Neuaura Shoes: Vegan Luxury

Neuaura, the vegan and eco-friendly shoe brand, offers a range of uncompromising fashion footwear to animal-friendly customers. Their shoes are an epitome of sohphistication and style, making it a must-have for every wardrobe. And the best part is, whether its their classic riding boots or suede pumps or chic flats, everything is made without using any animal products, at the same time without compromising on quality or style.
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Nominated for the 2010 Veggie Awards for the best shoes, Neuaura shoes is the brainchild of Arti Upadhyay. Born and raised in the US by very religious and spiritual Indian parents, Arti has played a major part in launching many successful national footwear brands for the last eight years, and has learned first-hand how to create fashion-forward, quality vegan footwear that is both animal friendly and more environmentally friendly.

She founded NEUAURA because she is a vegetarian who also believes in a fashion-forward lifestyle. Over the years she has come across many women like herself, who were looking for fashionable, high-quality animal-friendly products.
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Neuaura shoes do not contain any leather, fur, silk, wool, shell, or pearls. No animal by-products are used during manufacturing and/or finishing processes.
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Neuaura has once again proved that style does not mean harming animals. Style, quality and ethical treatment to animals can go hand-in-hand. We love their shoes!!!!!



Priced between $75-225, you can buy Neuaura Shoes online at:
http://www.neuaurashoes.com/ (US customers)
http://www.fashion-conscience.com/ (UK customers)
http://www.neoncollective.com/ (UK customers)
Their shoes are also available at select stores in US, Canada, Europe (Austria, Germany, UK) and Asia (Japan), visit their website for more details.


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Updated: Best Vegetarian Beauty and Cosmetic Brands Directory

New brands added in the makeup and skin care:

1. Bioéthique - Bioéthique is a premium skin and body care brand that is absolutely cruelty-free and eco-friendly. All of their products are made in France, are Third Party Certified Organic (they have created the world's first and only lines of Third Party Certified Organic skin and body care products), natural & plant-based, cruelty-free & vegan. As they say, 'Our skin and body care is carefully crafted in small batches in the heart of Provence, France where ........

2. Chritopher Drummond - Drummond is a luxury line of vegan makeup brand made from 100% natural, organic ingredients. With over 15 years of experience in the cosmetic industry, Drummond knows exactly what women want when it comes to their makeup. The ingredients used in each product contain soothing and healing properties, natural sunscreen and potent antioxidants. Christopher Drummond's client list includes Jennifer Lopez, Paula Patton, January Jones. Their makeup products are ........

3. DermaQuest's DermaBrush - DermaBrush collection offers naturally antimicrobial, environmentally friendly and vegan luxury makeup brushes. They are created by a panel of top makeup artists. The entire line is made of high-quality, synthetic fibers. The non-shedding brush styles include: kabuki, .........
Note: DermaBrush is a vegan line, however not all products of DermaQuest are vegan, so check their website before buying.

4. Green and Spring - Green & Spring offers bath and body range of products which captures the spirit of the British countryside by blending herbs, flowers and plants native to the British Isles. The Company is 100% vegetarian and uses 100% natural botanical materials. You can buy their products online from Liberty.co.uk or Asos.com (asos ships worldwide). A list of their other ...........

5. Naturacare - Natracare has feminine hygiene products for all the vegan ladies. They manufacture organic cotton tampons, wipes, pads, liners, incontinence pads, maternity products, toiletries and baby wipes. The comfort of certified organic, 100% cotton next to the skin together with the totally chlorine-free, plastic free biodegradable materials, means that Natracare is not only cruelty-free female hygience brand but ........

For more information, click here (complete list with details and reviews)





Updated: In spot: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga makes an impression at Brit Awards 2010 in her white lacy body suit and at another event, she's in an unusual getup (which is actually not unusual when it comes to Gaga), where she has pearls glued on her face.

For more pictures and details, click here.


