Currently Craving: Minimalist Chic

These days, I really admire the simplicity of minimalism. It has a quiet confidence that speaks louder than any trend or label. For me, there is no joy like buying a well-crafted, timeless piece with clean lines and quality to last a lifetime. 

Featured above: 

1. Étoile Isabel Marant Diego Oversized Jacket, similar here and here. 

2. 18K White Gold Fairmined Bar Pendant, $575, Brilliant Earth.

3. 18K White Gold Luna Ring, $850, Brilliant Earth.

4. La Garçonne Moderne Portrait Top, $295, La Garçonne.

5. Stripe Wrap Skirt, $118, J. Crew.

6. Bra, $85-180, VPL. 

7. Black Flat Waist Bag, $145, Hipsters for Sisters.

8. Stella McCartney Ankle Boots, $486, Bergdorf Goodman.

I'm also excited to share with you a company I just learned about called Brilliant Earth. They specialize in beautiful, ethically-sourced diamonds and engagement rings. Take a look at their website, if you're in the mood for some serious eye candy. 

A Year in Review: A Few Memorable Moments of 2013

2013 was a great year for many reasons. From Beyonce and Jay-Z making "vegan" once again cool to the Youtube video of a compassionate little kid that went viral on the web, here I share my favorite moments of 2013.

Camel Coated

There is nothing sleeker nor sexier than being draped in a camel-colored coat.  Camel seems to be the magic color that looks good on just about everybody.  In a coat: it's classic, timeless, and gives you the kind of glow only seen in the halos of Renaissance-era angels. 

Comforting Hot Cacao

Photo: South Beach Primal 

Okay. I know, I know, I know, I said I wouldn't post any food or drink recipes.. but this one, I just couldn't resist! The perfect pick-me-up for a cold, late afternoon in December, hot cacao was exactly what I needed today to lift my spirits...and lift my spirits, it did! This recipe, which I adapted from Valentina Zelyaeva's blog (who has tons of great juice and smoothie recipes) was WAY too good to keep all to myself.

Gift Guide for Her

A few no-fail gifts for the vegan or animal-conscious, fashion lover in your life. 

Gifts! gifts! and more gifts! Shopping for loved ones can be hard and by hard, I mean trying to avoid the inevitable, 'you go shopping with the intention of buying other people gifts, yet just end up buying more stuff for yourself' syndrome. My theory is that you're more likely to come out successful if you go in with some sort of plan of what you'd like to get those on your list. Before I go christmas shopping, I like to make a list of everyone I need to get gifts for, what I'd like to get them, and the stores I'd most likely find those gifts at...at least this way, you're more focused, less stressed, and there's a bit more hope for you coming home with something to put under the tree this year. And if this sounds like a post about what I'm planning to give other people this year, I've deceived you. It's actually, quite ironically, a list of all of my favorite and most desired items on my wish list this year. Yep, and now I've gone full circle. All the way back to buying gifts for myself.

The Liebster Award!

Horray, The Vegan Voguette has been nominated for the Liebster Award! 

The Liebster Award is a way for small bloggers (200 followers or less on bloglovin) to promote one another, attract attention to their blogs, and make friends in the blogging community. I love this idea (new friends and followers...I mean, who wouldn't?) and am so happy to have been nominated by Lulu's Sister. 

Style Inspiration: January Jones