Monday, August 27, 2012

ECO ANGEL: Jenna Dewan


Jenna Dewan Eco Angel
American Sweetheart 


Actress and dancer Jenna Dewan Tatum is our August 2012 featured Eco Angel

Women around the world may be envious of her, given the fact she is married to one of the hottest actors in Hollywood right now, Channing Tatum. However in our featured cover story this month Jenna proves that she is much more than just Mrs Tatum! 



Jenna met Channing on the set of their 2006 dance movie Step Up. Jenna's character Nora Clark a privileged dance student falls for rebellious Tyler Gage played by Channing Tatum. In this romantic film their on screen chemistry was much more than just good acting as the two continued their relationship after the movie wrapped. 


They soon became one of Hollywood's hottest young couples and after only 2 years together they were engaged in Hawaii in 2008. Less than a year later Jenna and Channing were married in a romantic outdoor ceremony in a beautiful vineyard in Malibu, California. 


 

Jenna's interest in dance started at the age of five. This former model from Connecticut began her career as a back up dancer, touring with Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton, Sean Combs and Ricky Martin. She also appeared in several music videos alongside Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake and Mandy Moore before her big break in the movie Step Up. Jenna also starred in movies such as Take the Lead, Tamara, The Grudge 2 and most recently Setup. Next month Jenna reunites on-screen with her husband Channing Tatum in the upcoming romantic drama 10 Years.  



Jenna is known for her charity work with animals. "I've always been an animal lover".  She's a devoted animal advocate and sponsors animals at The Gentle Barn. 

Jenna: "When I read about Zeus, an abused pig who'd been rescued from a fair and was at The Gentle Barn, it stuck with me. I started by sponsoring Zeus for $30 a month. Then I visited the Barn, and my time there was transformative. Who says animals don't have feelings? The ones at the Gentle Barn are clearly so happy. Animals and people are connected. We have to treat each other with compassion." 


 


The Gentle Barn rescues and rehabilitates abused and malnourished farm animals. You can help by sponsoring an animal or volunteering to be a cow hugger. Find out more information at GentleBarn.org. 

Jenna: "When I'm passionate about something I have to take action. If we can't make the world a better place, then why are we here? Even little things, like having one meatless meal a day, can make a huge difference."



Jenna is also an active animal-rights advocate and PETA Ambassador. She bared all covered in snakelike body paint for PETA campaign to bring awareness to the millions of snakes, lizards, alligators and crocodiles killed each year for their skins. Many of these reptiles are raised in crowded tanks and still alive as their skin is ripped off them.

Jenna: "I couldn't believe that that is what happens for a wallet or a purse." Jenna tells PETA that she is cutting out leather from her wardrobe. "Now that I know what happens to these animals there's no going back". 

There are many cruelty-free alternatives to using real animal skins and Jenna encourages others to leave wildlife out of your wardrobe

Jenna: "One of the best things about PETA is the attention they've brought to animal rights because of their radical ways."


Jenna teamed up with PETA and Energy Muse to design and create this Energy Muse Power Bracelet made with all vegan materials. 

Jenna: "I thought: what if animals had a voice? So I designed a bracelet to honour the animals and that represents the wearer's inner peace." 

A portion of the sales of Jenna's new cruelty-free fashion accessory goes towards PETA's efforts to stop the exotic skins industry. Jenna's Energy Muse Power Bracelet is available online at www.energymuse.com.





Jenna: "I believe it is important as human beings to be compassionate and respectful towards all of our earthlings. We are all connected. The abuse of exotic animals is inhumane and unnecessary. Please wear this bracelet and join me in honouring your own inner power and the power of these magnificent animals. Together, we have the power to change the world!" 





Being a long term animal lover and vegetarian since grade 10 and now an ambassador for PETA, being kind to animals is something that Jenna is very passionate about.

Jenna: "I was a vegetarian because I understood that animals were alive and had moms. Now I'm a vegan because I read a piece on Huffington Post about an owner of a dairy farm charged with cruelty to the cows." 





Channing and Jenna have 2 rescue dogs, a 4 year-old miniature Japanese Spitz Meeka and a very playful pit bull mix Lulu. Jenna even brought Meeka along to the set during filming of her show The Playboy Club.

Jenna: "She's the best dog. She has a bed, her blankie and every toy and bone imaginable. It's no longer Jenna's trailer - it's Meeka's trailer."  

Last year Jenna played Bunny Janie in NBC's new TV series The Playboy Club. She filmed 7 episodes including the pilot however the show was cancelled after just 3 episodes due to low ratings. Although the show was not a hit with TV audiences, we think Jenna looks pretty sassy and sweet is her pink Playboy bunny costumes. 

Up next for this sassy sweetheart is a new role on the hit TV show American Horror Story. Jenna has signed on for the upcoming season with co-star and on-screen love interest Adam Levine. 




Jenna is sassy, sweet and most of all sincere and very down to earth. She is an absolute sweetheart and we can see why Channing Tatum fell in love with her. Mrs Tatum is a positive role model with a very caring nature and inspires others to live their best life. We just adore this Eco Angel and this article is your insight into the beautiful life of Mrs Jenna Dewan Tatum. 



