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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Vegan shoe porn

My shoe shopping usually leads me to Payless for cute crap, No Sweat for everyday shoes, and Zappo's and Planetshoes for shoes that I'll pay a bit more for.

I recently bought two pairs of shoes, these Blowfish Snap Flannels from Planetshoes, also pictured above, were the first:
These are mainly for work. I think they're freaking adorable, and dig the strap, and they are comfortable - but they're very 'slipper' type shoes.
Better than Payless crap, but I need to treat my feet right due to foot problems in the past year, and these don't offer much support. However, these are fun to skip in and feel like a ballerina.


The second pair I bought, J-41 Sidelines, are proving excellent for everyday walking and offer true support:


They're almost a little too sneaker-y for work, but I can pull it off in some outfits. They've taken a little bit of wearing in, and I had to order a size up (as instructed on Zappos). These are the most expensive shoes I think I've ever worn at $93, but so far, I can practically say they are worth it. It's weird wearing shoes with 'Jeep' technology or whatever, but I really do like them.

Sorry for the odd shot! I actually like the Sideline Mesh style and colors a bit more, but the rain (cough: mist:) in Portland talked me into the corduroy sides.

I'll reconsider this summer...
And shoes that I wouldn't mind owning in the future:

Sugar shoes from Alternative Outfitters. I've had a couple pairs of sugar mary janes in the past and adored them.

How could this list be complete with a mention of Earth shoes? I was really close to buying this pair of Inhales, but needed a bit more support that what they seemed to offer.





And thank you to Kim for pointing me in the direction of these Seychelles and BC The Wildlife Preserve Shoes:

aww, aw, aw! I want.

What's your favorite pair of vegan shoes?

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Ugh (and links)

My camera broke. Again. It's truly, truly time for a new one...when I get back from my East Coast trip later this month. Looks like I'll be borrowing my sister's camera indeed.

For now, here's a link for all your world travelers (even if the link address is interesting, the information is great): Travelhacker's Top 50 Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in the World.
From San Francisco to Portugal to Canada to the Philippines to Tasmania and Morocco, this list is very versatile and international. I haven't had any issues with this site, so please tell me if it tries to eat you.

Attention Canadian veg*ns and well, vegans!: Do you know T.O.F.U. Magazine? I do, as
Get Sconed!
has been mentioned in Issue #2! It's from Tumbleweed Entertainment, and features interviews, easy recipes and stories and more from vegans. I myself curled up on the couch and spend an evening reading it cover to cover. Thanks, Claire!

And the most link worthy note today? Just general love and wonderful vibes for my dear friend Joanna of Yellow Rose Recipes - available for preorder now! Baby before book!


And here's some Portland food porn from Bay Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant a couple weeks ago...

Garlic Tofu
bay leaf

Sesame Tofu
bay leaf

8 Treasures WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOA so delightful and sweet tea
bay leaf