This will probably be my final post until after Christmas, so I am wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, a very Happy Chanukah, and a wonderful holiday season, however you may celebrate it. Today’s blog is all about cruelty-free Christmas fashion (though some of these outfits would be great for New’s Eve also), followed by Christmas Vegan Events Planning. So grab a cup of hot chocolate, eggnog, tea, coffee, or apple cidar and sit back and relax.

I have four great outfits to choose from for your holiday wear. Each one is just as fabulous as the next. What I found to be the most difficult, was making sure there was no silk in dresses and purses, or wool or cashmere in coats, gloves and scarves. Shoes were very challenging all in themselves, because everyone seems to want to put leather somewhere on the shoe. Pure satin or velvet shoes with a leather sole, or synthetic heel and sole and leather uppers. Made no sense. If you are going to make a shoe out of fabric, ecological leather, microfiber, velvet, or satin, why on earth would you add a leather sole or heel. It is not necessary. Okay, now that I am done with my rant, let’s get on with the show.

This first outfit features a beautiful silver V-Neck Velvet Inset Dress by Suzi Chin. The waistline is flattering to all figures and the hemline is fun and flirty. With that I have paired these beautiful red satin Makaya2 slingbacks by Anne Klein and this fun Sparkle Clutch in Black from Target.

This next outfit features this very classy Chocolate Stretch Velvet Faux Wrap Dress by Barrie Pace. This dress is so soft looking and figure flattering with the faux wrap being at the narrowest part of the waist. I have paired this dress with a Quilted Velvet Clutch in Brown by Sondra Roberts and topped it off with these beautiful Gold Strappy Sandals by Chinese Laudry.

This final outfit features a beautiful full length Stretch Velvet Dress with Brooch Detailing by Tadashi. The sexy slip shows those gorgeous legs you have worked so hard for. I have paired this dress with these Desire Sandals by Jessica Bennett and a beautiful Gold Clutch J. Renee Peau de soie. For those who do more formal holidays, this outfit is the perfect answer.

With the cold weather that we have been having, no girl should be caught without some fashionable outerwear to keep warm. I have found some beautiful jackets that will compliment the above outfits perfectly, as well as some gloves and scarves that will keep you warm, while keeping you fashionable at the same time.

This first coat is this amazing ‘Kristine’ Black Frenchoat with Faux Fur. This coat will definitely not cramp your style this holiday season.

The next coat is the Black Sateen Flared Coat by Cole Haan. It is a little bit lighter than the previous coat, but has a removable Thermore Insulation lining that you can add on those really cold days.

Finally, we have the Pamela McCoy Faux Fur Coat. This coat is truly luxurious and sure to keep you warm while you are out making the holiday rounds.

No winter outfit is complete without a warm pair of gloves and a soft scarf.

These first gloves are made of soft Chenille and come in a variety of colors. The turndown cuff gives them a little extra flare.

Last but not least, we have these cozy Women’s Thermacheck gloves by Lands’ End. They are understated, so as to not draw attention away from your fabulous wintercoat and beautiful holiday outfit.

This ends our fashion show portion of the blog, now let’s talk Tofurkey.

I have a very special holiday feast for you to prepare for your guests.

Appetizer: Vegan Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip on Toasted Bread
Serve two to three toasted bread rounds (sliced sourdough baguette rubbed with garlic and lightly brushed with olive oil toasted in the broiler) per guest plate.
Salad: Vegan Greek Salad
Main Course: Stuffed Tofurkey with mushroom gravy, bread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, and Green Beans Almondine

Stuffed Tofurkey
By a loaf of Tofurkey at the Grocery Store or Health Food Store and hollow out the center. In an iron skillet saute spinach, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil. Add 1 tbsp flour, 1/2 cup vegetable broth and salt and pepper to taste. Heat thoroughly and mix well. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of vegan mozzarella cheese. Stuff spinach mixture into the center of the Tofurkey and baked according the the package instructions.

Mushroom Gravy
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
2 tbsp vegan butter spread
1 tbsp unbleached flour
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup rice milk
1 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
Vegan Bread Stuffing

Vegan Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Braised Asparagus

Dessert: Vegan Apple Crisp
5-6 crisp apples cut into chunks
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tbsp vegan butter spread
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups oats
1 cup flour
1/2 cup vegan butter spread
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan melt 2 tbsp vegan butter spread and saute apple chunks. Add apple juice, maple syrup and tsp cinnamon and continue cooking until apples begin to soften. In a mixing bowl mix brown sugar, cinnamon, oats and flour. Add 1/2 cup butter and mix until crumbly. Pour apples into a glass baking dish and top with oat mixture. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, until top layer is nice and crispy.

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