No Unicorns Harmed in the Making of These Earrings!
Yeah! Hopefully due to demand, earring designer Jessie Williams has added vegan options to her line of “make your own” earrings featured on indie boutique Edge of Urge. Previously, shoppers could only choose from real feathers and ones made out of leather. But the new “make it yourself” vegan options, dubbed “Unicorn Hair” (which reminds me of Two Faced’s “Teddy Bear Hair” make-up brushes) come in “glitter,”... Read More
I *Heart* Quinoa
Quinoa is one of those things. Most people don’t know it exists, never mind how to actually pronounce it (for the record, it’s KEEN-WAH). Quinoa has been around potentially for 7 thousand years! The Incas, who held the crop to be sacred, referred to quinoa as the mother of all grains, and it was the Inca emperor who would traditionally sow the first seeds of the season. Unlike wheat or rice, quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids, making... Read More
Some Favorite Faux of the Moment
I was watching a much-edited version of Purple Rain this weekend and was inspired to do a faux-leather Polyvore set dedicated to veggie Prince. Or whatever he’s calling himself these days… Filthy Magic // Smoke City Leather Jacket $115 - filthymagic.com Leather jackets » Willow Asymmetric faux-leather ruched skirt $470 - net-a-porter.com Faux leather skirt » Paneled Leather Pants $138 - shopnastygal.com Skinny leather pants » Plush Faux Leather... Read More
My New Fav Veg Site: Have Cake, Will Travel
I’m obviously very late to the table in discovering the blog Have Cake, Will Travel (“table” – get it? I crack myself up…) but I’m so excited I finally have. I can’t wait to try some of these awesome recipes! Not to mention, the photos are worthy of hanging on a wall. Hmmmm… Butterscotch (Or White) Chocolate Fudge Brownies Peanut Butter Cup Cake Curried Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus Spread Foret Noire…Black Forrest Cake... Read More
Vegan Shoe of they Day: Yes ANOTHER Wedge!
Okay, clearly this has turned into…. WEDGE WEEK! A girl can’t help herself. Although I wish they were in black. Cutout Heel, $58 at Need Supply HERE 1″ front platform 5″ heel height Also make sure and check out my Veggywood Shoe Store powered by Amazon. It contains this shoe as well as other hand-picked footwear featured on Vegan Shoe of the Day. Share on Facebook Read More
Vegan Shoe of the Day: Payless featured in Lucky
Okay, I’ll bite… these Isabel Toledo for Payless heels featured in this month’s Lucky Magazine are intriguing enough to plunk down $45 for (plus free shipping to any Payless store). I’ll let you know – first pair of shoes I’ve bought at Payless in years… but wanted to try them out before they sell out, as anything under $50 featured in Lucky usually does immediately… Striped Vamp Sandal, $44.99 at Payless HERE (btw it’s... Read More
