Free Stuff Friday: Vegan Guitar Strap October 23, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at October 23, 2009 10:31 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 231 ) | TrackBack

Where are all my musicians at? This week, you have the chance to win a vegan guitar strap from Couch Guitar Straps. Couch straps are made of vinyl and car seatbelt material, and adjust up to 6 inches longer than your average strap—those of you who like to play low can appreciate that. Couch also uses lots of recycled materials to make their straps, so consider these not only vegan, but eco-friendly too!

Remember, when you buy leather, you're contributing to the lifelong misery of cows and other animals, and putting money into the pockets of the people who exploit them. F that $#!+. Who needs leather anyway, when you can get one of these awesome straps.

For your chance to win a vegan guitar strap from Couch Guitar Straps, comment below with what design you'd most want to see on a guitar strap. Entries must be received by October 30. The person with the most creative comment will be chosen as our winner and notified by November 2.

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Not Dead Sexy--Just Dead August 13, 2009

Posted by Marta at August 13, 2009 10:19 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 30 ) | TrackBack

I have no idea what Axe was thinking, but have you guys heard about the company's new leather-inspired "Instinct" fragrance? WTF.

I mean really, here's a brief list of things that aren't sexy:

• Dudes wearing dead, chemically-preserved animal skins (yup, that's leather)
• Dudes wearing something that's supposed to smell like dead, chemically-preserved animal skins
• Dudes who think that wearing either of the above would attract girls

To prove the point that there's nothing sexy about smelling like or sporting dead animal skins, PETA is creating a much more realistic, slaughterhouse-inspired leather scent:


Who could resist the essence of blood, guts, urine, feces, and fear all bottled up? Yeah ... disgusting. Just like "Instinct" is—only "Eau D'Abattoir" shows the truth behind a cruelty industry.

A little advice for the guys: If you're looking to get yourself a lady, try cooking her a delicious vegan dinner. Compassion is sexy—wearing (or smelling like) dead animals is not.

Leona Lewis Rescues Bunny July 24, 2009

Posted by Patricia at July 24, 2009 3:00 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 6 ) | TrackBack

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The lovely Leona Lewis has proved time and again that she has a heart of gold when it comes to her animal friends. She doesn't wear animals (and that includes leather!) or eat them, and this week she stopped a homeless man from making a meal out of a bunny.

After spotting the man with a tethered rabbit on L.A.'s famous Melrose Ave., the "Bleeding Love" singer asked what he intended to do with the rabbit. The man told Leona he may eat him, and that was all she needed to hear. She quickly gave him $100 to buy some food and, in exchange, he gave her the rabbit.

A friend of the singer's said, "She didn't think life on a lead was any way for a rabbit to live—then when he said he was going to eat it she knew she had to save it." Aw, see, heart of gold.

As for the bunny, well Melrose—named for the street where she rescued him—is living the good life at Leona's L.A. pad. I'm pretty sure he's the happiest bunny on the planet right now.

Summer Fashion Must-Haves June 22, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at June 22, 2009 4:42 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBack

I'm sure most of you have already started getting your closets ready for summer. We're super lucky, this year, because there's a ton of different trends to play with; from florals to studs, to neon and denim. Since there's so much to choose from, I've put together a list of MY top five cruelty-free must-haves for summer. Get ready 'cause you just might have to make some more room in your closet.

For the Ladies:

The Long Dress

This super-cute purple jersey maxi dress from Old Navy features a deep v-neck and empire waist. The best part about this dress is its versatility. Not only is it perfect for shopping trips to the mall, it also works great for a first date.




























The High-Waisted Skirt

Yes, 80s fashion will be continuing on this summer. The high-waisted skirt is yet another throwback from the days of Whitney Houston and Cyndi Lauper. This is great news for us ladies since the skirt works well with pretty much any body type. The floral print cotton skirt pictured above can be found at UrbanOutfitters.com.






















The Platform Sandal

These brown faux leather platform sandals, available at Target, are accented by metallic studs — another hot trend this summer. These shoes go great with dresses or jeans so you're sure to get a lot of wear out of them.















For the Guys:

Deep V-Neck Tee

The Deep V is no stranger to ladies fashion but, this year, the style has worked its way into mens fashion. You can find the Kelly Green Deep V, pictured here, at American Apparel's online store. Props to all you fellas man enough to rock this tee. Just do us ladies a favor and shave your chest!













Wayfarers

First made famous by legendary rock and roll singer Buddy Holly, wayfarers are THE hottest accessory this summer. Check out these retro two-toned frames from Urban Outfitters. Not only are they supa dupa fly, but they come with 100% UV protection.

















Happy shopping!

Free Stuff Friday: Redhanded Bags Giveaway! May 29, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at May 29, 2009 9:00 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 362 ) | TrackBack

Hey people! If you don't know Redhanded Bags, allow us to introduce you ... Redhanded Bags doesn't just shell out totally awesome designs; they are committed to being 100% animal friendly. All Redhanded bags are handmade with the highest quality faux leather, like this fabulous clutch we're giving away to one lucky winner!

