PETA award-winning Rina Shah fashion is taking the U.S. by storm. Her chic clothing, shoes and other accessories are what every fashionable vegan dreams of. This all woman business is run by Rina Shah herself, and was started in India in 1998 with the Rina Shah Corporation branching out to the US in 2003. In only 3 years, Rina Shah Corporation has supplied hundreds of clients all over the United States by attending various trade shows including “Accessories, the Show” in New York and Las Vegas, “Magic” in Las Vegas, and word-of-mouth marketing.

Rina Shah strongly believes in manufacturing creative designs that are Ahimsa (non-violent) and cruelty-free. This means no leather or wool is used in the manufacturing of her products. The company resources all its material from all over the world - from Singapore ,China, Italy, Paris, Spain, Portugal and U.S.A. Everything from a zipper to a flower are all given minute detailing and attention. All heels are imported and all are up to the current European styles. In addition to utilizing only cruelty-free products, the Rinah Shah Corporation donates a percentage of their proceeds to free animals from killing. By buying a Rina Shah product, you are contributing towards saving an animal from torture and/or death.

This is definitely a must check-out site. The designs are beautiful and will make you feel great inside and out.

Share This

I know everyone probably thinks that I just disappeared from the face of the earth, but I have been busier then I have been in years and it feels really good, but leaves me with very little free-time. I take my Intermediate Stats class final on Saturday and then only have two classes left, my dissertation and internships to finish up my PhD. Working full-time has been very time consuming, but very rewarding (and the paycheck aint bad either!). Allows me to spend my money on my wardrobe, which is a good thing, because as many of you know I have been working very hard at losing weight. I have been running, lifting weights and biking. I ran 5.3 miles the other week for the first time in my entire life and have now lost 50lbs. Unfortunately, between working out, school, work, and family I have had little time for anything else, but I am thankful for my life and fortunate for all that I have.

I continue to live a vegan lifestyle and tried my first Tofurkey for Thanksgiving, of which I was not too excited about. It reminded me of a big vegan hotdog. Ugh! Not for Thanksgiving. I think I will stick to spinach pie and hummus, which are two of my all-time favorite foods. I did make a vegan pumpkin cheesecake, which was so creamy and deliciously out of this world, and soooo easy. I will post the recipe later. For tonight, I just wanted to post a couple of fabulous purses I came across the other night and a seasonably fabulous pair of red shoes, which I absolutely adore.

This Guess Crush Satchel is so rocker chic. Great for a long day of Merry Christmas shopping. Trade in your worn out Christmas sweatshirt, for a sleek, but understated Christmas T (for example, the great little long-sleeved t’s are Target), a pair of skinny jeans, some great heels and this sleek little number and the only reason people will be staring is because you look hot, not like because you look like a Christmas ornament.

Love the black Guess Pisa Signs Large Satchel. This is truly a fashionable everyday purse. This is one that can easily transition from the office to night life. No need to stop at home afterwork just to change your bag.

How about these gorgeous LifeStride Allie Peeptoes. These are the perfect shoe for those great Christmas or New Year’s Eve parties. All attention will definitely be on your legs with these shoes, so I hope you have been working off those calves, because there is no better way to showcase them. 
Thank to everyone who has been so supportive of me and my blog. I will be working hard to not neglect it so much and do truly want to continue to bring you nothing but the most beautiful and fashion vegan clothing and accessories. Hope everyone is having happy Christmas shopping, with lot’s more to come. I know I am. test

Share This

As many of you can probably tell, my life has been a little on the hectic side lately. I don’t finally get a chance to sit down until about 9:30 every night and am up and running by 6am every morning. In the meantime, I am still having to fit homework time into my schedule. I truly love the Vegan Fashion Blog and blogging, but do not have as much time to put into it as I would like and am looking for a partner or two who would like to help me keep the Vegan Fashion Blog alive and maybe even take it to the next level. There are a few wonderful perks that come with fashion blogging, that I would be happy to discuss with you if you are interested in being part of this great blog. Please contact me at cindy@veganfashionblog.com. In the meantime, I will continue trying my best to blog as often as possible. I am still always on the search for the latest and greatest vegan fashion and will share as often as I can.

