Ya'll know I'm always on the hunt for vegan designer shoes - hence the name Huntd, so I thought I would update you all with some of my most recent designer finds.
For a shoe to be vegan it means that it does not contain any leather, wool, fur, silk, suede or any other animal skin or hair. Pretty near impossible when it comes to designer brands right? ... Wrong! Luckily enough I've found plenty! Most come from the website Farfetch which allows you to search under vegan shoes and some have come from my obsessive search for the illusive vegan, 'needle in a haystack' designer find.
As many of you have seen in the last two weeks from snippets on my instastories, I have been undertaking a crazy Chinese Medicine Fast. I wasn't prepared to start it in the near future and was somehow thrown into it completely unprepared, the doctor explaining that my health couldn't wait for all the work, weddings, and events I had to attend (makes sense). In hindsight it was probably a good thing. If I went home and tried to plan out 2 weeks of my life where I didn't have a hectic work schedule, a dinner with the girls or an event to go to, I'd probably keep delaying it. Seriously, when is a good time to shut yourself in your home and not eat for 2 weeks?
Winter is winding down here in Australia, although lately it has already started to feel like Spring. That means that soon, our friends across the sea will be heading into their Autumn/Fall. A fashion piece that has been a constant in my wardrobe the last few months has been my incredibly cosy faux fur.
I started a YouTube channel!! I'm hoping to post lots of beauty videos, recipes, vlogs and maybe some hauls!
It was my birthday last week, so I challenged my boss Helani from Gather and Stitch to do a full face of makeup on me using only vegan products! I think it turned out amazing! Enjoy!
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PRODUCTS
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EYES
Anastasia Beverly Hills - The Original Contour Kit (Med to Dark)
Tarte Cosmetics - Shape Tape (Tan Sand)
E.L.F Cosmetics - California Eyeshadow Palette
E.L.F Eyebrow Kit (Dark)
Kylie Cosmetics - Kyliner Kit (Black)
Essence Cosmetics - Dramatic Volume Unlimited
Model Rock Lashes - Regular Style Individuals
Ardell - Lash Grip Adhesive (Black)
BROWS
E.L.F Cosmetics - Eyebrow Kit (Dark)
FACE
E.L.F Cosmetics - Mineral Infused Primer (Clear)
Tarte Cosmetics - Clean Slate Smoothing Primer
Nude Stix Concealer Pencil (Deep 7 & 8)
Tarte Cosmetics - Rainforest of the Sea Liquid Foundation (Deep Sand & Tan Sand)
Australis - Banana Powder
CONTOUR, BLUSH, HIGHLIGHT
Anastasia Beverly Hills - The Original Contour Kit (Med to Dark)
E.L.F Cosmetics - Blush Palette (Dark)
Tarte Cosmetics - Amazonian Clay 12hr Highligher (Exposed)
LIPS, OTHER
Kylie Cosmetics - Matte Liquid Lipstick (Ginger & Love Bite)
E.L.F Cosmetics - Mist and Set Spray
Song - Hailee Steinfeld - Most Girls (Cover by Charlotte Zone)
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Sydney's really starting to feel the chill especially in the mornings and evenings. But we're still lucky enough to have warmer days which means that our jackets and coats can mostly be fun and fashionable without having to protect us from icy conditions like our friends across the pond.
Good cotton t-shirts have always been consistent in my wardrobe and lately there's been some killer designer ones floating around. A logo cotton tee to me means that I can indulge a little in a brand that I love, but not have to hurt any animals by buying leather shoes or bags.
So a year or two ago something hit me. It hit me like a tsunami, slapped me in the face. DUN DUN DUUHHH!! I am getting OLD. So 27 is not old at all. I get that. But gone are the days where I can waltz out of the house with eyeliner, mascara and not much else on my skin. In my teens I was lucky enough to have near perfect skin. Looking back on old clubbing photos from my partying days I had enviable clear skin with a smooth, dewy, even complexion and I probably didn't even know what foundation was. As the years passed, I think as a follow on from not wearing foundation in my teens and early 20s I was still blessed enough to get away with just some concealer under the eyes and on my chin to cover my hormonal pimple scars.
