As the holiday madness approaches us let us not forget to be inspYred by knowing the BEST things in LIFE aren't things... Tis The Season to be inspYred!
Monday, November 26, 2012
InspYred by the BEST in LIFE
As the holiday madness approaches us let us not forget to be inspYred by knowing the BEST things in LIFE aren't things... Tis The Season to be inspYred!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
The inspYration of an Award Winning Greek Company and Greece's #1 Women's Beach Volleyball Team coming together with Hellenic Pride!
Note: #TeamVM2012 is headed to the A1 Grand Slam presented by ERGO this week. They then head to London 2012 where they will proudly represent Greece! Follow them on twitter: www.twitter.com/VickyMariaBV
Read full press release via EFP/Trent & Company here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9698600.htm
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Saturday, March 3, 2012
Red Carpet Green Dress Turns the Red Carpet Green at The Oscars®
Oscar® Gold Meets Sustainable Green: Actress Missi Pyle of Best Picture Winner “The Artist” Takes Stage in Red Carpet Green Dress Gown
Eco-Friendly Gown Selected among Hundreds of Aspiring Designers
Actress Missi Pyle had two wins at the Oscars® last night: an Academy Award for Best Picture winner, “The Artist,” and her stunning gown, which was made entirely of sustainable materials as part of the Red Carpet Green Dress contest.
Started by Suzy Amis Cameron – environmental advocated and wife of James Cameron – Red Carpet Green Dress calls on designers around the globe to submit a red carpet worthy design for the Oscars, made entirely of sustainable materials.
“What an incredible experience to see Missi wearing this gorgeous, sustainable gown and accepting the Oscar® for Best Picture,”said Suzy Amis Cameron. “Ultimately, Red Carpet Green Dress isn't just about a pretty dress, but about shifting our consciousness and raising awareness around the choices we make each day. This could mean our choices around fashion or choices around the products we use in our home. A red carpet dress is usually worn once and involves a wasteful process, so my hope is that we’ve spurred people to think about their daily actions, choices and purchases.”
The winning design was submitted by Venezuelan born, Miami-based Valentina Delfino. It was made in Los Angeles by couture designer Birgit Muller and skilled tailor Angelo Santos.
“It was such an honor to wear this dress - to be on a carpet that's all about glamour, and have that glamour be sustainable,” said Missi Pyle. “To have so many people watching, and encourage them to question the purchases they make, feels relevant. Being on the carpet in this gorgeous gown, and making a statement, made me feel like the luckiest girl in the world."
“To see everything come together after months of hard work was indescribable,”said Red Carpet Green Dress Global Campaign Director Samata Angel. “We have shown that sustainable fashion can be beautiful, and carry a mass appeal. I am thrilled about all the future holds for Red Carpet Green Dress and look forward to delivering another successful campaign next year!”
Amis Cameron started the contest in 2009, during a non-stop red carpet bonanza she experienced while attending "Avatar" premieres, in which she wore countless dresses and started to understand the environmental footprint of fashion. The experience helped her shape the annual dress challenge.
About the Dress
The gown was made from peace silk and organic chiffon, lined with vintage lining and using a recycled zipper. The fabric was hand dyed safely on Californian soil at an OSHA approved facility by 'A Dyeing Art'. The color was created using natural mineral dyes to achieve the pastel aqua shade.
All of the pleating on the dress was done by hand - therefore using less electricity and reducing the carbon footprint. Peace Silk or Cruelty–Free Silk is the non-violent silk created through the process that permits the full life cycle of the pupae. The silkworm is capable to emerge naturally and only then the cocoons are unwound. The traditional approach kills the worm inside. This is done through the process of heat or steam; in order to keep the pupa from breaking through the cocoon causing numerous threads rather than having a single fiber.
The gown was made from peace silk and organic chiffon, lined with vintage lining and using a recycled zipper. The fabric was hand dyed safely on Californian soil at an OSHA approved facility by 'A Dyeing Art'. The color was created using natural mineral dyes to achieve the pastel aqua shade.
All of the pleating on the dress was done by hand - therefore using less electricity and reducing the carbon footprint. Peace Silk or Cruelty–Free Silk is the non-violent silk created through the process that permits the full life cycle of the pupae. The silkworm is capable to emerge naturally and only then the cocoons are unwound. The traditional approach kills the worm inside. This is done through the process of heat or steam; in order to keep the pupa from breaking through the cocoon causing numerous threads rather than having a single fiber.
