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Designer Spotlight: Arden Wohl x Cri de Coeur

Julie Dicterow and Gina Ferraraccio, the designers and activists behind the popular vegan label Cri de Coeur, have teamed with New York designer/ artist Arden Wohl to create a new collection of vegan shoes for Spring/ Summer 2014. The inspiration? Late 19th century Symbolism. A movement championed by artists like Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, and Émile Bernard, Symbolism is the idea that art should represent absolute truths, such as an emotion or idea, which can only be described indirectly. For Cri de Coeur and Arden Wohl, this absolute truth is ethical consumerism, for which they seek to attract "a new ideal not by persuasion, but through artistic expression."

GET THE LOOK: Magdalena Frackowiak and Edita Vilkeviciute for W, September '13

Market to Market: Fall Ankle Booties Pt. 2

Worth the Wait: Black Vegan Leather Skirt

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I know, I know, I'm a little late to jump on the bandwagon here, but the truth is, I've been craving a cool, black, vegan leather skirt for quite some time now. I just haven't been able to find the right one. I love the look of these sleek, high-waisted skirts above--a basic, black, vegan leather skirt can pretty much be considered a wardrobe staple, as it can be dressed up or down and goes great with nearly anything. So, you can see why I was in no hurry to buy one that I wasn't quite sure I'd love till death do us part. 

Well, good news! The wait is finally over! A whole new, slew of adorable vegan leather skirts miraculously popped up on the market this week and just in time for fall. Yippee! I decided upon this one, and can't wait to get it in the mail so I can start experimenting with all the varieties of what I can pair it with. For now, I'm thinking basic tees, sweaters and crop tops... 

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Currently Craving: The Perfect Ankle Boots for Fall

Right now, I'm currently craving a pair of classic, black ankle booties for the chillier months of Fall and Winter. Personally, I like low-heeled versions best because I find they are easier to wear and can be dressed up or down to fit nearly any occasion (not to mention, your feet will thank you too!) 

Here are some of my favorite vegan finds: 

Pink and Pepper Vegan Duster Boot, Piperlime.com, $59

Ankle Boots with Metal Studs, HM.com, $49.95

Cri de Coeur Rogue Moto Boot, cridecoeur.com, $180

White Flag

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BB Dakota Sebastian Wrap Skirt, $88, Shopbop.com

This week I'm currently craving this vegan leather skirt from Shopbop. Yes, yes, I know you're probably thinking that you aren't looking to read another post about the asymmetric skirt trend and I was there, too, just a few hours ago, but after finding this skirt from Shopbop... I couldn't help but change my mind. Not as dramatic as most asymmetric-hem skirts, this version by BB Dakota is basically a timeless wardrobe staple, and the discreet asymmetric hem and vertical zipper detailing give it a chic update.

AIRPORT STYLE: Vegan Leather Belt Bags, Carry-Ons, Weekenders and More!

MATT & NAT Wallet, $68, mattandnat.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Holographic Laptop Case "13, $165, my-wardrobe.com

MATT & NAT Prodigy Ipad Case, $25, mattandnat.com

THE CARRY-ON:

Jill Milan Vegan Leather Overnight, $1,400, jillmilan.com

Need Supply Imogen Duffel, $68, needsupply.com

ASOS Backpack, $32, asos.com

The Chic Belt Bag

Hipsters for Sisters Belt Bag, $210, hipstersforsisters.com

Hipsters for Sisters Belt Bag, $210, hipstersforsisters.com 

Hipsters for Sisters Leopard Flat Belt Bag, $110, hipstersforsisters.com

The Oversized Duffle  

MATT & NAT Ayrton Duffle, $160, mattandnat.com

Sole Society Medium Weekender, $69, solesociety.com

Wishing everyone a happy and adventure-filled weekend!  

THE SUMMER SANDAL ROUND-UP 2013

1. The Black Sandal

Pierre Dumas Debby Sandal, $25, piperlime.com

Olsenhaus Aim Gladiator Sandal, $120, veganchic.com

Black Heeled Sandals, $74, modekungen.se

 

Olsenhaus Greece Sandal, $110, Vickerey.com

 

 

River Island T-Bar Metal Sandals, $48, asos.com

 

2. THE NUDE SANDAL

Stella McCartney Flat Sandals, $345, theoutnet.com

Stella McCartney Sandals, $200, net-a-porter.com

3. FRESH WHITES AND EYE-CATCHING METALLICS

Bamboo Bebbo Flat Sandal, $25, dsw.com

Olsenhaus Sandals, $71, fashion-conscience.com

River Island Silver Jelly Sandals, $33.50, asos.com

While searching for the best vegan sandals for this post, I was really encouraged by all that I found. There are WAY more vegan options out there than we think and believe it or not--I think many designers have finally begun to turn away from PVC and towards polyurethane, a more eco-friendly synthetic leather. Yipeee! This can only be a sign of more good things to come.