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And The 2013 Oscars Go To?

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The 2013 Oscars Go To?

A Distinctive Style’s Winter issue features human interest, social awareness, sustainable and organic fashion and this years Academy Award nominees.

A Distinctive Style magazine kicked off the New Year with Brad Pitt. The amiable Hollywood heartthrob, actor, and philanthropist, graces the Winter 2013 cover and is featured in an exclusive interview.

“There is so much passion in this issue, from celebrities, to motivational women who run a horse ranch in Colorado,” says Denise Marie, publisher of A Distinctive Style. “The Winter 2013 issue is full of amazing humanitarians who pay-it-forward—just like Pitt does—by giving back to those less fortunate; individuals who possess a sincere love of family, or go through great lengths to save our environment. Everyone featured brings important social issues to the forefront. It may be tricky for people to see the reasons I have for each story I place, but there is always something humbling behind each editorial.”

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A Distinctive Style Winter Cover

Pitt’s latest action movie, Killing Them Softly, directed by Andre Dominik, is currently available on DVD, and you can read more about his creative pursuits, and life with Angelina Jolie and their six children, on page 42.

Also in this issue, we learn about Trashed, a documentary that examines environmental pollution, executive produced by actor Jeremy Irons. The documentary—highlighted in an interactive, introductory video on page 18—is a political “wake-up call” about the ways food is affected by air, sea, and land pollution. We also provide readers with a list of 10 breakfast cereals that most likely contain GMO’s corn—which has been linked to tumors. Bringing readers health-oriented news remains a priority in our publication.

On a lighter side, we chat with Los Angeles-based fashion designer Deborah Lindquist, who up-cycles all sorts of eco-friendly fabrics to create one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories for women around the world. Story on page 64.

Oscar buzz is in the air—the 2013 nominees have been announced! In this issue, readers will find interviews with this year’s most watched Academy Award nominees, all vying for a coveted gold Oscar statue.

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Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln

Honest Abe Lincoln leads the nominations with 12 accolades, including a Best Actor nomination for Daniel Day-Lewis, who portrays the 16^th President of the United States. This is Lewis’s fifth academy award nomination; he previously won Best Actor Oscars for his leading roles in the films My Left Foot and There Will Be Blood. Read more about Day-Lewis—who recently won the 2013 Golden Globe for his role as President Lincoln— on page 58.

Also, in this issue, check out our chat with Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper, up for Best Actor for his leading role in Silver Lining Playbook, in which he plays a former high school teacher battling mental health issues.

“We do many editorials on individuals with all kinds of challenges, and this film brings up a very important topic—mental illness—and how it’s perceived,” says Publisher, Denise Marie. This is Cooper’s first academy award nomination; his interview is on page 36.

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Hugh Jackman

Tony-award winning actor Hugh Jackman won the 2013 Golden Globe award for his portrayal as accused convict turned heroic mayor Jean Veljean in the musical-movie adaptation of the Les Misérables. He’s nominated for an Academy Award for the same role. An interview with the multi-talented Jackman can be found on page 52. “Hugh Jackman is a sincere person that truly loves his family over anything else,” says Marie. ‘I think that’s noble.

Les Misérables co-star Anne Hathaway also received a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of Fantine in the Les Misérables. Proving she is more than just a pretty face, the actress can add “singer” to her resume now. The spunky brunette, who remains close to her childhood friends despite her success, once co-hosted the 83^rd annual Academy Awards and wed actor/designer Adam Shulman last year in Big Sur. Hathaway’s interview in this issue can be found on page 62.

A Distinctive Style continues to bring readers informative, interactive videos, and this issue is no exception. The documentary Chasing Ice, featured on page 26, explores the rapidly melting ice caps that affect our precious planet.

You can view the magazine in its entirety at: A Distinctive Style Magazine

Founded in 2007 by Dallas resident Denise Marie, A Distinctive Style—a magazine with heart—is a pioneer in the digital online experience, proving that utilizing this medium is not only a green practice, but can actually enhance the reading experience. The online magazine can access a variety of media not available in a traditional print format, and incorporates music as well as video and audio interviews.

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Help ONB become certified organic

On 15/11/2012 / Shop Green, Skin Care / Comments Off

Help ONB become certified organic!

Olive Natural Beauty is on a mission to SAVE OUR SKIN!

You can find them on Indiegogo.com/olivenaturalbeauty until December 15th with the goal of raising $10,000 that will be used to help ONB become certified organic!

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Help us Help you Save our Skin!

Right now, Olive Natural Beauty is a one-woman show; handmade, hand packaged and hand labeled by Jess Lauren.

The funds from the campaign on Indiegogo.com/olivenaturalbeauty will be used to produce and distribute the ONB product line (This includes supporting us in the creation, packing, shipping, educating, and EVERYTHING it takes to deliver ONB products to the community), source the highest grade ingredients from organic farms within the U.S., launch new products, and help Olive Natural Beauty become one of under 50 skin care companies in the world to be USDA certified organic!

If successful, HALF of the $10,000 goal will be given away in ONB products to help people everywhere PRACTICE SAFE SKIN CARE!

Donations will be rewarded with choices of ONB Lip Balms, Sustainable Tote Bags, custom ONB products to even a life-time supply of Olive Natural Beauty!!

They also have fun and exciting stretch goals which, if reached, will unlock new rewards for all levels of backers.

Do yourself a favor and let Olive be your savior.

