Photo Credit: Image of Care by Stella McCartney. Image from Gliving

Eco friendly products that kick the outdated stereotype that the environmentally friendly equals unattractive get top row space on my bathroom shelf.

What we put on our skin and hair is as important (if not more!) as what we put in our bodies. I am a huge fan of all natural beauty products which are free from harmful parabens. My Eco – Fabulous segment is dedicated to sharing them with you.

Stella McCartney stays in keeping with her environment friendly and sexy meets effortless modern ethos with her new skin line.

Care by Stella McCartney is made from 100% certified bio-active ingredients. It contains no petrochemical products or synthetic preservatives.

McCartney’s philosophy is her products has what your skin needs and does not have what your skin does not need.

The unisex body skincare line is packaged in recyclable materials. McCartney has thought of everything,including a recycling program set up by the brand. The Stella McCartney Recycle Care Program is such a great incentive.

This line gets Mariankihogo.com’s Eco Fabulous stamp of approval. It proves that a beauty product can be luxurious at no cost to the environment or one’s health.

For more on the skin line and stockist information visit here.

♥ Gilda & Pearl

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I am loving lingerie line Gilda & Pearl. Their decadent designs are handmade in the UK and would make a fabulous Valentine’s Day gift. The below designs trump tops! I am enamoured by the ‘Blue Dahlia’ set in first image and adore ‘How to marry a millionaire’ set in image two. I think that is such a memorable name.

The Blue Dahlia set is priced at £72 for the pleated bra and £45 for the skirted knicker. The How to marry a Millionaire set is £65 for the bra and £39 for the bow knicker.

Shop the lingerie at Gilda & Pearl.

♥ Wendy Brandes

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These above pieces by fine jeweler Brandes would make any girl very happy. The hefty sterling silver, heart shaped ‘Diana’ ring, is named after the late Diana, Princess of Wales. It was inspired by Diana’s efforts in the late 80′s towards to the AIDS cause.

The Diana ring is $450. It also comes in plain gold and a gold bedecked with diamonds options too. I am in love with the decadent Mignonette earrings too! They are $935.

Buy the pieces at Wendy Brandes.

♥ Duchess Marden

Roses have become synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Eco fabulous beauty product company, Duchess Marden uses the rose in it’s products, as it is known to have a positive impact on well-being.

Spoil yourself or a love one with the all natural luxury line’s Enzyme Exfoliatant. The soothing mask is great for tired skin at $44. I am forever spritzing myself with their Rose water. It is such a mood lifter! It is $40.
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Purchase at Duchess Marden.

♥ For the girl who loves Pink

Images from Net-A-Porter

The Erdem for Smythson Medium Manuscript notebook is delightful! It is priced at £195 and makes me want to throw a chic tea party.Fashion designer Erdem always creates the most adorable prints. This Smythson notebook would be perfect for jotting all your inspired thoughts.

Lanvin’s grosgrain pompom key ring equals love! I would wear it hanging off a handbag. It is £125.

Both are available at Net-A-Porter

♥ Black is always super chic

Images from Net-A-Porter

I am drooling over these pieces. The Burberry patent leather bracelet is simple but makes the right impact. The yummy piece is £75.

The Mulberry ‘Continental’ purse will remain a classic for years to come. The purse is £195. Purchase at Net-A-Porter

Images of Duchess Marden products from Duchess Marden website and Puresha.com

Anyone who knows me knows I am in love with eco -friendly beauty products. Let me make myself super clear just in case the word eco is currently conjuring up boring drab packaged products.

I mean eco-fabulous beauty products that look just as great as they feel. They are luxurious, pampering and free of harmful chemicals. I have on speed dial Essential Care’s Gentle Herb Shampoo for my hair, Jo Wood’s Tula Exfoliating scrub for my face and body etc.

One of my eco-fabulous favourites is the Duchess Marden brand. I am addicted to their Foam Cleanser; it is effective for taking my make-up off but does so gently. Another Duchess Marden personal favourite is the Damascena Rose Water. It is truly super invigorating!

Duchess Marden was started by American, Marla Steuer after a journey to South East Asia and a desert trek through India. There she learnt about healing & hydrating properties of the rose, which she incorporated into an all natural sensual skincare line. The line is free of parabens, petrochemicals and chemical preservatives.

I am super glad Marla started this line as the products look and feel stunning! It goes to show that all natural products do not have to be unsightly.

Visit the luxurious Duchess Marden line here.