Once in a while I like to pick a vegan brand that I love and test out a product. This month I've been using this beautiful Scarlett Bags tote. I desperately needed a tote this winter as I find it hard to shove my jumpers/cardigans into my other smaller handbags and since Sydney winter is crazy (sometimes hot, sometimes cold) it's best to be prepared for a random weather change by throwing an extra jacket or jumper into your bag. I was also lacking tan coloured bags in my wardrobe so this was the perfect pick!
Even though the weather here in Sydney is still quite crazy - freezing mornings, beautifully sunny days and dropping back to icy nights, it is always good to have a warm and snuggly knit handy. Lucky for me, there are some beautiful 100% cotton options out at the moments so there is no need to harm an innocent sheep in order to keep warm.
Hi lovely people! It's been a while between posts as I've been busy with work and a project that I will launch in the next couple of months!
If you live in Australia you may be experiencing the confused weather situation we are dealing with at the moment. It's meant to be Autumn/Fall but sometimes I go outside and it's either Summer or Winter (nothing inbetween) and sometimes the seasonal changes happen within the same day. I'm pretty sure this is the outcome of what they warned us about (and we ignored, like it was some sort of conspiracy theory) - GLOBAL WARMING.
I love discovering new vegan brands! Yes, there are heaps of brands out there that do not use animal products but there aren't that many that do it for the sake of animals. I also get excited when I find ethical labels who not only consider the lives of the innocent, but those who also care for the environment and the human lives they impact.
I've always been a bit more of a tomboy than a girly girl (in terms of fashion at least). I used to be the girl on mufti days to come dressed up in my brothers baggiest jeans and Adidas sports jacket (in size XXL) - think 8 Mile. To this day, although my clothes fit much better, I still feel much more comfortable in a pair of pants than I do in a dress or skirt so when I can I try to dress up the humble trouser with something more feminine or some great accessories.
Giving up leather for me was an easy decision to make, but not exactly easy when put into practice. I can however proudly say it has been around 2 years since I've given up purchasing anything made from animal skin but I have had to make some fashion sacrifices along the way. However, over the years I have learnt a few things about getting my hands on some deliciously luxe, cruelty-free things, so if you love designer fashion but want to find some animal friendly options, keep reading.
A friend recently told me that she saw a watch she loved but then found out the straps were made from leather. Lately, I've been so pleased that my friends and family have approached me and started talking about vegan options and discussing the alternatives. When I first started this blog, all I wanted to do was inform my friends, family and readers about animal friendly options when it came to fashion as I found people just really weren't aware (much like I was a few years ago). Hearing my friend's frustration in finding out that the watch she really wanted was made from leather 1) made me incredibly happy knowing that there are kind and caring people out there that would love to avoid buying animal products and 2) gave me a fantastic idea for a blog post.
Did you know that Suede is a leather? I didn't until I started looking into non animal products and materials. Suede is usually made from the underside skin of a lamb, goat, calf or deer as opposed to the tougher skin used for other leather goods.
Can you believe that Christmas is less than 2 months away? Just let that sink in for a moment AND DON'T FREAK OUT!
I personally know that buying Christmas gifts for your loved ones year after year gets trickier as the years go by. Now thanks to the internet, giving a gift can be potentially awkward because after just a few clicks, one can see where you purchased the gift and how much you paid for it. But if you are truly giving from the heart it's all about the thought right?
One of my favourite things about Winter and Autumn is that I get to cram as many pieces as I can into one outfit i.e. layering. It gives you the chance to wear multiple awesome pieces in your wardrobe and layering during the hotter months shouldn't be any different.
Looking back at where my obsession with shoes began, I think the first pair of "high heels" I wore were a pair of extremely high wedged mules that belonged to my best friend about 15 years ago when we were about 10 or 11. I was completely obsessed with them and used to make any excuse under the sun to wear them and found myself wearing them to every (adult accompanied) shopping trip or hang out. NB. They were also the go to shoe for the over 60s but who remembers that anyways?
We're moving into Spring here in Australia which means some days will be brilliantly sunny, whilst others (mostly) will be slightly cold and unfortunately rainy. I've put together some fashion must haves and paired them up with their cruelty free (and can I mention, more affordable) options.
