Introducing
White Apricot's
Green Grab Bag!

Get samples of the best natural and organic skin and hair care, make up, fragrance and more delivered every month right to your door for just $15 a month, plus free shipping!

For nearly five years, White Apricot’s staff has been spraying, slathering, shampooing and soaping up with hundreds of natural and organic beauty products and brands, and sharing our favorites with you every week. With all of our experience and expertise, it is a natural progression that we should offer a program that lets you TRY BEFORE YOU BUY some of these wonderful products.

So, whether you want to experience the benefits of eco beauty and don’t know where to start, are a product junkie looking to feed your habit, or simply someone who loves getting surprise deliveries, White Apricot’s new Green Grab Bag is for YOU!

By joining our program, you’ll get at least six samples every month, hand picked by us, in our eco friendly Green Grab Bag. If you like what you get, there will be a WHITE APRICOT EXCLUSIVE OFFER WAITING FOR YOU WITH A GREAT DISCOUNT ON THE FULL SIZED VERSIONS!

Our first Green Grab Bag will ship October 21st! Don't miss out! You must sign up before October 7th!

Fashion:
Take a Bow
By Bonny Osterhage

In an apparent throwback to the 70s, bow blouses are back. Tied jauntily around the neck, or worn hanging loose and sexy, these bows are more sophisticated, than sweet. Sure, they are great for the workplace with a pencil skirt, but pair a silky version with skinny jeans and boots, and you’ve got a rock and roll romance. It’s an eco friendly fashion must for the girl who likes to stay on trend. We showed you a sneak preview a few weeks ago with this graphic version from Jill Stuart, and now we’re bringing you more of our faves!

Hinge® Smocked Front Silk Blouse

A rich print, plus a sheer blouse, equals a perfect transitional piece for fall. Factor in the bow and you’ve got a fashion trifecta. Just remember to add a cami underneath. ON SALE FOR $59.90 (was $98) at www.nordstrom.com.

Parker Silk Tie Neck Blouse

If you watched the Emmy’s, you know that red was on much more than the carpet. It was the gown color du jour, and you can get on board with this show-stopping blouse. Soft silk, a relaxed fit, and a loosely tied bow keep it from looking too serious. $198 at www.neimanmarcus.com.

 
SERIOUSLY?!
This One Makes Our Heads Hurt

Attention: Migraine Sufferers. Forget all the expensive doctor visits, drugs and acupuncture you’ve tried, to deal with the excruciating pain and suffering of migraines. Who knew that, even though medical science has yet to find a cure, the geniuses at SkyMall had the answer the whole time for just $59.99?! Yes, the Migraine Magic Plus promises to not only relieve your migraine, but also to rid you of sinus pain, double vision and dry eyes — with massaging goggles. SERIOUSLY?!

No more dark rooms while you wait it out and pray for it to stop. Just put on the dark goggles anytime you need them and let their magnetic fingers massage the area around your eyes to “relieve tension and restore circulation.” Maybe it’s us, but when you have a debilitating migraine, wouldn’t a bunch of plastic fingers coming at your eyes hurt even more? And, by the way, if you are experiencing double vision (and you are sober), there may be a bigger problem at hand. You may want to lose the goggles and head for the ER. Call use close minded, but we’re going to stick with our four Ibuprofen and a nap. www.skymall.com.

 
Beauty:
The Midas Touch

We can’t make everything you touch turn to gold, but we can put a little gold at your fingertips with the season’s hottest nail trend, inspired by Chanel’s Peridot (shown below left), a bold metallic green gold. As always, we are embracing the look the eco friendly way, with polishes that are free of the most harmful chemicals, but that still provide us with long lasting coverage and shine.

If you want to get the golden glow, check out the metallic, yellow gold shimmer of Goldilocks by Priti NYC (above left/$12.50). For the more conservative among us, the subtle gold sheen of Champagne by Megan Miller Collection (above right/$12) will do the trick. To get as close to Peridot as possible, the uber trendy greenish gold found in Butter London’s Wallis' Nail Laquer (above center/$14) is the choice for you. We think they’re all golden! Also look for Scotch Natural’s Smuggler’s Gold (not shown), yet another green gold creation, coming in October.

 
Lifestyle:
If Your Walls Could Talk

If your walls could talk, they would say “thank you” for dressing us up in this fabulous eco friendly wallpaper from Wallpaper Collective! In case you haven’t noticed, wallpaper is back in a big way, although this time around, it is fresh and modern, rather than formal and stuffy. Whether you use it to accent just one wall or cover an entire room, it’s a simple way to refresh the look of your home, without actually redecorating. With so many eco friendly varieties available, you can create any look, from whimsical animal prints to sophisticated geometric shapes or feminine florals. There are even some that give the appearance of textured paint! Check out the impressive selection at www.wallpapercollective.com.

Deals & Sales:
Colourful Grass Offers Shoes for Less Green

When we find cute eco friendly shoes under $100, it makes us do a happy dance. So, you can imagine the party atmosphere when we found the Colourful Grass collection, with adorable casual styles from $60 to $78!

The Rachel hemp flat (left in bark/$78) has a cool, distressed finish, topped off with a bow. And, the Vandana ballet flat (right in slate/$78) is as cute as a coconut shell button. We also love the contrasting checked lining in both styles. Check out the entire collection at www.colourfulgrass.com. You’ll be happy dancing too!