I miss you all!

Cindy

Share This

Holy Cow, it has been a busy couple of weeks. My son started kindergarten two weeks ago and soccer started right after (he had his first game this morning). In addition, we had one last meltingly hot week before the end of summer and had to head to the coast last week to stay cool because it was 106 degrees for several days straight, with no cooling relief in sight. I have also been working hard at the new job, and working out like a mad woman. I am currently training for a triathlon, which is awesome. We have decided which triathlon will be our first, but there are many to choose from. In the meantime we plan on participating in some local 5K races while we decide.

I don’t know how many of you watch Bill Mahr on HBO, but he had the president of PETA on his show last week and I send out many kudos to her, because she finally voiced what many of us have been saying talking about regarding reducing Global Warming . . . YOU CANNOT BE AN ENVIRONMENTALIST AND STILL EAT MEAT! If you care about the planet and global warming and living sustainably and ensuring that no person goes hungry, then human’s must stop their carnivorous love affair with meat, period. The amount of resources utilized and pollutants emitted in the name of factory farming that occurs in the United States is scandalous. Okay so this is my rant for the week, now on to the lighter side of life, fashion.

I have continued my endless search for fabulous winter coats. I have found some of the most fabulous coats and haven’t forget about those of you looking for nice, fashionable pants suits and fabulous flat vegan velvety-styled boots.

For today, I have a few very fashionable coats and some shoes that are too cute for words (almost;) after all do we ever really run out of words).

Oh, how I love this gorgeous Dolce and Gabana Blazer. It is sooo cozy looking. It is like being wrapped in a big hug and I can imagine wearing on one of the super cold days when you aren’t feeling your best. This blazer looks like it would keep you comfy and warm, and yet it is still cute with the black and white coloring and slimming lines.

I really love this Erico Mandelli Mid-Length Jacket. I don’t normally like puffy jackets, but this one is so fitted with a great cut, that I have made an exception for it. This jacket could definitely be worn from coast to coast and provide protection from brutal winter winds.

How totally chic is this gorgeous Y’s Yohji Yamamoto Coat? This coat definitely commands attention and is so classic that it will never go out of style. Love it.

For those of us who live in climits that aren’t so cold that we can put fashion before functionality, I have found some of the absolute most adorable retro-styled coats that will add that extra fashionable layer to your outfit. I so love this European Culture Mid-length Jacket. It is sooo cute. The cut is so fun and the color is a beautiful neutral that would be perfect with dark wash jeans or black slacks. Oh, it might even be fab paired with a mid to dark grey.

I also love this Bande Originale Full-length Jacket. Fitted at the waist to show off (or create) that hour glass shape, this jacket is feminine and fashionable and is appropriate for work and play.

Finally, we have this gorgeous Golden Goose Blazer. I love the collar and the color. It is so perfect for wearing out in the evening. I think this jacket actually belongs in my closet . . . I wonder if my DH would agree?

Already found the perfect winter coat (not likely, but possible)? This is certainly not an easy task to find a warm, functional, fashionable coat with down, cashmere, silk, or wool. But if you are one of the lucky few, never fear, I have also found some adorable, easy to wear shoes that are great for those of us who do a lot of walking in our day-to-day lives.

I love these Report Vaughn Ballet Style shoes. I really love the color and the quilted texturing. These shoes would be perfect for me to wear to work.

OMG, I love these Naturalizer Kiersten Boots. There are such a great simple design. They would be perfect with just about everything and I have totally been on the hunt for a great simple new pair of boots. The heel even looks like it is low enough for me to wear to work and the fact that it is a thicker heel, would make them comfortable to walk long distances in. The price tag is reasonable at $84.99. Hmm, I think a pair in both brown and black would be perfect.

