tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84201380428134484572024-03-05T04:30:08.176+00:00Lovely Witches | Cruelty-Free Beauty & LifestyleVegan beauty & lifestyleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17584454988540247066noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-70122910819790643232016-12-14T08:00:00.000+00:002017-01-26T15:01:39.374+00:00Vegan Christmas Gift Guide<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Christmas is fast approaching so if you're stuck for ideas on what to give your vegan loved ones, I've put together this guide of presents I can wholeheartedly recommend. These are both gifts I've happily received myself and a few other things that I've used and loved for a while.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.paidonresults.net/c/47409/1/1538/0" target="_blank">The Vegan Kind Subscription</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm a big fan of The Vegan Kind, having been a subscriber for over two years now. If you're unfamiliar, they curate a monthly box of vegan food and lifestyle goodies such as chocolate, marshmallows and candles. Opening my box is something I always look forward to and it's so much easier to have some tasty vegan snacks around when you don't feel like making something. You can read my posts about some of their past boxes <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/12/vegan-kind-subscription-box.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/01/the-vegan-kind.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/under-ps15/fighting-animal-testing-bag" target="_blank">Lush Fighting Animal Testing Bag</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Any Lush fan will love this tote to show off their support for animal rights. Made from Fair Trade organic cotton, it's a really great way to raise awareness of the cruelty-free message and of course means you don't need to use plastic bags.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.veganlifemag.com/" target="_blank">Vegan Life Magazine Subscription</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is such a fantastic magazine if you're interested in cruelty-free and veganism. Every issue has a mix of cruelty-free news, interviews with well known vegans, animal rights articles and delicious recipes too. I love the feeling of community I find reading this magazine and it was one of the very useful resources that helped me to go from vegetarian to vegan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.bloomandwild.com/send-flowers/tagonly/trees-wreaths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Living Tree</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A potted Christmas tree is a great environmentally friendly option as you can plant it in your garden after the season to enjoy all year round.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you want to keep things even more sustainable you can make your own Christmas decorations from natural materials like dried fruit, cinnamon sticks and pinecones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The </span><a href="https://www.bloomandwild.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">flower delivery company Bloom & Wild</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> have this beautiful table-top tree* that arrives through the letterbox, and even comes with moss and a little collapsible canvas pot to keep it in. It's really so exciting to get a tiny Christmas tree in the post! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This makes for such a pretty and unusual present that's also very thoughtful if someone's out at work all day and isn't home for deliveries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Soy candles are the best cruelty-free alternative to beeswax, and the gorgeous vegan ones from <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2016/09/vegan-home-cruelty-free-scents.html" target="_blank">Harper's Bizarre</a> are handmade from sustainable sources. My favourite is <a href="http://harperscandles.com/product/jingle-bells/" target="_blank">Jingle Bells</a> - a warm scent of spices and oranges that just smells so much like Christmas. These candles burn for hours and certainly make the holiday evenings feel cosy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Such a helpful present for anyone just getting started with vegan cooking. Currently my most used recipe book is <a href="http://amzn.to/2hu2Sn1" target="_blank">D</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2hu2Sn1" target="_blank">eliciously Ella Every Day</a>. Complete with gorgeous foodie Instagrams and weekly shopping lists, I really like that the same ingredients are used throughout for practicality. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So far all the recipes I've made have been much quicker and easier than I expected, thanks to the short ingredients lists, and turned out really tasty too. It is a plant based cookbook so sometimes honey is included in the recipes, but this can easily be replaced with maple syrup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2gXc429" target="_blank">Keep It Vegan</a> is another great one, particularly if you want to make something a bit special like a 'shepherdess pie' or mint chocolate birthday cake. Most of the ingredients are easily available and there's such a variety of recipes that you'll never get bored cooking vegan. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Both books have encouraged me to be more confident in my cooking and learn to use up what I have, as well as eating healthier too.