Vegetarian Fashionista

Sometimes...

2007-06-04T04:14:00.000-07:00

OK. Turns out, my school shoes HAVE to be leather. Which really, really SUCKS. So I'll have to buy one pair of leather shoes. My tip? If you have to buy leather shoes, go for ones that last for ages. The ones I'll be getting come September last five years, which will see me through my entire school life. I feel really bad, but there you go. Sometimes you have no choice. But I still buy all my other shoes from Penneys, which are all plastic and cloth, so at least my shoe fetish won't hurt any animals. Posts on make-up coming SOON!

Hot Topic: Leather

2006-09-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

Here, I was just wondering, do you guys prefer real articles, or just pictures of cute shoes? Tell me! On to the topic...
Leather. Should vegetarian fashionistas wear it? Personally, I don't want to. The reason I don't is probably selfish---I feel incredibly guilty about it, and struggle with my conscience. Not worth it. I do own leather shoes---I hadn't discovered the world of affordable veggie shoes 6 months ago. However, now that I've found Alternative Outfitters, there's NO stopping me!
I know a lot of vegetarians wear leather shoes. They argue that the meat industry is so strong, why shouldn't they wear leftover leather?
Oh no, that's not gonna fly with ME!
See, if you think like that, why are you a vegetarian? If you're saying that wearing leather doesn't make any difference 'cause it's there doesn't make sense. If you think like that, why are you a veggie?? Hello, sasuages are there, but that doesn't mean you should eat them.
There's no excuse for not wearing leather---you can find cheap non-leather shoes in high-street shops, or look online.
PS: If you have leather, don't throw it out. That's wrong, you've already bought the leather, don't waste a life.

I Am So Sorry

2006-09-24T02:45:00.000-07:00

You will have to forgive me. I haven't posted in AGES but that was because I was dreaming up this post...
HOT TOPIC: FUR
Fur should never be worn be veggie fashionistas. But you knew that. But, unfortunately, fur is back, and while I love fake fur, you'll have to be careful...
Did you know that many shops use rabbit fur in their products?? Too true. So, to make sure you're not wearing one of Bugs Bunnies friends, make sure that the label says 100% synthetic. Otherwise, you never know...
I know some shops 0nly use fur from animals that have been killed for slaughter, and this brings on another debate, pretty much the same as the leather one:
If it's already dead, can you wear it?
Personally, I don't.
Ever.
Ever.
Not if I was in the Himalayas and had no shoes and someone said "Hey, Money Miss, here's some shoes!" and they were leather, I wouldn't wear them.
OK, maybe I would.
Coming soon...Hot Topic: Leather!
PS: Email me: mm25 {at} lissamail {dot} com.

Oh la la!

2006-08-15T13:27:00.000-07:00

Vegan pleather buckle boots from vegetarianshoesandbags.com. I saw a pair like these in Teen Vogue, but had given up on them, as they were leather. Et, volia! I found these, almost exactly alike! $49.95
Sorry about the fuzziness! Vegan pleather wedge boots from vegetrainshoesandbags.com These are by far the best I've come across. I love the detail, the cut, everything! And the price isn't bad at $39.95

Women's Dress Boot, from veganunlimited.com. Aren't this boots cool? Not the best I've seen, but they're OK. At $99, I've seen cheaper...

Guidelines 4 Shopping 4 Veggies

2006-08-10T11:55:00.000-07:00

So, I want to save the animals, but I have no money. It's pretty easy when you have the know-how to create fabulous fashionable vegetarian outfits. Here are my tips:

You can still shop high-street. I do. Simply buy bags made of cloth and avoid leather. Simple!
So, shoes are SLIGHTLY trickier. I've been hunting for a few months for some meat-free shoes, that I could actually afford and were't hideous. Then I cam across alternativeoutfitters.com and shoebuy.com/no-sweat-shoes.htm, both of which are just as afforable as high street shops, and totally cute. Oh, yeah, and veggie.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, don't give vegetarian fashionistas a bad name by wearing T-Shirts with slogans about animal rights and tofu. I find those soooo annoying.
OK, it totally SUCKS that all major big fashion names make their bags out of leather. But I've noticed that most high street shops make their bags out of cloth, as it's cheaper. There: two incentives!