The Handcuff Clutch, with its heart-shaped design and handcuff handle, is dainty yet flirty. Better yet, you'll not only turn heads with this bag but you can knock someone over THEIR head with it if they get too frisky! (Girls, you know what I mean) So hurry up for your chance to get caught 'redhanded'.

To enter this contest, comment below with the reasons you love your faux skin accessories. All entries must be received by June 5th. The person with the most original comment will be chosen as our winner and notified by June 8th.

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Fashion Police Hit The Streets May 6, 2009

Posted by Pulin Modi at May 6, 2009 9:03 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 17 ) | TrackBack

Whose skin are you in? That is the question. And who has the answer? PETA's sexy "fashion police," of course!

They've been hitting the streets to educate consumers about the injustices facing animals killed for boots, belts, jackets, and other apparel.

I love these photos! So fun and eye-catching. Believe me, everyone around was paying attention to these ladies!

What's wrong with leather? Animals killed for leather are mutilated, treated like unfeeling machines, and denied everything that is natural and important to them on factory farms and in slaughterhouses.

Leather production causes great suffering that people can help to end simply by choosing from the many fashionable alternatives to animal skins!

If you want to avoid a run-in with the "fashion police", make sure you keep your closet cruelty-free. They may be easy on the eyes, but believe me, they're tough on crime!

P.S. Yes I know the last line of my blog is incredibly corny.

Free Stuff Friday: Win Converse Chuck Taylors! May 1, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at May 1, 2009 9:23 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 609 ) | TrackBack

What do Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco, Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson, and Miley Cyrus have in common? They've all been caught rocking Converse Chuck Taylors.

Many a vegan's wardrobe wouldn't be complete without at least one pair of Chucks. Their classic style, comfort, and the fact that most are leather-free (check the label!), make them a fashion staple. I, personally, wear my black low-tops into the ground.

As a big fan myself, I'm happy to announce that this week's Free Stuff Friday is to win a pair of Chuck Taylor All Star Hip Hop Graffiti Tags high-tops.

For a chance to win, comment below with a snappy comeback to the question vegans hear all the time, "Are your shoes made of leather?". We will pick the cleverest comment as the winner by May 29th, and the winner will be notified by June 5th.

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Free Stuff Friday: Win Converse Chuck Taylors! May 1, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at May 1, 2009 9:23 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 609 ) | TrackBack

What do Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco, Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson, and Miley Cyrus have in common? They've all been caught rocking Converse Chuck Taylors.

Many a vegan's wardrobe wouldn't be complete without at least one pair of Chucks. Their classic style, comfort, and the fact that most are leather-free (check the label!), make them a fashion staple. I, personally, wear my black low-tops into the ground.

As a big fan myself, I'm happy to announce that this week's Free Stuff Friday is to win a pair of Chuck Taylor All Star Hip Hop Graffiti Tags high-tops.

For a chance to win, comment below with a snappy comeback to the question vegans hear all the time, "Are your shoes made of leather?". We will pick the cleverest comment as the winner by May 29th, and the winner will be notified by June 5th.

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Free Stuff Friday: 'Club Soda, Not Seals' T-Shirt March 20, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at March 20, 2009 9:33 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 170 ) | TrackBack

Did you know hundreds of thousands of seals are slaughtered every year in Canada? The Canadian seal hunt (or "slaughter" as we like to call it) is the largest mammal massacre in the WORLD!

Over the past five years, almost 2 million seals have been slain and the majority of those have been pups under three months old. These defenseless seals are typically clubbed to death. However, many actually survive the brutal beatings only to later be skinned alive.

Why does Canada tolerate such cruelty? To make money, of course! These seals are sacrificed for the sake of fashion. Their skins are used to make leather products and their fur is used to make fur coats and trim. Who in their right mind would even think about wearing fur again after seeing what these poor seals endure?

We want everyone to take a stand and urge Canada to put an end to this brutality. You can help show your support with our new 'Club Soda, Not Seals' t-shirt. This week, we're giving away three of them!

To enter for your chance to win, just comment below with what you think of Canada's vicious seal slaughter. Entries must be received by March 27th and the three people with the most powerful comments will be chosen and notified by March 30th.

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Wanna Be in a Pretenders Video? January 9, 2009

Posted by Patricia at January 9, 2009 12:20 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBack

One of the animals' greatest friends (and one of my heroes), Chrissie Hynde wants you to be in a new Pretenders video.

Ever the activist, Chrissie has found a way to promote animal rights issues—specifically, what happens to animals killed for leather—and promote her new song at the same time. The Pretenders are looking for one lucky fan who also happens to also be an animal lover to appear in the official fan video for their new single "Boots of Chinese Plastic."

To enter, all you have to do is make a YouTube video for the song and show them your "boots of plastic" while you sing your little heart out. Pretty easy, huh? Click here to get all of the details from the woman, the myth, the legend herself.

How cool is that? Being flown to L.A. to appear in a video, just for spreading the word about animals who are killed for fashion—something most of you are doing anyway, right? Not a bad deal. And it's not every day that you get the chance to be in a video with an icon. My only problem with this is that I can't enter. But I'm not bitter...honest. Good luck!