Partner Support
Red Carpet Green Dress has received support from notable partners around the world. Missi wore shoes designed by Christian Louboutin and accessories from Stella McCartney. The Ambrose Hotel, Santa Monica's only award-winning sustainable boutique hotel, hosted winning designer Valentina Delfino. The Ambrose's green values were the perfect complement for the Red Carpet Green Dress contest. Zem Joaquin, Founder & CEO of Ecofabulous.com, has supported Red Carpet Green Dress and assisted in the selection of the winning garment.
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council have worked in partnership with Red Carpet Green Dress to ensure the final design is sustainably created.
For more information, visit redcarpetgreendress.com
MUSE School CA
MUSE School CA
Inspiring and Preparing Young People to Live Consciously with Themselves, One Another and the Planet.
A non-profit, educational organization in Malibu Canyon, CA, MUSE is dedicated to empowering children to realize the full potential of their lives through academic excellence, personal responsibility, compassionate relations, global consciousness and environmental awareness. On a 22-acre campus in Malibu Canyon, California, children from across the socio-economic spectrum are stimulated and empowered with experience-based learning. Bodies are nurtured with fresh organic foods and an honor for all living things, including the planet, is cultivated daily. The MUSE School CA Scholarship Fund enables us to provide financial aid to nearly 50% of our families.
Global MUSE
Global MUSE – MUSE School CA's growing international education and outreach program – facilitates real-world friendships, deep cultural understanding and meaningful shared projects between MUSE School CA students and students at partner schools such as Mana Tamariki in New Zealand and Good Morning School on the Thai/Burma (Myanmar) border. The Global Program also provides educational and financial resources to a partner school with substantial needs, which the MUSE School CA Scholarship Fund supports 100% financially. In Mae Sot, Thailand, just across the Thai/Burmese (Myanmar) border, Good Morning School educates the children of migrant workers who have escaped genocide in Burma (Myanmar.) As MUSE works to help achieve a sustainable future, the children are sharing curricula, working cooperatively and experiencing the cultural appreciation that brings to life the concept of compassionate global citizenry.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Red Carpet Green Dress Hits The Oscars®!
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| (L-R) 2012 RCGD winner, Valentina Delfino, Suzy Amis Cameron (Founder - RCGD & MUSE School) and Samata Angel (Global Campaing Director, RCGD) photo: Brandon Hickman |
www.redcarpetgreendress.com
www.museschool.org
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Red Carpet Green Dress Reveals Winning Design, Actress to Wear Sustainable Gown to Oscars
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Suzy Amis Cameron, founder of the Red Carpet Green Dress design contest, today announced the winning dress and surprise actress who will wear the sustainable gown to the 84th Academy Awards.
Actress Missi Pyle, recently seen in the Academy Award® nominated film "The Artist," will wear a design by Valentina Delfino when she attends the 84th Academy Awards. Delfino – born in Venezuela and based in Miami – was among hundreds from around the world who submitted a sustainable dress design for the competition, which began last November.
"The Red Carpet Green Dress contest gives aspiring or established designers a chance to make a beautiful and sustainable gown that will be seen on the single most anticipated red carpet," said Suzy Amis Cameron. "When the talented actress Missi Pyle steps onto the red carpet at the Academy Awards this Sunday, everyone will see why sustainable design can also be stunning design. Valentina Delfino has created an Oscar worthy dress, and I am thrilled Missi has joined us in creating an important fashion moment."
Environmental advocate and wife of Director James Cameron, Suzy Amis Cameron started the Red Carpet Green Dress contest in 2009, during a non-stop red carpet bonanza she experienced while attending "Avatar" premieres, in which she wore countless dresses and began to understand the environmental footprint fashion can have on our planet. The experience helped her shape the global challenge, now in its third year, in which designers submit red carpet worthy designs made entirely of sustainable materials.
"All the world is watching this red carpet," said actress Missi Pyle. "And as artists, I believe it is our job to show the world that we not only care about creating incredible art, but that we are mindful of the fact that, in doing so, we can make something beautiful that is also sustainable. It is an incredible honor for me to walk the most glamorous red carpet in the world in such a stunning and meaningful dress."
