I hadn't heard of the designer before, Elizabeth Olsen, so I decided to check out her label olsen Haus. The site featured her online look book for Fall 08 - Spring 09 and I was smitten by a whole slew of her pieces.
Check them out:
Pretty neat, huh?
I really liked her "mixed media" techniques and the metallic paint splatter styles. The shoes appeal to my classic shape but unique materials style.
What's even better????
Surprising I know. But it shouldn't be, right?
It's great that we're seeing more and more stylish cruelty-free options. I know this is something I struggle with as we've been changing our lifestyle. Either the shoes/accessories are too "casual" or they are kind of pricey. I applaud designers and companies like Stella McCartney and Te Casan with the Natalie Portman collection to bring a more designer look to this arena. But the prices have been exorbitant.
I still like pretty shoes and want pretty shoes. I'll probably still buy shoes that are not 100% vegan. But as the vegan options grow, I'm seeing more great styles I like. Like these.
And I feel Elizabeth is living her beliefs in an authentic way. She is committed to seeing and being a change in the world. How can I not want to support that?
And I feel Elizabeth is living her beliefs in an authentic way. She is committed to seeing and being a change in the world. How can I not want to support that?
So yes, these shoes support our beliefs (I like putting my money towards companies I am aligned with) but, heck!. these are just hot shoes.
8 comments:
Damn those are hot.
I really love the shape of the closed toe ones!
Love those shoes - it's great to see some cute vegan shoes :) Thanks for the post!
Great site, I like the yellow pair with the splash of white paint.
They're all nice, but pair in picture 9 I just luv them!
o ya i love this trend!
I LOVE the very last pair! The contrast is awesome!
I also love that vegan shoes have now become so pretty, too!
I found a site, http://www.neuaurashoes.com
that has some really cute styles as well!
Great looking shoes!
Another great site for vegan shoes is http://www.vegetarianshoesandbags.com/
Not only do they have great looking shoes, they also have great looking boots and handbags!
AND one more reason to check them out is that they are running a free Shoes for a Year sweepstakes, good now through December 5.
The lucky winner gets a free pair of shoes every month for all of 2009. Entries are made each time a purchase is made, however no purchase is necessary. Anyone can go to the site to enter ONCE at http://www.vegetarianshoesandbags.com/vegansweepstakes/freeshoesforayear.aspx . They won't accept duplicate entries at this address, however.
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