Great news for all those teens interested in focusing on animal studies in college. New York University announced yesterday that they have created an Animal Studies Program! What is animal studies? NYU describes it like this: Animal Studies explores the complex and multi-faceted relationship between animals and humans…The minor offers opportunities to advance understanding of [...]
Dear Animal Shelters, Wildlife Rescues, Conservation Groups and Other Organizations Dedicated to Animals, It’s so wonderful that you have dedicated your life to the protection of animals. Your work is important and your efforts are appreciated by all. However, when you hold fundraisers and serve meat to your guests, your dedication to animals feels halfhearted. [...]
It would be nice if we could all always afford the items we want, but financial realities means that some of us are on a tight budget (like me right now.) So, for all the ladies who enjoy drooling at the pictures of designer boots, but can’t actually afford them, here are six styles of [...]
Cri de Coeur’s Hearts of Darkness line has made every vegan fashionista feel like Christmas/Hanukkah has come early. The fall boots run from $120 – $150. That’s a steal! The designs are always fresh and fun while being sophisticated and perfect for a night out. As I’ve said many times before, I own a few [...]
For the next few days I’m going to be highlighting boots for the fall. Today, we’ve got boots from Beyond Skin, one of the most well known and established vegan shoe companies. They’ve been around for quite some time now and are a preferred choice of shoe for everyone from Natalie Portman to Emily Deschanel. [...]
Some of you may remember a few weeks ago I posted about an independent film shooting in Connecticut called Rising Star. They said that if enough people chimed in, they would make their lead female character a vegan. And tons of people did! So Alyza will be a vegan in the film. Thanks to everyone [...]
When Japanese Vogue came out recently, Lady Gaga caused quite the stir when she “modeled” a meat bikini. Apparently, that aint nothing. Last night at the VMAs, she wore a meat dress with a meat hat and meat shoes. She won’t wear fur but she will wear raw dead carcass over her body? Not only [...]
The EU has just banned the use of great apes in scientific testing. That includes chimps, gorillas and orangutans. For the rest of the primates, strict rules now regulate how they can be used. However, there are some exceptions. This article states: The legislation notably allows the use of primates in testing illnesses such as [...]
Every environmentalist knows that being green means eating local foods. Buying an organic apple is great, but if it’s shipping from New Zealand to NY, then the organic part doesn’t mean a thing. Location is everything. The average meal travels 1500 miles from farm to plate. That’s insane. I do my best to buy local [...]
From 9/11 – 9/15, you can make an appointment to get your own Vaute Couture vegan coat. Either from last winter or from the brand spanking new line. And all at amazing prices (55% off and then some). It’s taking place at Moo Shoes, so yes, you can just show up. But making an appointment [...]