Jenna Dewan Tatum



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Twitter: Twitter.com/jennadewan
Instagram: Instagram.com/jennadewan



This cover story is featured in Eco Glamazine August 2012.




Saturday, August 18, 2012

GLAMOUR GAL: Julie Dickson


Julie Dickson  Vegan Vixen
GLAMOUR GAL August 2012 

Our featured Glamour Gal this month is Julie Dickson a down to earth, free spirited Australian Actress with a passion for green living. In our exclusive interview Julie shares her passion for acting, some of her favourite Vegan foods and how she became part of the new Koala Army. 

Julie thank you for being our featured Glamour Gal for August. Can you share with our readers what's it's like being an Australian actress? 

Julie: Acting is something I have been passionate about since a very young age however the industry is certainly a tough one and I am sure that many up and coming actors even ones that have already made it would agree with me. I have learned though, throughout my journey as an Actress and acting is a craft and an art and something that you really need to look at with passion and a "Never Give Up" attitude. Being an Actress in Australia you really learn how to be self sufficient. It's not as easy as just finding an agent and having them find you the jobs, you need to get out there and network and do a lot of research and self promotion. I have been involved in short films, feature films, television, and theatre and have even been on tour as an Actress across South Australia attending schools performing to educate kids on bullying. My motto "If I die trying I will die happy."

From theatre to film to television it sounds like acting is a real passion for you. Can you tell us about your upcoming films. 

Julie: At present I am involved in a short film called Drop Bear.  My partner Lucas Scheffel (Film Maker) and I are in the process of writing and developing a number of feature films, short films as well as a web series. I am also in the editing phase for my TV series "Retreat Me" in which I produced and present in. ReTreat Me has been a massive project that has taken me around Australia as well as over to Bali. I even met Aussie icon Olivia Newton John at her retreat when filming there. 


 

Do you have a favourite actress or actor that truly inspires you? 

Julie: Tough one to answer as I have so many! I do love Cameron Diaz. She appears to have such a wonderful personality and never takes life to seriously. Although not acting much anymore I have always loved Alicia Silverstone for all that she stands for and believes in. 

We know you love travelling and spent your childhood in Scotland. If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go? 

Julie: My entire family lives in Scotland and I lived there and went to school until I was 7 years old before moving to Australia with my Mum, Dad and Sister. A few years ago I returned to Scotland and worked over there for a year for "Historic Scotland" where I got to travel out to all the castles and ruins which was and amazing experience. I absolutely love travelling, experiencing and learning about different cultures. Most importantly I love making new friends along the way. I am yet to travel Europe and Africa so that is certainly on my "To Do" list. I would love to go on safari in Africa and see some of the amazing animals particularly those that are endangered. I fell in love with Miami when I was there and could very easily live there. Career wise I would love to live in LA some day soon. 



Glamour and beauty is obviously a major part of your job as an Actress. Julie what does beauty mean to you?

Julie: Beauty comes in many shapes and forms and tend to look for beauty in every person I meet be it internal or external. As an actress and Television Presenter external beauty is important but not in a "Perfection" sense. I don't consider myself perfect by any means and a wonderful casting director and acting teacher Peter Rasmussen once told me "You should never try to change your look. The things you criticise or dislike about yourself will set you apart from the rest and land you that role."

When it comes to looking after my skin and body and choosing makeup, I only use natural products that contain no chemicals, that are certified organic and that are not tested on animals. I look after my exterior by looking after my interior first which includes a healthy diet and lots of fresh juice and organic smoothies. I am also a big fan of treating myself every now and then to an oxygen facial and micro dermabrasion at the beauty salon. 




Being an animal advocate and vegan, choosing natural and cruelty-free beauty products is important to her. Julie's favourite cruelty-free makeup brand is SHE Australia. Find out more of Julie's beauty secrets including her natural home beauty favourites on her official blog.  

Julie:  Being on high definition camera be it a photo shoot or filming the camera picks up everything and every little flaw. I have found the solution that gives me complete flawless coverage every time. She Australia has a range of high definition makeup. I use the entire range including their Magic Primer. My skin has seriously never looked so flawless and I am now completely addicted and obsessed. It literally makes me look airbrushed.

We know that you are an animal lover and animal advocate. Can you tell us more about your involvement with Save the Koalas? 

Julie: Recently I became an Ambassador for Save the Koalas a foundation that truly touches my heart and soul. My love for the Koalas and the cause I grew initially as I was researching Koalas for my role in the short film "Drop Bear" and after looking through the Save the Koalas website I wanted to do more to help. I straight away adopted a Koala and Joey named Astina and Caxton located at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary who I visited just recently. I am now working with volunteers and CEO Deborah Tabart in preparation for Save the Koala Month in September. My main focus is to recruit people into the Koala Army. The Koala Army has been formed for one main purpose and that is to build public support for a Koala Protection Act. The main mission of the Koala Army is ensure that the Australian Government recognises each and every Koala as a national treasure, deserving of absolute protection and long term survival. 