Hope you all are having a great weekend. Bare with me, I am doing my best to bring you super great vegan fashions, I am just trying to adjust to the new schedule and work in work, family time, working out, and school. But it is starting to come together, so expect more frequent, regular posts. It is getting to be time for some great vegan events planning posts soon, being that we are entering one of the biggest party seasons of the year.

Share This

It is not always the easiest thing in the world for vegans to find professional looking bags to take to the office. The general rule of thumb is if it looks professional it is probably made of leather. Well thanks to L Erickson this is no longer the case. It is totally possible to have fabulous looking professional office appropriate accessories that are fashionable and vegan.  I so love this L Erickson Executive Assistant Handbag in Faux Croc. It is so perfect. It is not as big as some other professional bags, but it is big enough to carry all of your office essentials.

This L Erickson Socialite would be the perfect transition bag for Friday. Perfect for the official, but stylish enough to take for TGIF drinks. Love these bags, and they are so in style right now. Bag colors as going darker and more sophisticated. This bag will definitely add sophistication to any outfit.

These are just a few of the great styles being offered by L. Erickson. I would definitely check out some of the other great styles, because there is sure to be a back to fit all tastes.

Share This

I’ve been boot shopping. Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while probably already know that I have a thing for boots. They are my favorite part of winter. I love almost all boots and am ready to start spending some money on a fall/winter wardrobe. Which I will have to do since none of my old winter clothes fit any longer. Anyway, here are a few great pairs of boots that are beginning to role out for the fall:

First, I found these oh-so-cute Cuba Boots by Rampage. I love the color and the chain detailing. These boots are would be cute with a skirt or skinny jeans.

I really love these wild green Hemangi Boots by Luichiny. They are so fabulous. I sooo love the color. These boots are so cool.

Looking for a great ankle boot? Check out these Great Naturalizer Middle Boots. I love them. They are simple and classic. Good heel height and a great cut make these a great winter staple.

Today is my baby’s last day of preschool, so I need to get going so I can pick him up. It is so sweet and sad at the same time. He begins kindergarten next Monday, which is totally exciting. Look for more great boots and coats later this week. Start getting your winter requests in soon, so I have plenty of time to search for the latest and greatest fashionable vegan winter clothing.

Share This

Okay, so I actually have a couple of really good reasons for not blogging in the past week or so. First, I had my birthday August 5. I had a really nice birthday. I went shopping all day with my son and husband the day before my birthday and bought myself some birthday presents. We had a great day, with a nice dinner and watched movies that night. Then on my birthday my brother made me vegan Thai food, which was totally delish and my mom made me a vegan lemon cake (yummy!). A couple of days later my sister-in-law had her baby. A beautiful little boy named Tyler Jacob. He was 5 lbs 10 oz and so little and cute. Then the next day we had a surprise visit from my mother-in-law for the weekend. This is the first time she has ever visited us so it was totally unusual and unexpected. Now I have just been recovering. I started back to running a few weeks ago and am loving it. I feel so healthy. I am down an awesome 37 lbs since May. It feels so good and makes me more excited then ever about shopping. I basically had to buy a whole new wardrobe. I will definitely have to share pics of some of the new items, especially my new report ballet style shoes that are beyond cute.

I have noticed that people are starting to look for winter clothing. There is not really much of a choice because summer clothes are getting harder to find. So what are the hot fashions to look for this fall? Well, it appears that tailored men’s clothing is making a comeback. This is not necessarily my favorite look, but I do love a tailored pant with a classy white blouse. Also in style this fall is the romantic look, flowy materials, fitted waistlines and beautiful feminine dresses. Now this I love. The hot colors are cobalt, purple and fuschia. Okay, so the purple this season is beautiful and the cobalt very classy, but fuschia for fall? I’m not so sure how I feel about that. Purses are going to the dark side. No more light or brightly colored purses, look for rich browns, greys, and burgundys. Lips are going sexy Hollywood red, foundation is going matte, and eyes are going smoky grey. Very sexy. Straight hair is out and loose glam waves are in. Overall, fall fashion is shaping up to be quite nice.

