Vegan Shopping: It’s Soy-licious.

For those of you who struggle to find that perfect tote or man-made shoes, look no further than Herbivore Clothing. They’ve got everything from tees to totes, and you’re missing out if you haven’t discovered it yet.  Their coolness factor goes way up just because of their #: 503.281.TOFU. No way.

Here are some of my fave items–enjoy!;)
Batgirl card case

Show your crafty side with this flashy card case.

Cowhugger tote

Show your vegan pride with this cutie.

Tell the  world why you’re veg*!

And finally, confirm your veg* credentials with a copy of Herbivore Mag.

Day of the Vegan MLMs

Yesterday I received a letter listing non-vegan companies in the mailbox of one of my social networking sites, care2.org. The letter cited Clark and Unterberger’s ‘The Rough Guide to Shopping with A Conscience’,
but went on to list Clairol’s Herbal Essences, a line I can’t live without.

This couldn’t be. I was going to write Clairol a letter, telling them of my disgust and demanding their immediate repentance.

But then: the list linked to, naturally, a place where you could BUY
vegan-friendly products. The site claims here that, among other things, it has been ‘awarded an Australian Federal Government grant to develop the world’s first organic color cosmetics’.

The world’s?
In the US, baby, Physicians Formula and Nicole Miller have you beat by a mile.

Clearly, the message contained inaccurate data. Oh-so-much to my surprise, PETA’s caringconsumer.org cruelty-free list details that ‘[even though] the label on Clairol’s Herbal Essence shampoo states that it is not tested on animals[,] Clairol [...] does test other products on animals’.

Simple.

My day was saved. And it didn’t involve shelling out money to some obscure MLM.

Your Local Organic Grocer: The NEW Hot-Guy Hangout You Never Thought About

Pay attention here, ladies.

If you’re single like me, you’re facing the dilemma of all dilemmas. And it’s a little bigger than figuring out where to get that bucket of Good Karma Mudd Pie Soy Ice Cream.

The q: Where to find veg* and/or eco-conscious guys?

We’ve all heard the farmer’s market is a prospect, but let’s face it:
you’d need to sacrifice many a weekend afternoon to make this count.
And I don’t know about you, but that Good Karma Mudd Pie sounds really great to me come the weekend.

The solution? Incorporate guy-hunting into your regular routine, namely at
an upscale and/or organic grocery store. This can include Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, AND Harris Teeter, if you’re near one. I don’t know about you, but EVERY time I frequent these stores, the swarm seems to only get greater…

As Harris Teeter’s offerings of organic produce and body care remain extensive, you can multitask effectively, while (hopefully) scoring more than just great products;)

Try this: Harris Teeter’s wine selection is amazing, and they have weekly wine specials as well as awine-of-the-month-club.
Don’t stray from this section, and give your catch something to celebrate: you!

Try it! Share YOUR local grocery store experiences here;)

Physician’s Formula goes Organic

It’s nice to see SOMEONE in cosmetics finally foregoing
the industry’s typical cheap route, one taken in order to placate the zero-to-bitch in .1 seconds Barbie-doll crowd (“omg, it’s not sparkly enough!! Dilemma!!!”).

Hopefully your response is identical to mine: if it has chemicals in it, I really would prefer it NOT being on my face, thank you very much.

Oh, and not to mention that rabbits are often the guinea pigs of the cosmetic industry (among other industries; let allcreatures.orgclear that one up for you).

Sooo, what to do? Physician’s Formula has come to us Vixens’ rescue
with a truly Vixen-esque solution: pure organic, naturally-sourced makeup.
ThewwOrganic Wear line, according to the company, contains no:

• Harsh Chemicals

• Synthetic Preservatives

• Parabens

• GMO’s

• Synthetic Colors

• Synthetic Fragrances

Did I mention this is a cruelty-free combo?

Indeed.

I’ve tried out thepowderso far. It combines light and dark shades to get the best composite color for your complexion.

And does it look great? You bet! It delivers a natural, breezy look that works anytime, anywhere.

Now…where to find it? Wal-Mart and most drug stores have it; some grocery
chains still need to catch up, though. Two chains in my area, Lowe’s and Harris Teeter, offer organics in many departments, but not cosmetics. If you live near a Harris Teeter, tell them you want Organic Wear in stores near you!

Vixenization Score: 5/5

YOUR FACE is organic.

Are you Vixen-esque?

Congratulations.

If you’re a single, vegan woman in her 20′s or 30′s, you’ve found your haven.

This blog will be your Bible, featuring recipes, diet advice and nutrition info, as well as eco-conscious fashion and living choices.

Why Vegan Vixen?

Let’s face it, there are a million vegan chicks out there telling it like it is. This includes Kim Bardouin and Rory Freedman, authors of last year’s dark horse bestseller Skinny Bitch. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an amazing book.  But I’m definitely not trying to be Kim and Rory–this blog is for women who are already vegan. I.e. the last thing I want to do is beat people over the head with veganism (baseball bats are okay, though.  Totally kidding).

Eco-conscious women today want the whole picture: diet advice and recipes, lifestyle information.  You’ll get all this, complete with contests, giveaways and more.

We ARE spoiled rotten Vixens, aren’t we?;)

Expect to see updates on:

• Urban hangouts

• New Store/Restaurant Openings
  

• Dating

• Eco-friendly shopping trends

and plenty more.

Vixens: Feel free to email me with updates and ideas with anything you’ve got.  If it’s Vixen-esque enough, I’ll post it.  Thanks, ladies!

~Colette