Beautiful Botanicals

Cargo nailed natural beauty right down to the packaging with the launch of their PlantLove cosmetics collection in September of 2008. Their existing 12 shades of lipstick comes in tubes made from corn-based plastics and the boxes they come in are embedded with wildflower seeds that you just moisten and plant!

The line consists of lipstick, lip liner, lip balm, pressed powder, loose powder foundation, illuminizer, bronzer, blush and lip gloss which are all free of parabens, phthalates, petro-chemicals, synthetic dyes and fragrances. Everything you need to keep you gorgeously green!

I tried Mariska warm nude lipstick designed by actress Mariska Hargitay ($20) and blush in Tulip ($28). The lipstick glides on smooth and feels great on my lips. The blush is light but has great pigment and is long-wearing. Love!

PlantLove is available at Sephora for $36 or less. $2 from the sale of each PlantLove lipstick goes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Beauty Event (NY): Pür Minerals Makeovers

Hey New Yorkers! Put your best face forward in the new year with a free makeover from Pür Minerals! On Tuesday, January 12th, makeup artist Joe Dinello will be giving complimentary makeovers and samples at Duane Reade at 1350 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 from 12pm to 6pm.

Spotlight on Toggery by Kate D'arcy

Former personal shopper and stylist, Kate D'arcy brings together functional, sustainable style and affordability with her clothing line, Toggery. Launched in Fall 2007, the contemporary collection is made up of lots of easy, eco-friendly wardrobe staples made from 100% organic cotton and bamboo fibers that are comfortable, flattering and beautiful.

The current collection includes some seriously sexy summer dresses and stylish tops. I've got my eye on the Sienna Dress above which is only $50! Toggery is available at Lux Green Living at prices ranging from $30 to $150,