This unusual and regal-looking clutch bag has more than a little of the Vivienne Westwood about it, but it's not Dame V at all: this bag's from eco chic emporium Fashion Conscience, where you'll find a jaw-dropping selection of non-hippy clothes, shoes and accessories for those who don't want their fashion habit to inflict too much pain on the planet.
Or, as in this case, the inhabitants of the planet, because as its name suggests, this bag is made from 100% vegan materials and lined with organic cotton. A great choice whether you're an ethical fashionista - or just want something a bit different you won't see on any high streets. Each bag is made to order, and you'll need to allow up to two weeks for delivery: £175 at Fashion Conscience
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The opportunity to share the many benefits of a great tasting healthy cruelty-free lifestyle with the world is upon us once again - it's National Vegetarian Week!
If you're already vegetarian you could use this week to help spread the word! Let everyone know that it's not just about lentils, tofu and open-toed sandals any more (although there's nothing particularly wrong with any of those). There's a whole world of deliciously sumptuous delights awaiting those who are willing to take a small dietary step. You veggies are the living proof of the benefits of this lifestyle - so get out there and show yourselves off!
What to do if you're not already a veggie...
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If you're a veggie who's ever attempted to order a meal in Belgium, this piece of news may just shock you: the entire city of Ghent in Belgium has declared Thursday Vegetarian Day (or Veggiedag), when civil servants and elected councillors will go for meat and fish-free meals. From September this new initiative will be hitting schools too, which will change their default meal to a vegetarian one.
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Are you vegetarian (or vegan) and proud? If so, you might enjoy the chance to celebrate your lifestyle choice with the same vigour that gay people have been doing for decades, and take to the streets for some true veggie-loving zeal.
'Veggie Pride' is still a fairly new concept here in the UK, where we tend to be a bit more reserved about our eating habits than our American and European cousins, but that's all changing, says Paul Ridden, reporting from France (where I thought they still ritually burned vegetarians at the stake).
Read on for more info on how you can take part!
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Matt & Nat are already a firm favourite here at hippyshopper due to their cruelty-free and vegan stance on bags. But this new particular Jorja tote made from 100% veggie leather has really stolen my heart, ticking the two crucial boxes of being not only kind to the environment, but unbelievably good to look at too. The magenta colour is divine, the antique silver and black nickel hardware is lush, while the overall design of the bag is forward-thinking yet still completely functional. It's priced at £155.
[Via The Bag Lady]
I've lost count of the times I've been horrified to discover that my favourite sweet (hello, Bounty) or other foodstuff is not vegetarian. Or indeed, the number of times I've been delighted to discover that a product has suddenly lost its meaty additives (there were whoops of joy here when digestive biscuits finally lost their animal fat). But how can you keep tabs on this ever changing world without looking like some kind of crazed calorie-counter in the supermarket?
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Halloween is nearly here, and let's face it: where any sort of party catering is concerned, we've all got a friend who is craftier, more talented in the kitchen and better able to work within limitations than we are. And in my case, that friend is a very gifted, amazingly arty and very creative...vegan.
Year after year, she puts me to shame on halloween with her dairy-free treats and each year I promise to myself that I'll come up with something equally impressive next time. So, I've decided to start simple, and whip up some vegan halloween cupcakes that might just rival hers. I'll be following a vegan recipe and decorating mine to look like these ones (including my favourite: the very simple yet effective 'ghost') made by vegan foodie extraordinaire Amy. Then I'll posting the evidence here! [Via Crafty Crafty]
Read on for the basic vegan cupcake recipe
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