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Shoe Spotting: olsen Haus

Why do vegan shoes have to be shapeless, boring and Birkenstock-ish? No more. olsen Haus, a chic and cruelty-free brand, launched leather-free shoes that speaks of style and luxury.

olsen Haus is an American brand started by Elizabeth Olsen who has worked with the likes of Calvin Klein, Bulga, Nine West, Jodi Arnold, MINT and many others. Elizabeth Olsen herself is a vegan of two years, vegetarian since nineteen years and an animal-rights advocate for over twenty.
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Like Stella McCartney, Ms Olsen also believes in creating chic vegan-friendly line. Her cruelty-free, vegan friendly shoes are hip and modern and come in sassy colours and style. Each shoe is tailored with luxury and style. Her designs are completely delectable and a blessing for all the animal friendly fashionistas.
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Cameron Diaz wearing olsen Haus shoes in May 2009 Vogue issue, Source

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olsen Haus shoes have become popular with many celebrities like Emily Deschanel, Alicia Silverstone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Amy Sedaris and Cameron Diaz and have been featured in various magazines like Vogue, Marie Claire, O - Oprah Winfrey's Magazine and Star. Cameron voted olsen Haus shoes as one of her favourite accessories. In the picture (above), Diaz is wearing one of their shoes in an issue of Vogue magazine.
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olsen Haus incorporates bright colors and materials such as cork, linen and ultra-suede to their designs, that are made of non-animal materials, in sample rooms and factories that adheres to ethical practices. Her shoes are priced at an average of $140-$250, not cheap, but definitely worth the luxury every pair emanates.

With these stylish and cruelty-free shoes, you can step in guilt-free splendour at all times without forsaking luxury and style.

olsen Haus soon plans to expand into handbags, so stay tuned.

For more information on olsen Haus line, click here


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Beautify - Shop List

Things I want to buy - the affordable lust list

Obviously some luxuries are allowed :)

1. Lust Shoes

Linn Sandals from Faith - These stunning pink sandals in satin with buckle sling back would instantly brighten up your look adding style and grace to it. They're stylish and sophistiated.

Height - 4.5 inches, material - Satin. At £55.00 it is a must buy. Click here to buy




2. Lux Clutch

Stella McCartney's foldover Velvet Clutch is an absolute must have luxury especially when you are getting it at a 50% discount for £198.45. This delectable evening clutch is generously sized with just enough room for all your essentials. The metallic gold frame can come in useful if you want to hang on your wrist and look stylish at the same time - convenience with style.


Consedering the style it can be used for the day too. It comes in two colours grey and purple. Available at 50% discount at theoutnet.com (for a limited period), click here to buy.
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3. Tom Ford Sandrine Sunglasses
Sandrine, Tom Ford's chocolate brown oversized oval sunglasses with gradient tinted lenses are an absolute delight. Fav with celebs, this pair is sure to have heads turn to you, while giving you maximum potection from harmful UV rays.

And the great news it, it is currently available at a great discount on Net-a-Porter.com
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Was £263.30, Now £184.31, click here to buy.

Wear these brown frame sunglasses with a long kaftan and gold jewellery for a chic beach look.


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4. Indispensable Black Shoulder Bag
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French Connection Front Buckle Shoulder Bag is simple, structured, stylish and very useful. No matter how many bags you buy, you end up using the simple and structured bags most of the times. Its size ensured you can carry all the essentials, black goes well with most outfit and you can wear it to work as well as to run errands or to shop.
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And the best part is, it is cruelty free. At £60 this French Connection bag is absolute delight with its simple detailings like front buckle and pleated effects. Click here to buy.



BEAUTY LUST LIST

Chantecaille Moisturiser & Clay Mask

I heard about Chantecaille products through magazines and googling and was completely sold by their description. Recently one of my friends toldme she is using Chantecaille products and is totally loving it. She gave me a sample of their moisturiser, and I completely fell in love with it. It made my skin clear and soft, and naturally glowing.

Chantecaille Water Flower Fluid oil-free, lightweight moisturizer is packed with antioxidant Vitamins A, E and C from fresh oranges. And Chantecaille Detox Clay Mask is best product to emove blemishes and blackheads, leaving your skin glowing. The best part about both these products are they are vegan, and hence have no killed any poor animalto make these products.

You can visit Chantecaille's website (USA) to buy these products. In UK? Click here to buy. Chantecaille Water Flower Fluid is for £55 ($67) and clay mask is for ($75)


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