the goode life

Dinner In the Sky

This is absolutely insane, which is why I love it!!!!

Since I work in construction which means being around heavy equipment, I was ESPECIALLY interested in this crazy idea.  Apparently there is a company called Dinner In The Sky that will suspend you and your guests from the air via a crane for dinner.  From what I can gather it's only in Europe (Belgium to be exact).  You are buckled up in your seat as a crane raises you up to 50 meters above ground!  There is a chef, waiter and now you can have entertainment too!

I suspect if you are the least bit prone to motion sickness or afraid of heights this is not for you.  But if you were one of those people who could eat a hot dog while on a rollercoaster (that's me!) then this is one of those things to add to your list of "100 things I must do before I die."

Talk about reaching for that pie in the sky (literally!!)

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Puella

With everyone running around with heads cut off like a chicken trying to get their hands on the non-ethically produced (allegedly) "I'm Not A Plastic Bag", may I offer another solution.  Since the majority of those buying the aforementioned bag aren't your typical environmentalists perhaps they will be interested in what Puella Girl is doing!  They are selling a tote (reusable of course!) stocked with 10 camis, tees, tanks and dresses all for $150!  Before you gasp, take into account the $15 Anya bag is going for $200 on ebay (and yes there are some fools buying it) empty!

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All Things Eco - The UK Edition

For all my friends in Great Britain I just heard from a new site called All Things Eco.  It's a pretty comprehensive website featuring, well, all things eco!  They list over a thousand companies that have the same beliefs in fair trade, sustainability, ethical, and organic.  Basically everything you need in order to live The Goode Life.

Check out our new friends especially if you are in the market for anything eco!

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The JC Report

I've been reading the bi-weekly newsletter called the the JC Report and I gotta say it's one of the best fashion webzines out there!  Editor-in-chief Jason Campbell along with a team of other writers, bring you fresh and inspiring fashion stories from around the globe.  Stories you won't find anywhere else.  It's not eco-related in anyway but still really great nonetheless!!

If you read as many fashion magazines a month as I do (including many European ones) you'll find an overlap on stories and editorials. I often ask how times can they photograph that same dress?  And with the same designers being featured over and over you begin to wonder is this an ad disguised as an editorial?  Where's the new talent and fresh perspective?  Well I get it with the the JC Report.  I subscribe to quite a few newsletters but only really read one or two.  The rest I skim to check for dates of events or if any new products are out, I have to admit I look forward to Jason's newsletter! 

If you are a fashion fiend like me then you must read the report!
(the JC Report is a Flavorpill production)

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"I Am Not A Plastic Bag" Part II

  This bag has been receiving so much attention in the blogs lately!!  Unfortunately most of it has been negative.  I won't go over what has been written, I'm sure if you are reading this you already know and don't care, but I can't help but feel that most of the haters are missing the point.  Why attack the designer Anya?  She can't help it if hundreds of girls in Hong Kong and New York City decided to stand in the rain for hours on the hopes they might get a bag!  It's not her fault the bag gained such overnight cult status!  Her intentions were initially goode.  She was just trying to raise awareness in a throw away society!  She never claimed to be an environmental guru.  Faran over at Fashionista has been following this story and all it's hoopla!  She's published a great interview with Anya that might make some of the haters see she was just trying to do her part.  I get that most the purchasers of said bag are probably only getting it because of it's current iconic status and couldn't care less about it's message, but the rest of us who pre-purchased the bag way back in March (yes, I'm talking about myself) way before the negative backlash, shouldn't have to be accosted by "smug twats" who are just jealous because they couldn't get their hands on one!  I like my bag.  I use it everyday! and I'm always stopped on the street and asked where did I get it!  Why because of the message the bag sends.  I don't think this bag will change people's habits overnight but at least it's a start.  We environmentalist have to stop being so elitist and take our victories where we can.  (end of rant)

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Sisley Clothing

My favorite blogger Susan Cernak over at Glam Chic has posted interesting commentary on the new ads by clothing manufacturer Sisley.  I've seen this ad before and thought only about the drug implications but she takes it to another eco-level by speaking on the addiction to disposable clothing, mainly pesticide laden cotton.  Goode call Susan!

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