London vegan news, reviews & events
You’ve already said no to pork sausages. You walk right past the dairy aisle without a second glance. You’ve unfollowed every BBQ Instagram account that ever haunted your feed. You’re doing the plant-based thing and it feels good.
But what about your wardrobe?
Read below for my full thoughts on how you can stylishly expand your compassion!
You know how sometimes a vegan bath bomb is more than just a vegan bath bomb? This is one of those times.
LUSH, the high street favourite known for fizzy tubs and bold campaigns, has launched something that genuinely made me pause and smile. And not just because it smells lovely or looks cute sitting on the side of your bath.
The Liberation bath bomb is all about standing up for trans lives and celebrating the kind of future we should all want to live in.
Keep reading the full story below.
When most people think about veganism, their minds go straight to food. And fair enough. What we eat is a huge part of living a compassionate lifestyle.
But being a conscious consumer doesn’t stop at what’s on our plate.
Beyond food, there are countless ways to reduce harm and make more ethical choices in everyday life. From the clothes we wear to the beauty products we use, every purchase is an opportunity to support businesses that align with our values.
One area often overlooked is personal care services like hairdressers and beauty salons. Traditional products used in these industries often include animal-derived ingredients or can be tested on animals. That’s why it’s fantastic to see vegan-friendly options popping up, giving consumers cruelty-free alternatives.
My buddies Angela and James are the founders and owners of glorious vegan shoe shop and ethical boutique, The Third Estate.
They started the store many years ago in Leeds but for almost a decade they have been serving customers on Brecknock Road, North London.
The store is overflowing with ethical footwear, clothing, accessories, bags, wallets, belts, and gifts.
I recently popped into the store to pick out my top 5 Christmas gift recommendations currently being sold in The Third Estate.
Click on the Instagram post below to watch the short video I made.
What do you think?
In addition to my choices, the store has so many products for people searching for high quality, compassionate gifts.
You can see the exact location of The Third Estate thanks to Google Maps.
Click here if you would like to explore their online store. Shop by December 18 to ensure Xmas delivery!
Follow The Third Estate on Instagram.
Will’s Vegan Store is keeping the ethical goods flowing!
Say hello to the LDN Biodegradable Sneakers.
Over a year in the making, LDN Sneakers were created by Will’s working with leading shoe component manufacturers across Europe to create what they believe to be one of the most sustainable shoes on the planet.
Biodegradable? How does that work?
Here is the technical stuff.
Tencel™ knit weave uppers, linings, laces, lace tips, padding, tape and stitching are derived from sustainably grown wood sources (FSC®), harvested from certified and controlled sources. The Apinat Bio® outsoles are completely biodegradable under composting conditions, as well as compressed cardboard toe puffs, counter, and insole board (FSC®). The sneakers also feature wood fibre and natural latex insoles.
That’s a whole lot of fancy words to say they can be composted!
Available in white, grey, and black knit.
Shop for the LDN Biodegradable Sneaker online here and follow Will’s Vegan Store on Instagram.
Lady Gaga’s history of wearing a meat dress hasn’t endeared her to a lot of vegans, however the superstar has redeemed herself in a small way by making sure her entire makeup range is suitable for vegans.
The Haus Laboratories range is free from animal derived ingredients and nothing has been tested on animals… and that includes these just-released lip oil stains.
The PhD HYBRID LIP OIL STAIN is available in:
I don’t know anything about the technical side of makeup but the brand assures us these are some of the reasons why you will love the stains:
If you are a person who wants or needs to wear makeup, consider Haus Laboratories if you can afford it. Buy vegan whenever you can!
Click here to shop for the new lip stains online for worldwide shipping. Follow Haus Laboratories on Instagram.
A little while ago on my blog I gave a shout out to a vegan soap producer who donates profits to charities and community organisations.
Bars of Hope sell a gorgeous range of artisan bars that will leave you feeling squeaky clean and all warm and fuzzy. Not only are you buying fab vegan soap, every purchase will contribute much needed funds to a local charity or community organisation.
The organisation of choice being supported by Bars of Hope in April 2021 is The Outside Project.
The Outside Project is an LGBTIQ+ Community Shelter, Centre and Domestic Abuse Refuge in response to those within the LGBTIQ+ community who feel endangered, who are homeless, ‘hidden’ homeless and feel that they are on the outside of services due to historical and present prejudice in society and in their homes.
Services of The Outside Project include:
Sounds like a vital service, right?
If you have some spare cash, please treat yourself to gorgeous vegan soaps from Bars of Hope and direct some much-needed financial support to The Outside Project. Shop now.
Follow Bars of Hope on Instagram to stay updated on new products and to see who they will be supporting in the future.
If you think you or someone you know would benefit from being in touch with The Outside Project, visit their website. If you want to support the group financially without buying soap, donate online here.
Say hello to my new winter boots.
And yes, they are vegan!
My new boots were a present from Will’s Vegan Shoes. This eco-friendly and socially-minded footwear and fashion company is selling some of the best footwear I have worn.
And I’m not just saying that because I got these for free.
The boots feel supportive, strong, and flexible. I could walk for miles. Now that I live in Sheffield, I really need to get out on some country walks and these are going to be perfect.
Will’s is a fantastic place to shop online for vegan footwear. Not only are the styles comfortable, but Will’s has also morphed into one of the most sustainable and ethical fashion brands on the planet.
Workers making the footwear are looked after because they are employed under European Union employment, discrimination, and health & safety law.
The online store operates a plastic free, carbon neutral supply chain using sustainable materials. And there is a free returns and exchange policy for 365 days.
Follow Will’s Vegan Store on Instagram and head on over to the online shop to see their massive range of footwear and accessories.
This is a first for me.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a vegan-friendly supplement marketed at men who partake in anal intercourse, but in 2020 there are new horizons.
When I posted about vegan bondage harnesses a while ago, I lost thousands of followers on social media. Actually thousands.
Wonder if this will get a similar result?
Pure For Men market these capsules at men who want to maintain regular bowel movements so they can be prepared at anytime for anal intercourse.
Check the images below to see the ingredients, which include psyllium husk and black chia seed powder, housed in vegan friendly capsules.
Of course you don’t have to be a man interested in anal intercourse to take these capsules, but I did find it interesting that is how they are being marketed. With the tag line Stay Clean Stay Ready, this might be the first time I have ever seen a product marketed in this manner.
Follow Pure For Men on Instagram if you want to know more about this vegan-suitable supplement or order online.
How about this bunch of gorgeous products?!
The kind folk at Childs Farm sent me a selection of their Farmologie range to try.
Following on from their products made for children, Childs Farm has branched out with this fab range for adults.
The box I received includes hand cream, moisturiser, body wash, bath soak, and body oil.
The range is registered with The Vegan Society and is designed to give exceptional benefits to dry and sensitive skin.
The packaging is a whole other story. It uses 100% recycled prevented ocean plastic.
Visit the Farmologie website and share news of these gorgeous products with friends and family who could benefit.
