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Take Cover from the Cold in Eco Friendly Coats
By Bonny Osterhage

Winter is officially upon us and I am finding that dropping temperatures and inclement weather are calling for more than my usual go-to wraps and ponchos. When its time to get serious about getting warm, coats have you covered — literally! Double or single breasted, short or long length, the right eco friendly coats can stand up to anything Old Man Winter dishes out. The following coats combine enough warmth and style to see you through ‘til spring.

Seriously?!
An App a Day Keeps Acne Away

In case you are bored with talking, texting, playing “Angry Birds,” listening to music, etc., here’s one more way to waste time on your iPhone — download the ACNEAPP and try to clear up your skin. Simply select the red (skin healing) or blue (bacteria fighting) light, or the recommended combination of both, and then hold the screen close to your skin for two minutes on the desired areas. SERIOUSLY?!

Do you really think that a light emitting from your iPhone is as strong as the acne treating lights used in a dermatologist’s office?! — not to mention the fact that you will look like a complete moron doing this. The App even comes with a disclaimer stating it is not intended for treatment of medical conditions. You would be better off taking the $2 and buying a bar of acne clearing soap. We know the iPhone is a smartphone — we just aren’t so sure about the users! $1.99 at www.itunes.apple.com.

DESIGNER ALERT:
Cut the Chill in Fair Trade, Hand Knit Style

In keeping with our theme of “it’s really cold outside,” warm up with beautiful fair trade scarves, hats, gloves, shawls and more, hand knit by artisans in rural Peru and all made from 100% eco friendly (and oh-so-soft) alpaca fibers.  The unique Floral Neck Scarf with its two giant blossoms at the neck (left/$120) is a head- turning must have. Wrap yourself in the Halfie Fringed Women’s Alpaca Wrap, which is just the right size to be worn as either a scarf or a wrap, and comes in seven luscious colors (right/$140). See the entire collection and learn about the artisans (check out the videos of the artisans in action) at www.shopmayu.com.

Click the Apricot to Receive 20% Off with Your White Apricot Exclusive Offer — That Makes Them $96 and $112, respectively!

SALE ALERT!
Save a Little — Save a Lot

You know how much White Apricot loves a good deal — and we love bringing them to you! If you’re a “deal of the day” website junkie, you’ll love this new eco friendly version,  www.purecitizen.com, an exclusive, members-only, eco friendly shopping mecca. Simply sign up (it’s free) and each day, you will receive a too good to be true, limited time bargain from a top eco friendly fashion, beauty or lifestyle company delivered right to your inbox! Stock up on the hottest looks from Indigenous Designs, Spun, Hovey Lee and many more! For those who want to go the extra mile, you can donate a portion of your savings to the featured brand’s chosen nonprofit. Save some money, save the planet. Now that’s a win/win!