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=293818944" target="_blank">Tesco Free From Chocolate Selection Box</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At £2 you can't go wrong with this mini collection of dairy free chocolate! I haven't tried this yet but I'm hoping it'll be under the tree for me this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're looking for even more cruelty-free gift ideas, take a look at my guide to <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2016/11/vegan-beauty-stocking-fillers.html" target="_blank">Vegan Beauty Stocking Fillers</a>. And of course let me know your ideas for vegan Christmas gifts and what's on your wishlist this year ;)</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-5160090197151249032016-12-03T08:00:00.000+00:002016-12-03T08:00:20.511+00:00Cruelty-Free & Vegan Resources | November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Est</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">é</span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e Lauder bought out cruelty-free brand <a href="https://logicalharmony.net/too-faced-is-now-owned-by-estee-lauder/" target="_blank">Too Faced</a>. Too Faced have stated they intend to <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2016/11/129863/estee-lauder-buys-too-faced-beauty-brand" target="_blank">remain cruelty-free</a> and will not be entering the Chinese market. This is Est<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">é</span>e Lauder's second acquisition of a cruelty-free brand in recent months, after they bought out make-up brand Becca, who also state they will stay true to their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BL0v_JYDME1/" target="_blank">cruelty-free status</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tofurky are launching a range of <a href="http://www.thevegankind.com/blog/2016-11-20-vegan-food-tofurky-launching-line-of-vegan-sandwiches-in-the-uk" target="_blank">vegan sandwiches</a> and they sound so good. Pre-packed vegan lunch options can be pretty scarce so these are long awaited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1755349831403366/?active_tab=about" target="_blank">Vegan Christmas Festival</a> is coming to Cardiff this Sunday December 4th. The first festival was a great success, hosting</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">all the <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2016/05/vegan-weekend-cardiff.html" target="_blank">best local vegan food</a> and this one has another excellent line up of tasty treats.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thevnicelife.com/2016/11/winter-dates-for-your-diary.html?m=0" target="_blank"><br /></a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're looking for a vegan event near you, Sarah has some great cruelty-free <a href="http://www.thevnicelife.com/2016/11/winter-dates-for-your-diary.html?m=0" target="_blank">Winter Dates For Your Diary</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.katievibes.com/blog/2016/11/mini-vegan-christmas-gift-guide" target="_blank">The Mini Vegan Christmas Gift Guide</a> from Katie Vibes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://ethicalelephant.com/vgn-xmas-gift-guide-for-him/" target="_blank">Vegan Holiday Gift Guide For Him</a> from Ethical Elephant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://spiceboxofearth.co.uk/2016/11/12/vegan-christmas-gift-guide-2016/" target="_blank">Vegan Christmas Gift Guide</a> from Spice Box Of Earth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://whatlaurendidtoday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/why-im-buying-second-hand-gifts-this.html" target="_blank">Why I'm Buying Second Hand Gifts This Year</a> from What Lauren Did Today.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Time to start some Christmas shopping! Whether you have a vegan to buy for or want to give your friends some cruelty-free gifts this Christmas, these picks are a great way to start. I've put together a few ideas and my own recommendations to make things easier, plus all these stocking fillers come in at under £5 each so they're very affordable too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A must this time of year and <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Hand-Cream-2-In-1-75ml/p/864659" target="_blank">this one from Superdrug</a> has seen me through the last couple of winters really nicely. It's never greasy and lasts for ages as I only need to put it on once or twice a day. If you're in need of something a bit more intensive I'd really recommend the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Hand-Rescue-Balm-75ml/p/864665" target="_blank">Rescue Balm</a> too, which works so well to soothe your skin if it's feeling sore. It's actually hard to believe how good it is for the price and fantastic for anyone who works with their hands.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lush bath bombs are such a popular stocking filler and it's no wonder why! One of my recent favourites is the huge <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/intergalactic" target="_blank">Intergalactic</a>, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a mix of peppermint and grapefruit oil </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">that makes big, blue, glittery bubbles. Their Christmas range has some adorable characters like the </span><a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bubble-bars/peeping-santa" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Peeping Santa</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/christmas-penguin" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Christmas Penguin</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> bubble bars that are almost too cute to use.