Category Archives: Beauty & Fashion

Snubbed!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by celestedimilla

I usually walk my dog, Mambo, on one of the trails near our house or at the beach, but today we strolled through Old Town San Juan Capistrano. It’s charming to walk through the shady parks, antique shops and quaint restaurants. As we … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty & Fashion, Daily Life | Tagged appearance, are attractive people treated better?, bad day, being ignored, does appearance matter?, dog stories, rude people, rude sales clerks, short stories, snubbed | 76 Comments

I get chapped lips when the weather’s cold which is annoying, painful and NOT luscious. That’s why I carry lip balm with me in the winter. In my lip balm search this year, I discovered that my blogger buddy, Michelle, started a company, Olivia, that … Continue reading →

Posted on January 15, 2014 by celestedimilla | 34 Comments

Top 10 Vegan Christmas Gifts of 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by celestedimilla

I bet you’re busy with the hustle of the holidays, so today I’m sharing some awesome vegan gifts that you can order online. With this list, you won’t have to spend hours fighting crowds at the mall. Just make a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Beauty & Fashion, Books & Movies, Daily Life, Resources | Tagged best vegan Christmas gifts, Christmas gift ideas for vegans, cruelty free gifts, gifts for animal lovers, gifts that give back, gifts that help animals, vegan chocolate, vegan Christmas gifts, vegan gift ideas, vegan gifts for women, vegan mugs, vegan online gifts, vegan pottery, vegan sweatshirts, what to get a vegan for Christmas | 73 Comments

Before They Were Shoes

Posted on October 5, 2013 by celestedimilla

When going vegan some people have trouble giving up bacon or cheese, but my struggle was shoes (okay, so I struggled with cheese too!). Thanks to Cowgirl (see Vanity or Life for the story), I think I’m past it now. If I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Beauty & Fashion, Daily Life | Tagged animal rights, cruelty free, cruelty free shoes, cruelty-free fashion, fashion, fun shoes, how is leather made?, leather made in Turkey, non-leather shoes, sexy shoes, shoes, unusual shoes, vegan fashion, vegan shoes | 48 Comments

Vanity or Life?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by celestedimilla

My husband and I are in Boston this week, so I’ve decided to repost some oldie but goodie posts while I’m away. I look forward to catching up with everyone when I get home. Have a beautiful week! Vanity or … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Beauty & Fashion, Daily Life | Tagged animal cruelty, animal rights, animal welfare, cows, cruelty-free fashion, factory farms, fashion, inspirational stories, shoes, short stories, vegan, vegan shoes, vegetarian | 14 Comments

Fabulous Vegan Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by celestedimilla

My mom emailed me a couple of days ago and asked me not to send her a Mother’s Day gift this year. She said, I’ve already got 6 wonderful kids, and that’s all I need. Did I listen? No way! … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty & Fashion, Daily Life | Tagged animal welfare, cruelty free gifts, healthy gift baskets, Mother's Day gifts, PETA, vegan, vegan cashew brittle, vegan chocolate, vegan earrings, vegan gifts, vegan handbags, vegan jewelry, vegan Mother's Day gifts, vegan necklaces, vegan purses | 18 Comments

PETA’s Shopping Guide to Compassionate Clothing Vegan Companies

Posted on April 29, 2013 by celestedimilla

Posted in Beauty & Fashion | 8 Comments

Pamper Your Feet – Vegan Style

Posted on March 20, 2013 by celestedimilla

I was walking in Monarch Bay shopping center last week and noticed a sign in the window of Paradise Nails that advertised vegan manicures. What? Nail polish isn’t vegan? This was news to me, but I wasn’t surprised. Since starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty & Fashion | Tagged beauty, beauty and fashion, cruelty free nail polish, nails, pampering, pedicure, spa treatments, vegan beauty, vegan manicure, vegan nail polish, vegan pedicure, vegan spa treatments | 2 Comments

Vanity or Life?

Posted on March 16, 2013 by celestedimilla

I’ve been putting off buying shoes afraid that I’d be seduced into buying at least one pair of leather beauties. But with the warm weather we’ve been having and my sister-in-law visiting from Boston next week had to get a … Continue reading →