DONATE HERE: http://igg.me/p/274690

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Alicia Silverstone New Organic Skin Care Line

On 02/05/2012 / Shop Green, Skin Care / Comments Off

Alicia Silverstone launches a collection of certified-organic makeup and skincare products

Juice Beauty, for its part, describes Silverstone as the embodiment of the “Juicy Beauty woman,” says Karen Behnke, the company’s founding partner. “She’s environmentally conscious, a philanthropist, and an effortless natural beauty.”

alicia silverstone juice beauty 21 300x225 Alicia Silverstone New Organic Skin Care Line Actress-turned-vegan-guru Alicia Silverstone has linked arms with Juice Beauty to launch a capsule collection of certified-organic makeup and skincare products. The “Alicia Silverstone Collection for Juice Beauty,” created in tandem with the California-based beauty firm, is chock-full of antioxidant-rich botanicals such as passionfruit, champagne grape, white tea leaf, and cucumber. Packaged in containers derived from 95 percent post-consumer recycled materials, the cruelty-free lineup includes a chamomile cleanser, a nourishing moisturizer, a “purely kissable” lip color, translucent pressed powder, and an “irresistible glow” facial highlighter.

“I am so excited to launch the Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty Collection as it brings my commitment to the earth and sustainability together with Hollywood glamour,” Silverstone says in statement. “Organic products can be as luscious and work as well or better than conventional products.”

“Organic products can be as luscious and work as well or better than conventional products.”

”I am a smell person. So, I was looking for a super yummy smell. I did so many smell tests, it was pretty funny. The texture is really important to me, too, and, obviously, the performance, but I was pretty confident in the combination of ingredients. There is the clinical part of making it work on your skin. Once that part is handled, the fun part is the smell and the texture,” said Silverstone.

While her unorthodox parental feeding methods have earned her plenty of attention recently, Alicia Silverstone has now turned her focus to the outer body.

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The Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty collection is available online and at Ulta Beauty stores nationwide.

Jenna Morasca switching to cruelty-free makeup

On 16/02/2012 / Animal Awareness, Awareness, Shop Green, Skin Care / Comments Off

The following article was written by Jenna Morasca, who is an actor, a model, the winner of Survivor: The Amazon, host of Everyday Health, and a lifelong animal advocate.

Buy cruelty-free ! Just one thing you can do to help animals!

There are plenty of things you can do to help animals! The best advice that I can give right off the bat is not to get overwhelmed and feel bad when you read about all the issues. Rather, read through the causes listed on PETA’s website and think about which one speaks to you the most.

My spousal equal, Ethan, uses an inspiring line in his speeches that I always repeat to others and myself when the issues become overwhelming. He says, “Find what makes your heart break, and do something about it.” So, in that vein, read through the list of issues and find the one that makes your heart break the most—and then do something about it!

Another piece of advice is to write things down! I find it less daunting to make a list of the things that you can do to help. For example, you can volunteer at a local animal shelter or vet clinic, sign petitions, cut one thing out of your diet (dairy products, meat, etc.), donate your furs or leather goods, or purchase cruelty-free makeup. There are plenty of easy things that you can do from the comfort of your own home to get you started on the path of giving back.

One year, my good deed started with deciding to give all my friends makeup from a cruelty-free cosmetics line that I love. I did this with the hope that they would love it as much as I do and end up switching their makeup over to that cruelty-free line forever. This method is less “in your face” and more about wanting to “spread the love” of a great new product. As an added bonus, my friends still use that makeup brand to this day! This is a win-win situation for everyone—you, animals, and your friends. This year, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to switch entirely to cruelty-free makeup.

Note: Be sure to check PETA’s Cruelty-Free Database regularly for the most up-to-date list of companies that do and that don’t test on animals, as it changes frequently.

Small deeds like this can go a long way—just ask the animals who were saved from cruel and barbaric animal testing. It’s also very important not to get too overwhelmed—I am telling you that it’s OK to start small! A good way to take a baby step into the world of animal rights is to make a list of small things you can do to help your issue and work your way up to the big things. Make a promise to do one thing on your list each month. I guarantee that by the end of the year, you will have completed way more than one thing on your list each month and will feel so much better about yourself. And most importantly, animals will have benefited.

ETHICAL SKIN CARE

On 08/02/2012 / Shop Green, Skin Care / Comments Off

Ethical skin care line for everyday women

Founders of Trilogy, Catherine de Groot, who worked as a beauty journalist, and her sister Sarah Gibbs started a company manufacturing ingredients from plants for use in natural supplements and cosmetics. In 2002, the Australian sisters combined their skills into a business to create an ethical skin care line for everyday women, and when they discovered a new way to extract rosehip oil that resulted in an innovative product for the beauty industry, Trilogy was born.

The name Trilogy represents the three core values of the brand: Simple, Pure, Vital. These words are what inspired Catherine and Sarah while they created the line, and are what they believe differentiate Trilogy from other skincare lines.

Trilogy’s products use only pure natural ingredients, and the company is committed to cultural, ethical and environmental sustainability. Catherine and Sarah work only with ethically sourced botanicals and use environmentally friendly packaging. Trilogy works to minimize the waste created within their offices, and are 100% against animal testing. The company’s mantra and mission is to, “Maximum effect on your skin, minimum effect on our environment.”

This February marks 10 years since Trilogy launched their first ethical skin care products in 2002. To celebrate this milestone, the company has launched a limited edition ‘Helping Hand Wash.’ All profits from the sale of Helping Hand Wash will be donated to Child’s i Foundation, a small charity making a big difference for the children of Uganda.

Child’s i Foundation runs projects to care for abandoned babies and vulnerable mothers, and has played an integral role in placing Uganda’s children in loving homes.

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