2006-08-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

Suma Kashi told me about these FABULOUS shoes from shoebuy.com As a girl who's been <3ing Converses forever, I love these even more! They're the same style, but GET THIS, they are: vegan and sweatshop free. Hmm, somehow I like No Sweat even more then Converses!

Stay Ahead of the Game

2006-08-03T13:47:00.000-07:00

Haven't you always wanted to be one of those people who wear the fashionable stuff before everyone else? Well, http://http://www.infomat.com/trends/index.html is definitely a good place to start. Seeing as it's actually for fashion designers, you'll be ohso cool. Here are some ways to get the looks that will be big, according to them, on a budget:
*Let's pretend I'm Coco
If you bought a trench coat over the summer, or even a belted mac, you can use that for this look. Just pair it with Coco Chanel-esque hat, and jeans, and you're on your way. (Also in style are tuxedos, also Chanel-esque. But don't wear those, you'll dump them.)
*Geisha Girl
Once again, Asian looks are HOT. Instead of buying a kimono, buy an Asian styled scarf, and swing it around your hips.
*Folk grunge
This is such a easy look to carry off, and is perfect for when you just can't be bothered. Just wear a long cardigan, a fringy scarf, and some jeans, and you've got it!

Vegetarian Fashionista #2

2006-08-03T13:09:00.000-07:00

Alicia Silverstone

Clueless star, Alicia Silverstone didn't just make her stamp on movie history, she's also a vegan! Also the voice behind Braceface, the adorable cartoon. And what a coincidence, Sharon (the lead character) is a vegetarian! Did we mention she was the executive-producer for it?! She also featured in Scooby Doo 2. (surprise, surprise, another animal film!)

I totally adore this cute outfit. Hey, she wasn't picked as a vegetarian fashionista for nothing! I <3>All in all, Alicia DEFINITELY deserves the title "Vegetarian Fashionista"!

Vegetarian Fashionista

2006-08-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

So, I've decided to feature vegetarian fashionistas on my blog.
Vegetarian Fashionista #1: Pink

Now, Pink is not my fashion icon. But, she has developed a style all of her own. She puts outfits together very well, and (the main reason): she's a vegetarian! (Vegan, actually.) Also, have you seen that jacket?! Very cool. So, that is way Pink is my first Vegetarian Fashionista.

Biog:

Ever since she refused to perform for Prince Harry of England, because he hunted, Pink has been known as a vegan. I heartily agree with her work with PETA. Let's hope we see more of her! (Also, she writes and sings totally great songs!)

I. FOUND. VEGGIE. NAIL. POLISH.

2006-08-02T15:19:00.000-07:00

I didn't even know that EXISTED. What not many people know is that nail polish contains all sort of animal ingredients (I won't go into them), so I just decided to use up my nail polish collection, and then not buy any more. Then I found THESE. Again, from alternativeoutfitters.com

The search for meat-free boots

2006-08-02T15:13:00.000-07:00

I didn't actually think cute, meat-free boots existed, but I found THESE little beauties:

I am so in love with them. They're quite expensive, but I soooo want them. www.alternativeoutfitters.com

Help!

2006-08-01T13:09:00.000-07:00

Does anyone know of some cool, affordable meat-free boots? And if anyone says the PETA website, I'll scream. The stuff there is hideous.

Sometimes, to be a vegetarian fashionista

2006-08-01T13:03:00.000-07:00

One must forgo typical beauty, and make her own. As in, "WHY can't I find anything that I can use?! Egad, I'll have to make my own.". Does anyone even know what egad means? Anyway, here are a few things that you can use for beauty uses:
*olive oil
Wonderful. Can be used as make-up remover, hot oil treatment for hair (put some in a glass, and put in a bowl of boiling water for ten minutes. Put in hair and wash out after half an hour), and mosturizer for hands and feet.
*avocado
Mash it up and use for a face or hair mask.
*yogurt
In my bid to fulfill my new years resolution (yes, I'm still working on it. I haven't given up. Though I probably should.) I have started eating yogurt for a healthier breakfast. But, it also soaks up oil from your face. If you don't have an oily face, it mosturizes. Hmm, multi-tasking.

