Monthly Archives: October 2010

SATARA: FAIRTRADE BEAUTY

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Johanna Björk

As increasingly cold winds are blowing through the streets of NY, I find myself longing for the warm breeze of summer. Satara is both fairtrade fashion label and NGO. The collection, designed by Dutch designer Moniek van Erven, is made … Continue reading →

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NO MAKEUP

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Johanna Björk

Some of my friends took part in a No-Makeup Challenge a while back, organized by the awesome site No More Dirty Looks. Seriously, you should check it out. And read the book. We all (hopefully) care so much about what … Continue reading →

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MY SEPTEMBER

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Johanna Björk

My September started out in Hawaii, took me back to NYC for a while, for NYFW and The GreenShows. Then I was off again to L.A., Sky Farm and the Mojave Desert. Sometimes I get depressed because nothing fun seems … Continue reading →

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A DAY OF (CREATIVE) SERVICE

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Johanna Björk

Yesterday I took part in a community outreach project in The Heights. We painted a mural on a previously dull, brown wall in the school yard. Using low-VOC paint from Green Depot, because we do not want to poison kids … Continue reading →

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DAD’S PANTS

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Johanna Björk

These pants used to belong to my dad, before they found a new home in my closet. I’ve had the belt since my pre-teen days. The transparent top with a strategically placed opaque panel was bought at H&M like 15 … Continue reading →

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