 
Koala Army t-shirts are available to purchase online at savethekoalashop.com.

Being a Vegan is something we know you are very passionate about. Can you share with our readers some of your favourite healthy vegan foods. 

Julie: Oh where do I start. There is so many amazing vegan foods available now that you can purchase or make at home. I am a big fan of Mexican and Italian food so I make Vegan mini pizzas, spaghetti Bolognese, burritos and tacos all the time. I also love fresh homemade soup. My body also craves a lot of raw veggies and fruit so I find myself snacking on nuts and seeds throughout the day as well as whipping myself up in the blender some raw dips (avocado and beetroot are my favourite as well as brazil nut cheese) which I have with organic corn chips or raw carrot and celery sticks. My juicer and blender are always out on the kitchen bench to make green smoothies and fresh juices which I add super foods to. When it comes to a vegan lifestyle Google is your best friend as there are literally thousands of free recipes online. Adopting a Vegan lifestyle has done wonders for my skin, my weight, my health and my spirit on many levels and is a choice many wonderful every day people and celebrities alike are turning to. 

You describe yourself as a free spirit. Do you have a motto or favourite quote that describes your lifestyle? 

Julie: I  have two. "I have strength to overcome the impossible. I have courage to stand up for what I believe in. I have faith that everything will be ok."   

"The truth is I love being alive. And I love feeling free. So if I can't have those things then I feel like a caged animal and I'd rather not be in a cage. I'd rather be dead. And it's real simple. And I think it's not that uncommon." ~ Angelina Jolie. 



As you can see from her this interview Julie radiates glamour, passion and most of all her caring, down to earth nature makes her the perfect choice for this month's featured Glamour Gal. We know that healthy living, kind beauty and animal rights are all things Julie is passionate about and it's clear that this inspiring young lady certainly has a very bright future ahead of her. Her determination and drive to succeed and inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle is refreshing and we are honoured to feature Julie in our Eco Glamazine. We hope you enjoyed this exclusive interview with Julie Dickson. 




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Facebook: Facebook.com/JulieDickson.Official

Twitter: Twitter.com/juliedickson

Instagram: Instagram.com/actingpure

Save the Koalas: www.savethekoala.com
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

JENNIFER HAWKINS: Summer Safari

Summer Safari
Jennifer Hawkins
Myer Spring/Summer 2012 Designer Collection


Brand ambassador Jennifer Hawkins spent ten incredible days last month in South Africa for Myer's upcoming Spring/Summer 2012/2013 Designer Collection catalogue photo shoot. Filmed on location in the Pilansberg National Park, Jennifer spent time with elephants, cheetahs and lion cubs capturing these stunning images wearing new fashion from some of Myer's hottest designers. 

 

 


 

"It was a wonderful opportunity for Myer to be shooting the Spring Summer 2012/13 campaign in such a striking and inspirational location. The Spring Summer fashion is fun and exciting with the use of bright and vibrant colours and patterns, I know that the Myer customers are going to love it."
~ Jennifer Hawkins



Behind the Scenes with Jennifer Hawkins 


Myer Spring Sumer 2012/2013 TV Commercials featuring Jennifer Hawkins: 





Jennifer Hawkins official: www.jenniferhawkins.com.au
Instagram: @JenHawkins_ 



Read our featured cover story Jennifer Hawkins Aussie Angel 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

EARTH ANGEL: Renee Somerfield

Renee Somerfield
Earth Angel 


Glamour Gal and Earth Angel Renee Somerfield takes a walk on the wild side. 




Be an Earth Angel... Go Green!
~ Renee Somerfield



Behind the Scenes



Renee Somerfield 
instagram:  @reneesomerfield


Behind the Scenes: Renee Somerfield 
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Model: Renee Somerfield
Makeup/Hair: Renee Somerfield 
Photography: Michael J Burg 
Videography: Rob Cook 




Read our exclusive Glamour Gal interview with Renee Somerfield. 


Go behind the scenes with Renee for her Earth Angels Photoshoot

ECO GLAMAZINE: August 2012

This month's issue features Mrs Tatum, America's sweetheart  Jenna Dewan-Tatum in our exclusive article about being a PETA ambassador. We introduce you to this month's Glamour Gal Julie Dickson an Aussie actress and vegan. In our Olympics special we share our favourite cruelty-free cosmetics to create a gorgeous gold medal makeup look. 

AUGUST 2012 
  • ECO ANGEL: Jenna Dewan-Tatum. American Sweetheart. read article
  • GLAMOUR GAL: Julie Dickson. Vegan Vixen read article
  • SUMMER GODDESS: Jennifer Hawkins. Summer Safari.  read article
  • EARTH ANGEL: Renee Somerfield  read article
  • KIND BEAUTY: Gold Medal Makeup. (Olympics special)
  • plus weekly eco-friendly articles about beauty, food, fitness and saving the planet!