Threads for Love — cruelty free

Although I love summer, I am also a sucker for fall and everything that goes along with it- the crisp air (it's finally getting crispy here in SoCal), pumpkin everything (insert #basic joke here) and all of the Halloween festivities...speaking of festivities, the September Vegan Cuts beauty box has you covered to keep you looking your beautiful self while picking apples or picking up the remote for a cozy night in! Luxie Beauty Brush ($16 value) This super soft blending brush is ideal for eye make-up application because of its smaller size.  The bristles are so fine (and can I mention...

Over Labor Day weekend, I was visiting family in Connecticut and thought it would be a great opportunity to check out a local animal sanctuary.  I came across Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary in Poughquag, NY and was excited to embark on a mini road trip!  After a couple of wrong turns (thanks for nothing Waze!) we finally arrived at the sanctuary.  It is located in a such a beautiful, serene area near the Appalachian Trail.  We were warmly greeted by co-founder, Dr. William Crain who proceeded to give us a tour of the grounds. We arrived mid-afternoon time, just in...

I've always been one to try and hold on to summer for as long as possible, especially when growing up in New England.  August always meant the last hurrah before the chilly nights set in and lazy, summer days gave way to hectic school ones.  Fortunately, the August 2016 Vegan Cuts beauty box was stocked with products that would keep away any end-of-summer blues! The August 2016 beauty box soaking up the last rays of summer.   Pacifica Lip Tint in Sugared Fig ($7 Value) It appears to be a dark color but since it is a tint, it applies lighter than it...

 While scrolling through Instagram, I'm always in awe of the beautifully plated, drool-worthy vegan dishes people showcase.  And one particular account included in my admiration is Insatiable Vegan.  Just take a look at this: Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sammie  (kale, pesto, spinach, Riverdel cheese, avocado and fakin) Or this... Salted Chocolate Avocado Pudding (almond caramel, coconut whipped cream) I had the pleasure to interview Breck Oxford,  founder of Insatiable Vegan and discussed where she finds inspiration for her culinary creations, advice for any new vegans or vegan-curious folks out there, some of her favorite foods to work with and more!  Breck...

With summer in full swing and AC on full blast, the June 2016 Vegan Cuts beauty box arrived just in time to celebrate the summer solstice! The June 2016 Vegan Cuts beauty box looking all cheery on the first day of summer!  Ofra Cosmetics Lip Gloss in "Laguna Beach" ($19.90 Value) It was love at first sight.  I'm such a sucker for mauvey-pink lip colors...you can imagine how varied my lip stash is.  Besides being named after a guilty pleasure from early 2000's and one of the first California coastlines I fell in love with, this color "Laguna Beach" is a...