"This is a winning year for all involved in the Red Carpet Green Dress contest," said Samata Angel, Red Carpet Green Dress Global Campaign Director. "We not only have a stunning garment from Valentina Delfino, but we have an actress who is part of an Oscar nominated ensemble. Missi Pyle is a talented artist whose commitment to sustainability extends to the red carpet. Her gown will shine both for its strong design, and for the important statement it makes about sustainable fashion."
Red Carpet Green Dress benefits MUSE School CA and Global MUSE – a non-profit founded by Suzy Amis Cameron and her sister Rebecca Amis to provide resources to their partner schools around the world. Their initiatives include assistance for basic school operations, curriculum development, and nutritious lunches for every student.
Partner Support
Red Carpet Green Dress has received support from notable partners around the world.
Missi will be wearing shoes designed by Christian Louboutin and accessories from Stella McCartney.
The dress itself was made under the guidance of award-winning designer Birgit Muller.
The Ambrose Hotel, Santa Monica's only award-winning sustainable boutique hotel, will host winning designer Valentina Delfino. The Ambrose's green values are the perfect compliment for the Red Carpet Green Dress contest.
Zem Joaquin, Founder & CEO of Ecofabulous.com, has supported Red Carpet Green Dress and assisted in the selection of the winning garment.
Cradle to Cradle and the Natural Resources Defense Council have worked in partnership with Red Carpet Green Dress to ensure the final design is sustainably created.
Eco fashion is a growing trend and movement among red carpet regulars, including Livia Firth and Viola Davis.
About the Winning Design
The gown will contain silk peace chiffon, lined with recycled polyester and a sustainable zipper located on the left side seam. The silk chiffon will be dyed with a natural mineral dye, which is both environmentally friendly and OSHA approved.
Peace Silk (or Cruelty–Free Silk) is the non-violent silk created through the process that permits the full life cycle of the silkworm pupae. The silkworm is able to emerge naturally and only then the cocoons are unwound. On the contrary, the traditional sericulture approach kills the worm inside. This is done through the process of heat or steam, in order to keep the pupa from breaking through the cocoon – causing numerous threads rather than having a single fiber.
For more information, visit redcarpetgreendress.com
MUSE School CA
Inspiring and Preparing Young People to Live Consciously with Themselves, One Another and the Planet.
A non-profit, educational organization in Malibu Canyon, CA, MUSE is dedicated to empowering children to realize the full potential of their lives through academic excellence, personal responsibility, compassionate relations, global consciousness and environmental awareness. On a 22-acre campus in Malibu Canyon, California, children from across the socio-economic spectrum are stimulated and empowered with experience-based learning. Bodies are nurtured with fresh organic foods and an honor for all living things, including the planet, is cultivated daily. The MUSE School CA Scholarship Fund enables us to provide financial aid to nearly 50% of our families.
Global MUSE
Global MUSE – MUSE School CA's growing international education and outreach program – facilitates real-world friendships, deep cultural understanding and meaningful shared projects between MUSE School CA students and students at partner schools such as Mana Tamariki in New Zealand and Good Morning School on the Thai/Burma (Myanmar) border. The Global Program also provides educational and financial resources to a partner school with substantial needs, which the MUSE School CA Scholarship Fund supports 100% financially. In Mae Sot, Thailand, just across the Thai/Burmese (Myanmar) border, Good Morning School educates the children of migrant workers who have escaped genocide in Burma (Myanmar.) As MUSE works to help achieve a sustainable future, the children are sharing curricula, working cooperatively and experiencing the cultural appreciation that brings to life the concept of compassionate global citizenry.
http://www.museschool.org
Monday, January 30, 2012
A Geniune Heart...
A question to ask yourself is: Are you truly who appear to be to others and is your heart in it? ~ The ability to be true and geniune to your word can only come from those who are true to themselves first and when it comes directly from your heart.
BE IT & INSPYRE IT FORWARD... You'll be happy you did!
A Sustainable Life
If we all took a step towards living a "sustainable" life just think what a better world this would be.
sus·tain·able adj \sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl
a : of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged.
b : of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods.
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