Not Enough Flats

I have somewhat more interesting things to post in a bit, but for now I want to give my appreciation to these little Target "Ordell" flats. They just look so good, and the faux-suede insoles make them so comfortable.


They come in multiple colors, but I have the black ones with a slight metallic shimmer. They're just so simple and cool. The bad thing is they are a bit wide, and my feet are a little narrow. They don't fit too snugly, but they don't fall off either. Nonetheless, for $12.99, I'm itching to go get another pair.. especially since my trusty Gap flats are totally falling apart.

F--- You, JCrew

So my JCrew-shopping days have seriously dwindled... Almost everything they sell is animal-derived. I still try to look for something now and then, as I have a nice cotton cardigan from them, but most of their cotton stuff is pretty basic. Like... this sweatshirt!



... Which I totally love right now. Boring--I know. But I've developed pretty boring tastes. Maybe I'll visit their store sometime soon and poke around.

Squeal

My prayers have been answered! A really nifty alternative to a leather jacket that's more like a sweatshirt.



I'd buy it right this instant, but I'm waiting for a good UO code... Hope it doesn't disappear.

The possibilities.

Before I was suddenly thrust into veganism, I had spent years waiting and looking for the absolute *perfect* leather jacket. Then the same week that I became "aware" was when I finally found that leather jacket. I painfully let it slip away, and, feeling quite glum, began thinking of alternatives.

Shopbop.com

Certainly denim isn't the only solution, but I definitely want something to load all my band patches onto. I can just see it now... hotta. Maybe I'll keep my eyes open for something with.. I dunno, a more justifiable price.

Shoez.

I think I kinda love these. By CHEAPO. Speaking of cheapo, I just got some black canvas shoes from Wal*Mart for $5!



I'm probably a total failure to everyone everywhere for posting something that's practically disappeared from the market, but I kinda love these shoes. They're like.. satin coated with vinyl. More interesting than the usual plastic shoe anyway. Revolve still has some as of right this second. By Due Farina.

"Watcha got in there?"

I look at American Apparel today and see that they have some black garbage bags for sale. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't totally tempted to buy one. I must now retreat to consider...


As a side note, I think I'm going to get that circle scarf in black. Though the olive looks nice too.

Over-the-Shoulder

Etsy has absolutely no shortage of handbags up for sale. And the good thing is, hardly any of them are made of leather. The downside however is there's a hell of a lot to wade through. I spent quite a while doing just that last night and I plan to unload what I've discovered in the posts to come.

The cost of some of these basic bags have me thinking twice, but these bags by Pravina seem pretty sturdy and retain a nice shape even while on.


I like this one, made by Moop. It's a gigantic size also. They boast of the great many things you can stuff into a single bag.


Scabby Robot has this thing called a 'wedge tote'. Some have leather straps, and the second one pictured here is actually made of suede, so keep your eyes open. Maybe one could pester them for a special request.


Alright. By no means is that the end of it, I still have plenty more to gush about and debate over next time.

The Ninja Way

It's probably now that I should express my eternal gratitude for the creation of my unofficially dubbed 'Nina Boot'. (Officially titled the Toms Wrap Boot.) I'm almost considering getting another pair, because sadly, these things just won't last forever.

I make no secret of the fact that my favorite color is black, and so of course I have these in black. I find them to be quite well suited to a pair of black stockings in the fall. They're just so damn elusive and cool.

Merzbird

Furthering my belief that menswear is pretty cool, here we have Masami Akita, the guy behind Merzbow, sporting some [presumably] vegan menswear of his own.



Look, this guy has roosters and pigs! The thought of getting a pig crossed my mind at one point... but that was about it.

Check out his blog on www.merzbow.net for pics of tasty vegan dishes and other 'interesting' topics written about in Japanese.

Getting Warmer

Another option I've been considering, by way of Urban Outfitters. One complaint I've somehow developed is that there are only 3 pockets in front. I just don't know how I feel about having one bare boob.

Warming up to Menswear

The thought of finding a warm winter coat that's not made of wool or plumped up with down is nothing short of a nightmare for me. I never did like many coats to begin with, and now I find myself at the mercy of whatever's available. But that's okay, I'm a trooper.

I quite like this jacket, although it's a little on the expensive side for what it is. I think it's actually a men's coat that runs a little small. That really makes me want to hit up a Target and see what they have in the men's department. I have, at one time, actually gotten a men's jacket in a size small once. It was a little big, but damn, men's clothing can just be so cool! I wonder how the little kid's section is doing...

Veganiste

Well, if I can't have the name 'Veganista', then Veganiste will have to do. Apparently it's dutch or something for veganism (actually I don't know.) But that's okay, we can talk about more than just clothes.

I'm convinced that being stylish has to be the hardest part of being vegan. (I thought I had enough trouble just being picky before, and now this?) I may be new to veganism, but I am no novice to the ways of shopping. I am also, despite my bitching and complaining, feeling quite up to the task. There's something about managing to be vegan while somehow maintaining great personal style that just makes me feel so evil inside. (In a good way, of course.)

Veganism is defined as a way of living which seeks to avoid the exploitation of animals. So what does a wardrobe look like in the absence of leather, fur, wool, silk, and down? That's what I'm going to try and figure out.