Dicaprio Documentary In The Works, Again

Leonardo Dicaprio has never been shy about his commitment to improving this world. He currently is working on a follow-up to his environmental documentary, The 11th Hour. The previous film highlighted the effects of global warning and expressed a demand from us all to start rescuing the world from the perils of climate change.

Dicaprio had this to say about his reason for developing The 11th Hour:

"The environment has been a huge passion of mine ever since I was very young. I was really affected by documentaries that I saw as a kid about the rainforests, the mass extinction that's going on right now. We were trying to make a film that would really impact on people, to the point where they leave the movie theatre facing the harsh realities of what will happen to this planet and us in the future if we dont make a change. But we also wanted to highlight and, hopefully, inspire people to realise there are a lot of solutions out there if they become active."

"That's the whole key to making this movie inspiring people to become more educated about this subject and to take action personally. And hopefully, when people see this movie, they'll be emotionally impacted and want to do something about it."

We hope his next documentary will have the same impact.

Fergie's Latest Project: Eco-Friendly Shoes

Fergie, the fergalicious singer, is working on a new line of eco-friendly shoes. You may have briefly seen them in her HP commercial.

“Working on an eco-friendly style next. Green is the new black, baby.” - Fergie

We're excited to see what she comes up with. We'll keep you posted as we find out more!

Replay Organic

Replay Organic is an Italian company that uses pesticide-free cotton and vegetable-tanned leather buttons for their very stylish jeans.

Entourage star Emmanuelle Chriqui has been seen sporting Replay's green jeans.The clothing line also includes, accessories, underwear, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, and watches.

While you're checking out their site, be sure to also check out the Fondazione Claudio Buziol:

"Replay Fast Forward' is an online gallery - a window onto the world of young creativity. Users can take part in the site actively, through the publication of their works and projects in the Gallery. After the registration everyone will have the opportunity to show his/her work without any censorship. The best artists/works selected by Fondazione will have a special visibility."

Suzanne Juul: An Inspiration

Suzanne Juul is a woman to admire. Despite many hardships and tragedies she's encountered in her lifetime she is still fulfilling her dreams.

She began kitting one-of-a-kind ponchos and then took her knitting talent and turned it into a business: Suzanne Juul Designs. She has expanded the business to include swing coats, caplets, sweaters, and the ever-popular and unique eternity shawl.

Juul said, “I want to make clothes that are noticed, that are head-turners that say ‘I’m here.’”

Mary Kate Olsen, Hayden Panettiere, and Eva Longoria are just a few celebs who've been sighted wearing an item from the Juul collection.

Payless for Eco-Footwear

Summer Rayne Oakes is a woman of many talents. She was recently featured in LUCKY Magazine show casing her eco-friendly choices while shopping.

She is an American-born model, a television host for eco-fashion, an activist, and has been dubbed the "Eco-Model."

There is news that she has secured a partnership with Payless shoes to develop a new line of eco-footwear! The affordable and sustainable collection will be sold in 500 Payless locations starting in April 2009.

Another Green Celebrity Mom

Jennie Garth from the utterly popular Beverly Hills 90210 is now a mother of three beautiful girls. Her latest project - aside from being a full-time mother - has been designing and promoting new environmentally friendly 100% recycled cotton bags. She teamed up with Green Works natural cleaners for the project and when you purchase a bag Green Works will donate $3.65 to the Sierra Club.

“Like many moms, I’m on a journey to living a more natural lifestyle without sacrificing quality and convenience,” said Garth. “Working with the Green Works team to design this bag is another opportunity to share the message about natural cleaning, while supporting a deserving organization like the Sierra Club.”

We admire a woman who strives to live a greener life style.

Green Mom: Julia Roberts

Julia Robert's is America's Sweetheart, a loving mother of three, and an example to all mother's that living green is possible. 

She is making her own eco-friendly cleaning spray, so be expecting to see that out soon. She also keeps a journal on her environmental concerns, checks labels, and plants an organic garden.

For much of her lifestyle changes, she credits her yoga instructor Sophie Uliano.

