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Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen -- even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to: Green your entire beauty regime Detoxify your home Indulge in guilt-free shopping Adopt a home fitness routine Prepare eco-licious treats Give your kitchen a green makeover Become more aware of your impact on the earth The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here. Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make -- and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!

Amazon.com Review
Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen—even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to: Green your entire beauty regime Detoxify your home Indulge in guilt-free shopping Adopt a home fitness routine Prepare eco-licious treats Give your kitchen a green makeover Become more aware of your impact on the earth The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here. Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make--and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless! Questions for Sophie Uliano We had the opportunity to chat with Sophie Uliano over e-mail about Gorgeously Green, her suggestions for saving the Earth, and the very real possibility of becoming a hippie. Here’s what Sophie had to say about the economics of eco-consciousness, the allure of non-toxic nail polish, and of course, whether it’s truly easy being green. Amazon.com: I’ve heard a common complaint that energy-saving light bulbs, organic food and clothing, and other "green" products are not as economical as traditional products. Is that true? Any tips for readers who want to be eco-conscious and budget-conscious too? Sophie Uliano: I think that going green has a double meaning in that it also is about saving money. There is no way that I would or could go green if it meant that I was going to have to pay much more. If you make the cleaning spray that I suggest in my book, you will save a bunch on cleaning supplies because it’s an all-purpose cleaner that I use on almost everything (a great germ-buster too). You will pay a little more upfront for energy-saving light bulbs, but as they last 15 times longer, you will save money in the long run. Food is the only thing that you may have to pay a bit more for, however, I think that your health is an important investment, so I choose to save on boring cleaning supplies and treat my family to food that not only tastes more delicious, but will keep them healthy and vibrant. Remember that if you follow all the energy-saving tips in the book, you are going to save a wad of cash too--so it’s a win/win. Amazon.com: I think many people are interested in making more sustainable choices, but when it comes to the heavy lifting it can be hard to break old habits. We tend to think, "Someone else will ride their bike to work today--I’ll drive like I always do." What advice do you have that can help people "walk the talk"? Uliano: I agree that it is hard to break old habits. My suggestion is to break one habit at a time. Choose the one thing that bothers you most. For me it is using paper towels when I know that I can easily use a rag instead. Make a decision about the change you want to make and tell your friends and family that you have decided to do this one thing and that you want their support. It could be that you are going to cook one organic meal from scratch once a week, or that you are going to air-dry your clothes this summer or simply that you will wash out a barely used zip-lock bag, instead of throwing it away--easy! Amazon.com: Furthermore, I’ve heard many people worry that eco-consciousness is the first step toward becoming a granola hippie, to use one of your own phrases from the book. Do you have to be a hippie to go green? Uliano: You so don’t have to become the tree hugger/hippie to live a green way of life. I feel passionately that you can still have the glitz, the glam and the gleaming house because now there are so many eco-friendly companies that offer you safe and healthy choices: nail polishes, organic clothes that are fabulous to name a few. Amazon.com: Not everyone lives in an area where green options are available and accessible. Can you suggest a few ways that readers can live a greener lifestyle even if they don’t have easy access to car-sharing companies, wet dry-cleaners, and other alternatives you mention in your book? Uliano: If you don’t have easy access to some of the green options in my book, it really doesn’t matter. No matter where you live, you can make a start. I recently visited my in-laws in Georgia, who have fewer options than we do here in Los Angeles; however, they have embarked on making their own cleaners, composting, growing veggies etc. There’s advantages to living in a metropolitan city in that you can buy all the great eco-stuff, but if you live in a more rural setting, it’s fantastic too because you may have a yard in which you can grow tomatoes or air-dry your laundry. I’d pick the latter if given the choice! Amazon.com: Your book is mainly directed toward female readers--what tips do you have for men who are interested in making sustainable lifestyle changes? Uliano: I wrote my book for women because I realized that as a mom, wife and working girl I could show like-minded women how easy it is to become green, however, men can totally benefit from my book too! My husband doesn’t have a huge interest in non-toxic nail polish, but he’s fascinated with everything solar and has started biking everywhere. We work together as a team, inspiring each other with our daily green discoveries--it’s fun!

