some are left in the dark about exactly what they can change about their lifestyle to reduce their carbon footprints and contribute to a healthier planet. The good news is, some of the changes are extremely simple and can even save money for the average homeowner. One great place to start making ecologically friendly lifestyle changes is in the kitchen.

Vintage Style for Everyday Life

Posted on Jan 20, 2013 | 0 comments

A disposable fashion culture creates an atmosphere in which the speed of clothing manufacturing far outpaces the time it takes to naturally dispose of clothing waste. One way to combat this is to give old clothing a new lease on life by repurposing or reincorporating it into your wardrobe.

Vintage fashion is fun to wear and better for the environment. Purchasing second hand clothing helps minimise waste while saving you money at the same time. Not only can vintage styles run the gamut from feminine to edgy, but the clothing itself is often constructed with more care. To take advantage of the benefits of wearing clothing from a different era, you’ll want to find quality sources and have fun playing with vintage style.

Earth Beats

Posted on Jan 12, 2013 | 0 comments

This is going to make me sound old but gee the young ones these days are inspirational!  They just seem to ‘get it’ and are pumped to do what they can to help our beautiful planet.   It feels like the world is changing…

Check out this awesome event by the Australian Youth Climate Coalition Sunshine Coast – Earth Beats.