Vanity Fair Picks the Top 100 Most Influential People

Be sure to pick up the October issue of Vanity Fair. Inside the issue they have released their “Top 100 Most Influential People In The World” list. Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Al Gore are in the top 10. Number one is Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin, according to Vanity Fair, "represents a global, moveable band of thinkers, owners, creators, and buyers who are the tastemakers, trendsetters, opinion formers and agenda creators in the worlds of politics, entertainment, media, business, technology, and fashion". He was ranked "based on a number of factors: wealth and influence, as well as such intangibles as vision, philanthropy, and the x factor."

Look to these 100 influential people for inspiration and motivation.

Be Eco Chic

"It's not just about 'Who' you're wearing anymore. It's about 'What' you're wearing."

Be Eco Chic launched last night with a full on fashion show. The greenest celebrities strutted their stuff on the catwalk and the most fashionable designers were in attendance.

Be Eco Chic it thriving to keep fashion alive and responsible at the same time. They want to make an example and show that you can live green without giving up your stylish identity.

Keep up with their site for other eco resources, tips, and events!

Keep Your Summers By Saving Our Oceans

Many of us spend at least some of our summer time at the beach. With the way that global warming is quickly affecting our world, we need to take an active part in saving our summers and indefinitely our oceans.

Jack Johnson is one man behind the cause. He is not only a pro-surfer and singer, but a strong supporter of The Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans. The mission is to raise some much-needed funds for our beaches and oceans. The foundation is offering a $45 donation deal which lands you a membership plus Jack’s new CD Sleep Through the Static, a hot Rise Above Plastics (RAP) SIGG bottle, and a chic RAP tote bag.

Donatations to the Surfrider Foundation are also greatly appreciated and free through the YouthNoise Just 1 Click program throughout the month of August. Just click–as many times as you want–and YN will donate up to $1,000.

A Busy Woman

Angelina Jolie may have recently given birth to her twins Knox Leon & Vivienne Marcheline, filmed the movie WANTED and be raising four other children, but that hasn't stopped her from world projects.

She plans to travel to her daughter Zahara's native country, Ethiopia, and build a medical center and an AIDS clinic for the residents. This is just one of the many projects that are part of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.

Jolie told Britain’s Hello magazine, “We will be building a TB (tuberculosis)/AIDS clinic in Ethiopia. One we plan for Zahara to take over when she is older.” Adding, “the next trip for our foundation will most likely to be Asia to follow up on the situation in Burma and our work in Cambodia.”

Another Influential Woman

Gina La Morte, is Editor-in-Chief of Boho, the founder of the award-winning website TheStyleDoctor.com, and one of the country's most sought-after style gurus. She is the first U.S. stylist to create her own American magazine.

Her expertise on fashion and style has been seen broad casted world wide and viewed by millions on national television shows, including but not limited to ABC's The View, Bravo, and MTV. She has styled celebrities for various clients such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and more.

This fashionista graduated from NYC's Fashion Institute of Technology and studied fashion in the headquarters of fasion i.e. Paris, London and Milan. La Morte has a happy home in New Jersey with her son and husband. When this woman of several talents and tasks isn't working, she can be found at the beach.

Get Up & Do Something

For most of you, summer by now has become a bit dull. Well it's time to get up and do something. Check out this website which will definitely inspire you to get up and do something. Do Something is a website which believes that individuals have the power to make a difference. They provide tools and resources to help convert your ideas and energy into positive action.

Just a few of the celebrity supporters are Kristen Bell, The Jonas Brothers, and Rhianna.

Click here to watch the cool video!

Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2008

Inspiring women in music, fashion and the arts were honored at the GLAMOUR Women of the Year Awards also known at the "Glammies," reports Glamour.com (UK).

Paul O'Grady hosted the event, which took place at the marquee in Berkeley Square. Some of the celebrities in attendance were Lily Allen, Kelly Osbourne, Hayden Panettiere and three of the Spice Girls (Mel B, Geri and Emma).

