Props to stars like Leona Lewis, Ricky Gervais, and Spice Girl Melanie C. for being HSI human billboards. They were seen and snapped sporting these temp too-cute tattoos to raise awareness about the Humane Society International’s Cruelty-Free 2013 campaign. After admiring their mini mammals accompanied by the message ““End Animal Testing,”make sure to leave your mark on the HSI’s online petition.
Kudos to the Human Society International for this fashionably trendy think-ink campaign!
As it started out, there was nothing good about Good Friday. The rest of the working world was off while I sat enslaved at my desk, the salon outside frantic with the usual frenzy of Friday clients. For the past three days, I had been sharing my space with resident furball, Dav, a plump little squirrel who I secretly named after eco-savvy haircare collection Davines. Given many missed opportunities for a wild escape, Dav finally left the building after a heated supply room stare down. Unexpectedly, she was not thrilled with her new found freedom, but rather comparatively clawing her way through the concrete to creep back in. It was soon discovered that her desperate attempt to return were in hopes of retrieving three babies she had apparently hidden in the ceiling. In a bold, building-breaking move, our Inventory Manager/on-hand animal-rescuer hammered a tiny hole for her to enter through. We then watched in awe as Dav carried her cublets to safety, each one clinging to her as she scaled the roof. What could have been a conference room catastrophe turned out to be a heart-warming wonder that left everyone feeling a little more grateful that day.
P.S. If you find yourself in a bind with a little ball of fur and are far from adept in animal assistance, contact the Wild Baby Rescue Center in Blairstown, NJ – or check out their helpful hints for dealing with wildlife.
[$4 by animal outfitter on cafepress.com]
If you missed last year’s spring/summer addition of Holistic Montclair, here’s your chance to have at it. Yours truly appeared as a guest writer for the style section of this locally produced publication.
Vegan Style – And For Under $25
Among many things, April is the month of our Earth’s Birthday, making it subject to a lot of fun and inspiring activities. Being the stunning socialite you are, I bet you’ve got your itinerary down and a sustainable soiree or two on the agenda. And you’ve pre-picked the perfect party outfit, right? Oh. Not quite? Well, I’m a firm believer in multi-tasking, so while saving the earth this spring, why not save a little dough on some celebration savvy style. So what to wear to get a little festive? When in doubt, keep it casual and animal conscious, of course.
I’d say you’re pretty much set for any spring flings that get penciled in your planner – or maybe it’s more like added to your iphone calendar app. Either way, don’t forget April is also Go Orange for Animals Month.
For my furry little otter friend and all my fave fashionista hairdressers…
Bringing short hair and saving the sandy Gulf back in style.
List of things to do before I die. Just kidding… dye.
Of course, I would definitely recommend seeing a professional stylist over a home hair dye job, but I get it – times are tough. Ok, so let’s try this again.
List Of Things To Do Before I Dye
Yup, that pretty much says it.
Ever heard of Vivienne Pickle? How about Jennifer Artur? She’s the make-up savvy rocker turned fashion entrepreneur who invented the bubbly line of boisterous hair accessories. With a touch of Victorian elegance and new wave New Jersey cheekiness, each piece is handmade. Adorned with cameos, skulls, flowers, beads, baubles, and charms alike, no real feathers, wings, or pretty petals were plucked from any plant or wildlfe for the hair clip’s creation. You can find a great selection at New Hope, PA eco-conscious boutique A Beatiful Life.
So what’s the dilemma? Well, I find myself in quite the pickle when trying to pick just one.
[$46 dress at abeautifullife.com]
Jean Nate by Revlon
Surprisingly, it’s vegan. And not just for grandmas.
[$17.99 at perfumeemporium.com]
Take a stand against inhumane and unethical practices like horse racing and dog fighting. I mean now! All Creatures shows you how. They’ll tell you what you can do to discourage betting and help shut down these atrocious events. And once you’re done fighting for the furry ones, take a gamble on something decent instead – like a brand new hairstyle. I recently re-invented myself with a new two-toned palette and bangs `a la Bettie Paige. Not only do I love the look, but I’m eager to find new ways to express myself through it – like showing off the back blonde streak in a stripe type way. Channeling my inner Ed Hardy Geisha graphic, I threw it all up in a messy ball of elastics and locks, managing to turn eek! into eccentric with pearl white Horseshoe Dice Hairsticks by Luck 11. So much sleeker than Chinese takeout chopsticks, they’re also a bit Asian-inspired and edgy – but most importantly easy. Always a safe bet.
[$16.25 at howcool.com]
*Special thanks to Jack & Andrea of Panico Salon & Spa. Way to nail it!
You don’t need a hand-held hunk of metal to stop ‘em dead in their tracks. Next time you catch your eye-candy eyeing you, instead of playing shy, shoot him a smart seductive stare. But first, lock and load in preparation for your stare-down show-down with GunMetal Eyeshadow from Urban Decay. Made for make-up junkies, it has the perfect blend of gray and glitter. Urban’s ‘Marley Approved’ paw print marks this product as safe for considerate chicks like us – meaning it’s vegan and cruelty-free. So save the research. All you need to do is apply, aim, and shoot.
[$16 at urbandecay.com]
Back in the early ’90s, Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love were not only considered the king and queen of alternative rock, but likely a match made in fashion hell. While she swooned over unappealing vintage, babydoll dresses, and smeared on makeup, Kurt kept it mainstream in the “anti” sort of way with grungy t-shirts and flannels. Being a die-hard, overly obsessed Courtney fan, I can image nothing more lovely than re-inventing her shocking look - vegan style!
One can’t even attempt to replicate it without starting off with a mess of fried-out blonde bombshell locks. While bleach is most unnatural, and far from eco-friendly, Manic Panic offers an awesome “Lightning” bleach kit that they swear contains no animal ingredients and is tested on celebs instead of animals. To finish off your new do, nothing says “riot grrrl” better than baby barrettes. Ultra girly bows are sweet, but why not get a little catty – and go a little faux – with leopard print ones from Pin-Up Girl Clothing. The next step requires even more application and an unsteady hand. No one rocked those red lips and smokey eyes quite like Court. And it’s doubtful anyone ever will, but if you’re up for giving it a go, try Urban Decay’s vegan lipstick in Revolution Red and their Smoke Out eye pencil. Lastly, the Millie Dress from Rebe Designs merge both of her signature styles – babydoll and vintage, but unlike many vintage finds, no real silk was used. So, you can rest assured there’ll be no silkworm labor suits here.
Either way, whether she’s keeping it kinderwhore, going glam, or edging towards animal-friendly, Courtney’s still a solid style icon in my mind – and now my blog.