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love mini products for trying out new things,</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> they're great to travel with if you're going away for Christmas and the perfect size to put in a stocking. This mini shampoo and shower gel from </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">PHB Ethical Beauty are handmade in the UK, palm oil free and 20% of the profits go to charity.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Argan oil and vanilla make the <a href="http://www.pjatr.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fphb-ethical-beauty-mini-size-clarifying-shampoo-with-argan-vanilla-50ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clarifying Shampoo</a>* incredibly hydrating so it's a great option for dried out or coloured hair. S</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ince I've started using it</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, it's made my hair so shiny and I've even had a few compliments. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.pjtra.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fphb-ethical-beauty-mini-size-rejuvenating-body-wash-with-jasmine-galbanum-50ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jasmine Body Wash</a>* is </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">a natural blend of floral oils</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> with a lovely botanical scent. Even though it's made without SLS</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> it foams up into a rich lather and</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">feels luxurious and soft</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I always think nice shower treats in the winter can do wonders for your mood when it's cold and grey outside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Something I always have in my bag, my current picks are the Hurraw! natural flavours made from organic cold pressed oils. My regular is Chai Tea which feels very hydrating and soft and has lasted me nearly a year already. The <a href="http://www.pjatr.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fhurraw-tinted-cinnamon-lip-balm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cinnamon flavour</a>* has a red tint and tingles a bit when you put it on, just enough to wake you up in the morning! If you know a cinnamon lover this is a perfect little Christmas gift as it has a spicy taste and feels very festive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More brilliant stocking fillers are Barry M's nail polishes, and you can't go wrong with the classics -</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Nail-Paint---Vintage-Violet/p/302001?singleResultSearchPage=true" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Vintage Violet</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> is an all time favourite of mine, a grey purple that suits any occasion. </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Nail-Paint-Cosmo-Berry-356/p/730662" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Berry Cosmo</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> is a gorgeous, </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/02/three-from-barry-m.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">deep plum</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> shade which looks amazing with a sparkly glitter on top. They also have two limited edition shades for Christmas this year, a metallic rose gold named <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Nails/Nail-Polish/Barry-M-Limited-Edition-Nail-Polish-Twinkle-Twinkle/p/713314" target="_blank">Twinkle Twinkle</a> and glittery pink called <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Nails/Nail-Polish/Barry-M-Limited-Edition-Nail-Polish-Nutcracker/p/713303?singleResultSearchPage=true" target="_blank">Nutcracker</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me know what you think of these stocking filler ideas and what you'd add to the list.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17584454988540247066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-66431598289797004752016-11-08T18:00:00.000+00:002016-11-08T18:00:13.702+00:00Cruelty-Free & Vegan Resources October<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It does seem lately that every month another cruelty-free brand has been bought by a company that tests on animals. But, to try and find the positive in these situations it means that the ever growing demand for cruelty-free beauty is being acknowledged.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Often brands that have been bought out will stay true to their cruelty-free stance. And in really good news, more and more countries are passing legislation to ban animal testing for cosmetics, with hopefully the USA and Canada to follow suit soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Previously cruelty-free make-up brand <a href="http://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/news/becca-acquired-by-estee-lauder/" target="_blank">BECCA have been bought by Estée Lauder</a>, and are yet to disclose whether they will enter the Chinese market along with <span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Est</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">é</span><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">e</span> Lauder's other brands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you'd like an insight into how a huge corporation like Est</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">é</span><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">e Lauder can justify testing on animals, read their </span><a href="https://www.fashionfixdaily.com/esteelaudeer-talks-about-animal-testing/" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">interview about selling in China</a><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> and the future of the cosmetics industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thebelljarblog.com/2016/10/kat-von-d-x-debenham-launch.html?m=0" target="_blank">Kat Von D's make-up line</a> has launched in the UK and will soon be completely vegan. (Although it is worth noting their <a href="http://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/makeup/does-kat-von-d-beauty-test-on-animals/" target="_blank">parent company is not cruelty-free</a>.