Stylish Vegan Accessories For Spring

By Published On: 21 March 2012Last Updated: 17 January 2017

My wardrobe had a spattering of wool and silk but more evidently, my shoe and handbag selection were primarily made of leather. I was dismayed by the fact I had never thought about this and that my passion for fashion was unnecessarily counteracting my beliefs.

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When I made the choice to give up eating animal products, I suddenly realized that in my effort to protect animals from the harsh cruelties of factory farming (along with many other things), I was missing something very important!  My wardrobe had a spattering of wool and silk but more evidently, my shoe and handbag selection were primarily made of leather.  I was dismayed by the fact I had never thought about this and that my passion for fashion was unnecessarily counteracting my beliefs.

Right then and there, I decided that I would never purchase a garment made of any animal product.  The switch was not exactly what I call simple and easy.  Often it took hours scouring the internet for the perfect vegan shoe or handbag.  When I tried out some non-leather accessories, it became clear to me that while these products were cruelty-free, many were made of cheap, non-sustainable materials and would fall apart easily.  They were “vegan by default”; labeled as vegan solely because they were made of no leather.  I figured other women were having this same difficulty and set out on a mission to make these items more easily accessible!

In September 2011, my sister Tracey and I set out on a journey to bring together vegan and sustainable handbags, shoes and accessories that are high-quality and fashionable all in one place!  With the mission to prove that you don’t have to sacrifice your sense of style for your values, Compassion Couture was born!  All of the items on the site are handpicked by Tracey and I – We put our heart and soul into this site and we hope you absolutely love it!

With all of that said, we are extremely excited to showcase our newest items for spring!  There are three trends for this upcoming season that stand out to me most – all of the items shown below are either already up on the site or are will be very soon!

Wedges – In my opinion, wedges are not going out of style anytime soon!  Year after year, I rely on these to give me the height of heels without hurting my feet!   A couple of my favorites:

Who said wedges couldn’t be rocker chic?!  Cri de Coeur’s Clio is made of high quality PU, recycled linen with a recycled wood platform.

Bold Colors – Spring is all about playfulness and fun.  What better way to express this than by what you are wearing?!

Lara Miller’s Bret Multi Dyed Scarf can make a cruelty-free statement paired with any plain white “tee”. This scarf is made locally in Chicago out of hand-loomed bamboo.

Sophisticated and luscious, Matt & Nat’s Devo features clean symmetrical lines and the vivid color of Papaya; perfect for the spring season!  Large enough to fit all of your work essentials, yet whimsical enough to wear out for a day out on the town or a lazy-day BBQ.

Modern Embellishment – This is the “Vogue” term for fashions that are interesting as well as designs that are intricate and feature beautiful details.

Gunas’ Neon Hostess Purse is the perfect example of modern embellishment with its woven detailing throughout the body, a smooth patent leather top as well as silver-metal touches and a slight pop of red.

As with all Olsen Haus shoes, the Mars is high-quality, stylish, cruelty-free and fair trade!  Made of linen and microfiber suede, these pumps are ahead of the curve and fashion-forward with buckles galore!

Every time I put on a pair of shoes or an ethical fashion accessory, I’m delighted by the number of non-vegetarians/vegans that compliment me!  These items are sure to make a great impression and show all consumers that there are “ethical fashion” options are out there, and they look and feel just as great if not better than the fashions that they are used to!

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Jill is a marketing professional, vegetarian foodie and the co-founder of an e-boutique, living in Long Island, New York.  Based on her own personal experience of finding it difficult to locate items that match up with her values and passion for fashion, she and her sister Tracey launched the e-boutique, Compassion Couture, a 100% vegan and eco-friendly e-boutique that sells fashion-forward and high quality handbags, shoes and accessories.  Being extremely passionate about the welfare of animals as well as keeping up with the latest fashion trends, Jill’s mission is to spread the word that a woman should never have to sacrifice her style for her strong sense of beliefs![/box]

Compassion Couture Shop Online

Compassion Couture is a one-stop boutique for high quality, fashion-forward handbags, shoes and accessories that are both cruelty-free and eco-friendly.  We solely offer products by companies that place a strong emphasis on producing their goods in a sustainable and ethical way.  From sexy pumps to casual boots to chic bags, this is the one place a girl can splurge guilt-free!

Web: www.CompassionCoutureShop.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CompassionCoutureShop
Twitter: @CompassionCtre

YDV Readers get a 15% discount on what’s new at Compassion Couture Shop! Simply use the code “yourdailyvegan” at the checkout!  Discount applies to new spring arrivals in the “What’s New” section only, good through 3/28/12.

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HELLO! I'm KD Angle-Traegner.

Writer, activist, and founder of Four Urban Paws Sanctuary. I’m on a mission to help people live a vegan life. Read more about KD…

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