I have recently made a major change in my life. I have decided to become a vegetarian. This all came to be when I began doing multiple research projects on animal rights for some of my classes. I thought that not eating meat would be a simple change in my life, one that I would be willing to take as a way to stand up to factory farming. All it really would be is a small change in my diet right? Wrong. My roommate was discussing my diet change with me and she mentioned the fact that I would no longer be able to wear leather boots that I am known to live in during the winter months. I hadn’t even thought about that. It would be hypocritical of me to be against killing animals and then wearing them as a fashion statement. This statement got me to thinking about alternative footwear that is animal friendly. After doing some research I came across a website called LuLu’s. This company had the most adorable vegan shoes and boats.  The website has both vegan and non vegan products. It was challenging for me to find a pair of boots that I would wear out, but LuLu is full of them. The pair shown below is faux suede boots. You can’t even tell the difference! It is the perfect way to help make the planet a better place and looking cute at the same time! 

Article written by Alice from Alice through the Looking Glass

I just watched a half an hour program on Gossip Girls wardrobe staples, and I’m feeling slightly envious to say the least. You see I am a total Gossip Girl addict. My Blair Waldorf obsession has often coaxed me into thinking “what would Blair wear?” on many an outfit occasion. With the best clothes on the planet, those Gossip Girls get first choice on all new designer clothing before you can blink. So if you’re anywhere near as fanatical about the series as me every time you see Serena step out her apartment you’ll be wishing you could find a way to look TOTALLY hot on a budget. (Due to my price restrictions an Alexander Wang original is out the window for me I’m afraid) So I thought I’d check out Smashion this afternoon to see if I could find any on trend pieces that don’t break the bank, and boy what a selection I found.

With a whole selection of clothing at fabulous prices, there really is something for everyone. Super cute bags, dresses, accessories, and the shoes oh the shoes!! You name it Smashions got it. Also you can connect with other Gossip girlaholics, swap style tips and fashion advice all on the site. So what are you waiting for?? Just today I saw these completely on trend pair of knee high boots, they are EVEN designer...

Also I saw these perfect accessories for the nautical look. Just add one stripy dress, one blazer, and you will have a Gossip Girl winner.

Or there is this gorgeous Nicole Miller dress, which is a little pricier at $150, but incredibly cute and totally worth it.

So there we go, Smashion proves you don’t need to break the budget to be as hot as those Gossipy Ladies. With everything from vintage to designer available on Smashion, there is never a need for an outfit crisis again. So for great looks on a budget, what are you waiting for? I totally know what Blair would do...