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Excluding honey from your diet may sound extreme to some, so <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/19/why-dont-vegans-eat-honey-google-questions" target="_blank">why don't vegans eat honey?</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nadia recently wrote a bunch of excellent posts about veganism for Blogtober, and I'd recommend reading them all. My favourites included <span id="goog_2134169200"></span><a href="https://notsoquietgirl.me/2016/10/17/5-comebacks-to-common-questions-vegans-get-asked/" target="_blank">5 Comebacks To Common Questions Vegans Get Aske<span id="goog_2134169201"></span>d</a> and <a href="https://notsoquietgirl.me/2016/10/23/vegan-lifestyle-update-should-your-cat-be-vegan/" target="_blank">Should Your Cat Be Vegan?</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If cooking in bulk has been something you've been meaning to do for ages, Bianca has some great tips for <a href="http://thefriendlyfig.com/2016/10/17/vegan-bulk-cooking/" target="_blank">getting started with a plant based diet</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beth is <a href="http://www.toastywrites.co.uk/2016/10/month-without-meat-dairy.html?m=1" target="_blank">switching to veganism</a>, and I've really enjoyed reading about how she's been <a href="http://www.toastywrites.co.uk/2016/11/what-i-ate-in-day-one.html" target="_blank">cutting out meat and dairy</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And lastly, Tesco have released a <a href="http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=293818944" target="_blank">dairy free chocolate selection box</a> for Christmas. Unsurprisingly it seems to be sold out but it's already at the top of my Christmas list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My first <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2016/10/lovelula-september-beauty-box.html" target="_blank">LoveLula beauty box</a>* was such a treat that I couldn't wait to open this one. For a while I've been slowly switching my skincare to all natural products, so I was very pleased to have three new skincare treats to try inside this month's box. <a href="http://www.gopjn.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fbeautybox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveLula's beauty box</a> is always cruelty-free but the products aren't always vegan, so LoveLula kindly switched out this month's non-vegan products for a </span><a href="http://www.pntrs.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fturbliss-bioactive-peat-toner-100ml" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Turbliss Bioactive Peat Toner</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> for me. This meant I had three full sized products which I was very happy with!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first, a <a href="http://www.pntra.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fbarefoot-botanicals-sos-repair-and-renew-nourishing-cleansing-cream-125ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barefoot Botanicals SOS cleanser</a>, has some gorgeous natural ingredients of calendula extract, cocoa butter and rosewater. Being very creamy, it feels gentle and nourishing for my skin now the weather's getting colder. At first it reminded me of my <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/03/lush-face.html" target="_blank">Lush 9-5 cleanser</a>, but this has a thicker consistency and is really working well with my current <a href="http://www.pntra.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fodylique-timeless-rose-moisturiser-50ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Odylique moisturiser</a> to keep my skin looking clean and hydrated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's been a long time since I've used a toner as, especially in the evenings, I want my skincare routine to be as simple as possible so I can get in my pyjamas and watch some Netflix. However this Turbliss toner comes in a spray bottle which makes it super quick and easy to use before I put on my moisturiser. It feels very refreshing and has certainly made a good first impression, so I'm keen to see if it helps my complexion and pores after using it for a bit longer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The skincare products in this month's box and last have all been different so I'm glad that I'm not doubling up on anything. The products in the October box are worth over £40, so at £12.50 it's such good value, as you get to try new cruelty-free products that have been well thought out and put together. You can <a href="http://www.gopjn.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fbeautybox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the December box here</a> which I think would make a lovely present for anyone with an interest in cruelty-free beauty.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-2644342874588971662016-10-31T18:00:00.000+00:002016-10-31T18:00:24.480+00:00Organic Lipstick Love | Lippy Girl Schmoopy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Introducing my latest lipstick love, <a href="http://www.botanicalbrands.com/retail/productDetails.php?code=&product=LG105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schmoopy* from Lippy Girl</a>. The red-orange shade <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/09/lippy-girl-lipstick-boss-lady.html" target="_blank">Boss Lady</a> has been a regular in my make-up bag for a year now so it was really high time I added another. Schmoopy is a gorgeous light</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">pink, with some purple undertones and has the same wonderfully creamy texture.