I have been on the hunt for a new winter coat. My old one is outdated and just too big, so I am looking for something a little classier, that I can wear with business casual clothing. Here are my favorites so far. Hopefully some of them will go on sale pretty soon.

First is this very gorgeous classic black full-length coat by Aspesi. This coat will go with anything.

Ohhhh, I love this gorgeous coat by Brian Dales. Love the color and the pattern. It is sooo fabulous.

The blue in the CNC Costume National Coat is so awesome. It is clearly not cobalt, but so fabulous none-the-less.

This pink Ermanno Scervino Mid length jacket is my absolute favorite. I totally love it. It is so warm and cozy looking, yet so cute.

Finally, I love this short Miss Sixty Jacket. I particularly love the neckline.

It is soooo hard to find super fashionable, warm, flattering and vegan winter coats. I am still looking for heavier winter coats for you East Coasters. This is definitely not an easy task, but I will not give up. Hope everyone is doing well and that you are having a great week. Look for more winter coats later this week, and some fabulous winter boots that I have been scouting.

Share This

Okay, I know it has been a few days since I blogged last, but I do have some good excuses:) I have recently started a new job and two weeks into my new job I got a tremendously unexpected and wonderful raise so I have been doing a little indulgence shopping. Plus I have lost about 32 lbs and I having to pretty much replace all of my clothes, because the old ones are no longer fitting me . . . and this weekend was my sister-in-law’s and my own birthday . . . and Monday was the final day of my stats class. So, it has been a pretty busy and very awesome week. I bought four new pairs of shoes this weekend. I will be taking pics to post of them. They are so totally cute. I will be able to do a lot more shopping in the future with my new job and raise, which makes me totally ecstatic, because I loooove to shop. Anyway, I have a couple of really cute sandals I found by Unlisted. As we are nearing the end of the summer season, I will be transitioning to fall fashion in the very new future. I am not sure I totally love the upcoming seasons fashions, though there are some great individual stylings that are totally cute. I am not into the men’s look on women, but there are some more romantic feminine styles that are hot right now too.

These Unlisted Party Girl sandals are so perfect for semi-formal summer wear. Pair with sexy halter dress and you will have the perfect look that will drive your date crazy. Love the fact that the heel isn’t too high for a great night of dancing.

I really love these Unlisted Lucky Straws sandals. Very neutral color that reminds me of the color of beach sand. The gold coloring dresses up these otherwise casual sandals.

(more…)

Share This

As many of you know, I have a love of Guess purses. They are so wonderfully fashionable and totally free of animal products (unlike their shoes:( ). It seems that white purses are pretty hot right now and this Guess Signs White Satchel is no exception. I love the design of this purse. It is so fabulous. I love the combination of canvas and faux leather, so chic.

In addition to Guess purses, I love the color pink. Put the two together and you have something akin to perfection. How absolutely adorable is this Guess Mambo Satchel in Blush. I must have this. The detailing is gorgeous.

(more…)

Share This

Getting ready for a fancy night out on the town? Well every girl needs a killer pair of vegan dress sandals for summer. We are talking the season of glowing golden skin and pedicures, and nothing shows them off like a classy pair of sandals and Nina has come through for you with two very hot pairs of sandals to keep summer nights sizzling.

First check out these gorgeous Nina Vinara sandals.  The shape is simple and delicate, but the silver color and rhinestones dress them up perfectly for night.  How cute would these be with a simple white goddess dress?



I really love these Nina Camaren sandals. The bow is subtle without being gaudy and the strap detailing across the toe is so cute. These shoes would look great with almost anything and can be worn with more casual outfits or ultra-dressy.

(more…)

Share This