FASHION REPORT

2006-08-01T12:01:00.000-07:00

Just because I can never find clothes that fit doesn't mean I don't love fashion. It just makes me long for when I can afford to hire a tailor...
But anyway, here are a few things I've noticed that will be big:
*long denim skirts
are in fashion, big time. Look for ones like the Marc By Marc Jacobs ones. Outta my budget big time, but easy to find on the high street.
*Granny bags.
Mary Poppins style. I've seen them everywhere.
*Trench coats
Whether you choose plain or patterned, these are IN.
*Plaid
Everywhere. Just buy some.
Now, with high street shops, they will only have stuff in fashion, so it helps to know what will be there, so you can work it into your own, funky style...

Veggie Beauty Pick

2006-08-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

Lush "Helping Hands" Hand Cream.
*silver star*
I adore Lush. They use no animal ingredients, no animal testing, and they're the most affordable vegetarian beauty company I've come across. I adore this handcream. I have very dry hands, and I'm allergic to lanolin, so of course I love this! My hands are now tres soft. This was my first Lush product, and now I'm addicted!

The Search for Lip Gloss

2006-08-01T06:25:00.000-07:00

I found lipgloss! I have yet to buy it, but look! It's the same people behind Lush, my favourite beauty company. Isn't it gorgeous! And the pots!!!!! It is quite expensive (£6.50), but I'm in love! No animal testing, no animal products, and cute. Plus, there's shea butter, which is great for softening lips, in it. I am so ordering it!
www.bnevertoobusytobebeautiful.com

Lazy. With a sweet tooth. And a vegetarian.

2006-07-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

So. Because it's Summer, and though there is a distinct lack of sun in my part of the land, I still have that "summer feeling". You know, like you can't do anything but read Agatha Christie novels and blog? And maybe, if you can bother to reach the remote, some TV? And you also want something sweet? Well, maybe you don't feel like that, but I do. So, here's a nice vegetarian chocolatety treat. That only takes a few minutes. And has me feeling about five mushing it up. And then has me dispairing at all the chocolate beneath my nails. Anyway.
Chocolate Nutty Easy Fudge
Ingredients:
Peanut butter
Cocoa powder
Sugar
Butter
Instructions: Pour all ingredients in bowl until they taste right. Mush together. If no one is looking (or, if they are, like me) act like a five year old letting the stuff drip from your fingers. Taste frquently to make sure it's right. Mmmmm. Where was I? Oh, yeah. The recipe. Once it's all nice and tasty put in fridge for a few hours. (Don't worry, you can still taste it every while.) Once hard, eat. Don't put too much sugar in it, like I did. Otherwise it goes gritty. If you have a tiny put left over, melt with in a saucepan with water. Chocolate mousse. Mmmm.

According to my poll

2006-07-31T13:35:00.000-07:00

Only 4 people have voted. One of them is me. So, out of the 15 people who have visited, only three have visited. Two are fashionistas but not vegetarians, and one person is neither. So I'm the only vegetarian on my blog? Sacre bleu!

Search for lip gloss

2006-07-31T10:15:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm searching for lip gloss. Now, much as I love Burts Bees (even more so now they're sold at my local health food shop) I have do have a problem with them: WHY IS THE MAKE-UP SO WEIRD? Seriously. I mean, their Lipbalm Shimmers are in pretty weird colours. I DON'T WANT TO WEAR EGGPLANT. However, that said, their Champagne is gorgeous. BUT...
I don't think I could get away with it at school, which has a strict NO MAKE-UP policy. Boo. And I think they'd notice that gorgeous shimmery lilacy colour. So that's out. Does anyone have any suggestions for lip gloss that's affordable and has no animal ingredients/testing?

Veggie Beauty Pick

2006-07-31T09:19:00.000-07:00

*gold star*
Burts Bees Beeswax Lipbalm
I am a HUGE fan of Burts Bees. There's no animal testing, the only animal ingredient they use is lanolin, which is extracted from sheeps wool, so I feel is OK to use. It's not petroleum based like most lip balms, which in the long time actually DRY OUT your skin. It's got a lovely tingle when you put it on. It smells like peppermint, which is a huge plus, as it means it masks any bad breath. (V. good for those of us who hate having to eat mints all the time!) All that AND it makes your lips lovely and soft. I'm in love.

Grand unveiling

2006-07-31T09:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Vegetarian Fashionista! I decided to create this blog because it's so hard to find anything vehetarian that's cool. So I decided to share my little knowladge! However, it's not JUST for veggies. It's for anyone who loves fashion!