Sandra Sanchez

A vegetarian since birth, Sandra Sanchez has been green since the days of Oscar the Grouch – although he didn’t recycle, much to her concern. Raised by parents she likes to call "sophisticated hippies,” Sandra has been carrying canvas bags to the grocery store (and Saks 5th Avenue) her entire life. At the age of 17, Sandra moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California, where the MENSA member graduated with a B.S. in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from the Keck School of Medicine in 2002. While working at LA County Hospital as a research assistant for a Type II Diabetes study, she witnessed the impact of a fast food, throwaway society on the quality of human lives, sparking a desire to affect change on a larger scale. On a whim, Sandra competed and won the title of Miss Los Angeles 2003, seamlessly transitioning her to a career in front of the camera and allowing her the platform to combine both trajectories. Sandra has since appeared on outlets for E!, FOX, ABC, CBS and MTV, among others. In 2008, Sandra launched www.orGLAMic.com - the online resource for “sustainable luxury living.” Since it’s inception, the popular site had become the go-to source for discriminating eco-shoppers. Sandra’s involvement in the green community has led to her work as a traveling correspondent on “G Word” and as a producer on “Hollywood Green with Maria Menounos,” both airing on Discovery Channel’s Planet Green. Sandra has also created and written several TV concepts promoting accessible green living and has an orGLAMic coffee-table book in the works. Making her way around Los Angeles in her Prius, Sandra’s still considers her most exciting accomplishment to be the fact that she is composting in an apartment smack dab in the middle of West Hollywood. Yes, this actually trumps all her television accolades, and she looks forward to feeding her Red Wriggler worms leftover produce from her CSA delivery every week. When she’s not working, Sandra enjoys traveling to spots where nature still reigns supreme, fine vegetarian dining, hiking, reading, yoga and spending time with her rescued dog, Chano.

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Top Five orGLAMic Outdoor Furniture Lines

With summertime in full swing and the endless BBQ and pool party invitations afloat, if you haven’t already spruced up your backyard furniture then what are you waiting for?! Luckily there are so many eco-friendly options on the market for chic chaise lounges, dining tables and more, that you can browse this week’s Top Five orGLAMic Picks and be ready to entertain the orGLAMic way in no time!

Top Five orGLAMic Father’s Day Gifts

Show your father how much you love him, and the earth, with a carefully selected gift from our list below. No matter what his hobby or style, there is a something for every orGLAMic dad – yes, even the man that has it all! So forget the tired and tried golf clubs or ties, and take a look at these unique and chic items that make the cut on our Top Five orGLAMic Father’s Day Gifts list.

Top Five orGLAMic Sunscreens

If getting fried on Memorial Day weekend or fellow blogger Raylene Bartolacci’s post on the effects of sun damage didn’t scare you – then you should be inspired to wear sunscreen this summer and all year long because it is the orGLAMic things to do! Taking care of your body, inside and out, is super-chic and there is no better way than to do it with these Top Five orGLAMic Sunscreens. Seychelles to Santa Barbara – the sun’s rays got nothin’ on you!

Top Five orGLAMic Children’s Dresses

Make sure the entire family looks presentable in their summer whites (okay, not technically whites, but you get the point) with clothing that is as good for the planet as it is for the family portrait. Whether it is for a sibling graduation or a birthday extravaganza, your orGLAMic little girls are sure to look divine in any of these earth-friendly items. Take a peek at these Top Five orGLAMic Children’s Dresses.

Top Five orGLAMic Memorial Day Musts

The sun is shining, music fills the air, and food and drinks abound – what better way to ring in the summertime than with a Memorial Day bash? Whether you are celebrating in La Jolla or the Vineyard, go ahead and entertain the troops with these Top Five orGLAMic Memorial Day Musts…and believe me these summertime staples will thrill you through Labor Day.

Top Five orGLAMic Summer Totes

Nothing spells summertime like the perfect neutral tote. Easily pulling together more casual outfits, and an excellent way to carry all your summertime essentials (sunscreen, sunglasses, a New York Times bestseller, and more,) jaunts are chicer and sleeker with the addition of a perfectly styled bag to throw all your accessories in. Give your refreshed, summertime look the royal treatment when traipsing around town in one of these beautifully designed orGLAMic summer totes.

Top Five orGLAMic Chocolate Treats

I’ve heard the phrase “Money talks. Chocolate sings” before, and nothing could be truer than with the carefully curated selection of organic treats below. Ranging from healthier, vegan options to the most decadent designs, these are sure to satisfy. Whether it is to quench your own cocoa craving or you are looking for the perfect gift (one can never go wrong with diamonds or chocolate!) take a peek at these items featured in this week’s Top Five orGLAMic treats.

Top 5 orGLAMic Mother’s Day Gifts

Once a year we get to gush over the special woman who has guided us from birth into adulthood. On May 9th show your mother just how much you love her AND the planet with these Top 5 orGLAMic Mother’s Day Gifts. Whether she’s an aspiring chef, design lover or yogi extraordinaire, one of these eco-friendly gifts is sure to show how much your appreciate mommy dearest.

Top 5 orGLAMic Skin Saving Serums

Serums have become a huge buzzword in skincare recently and luckily the eco-friendly world offers its own alternative to the conventional products available on the market. Whether is it to hydrate, infuse with vitamins or minimize wrinkles, there is truly a product for every skin type. With the pursuit of perfection never ending, take a look at these Top 5 orGLAMic Skin Saving Serums that are as good for your skin as they are for our planet.

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