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Thoughts on Pets, and Some Very Cool Vegan Sandals, Flats, and Satchels

July 12th, 2011

Hello everyone,

I have a query for you all.

Why do think you are a vegetarian or vegan?

What started it all? Did you read something, see something?

Was there a moment?

I believe I am a vegetarian because I was born with a love of dogs. Having two dogs when I was growing up and spending so much time around them, observing them and loving them, I think made me aware of how obviously similar animals are to human beings.

Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA, has said something similar. She said she had a cold distant English mother and was almost raised by her dog. That dog was her best friend growing up, and from personal experience, I know she means this literally.

Eddie Lama, the subject of the documentary The Witness (I wrote about it here) was moved to become a vegetarian and educate people about the fur industry after adopting a stray cat. Before he was a tough guy from Brooklyn who never had a pet, but by being around a cat, he came to love and realize so many truths about animals, that have to be seen to be believed. By this I mean, that they have personalities and the same feelings we do, that they love us and trust us in an unbelievably wonderful way.

What I find so odd is not everyone sees this about animals. Some people think animals don’t suffer in the same way we do, or have feelings. But it is just so obvious to anyone who has been around an animal, don’t you agree?

Dear readers, do you think having a pet taught you important lessons about animals?

If I had a kid, I’d get them a dog asap.

And now on to some interesting shoe and bag options, all VEGAN, of course.

From Forever 21:

forever 21 canvas wedges, $ 19.80
classy.
There is some good vegan stuff at urban outfitters right now. While browsing, remember the vegan shoe rule of thumb:
the cheaper the shoe, the more likely it is to be vegan. ( Usually things under $50 tend to be vegan, but always check the product details to be sure).
here’s a good shoe.
cooperative polka dot sunburst sandal, $39
I have a very similar pair in black that I got from urban outfitters last year and I have been wearing them every day. Here are some more colors and prints in the same style…
Urban outfitters is also purveying this extremely interesting take on a black flat, made by cooperative, the same brand as the above shoes. Wonder if they are a vegan company, since all the shoes I’ve seen them make seem to be vegan. I will have to look into this.
cooperative metallic block heel skimmer, $ 39
I really want these shoes. Not sure why. These are cool.
Oh no they didn’t! I’ve just found this “satchel” by cooperative. Again it is vegan, and it is beautiful!!! And Swedish, so I automatically love it.
the one in brown is even better but i can’t find a good picture of it.
Click on this link and trust me on this one.
Oh no. Cooperative is not a vegan company. I see they make some suede things. no!
User submitted photo
a cool laptop case, again from cooperative. $ 28. I guess I like this company’s style.
your thoughts, my friends? 
 
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A Vegan Murse (purse for a man) and Musings on Greg Behrendt

June 9th, 2011

What do you think of this vegan murse? I just like writing the word. I actually think it is pretty cool. It is made out of recycled inner tubes by a cool lady in colorado. Her company is called English Retreads. They have other bags too in their online store (all vegan) but I’m not really a fan of the styles. I prefer something a bit more delicate, i guess.

But this bag is cool.

This reminds me for some reason of Greg Behrendt, the author of He’s Just Not That Into You, an annoying book which contains profound wisdom. Am I alone here ladies?

greg and his beloved wife, Amira, who he IS just that into. 

I liked the book so much, I watched a bunch of clips of Greg’s stand up comedy routine back in the days before he was famous, and laughed pretty hard at his jokes.

His style however was a bit strange. Like a black t shirt, a chain (for no apparent reason) hanging out of his pocket and some weird black belt…. in any case, I could see him carrying his notes in this bag.

Ha. My memory served me well. 

Well, I highly suggest checking out some clips of Greg’s on youtube. And also if this bag strikes your fancy, buying it and supporting vegan companies.

And while your at it, do tell me if you have read He’s Just Not That Into You, and share with me your thoughts on that book of profound yet simple wisdom.

 
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