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Stuff From all Over: Super Link Roundup!

I am back from a spectacular Vaca and I hope that everyone had an amazing holiday and is enjoying their preparation for the next! Lets catch up, shall we?

Neoncollective.com - An awesome online vegan shoe boutique that carries high end shoes and bags with the “highest possible eco-credentials”. Be sure to sign up for the mailing list to get up to date info on any sales or additions to the boutique!

The bad news is the Etsy For Animals shop is closing down :( The good news is everything is 25% off with free shipping.

Check out Ecorazzi’s interview with The Discerning Brute, Joshua Katcher and Chloe Jo Berman from the amazing site, GirlieGirlArmy. They talk about their favorite trends and products, current and new projects, and what “New Vegan” is.

Peppermint Bark has forever been my winter holiday staple. However, Its incredibly hard to find a vegan version of the minty-chocolatey treat. But never fear people, here is a recipe.

PETA continues to freak me out with their over-the-top marketing by revealing a line of coffins. ummm.. neat?

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Hello Again

My sincerest apologies for the brief hiatus. I have been very busy with life as well as making things better for chicvegan! Just in case you haven’t noticed, there are now myspace and facebook pages! Please join us and recieve up to date rss feeds and exclusive info for sales, new products, and breaking news.

Vegan on a Budget

While the vegan lifestyle tends to be less expensive than a traditional one, for some it’s just not cheap enough. Everybody needs a good bargain once in a while. Lucky for you, I am the Queen of Cheap and I am here to spread my wealth of knowledge.

Living on a strict budget can be frustrating, but it is important to not forget your day to day essentials and not concentrate so much on the “stuff” that you think we need. Is it necessary for you to have 27 pairs of “eco-friendly” denim? (Is it even “eco-friendly” to have 27 of anything?) Do you really need a shade of eye shadow to match each pair of shoes you own? How about the hamburger phone? Sure, Juno was cool, but you don’t even have a land line! The box of clementines that are rotting away in your fridge because you couldn’t pass up such a stupendous deal? That was probably a bad idea.
At a certain point, you must be one with the fact that you don’t really need all that much. But a pair of killer faux leather pumps once in a while won’t hurt. I promise. (more…)

2008 VegAwards: Vote now!

This is a bit delayed, but here is a friendly reminder to vote for your favorite veg stuff! The VegAwards is the largest survey in the world pertaining to the vegan lifestyle! Winners are announced in the holiday issue of VegNews magazine. Hurry, the deadline is August 31st!

Vote Now!

Welcome vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious!

It is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Welcome to chicvegan.com, your one and only stop for everything vegan and fabulous. While I’m getting things together please check out the About Veganism, and Resources section. Or email me with any ideas, comments, or opportunities you may have. Thanks!