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ECO CHIC’S NEW VERSATILE & VIBRANT OUTDOOR RUGS

GIVE SUSTAINABLE COLOUR TO EVERY OUTDOOR SPACE

The new signature collection of outdoor rugs from Eco Chic will lift and give colour and vibrancy to every outdoor space this summer. These environmentally friendly rugs are the epitome of fresh outdoor décor and perfect for BBQs, parties or just relaxing in your own little summer haven. Not only will you love these hugely pleasing rugs, but you’ll also be the envy of your friends with your sustainably chic way of living!

Eco Chic’s outdoor rugs are fun, practical and good for the planet, which is why they’re some of our favourite store items and our best sellers.

Made from 100% recycled polypropylene plastic bags, these colourful rugs are a rewarding way to reuse, recycle and reduce.  They are plastic in feeling, not like wool rugs, perfect for use in messy areas.

These rugs are woven and therefore reversible with a slightly different look on each side. Robust and versatile, these rugs are equally at home on the deck, at the beach, in the kitchen, the garden or in the rumpus room – best of all, they only need a quick wipe over with a damp cloth and they’re clean! If they’re outdoors, simply turn the hose on them or give them a mop.

The three new designs in store for Summer 2014/15 are:

outdoor_rug_watermelon_life3FENTON

A bright and funky watermelon colour with a geometric motif, the Fenton rug is a versatile two-way winner. One has more watermelon, giving an instant tropical party feel; and the other has more white for more of a fresh and fruity day time vibe!

outdoor_rug_suzani_lifeSUZANI

Suzani fabrics and designs hail from Central Asia where this needlework style is used by many tribes in day-to-day textiles.

Popular design motifs include sun and moon disks, flowers, such as irises, leaves and vines, fruits (especially pomegranates), and occasional fish and birds. Brighten any space with the more yellow of the two sides or get a more subtle and mellow look with the whiter side.

ZAGORAoutdoor_rug_turquoise_life2

The beautifully vibrant turquoise colour and geometric motif of the Zagora rug are very Moroccan in feel. It conjures up images of the sparkling Mediterranean sea; holidays in the sunshine and some Café del Mar! Perfect for decks and sunny terraces or sunrooms.

Small Rug: 150cm wide x 240cm long  – $90
Large Rug: 180cm wide  x 270cm long – $130 N/A BUT AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Dispatch Time Approx. 3-5 days if in stock. Please email us to check current availability.

For more information and to view everything in store at Eco Chic, go to www.ecochic.com.au.

ENDS

NOTES TO EDITOR:

For more information, pricing, photography or product, for shoot, or for interviews with Cris Bucknall or Paula Breckman, please contact sophie@prchicks.com.au.

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*NEW* ERE PEREZ ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL EYELINER PENCILS

EASY TO USE, BEAUTIFULLY DEFINED EYES, NATURALLY

EyePencil-Brown--Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics has reformulated its popular natural Jojoba Oil Eyeliner Pencils and now all pencils are made with a blend of organic oils, including jojoba, sweet almond*, sesame* and also plant-derived anti-oxidant, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

The ultra smooth, super soft, 100% natural pencils glide onto your eyelids to give a really easy, perfect application every time.

A must-have for everyone, these beautiful pencils deliver perfect lines to expertly frame the eyes. In a rich black or a dark chocolate brown, they can also be combined with eye shadow or smudged with Ere’s new Eco Vegan Line & Shade Eye Brush to create a more intense, blended look.

The soothing organic jojoba oil formula contains no nasties, so won’t clog up the roots of lashes or irritate the eyes. Its gentle, lightweight natural formula is excellent for use day or night, on the inner eyelids and also for sensitive eyes and lashes.

Create ultra dark and mysterious night time eyes with the rich soft black – perfect for night time use, or go a little more subtle with the dark chocolate brown pencil which suits all skin tones.

These fantastic eyeliner pencils are formulated with a blend of organic oils with anti-ageing and soothing properties to ensure your eyelashes and skin are as nourished and cared-for as possible. Easily removed with an oil based makeup remover or simply use a little bit of jojoba oil, which you can get from health food stores and which lasts for ages.

Combine with Ere Perez Creative Chamomile Eye Colour Duos and Ere Perez Natural Almond Oil Mascara (Black) or Sunflower Oil Mascara (Brown).

www.ereperez.com

*Coming Soon – a brand new biodegradable pencil sharpener!*

NB not to be used by people with Sesame allergy.

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Ere Perez says NO to Animal Testing in Australia

At Ere Perez we believe very strongly in the need for a total ban on animal testing for cosmetics.

Last year Cruelty Free celebrated a historic moment as Cruelty Free’s founding organisation, the campaign led by BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection) to end animal testing for cosmetics finally came to an end in Europe – with the last phase of the European Union’s ban coming into force.

Now it’s time for Australia to get on board too and recently UK comedian and actor, Ricky Gervais spoke on behalf of the Be Cruelty-Free Australia campaign.

Coordinated by Humane Research Australia and Humane Society International, it is part of the largest campaign in the world to end animal testing for cosmetics such as lipstick and shampoo.

The End Cruel Cosmetics Bill was introduced in March 2014 by Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon, and seeks to ban both cosmetics animal testing within Australia, as well as the import and sale of newly animal-tested cosmetics from abroad. This would mirror the historic ban in place across the 28 member countries of the European Union, the world’s largest cosmetics market.

Animal testing for cosmetics is still legal in Australia. Although often assumed to occur infrequently, there are no official statistics to show how often such tests are conducted here or how many animals are subjected to cosmetics suffering. Additionally, many of the cosmetics on sale in Australia’s shops will have been tested on animals in another country.

We are a Cruelty Free brand and believe there is absolutely no excuse for animal testing to occur anywhere in the world for the sake of cosmeticsWe only test on friends and family! And we never use any unsafe ingredients. Why would we? Ere Perez

So if you want to get behind the bill to ban animal testing in cosmetics in Australia, click here to send an email to your Senator asking them to support the End Cruel Cosmetics Bill.

For more information and a who’s who of Cruelty Free ambassadors, go to www.choosecrueltyfree.org.au.