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The shade feels very </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">feminine but also fun and playful thanks to the almost lavender hints.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The natural formula is quite sheer but also easy to layer up, so I really like that I can wear it as a subtle or more obvious colour depending on how I'm feeling that day. Pinks really suit me as although I love bold berries and dark shades, I get a lot more wear out of lipsticks that don't require a lot of confidence to pull off</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This pink is quite similar to an old Barry M shade I have, but is much more wearable and less effort to maintain so I'm pleased to have an update.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">California have</span> <a href="https://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/california-bans-shelter-animals-being-used-experiments" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">banned shelter animals from being used in experiments</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sadly, <a href="http://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/news/burts-bees-no-longer-cruelty-free/" target="_blank">Burt's Bees are no longer cruelty-free</a> and have begun selling in China where <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/09/china-animal-testing.html" target="_blank">animal testing is required by law</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I loved seeing all the photos from the <a href="http://www.thebelljarblog.com/2016/09/lush-creative-showcase-2016.html" target="_blank">Lush Creative Showcase</a>, especially the new <a href="http://itsmeshenanxo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/lushoween-2016-haul-cruelty-free-vegan.html" target="_blank">Halloween</a> and <a href="http://itsmeshenanxo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/lush-vegan-christmas-haul-2016-bath.html" target="_blank">Christmas</a> products!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Phyrra's video explains the </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYPyxVfLfOo" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">difference between the many cruelty-free lists</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> out there and what you need to ask to know if a brand is testing on animals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're just getting started with cruelty-free beauty, Yasmina's <a href="http://www.julyjournal.com/2016/09/cruelty-free-essentials.html" target="_blank">Cruelty-Free Essentials</a> post has some great recommendations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This month Sainsbury's launched their own range of <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/sainsburys-launch-vegan-cheese-range-made-from-coconut_uk_57eb83f4e4b0397f73b80144" target="_blank">vegan cheese</a> (otherwise known as <a href="http://www.refinery29.uk/2016/10/125098/sainsbury-funny-response-to-vegan-coconut-cheese-rant" target="_blank">Gary</a>). There's even a</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Wensleydale with cranberries and it's all made from coconut!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More vegan 'What I Eat In A Day' inspiration from <a href="http://www.thezombiesaid.co.uk/2016/09/what-i-eat-in-day-healthy-vegan-2.html" target="_blank">Steph</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiKayhAMaHc" target="_blank">Sarah</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Alpro have three brand new <a href="http://www.thevegankind.com/blog/2016-09-19-new-vegan-product-alert-alpro-ice-cream" target="_blank">dairy free ice cream</a> flavours - I'll be nabbing some as soon as they're on offer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love reading about people's vegan stories and how it's had a positive impact on their lives, like </span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nicole's post about being <a href="http://www.gingerkitchen.co.uk/2016/10/being-vegan-six-months-on.html" target="_blank">vegan for six months</a> so far.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm always excited to discover new cruelty-free brands and my interest in natural and organic products as only grown since starting this blog. Recently I was asked to try out</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.pntrac.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fbeautybox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveLula's monthly beauty box</a>, and w</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">anted to share my first impressions.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The products in the box are all natural and cruelty-free but</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> not always vegan, so LoveLula very kindly switched out one non-vegan product from this month's box for me. Instead of a FOM London Serum which contains silk, I was sent an Ermana face oil and PHB Ethical Beauty eyeliner to review instead.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First up I trialled the two sample cleansers. The <a href="https://www.lovelula.com/products/kimberly-sayer-gentle-face-cleanser-120ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimberley Sayer Gentle Face Cleanser</a> was thick and creamy, with a botanical fragrance that I really liked. I got quite a few uses out of the small sachet and would happily have a full bottle of it as it left my skin looking clean and fresh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was really happy to receive a <a href="http://www.pjatr.com/t/Qz9JS0dLP0NGSUZJSj9JS0dL?url=https%3A%2F%2Flovelula.