Product Description

In this day and age, adopting a "green" lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make. Yet many women still suspect that it's tedious and time-consuming and far from the glamour of modern life. But being green doesn't have to make life grey - and for the fashionable woman who's always been more interested in her compact than in compost, environmental guru Sophie Uliano presents "Gorgeously Green" - the modern girl's guide to living in sustainable style! An upbeat and practical guide that shows the modern woman the simple steps she can take to become more aware of her impact on the earth.It is packed with the most up-to-date information on beauty - revamp your beauty regimen, discover the top environmental culprits to look for in cosmetics, and gain tools, tips, and insights on everything from nail care to fake tans; fitness - treat your body like the "green temple" it is! (Sophie's program takes you out of the gym and back into the home with yoga and other easy activities); shopping - learn to shop and dress the Gorgeously Green way, rethink dry-cleaning, start using organic tote bags, and eliminate junk mail; home - create the toxin-free home that you and your loved ones deserve: invest in safe alternative household products, put on your gardening gloves, and discover the joys of composting; food - eat seasonal, local, organic, and whole foods without going broke, and try out many of Sophie's extremely simple, delicious recipes; and, travel - get the skinny on hybrid cars, alternative fuels, and guilt-free travel.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #189423 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

About the Author
Sophie Uliano is a passionate environmentalist and "green" guru who has developed an earth-friendly lifestyle that appeals to the Hollywood set: women who don't want to compromise their glamour and style.For many years she was a theater actress in England, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in London's West End. She has also starred in numerous British television shows.

Customer Reviews

Changed woman!
This book has changed my life! I would never have believed the harmful toxins which are in our cleaning products and in everyday things like shower gels, shampoo etc. I finished the book and have started making my own cleaning materials and facial cleansers. This really does not take up a lot of time and is much cheaper than buying your own. Any products mentioned in the book if you google them and type " in the uk" it will provide you with all the suppliers in the uk.This book is very informative in a funny way. Have been torturing friends and family to become greener and will be reccommending this book to everyone I know!

Being green is really easy and positive!
Gorgeously Green was a book that I read from cover to cover over a weekend. I found it very informative and useful.
Although the book is geared more towards the USA with its research and some of the websites for getting green items, you can get the idea and find things that deliver the same products where ever you are. So I would technically give it 4 and a half stars as that is the only draw back with the book.
I found it incredibly witty and informative at the same time. The book has given me greater awareness of "green issues" and that I can make a difference with even the smallest things.
Sophie Uliano is very passionate about what she does but with a reality to it. It makes the whole process of adapting my lifestyle fun and easy to do.
I am recommending friends of mine to buy the book now and I am giving it to people as a present this year.