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 81 reviews)

Life Changing by Cami (Texas)

5 Stars
October 18, 2009
I guess to say that this book is life changing is understood, because if you are buying it, it is probably because you are wanting to change certaint things about your life. If so, then this book is definetly for you! Sophie Uliano doesn't just stop at diet, she also covers beauty, excercise, shopping etc. I do have to say that the chapter that I found the most interesting, and life changing was the chapter that covered beauty. There were so many thing that are in the items that I put on my body that cause it harm. I had no idea! The best part is that she doesn't leave you high and dry. She tells you great reasonably priced alternatives to try. I have to say that I have not be dissappointed with any of them yet. She brings up such a good point in the book, that the skin is our largest organ, and that everything we put on it, is absorbed into our body. Why have we not already taken action to help protect our bodies? This book is full of so many great reasources too! If you want to take it ever further into your diet, you should also look into Sophie's book "The Gorgeously Green Diet."

Awesome Book!!! by C. Lambes (Granbury, Tx USA)

5 Stars
October 07, 2009
This is the most comprehensive book on going green I have ever read. Every female on the planet should read it!!! Sophie takes you through every aspect of living green while making you feel great about it, even if you only do one thing a day. It has changed my life and whether they like it or not, everyone around me :)!!

A Must Have by J. Lowe (IN USA)

5 Stars
September 09, 2009
I have this book, and bought one for a friend. She loves it! Fast service. Would buy from this seller again. Book was in great condition.

Does Sophie ever leave Beverly Hills? by K. Dobbs (SoCal)

2 Stars
June 21, 2009
Ms. Uliano's antiquated and uninformed comments regarding the treatment of animals in zoos and theme parks are highly insulting to the tireless efforts of zoological personnel. The animals in their care are considered to be priceless treasures, and they are physically, emotionally, and mentally better cared for than humans. The money raised by zoos is used to promote such causes as education, conservation, and species survival. With poaching, habitat encroachment, and civil wars threatening wildlife all across the globe, Ms. Uliano may not be aware that the "wild" that she so righteously touts is not the safe haven for these creatures that it may once have been. Most other cultures do not hold wildlife in such high esteem as the financial abundance of America allows us to do. While Ms. Uliano may be up late at night with online shopping, zookeepers are up late tending to a sick animal, participating in a new birth, or providing round-the-clock care for a youngster abandoned by its mother. Were it not for these heroes, species like the California condor, the Arabian oryx, and the Giant Panda would not have been brought back from the brink of extinction. If Ms. Uliano would care to look out from underneath her designer cosmetics and really help preserve the planet, she would not flagrantly attack the very institutions who are working harder towards that goal than she is.

Fun read & enduring reference book by Sassafras (Atlanta, GA)

5 Stars
June 21, 2009
I'm no newbie to green. We compost, have rain barrels, and I'm a nearly fanatic recycler. What makes Gorgeously Green different from other books I've read on the topic is the practical green advice about beauty, fitness, fashion and other topics that were left out of green in the past. Author Sophie Uliano has dared to admit that she doesn't want to give up her passion for all things feminine and beautiful on her quest to live an earth-friendly life. Her self-deprecating humor strikes just the right tone for me as I guiltily admit (to myself) that I have avoided looking into my hair dye for fear that I'd have to give up and go gray to be green! I appreciate all the web links and specific product recommendations. My only criticism is that many of the products she recommends are a bit pricey. However, she balances this with some less expensive suggestions and make-it-yourself recipes for beauty treatments, cleaning products, etc. I refer to this book at least once a week & will be giving it as a gift to friends on special occasions.

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