I am completely and totally obsessed with these shoes!
I had searched high and low via the internets trying to find a pair of clogs (the hot, “it” shoe of summer, duh!) that I could actually wear. It was near impossible to find a pair that was vegan, which is kinda funny when you think about it being clogs are considered to be somewhat hippy dippy. I also wanted to find a pair that was a peep toe style that had a little bad ass to it as well.
Oh, and did I mention this pair was a mere $25? Score!
I woke up this beautiful Saturday morning with no ambition to do much of anything. Figuring there was no excuse not to get dressed considering some amazing person who I have yet to meet and personally thank invented jeggings. Hello?! As comfy as sweats but looks presentable? Sign me up. Paired it with one of the hubby’s short sleeve button downs, a belt and my fab new clogs and I suddenly had motivation to get my arse out the door! I went for a nice, leisurely walk where along the way I signed up for yoga classes, had my nails done and grabbed a few items to make dinner this evening.
On the walk I finally had an “aha” moment on what I wanted my “Half-Year Resolution” to be. What’s a Half-Year Resolution? It was my hubby’s idea. Being we’re past the half-year part of 2010 he figured it would be a great idea for us to commit to new resolutions being we had already completed our resolutions we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year.
In January of 2010 I had resolved to become a vegan again. I had been a vegetarian from age 12 through college, then a vegan for 2 years in college (which was when I had met my husband, he thought it was mad sexy though he himself is not a vegan). After being tempted with some cheese quesadillas I was again a college vegetarian, and then somewhere along the line in my 20’s decided to give chicken another go. I have no idea why I even did that now thinking back on it. Hey at least I haven’t eaten beef or pork since I was 12. So going into 2010, I decided to go back to being vegan. I’m so happy I did! I’ve been so much happier overall not to mention healthier. All that’s material for another post though.
So for my half-year resolution I feel the best thing I could do is become a “real” vegan. Granted, by diet I’m all vegan now but there are a few things I use on a daily basis leftover from my past life that are not. For example, I have a ton of leather, designer purses and shoes. I also wear Neutrogena makeup which I’m not sure is tested on animals or not. So, for my half-year resolution I resolve to veganize all of my daily routine products. Clothing wise most everything I’ve purchased or thrifted since the beginning of the year has been vegan anyway so I’m good on that front.
Oh that reminds me another thing I’m resolving to do is to purchase most of my new clothing second-hand. I love thrifting anyway plus it’s better for the environment so again win win. For the whole of 2010 I’ve been trying to live a greener lifestyle, hence the veganism and stuff.
I also resolve to get back in shape. That was the only January resolution I failed to meet. I used to be a marathoner but lately running just doesn’t interest me. So I’m going to try yoga (hence the class sign up today). We’ll see how that goes. I’m thinking it fits more in line with my new life outlook so it’s worth a shot.
Time to make dinner all this writing has made me hungry.
What I’m Wearing:
Shirt: The Husband’s from H&M
Belt: Gift from friend
Jeggings: Hue from Bloomingdale’s (best investment ever!)
Clogs: Qupid
Purse: Yard Sale Find
Tags: Belt, Clogs, Green Living, Half-Year Resolution, Jeggings, Purse, Yoga
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