The winners were:

TV Personality: Dannii Minogue

UK TV Actress: Keeley Hawes

International Musician: Beth Ditto

Accessories Designer: Tamara Mellon

Entrepreneur: Kate Moss

Film-maker: Jane Goldman

Theatre Actress: Kelly Osbourne

Writer; Cecilia Ahern

Presenter: Fearne Cotton

Editor’s Special: Lily Allen

Radio Personality: Jo Whiley

Aussie Hair Care Newcomer: Hayden Panettiere

UK Solo Artist: Leona Lewis

Comedy Actress: Joanna Page

Band: Spice Girls

Man of the Year: Mark Ronson

Inspiration: Annie Lennox

Film Actress: Kate Beckinsale

Congratulations ladies!

David Babaii & Kate Hudson Aid the Wild

David Babaii is the man behind many of the natural, unique, free-flowing, and full of un-tamed spirits hairstyles that the celebrities are sporting today. Vogue has named him "the King of Curl" and he has become a celebrity in his own right with a few of his celebrity clients being Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, and Sarah Jessica Parker.

He has joined forces with Wild Aid to use his expertise in the fields of hair care and beauty, to help conserve wildlife. With this project he's partnered up with none other than Kate Hudson. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and has also won a Golden Globe Award. She is proud to bring the first line of hair care products that support animal rights activism to the world's attention.

In their latest Ad campaign, Kate Hudson is posing with wild lion cubs and a fierce cheetah. The tagline is "Tested on Kate. Not on Animals."

Leona Lewis Launching Vegan Fashion Line

Leona Lewis is currently best known for her hit single Bleeding Love. But, pretty soon she may be known for something more, well, wearable.

A staunch animal rights supporter, Leona hopes that her vegan fashion line will give fellow vegans more options, much like Portman's line of shoes.

A source tells British magazine Hello:

“She’s always adored animals since she was a little girl and has been a vegetarian since the age of 12. The reason she doesn’t wear diamonds is because she doesn’t know how they have been sourced. It was for this reason that she is determined to set up her own ethical fashion range and sell the goods at high street prices.”

Gossip Girl Cast Member Goes Green, Thanks To Motherhood

Industry vet and Gossip Girl regular Kelly Rutherford recently told US magazine that she’s officially gone green. Kelly and her husband are building an eco-house complete with denim insulation, and earth-friendly lighting.  Her brand new 18-month-old baby inspired the change.  “You think: Wow, they come in so pure, you want to keep it that way," Kelly was reported as saying.

She's not the first celebrity to develop green baby inspiration, writes Ecorazzi. Julia Roberts and Melissa Joan Hart have also joined the ranks of the converted.

Jake Gyllenhaal To Open New Organic Restaurant

Richard Gere and Sandra Bullock are just a few of the many celebrities who have opened their own restaurants. Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is joining in on the trend and plans to open an organic restaurant in LA.

Gyllenhaal is not alone in his latest project, his childhood pal chef Chris Fischer is helping to make the experience high-class and all-natural.

"Friends claim that Gyllenhaal, who has appeared on Mario Batali’s US cookery show Molto Mario, has always vowed to open a restaurant before he turns 30. A source told Life&Style: 'Cooking is [Jake’s] big hobby and his passion.'"

Natalie Portman Launches Vegan Shoe Line

Natalie Portman is an amazing actress and a true activist. She may not be a vegan when it comes to the food she eats, but she definitely makes sure that the clothes she wears are not made from any animal products.

She has launched a line of vegan shoes, saying, "As a vegan, it’s been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials. This collection offers a great selection without compromising quality or style."

Portman’s shoes are available online at TeCasan.com and at the NYC boutique located at 382 West Broadway. Some 5% of profits from her shoe line goes towards charity.

Disney's New Film Label - all about Nature

Disneynature is The Walt Disney Studios' label dedicated to working with leading filmmakers to produce one cutting-edge theatrical releases each year celebrating the wonders of the world in which we live.

They have recently released a trailer for Earth, which they plan on debuting on Earth Day of next year! Patrick Stewart narrates the film as the story of the lives of three “animal families” unfold as they cross the globe — or just do cool things — like polar bear snow angels.