6 Must-Have Vegan Fashion Items for Fall

Baby, it's cold outside! This weather has me changing up my routine and these are my new favorites.


1) Deep Red Lips - Red Apple Lipstick in Ravishing

This is probably my favorite lipstick shade of all time. A bold burgundy-red lip with a slight blue undertone and satin finish. It happens to be very appropriate for fall!

Don't forget to prep your lips: exfoliate with the Rallye Balm to make your lips smooth and moisturized. Line with the Zuzu Luxe Hazelnut Lipliner for extra lasting power.

2) Dark Purple Nails - Pure Anada Eggplant

A rich purple shade that is still fun but also perfect to transition with fall colors. I love topping this with the Pacifica Matte TopCoat for an added touch of vamp-glam!


3) Strong Brows - Pure Anada Brow Powder (I use the Sand color)

Keep up a strong brow game with this soft-finish brow powder. I find that some brow pencils can look harsh and obvious. I started using this brow powder (in the Sand color) with an angle brush to fill in my brows. It fills in my brows while still looking natural.


4) Cinnamon Flavored Lip Balm - Bare English & Co. Chai Tea Latte Lip Balm

Fall is usually when I start drinking lots of Chai Tea. I can have it anytime with Bare English & Co. Tea Infused Lip Balm. They infuse real tea into the lip balms for authentic flavors and antioxidant properties! Their Chai Tea Latte Lip Balm has a hint of sweetness and the warmth of cinnamon and spices.

Check out my full review of the Bare English Lip Balms!

5) Wide-Brim Hats - Vegan Floppy Hat from askidas on Etsy

This hat is just adorable. Bring out your inner Carmen Sandiego with this handmade, wide-brimmed red hat made from eco & vegan friendly acrylic felt.

6) Insulated Bottle - ''Dark Hearted'' Swell Bottle

Keep your beverages warm and full of love. I have this bottle in the ''Sweet Mint'' color, but this one is just too cute. These bottles are the best I've tried. They are versatile because you can use it for both hot or cold drinks, and it really does keep its temperature for HOURS. It's also great for travelling!


That's all I have for today, keep warm and happy! :D

Book Launch: Will Travel For Vegan Food

My friend Kristin wrote a book! And it’s officially out in the world as of today!! If you enjoy REAL life stories about adventure, following your dreams, travel, and inspiration definitely get your hands on a copy of... Will Travel for Vegan Food : A Young Woman’s Solo Van-Dwelling Mission to Break Free, Find Food, & Make Love 
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Watch the trailer:

I’m absolutely in love with this memoir! Talk about inspiration and following your dreams!!
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June Favourites

Hi guys! It's June already and I'm excited to share with you some of my favourite products.

Here are the products mentionned:

Cheeky Monkey - Anna's Eurotrash

5 Ingredient Recipe: Miso Soup For One

It's February and it's still cold outside, not a big surprise. Here in Ottawa, we do plenty of crazy things to keep warm, but nothing warms me up like a nice big bowl of soup. Not only is it delicious, but miso soup is really like the holy grail of soup. It's got the perfect mix of salty broth, sweet onions and tofu protein. And I happen to love Asian food. This recipe was incredibly easy and fast, you'll love it!

5 Ways To Like Salad More

We've all made resolutions to eat healthier. You start off great and then you realize all you've been eating is quinoa and lettuce. Let's talk salad... urgh. If vegans got pennies for every time they got offered a salad, they would be rich. *daydreaming*... But let's not get carried away here, the real issue today is salad's bad rep. In general, people don't love salad. We might enjoy it after a week of winter comfort foods (guilty), as a nice light lunch, etc. But we don't LOVE it, we don't lust after it. We seem to lack the excitement and enthusiasm that other foods give us, such as pancakes on a weekend morning. Here, I give you my tips to bring back that love for a big bowl of crunchy freshness.

Photo from www.care2.com : Vegan Salad Dressing Recipes

VegFoodFest 2013: Part 3 - Sunday

Well, waking up that morning was not easy. After Day 1 and Day 2 at the Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival and a night of eating, drinking and dancing you can imagine my food baby, my hangover and my lack of sleep. That said, I was still so excited and ready to discover more veg-related products and businesses.

It was such a beautiful day, with the sun shining down on Toronto like it was mid-summer. As soon as I got to the festival, I was on the hunt. Thirsty. I wanted either a green juice or smoothie, maybe I'd even try some kombucha! After doing the rounds of booths, I got very discouraged. There were huge lineups at smoothie stands. One of the kombucha vendors were gone, the other one sold out a few minutes before I got there. Sad but hopeful, I tried to find something other than a $3 water from a vending machine. And then I found it. There was a table with man holding a massive knife, beside a box of fresh coconuts. EUREKA! I had never really tried packaged coconut water, and definitely not straight out of the coconut! I watched this talented man strike at the coconut a few times just enough to make a slit to stick in a straw. Well worth the $5 I'd say, and how cool did I look walking around holding a coconut with a straw!