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D3%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovelula.com%2Fproducts%2Fphb-ethical-beauty-natural-organic-pencil-eyeliner-in-black-4g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PHB Ethical Beauty Eyeliner</a> as I've recently been told my sensitive eyes are caused by blepharitis, so I'm looking for more natural eye make-up that won't irritate them further. This is a soft black kohl, easy to blend to a smoky eye and quick to take off too. Out of all my beauty products my make-up is the least natural so I'm hoping I can add in a few more new things like this from future boxes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Skincare is so individual, and as my skin often swings between dry and oily I sometimes have different results from the same products when I use them at different times. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This line-up has really benefited my skin and my complexion is so much more balanced after only using them for a short time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Ermana face oil is my favourite of the bunch and I know will be a regular now in my skincare routine. At £12.50 a month I'd say this subscription is well worth the money as the products add up to over £45 separately - I'm really pleased with my first box and already looking forward to my next one.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-12638089302942959082016-09-18T08:00:00.000+01:002016-11-04T22:01:47.341+00:00Vegan Home | Cruelty-Free Scents For Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the moment I'm in the stressful process of moving house, and I'm really looking forward to getting settled into the new place. It's always the small details that make a new house feel like home, like a squishy blanket and a familiar scent.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I adore </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/07/pacifica-island-vanilla-vegan-perfume.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Pacifica's Island Vanilla perfume</a>,<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> which has been a favourite in my handbag this summer and last, so I was very happy to try out their natural reed diffusers to have some comforting scents at home too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Introducing a brand new series, I wanted to put together a round up of recent posts for all things cruelty-free and vegan. I'm hoping to make it a monthly thing, so if you write a cruelty-free blog yourself then do send me your posts if you'd like the chance to be featured. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's been a lot happening in the cruelty-free community this year and although some brands have sold to testing parent companies or even begun testing on animals themselves, mostly events have been encouraging - such as <a href="http://www.hsi.org/news/press_releases/2016/06/australia_to_ban_cosmetics_cruelty_060316.html?referrer=https://www.google.co.uk/" target="_blank">Australia introducing a ban on cosmetics animal testing</a>. So I wanted to begin a series to keep up with cruelty-free news, as well as share interesting posts about veganism and maybe some cruelty-free beauty too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Household brand Method revealed that they are now <a href="http://logicalharmony.net/is-method-cruelty-free/" target="_blank">testing on daphnia</a>. The brand along with parent company Ecover (who also test on daphnia), retain their <a href="http://ethicalelephant.com/flaw-leaping-bunny/" target="_blank">Leaping Bunny certification</a>. Unfortunately Leaping Bunny do not consider daphnia, invertebrates, to be animals so this doesn't look set to change. If you're looking for cruelty-free alternatives for cleaning and household products I'd recommend <a href="http://www.astonishcleaners.co.uk/" target="_blank">Astonish</a> and Co-op.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-22/l-oreal-agrees-to-acquire-it-cosmetics-for-1-2-billion-in-cash" target="_blank">It Cosmetics sold to L'oreal</a>, but have stated they will <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BILbGYNA3KF/" target="_blank">remain cruelty-free</a>. If you're confused about what this means, you can read more in my post <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/06/animal-testing-parent-companies.html" target="_blank">Animal Testing & Parent Companies</a>. Whether you decide to buy from these brands or not is completely up to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In good news, China are considering using <a href="http://www.hsi.org/news/press_releases/2016/08/chinese-cosmetic-authority-adopts-animal-testing-alternative083016.html?referrer=https://getpocket.com/" target="_blank">alternatives to animal testing</a>. Currently <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/09/china-animal-testing.html" target="_blank">Chinese law requires that all cosmetics be tested on animals</a>,</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">so this could be a huge step forward for animal rights. Hundreds of cosmetic companies like L'oreal, Benefit and MAC would no longer be required to test on animals to sell to the Chinese market, so hopefully it goes ahead!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will always support the message of <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/05/adopt-dont-shop-lets-talk-about-pets.html" target="_blank">Adopt Don't Shop</a> and absolutely agree that <a href="http://www.sammysanscruelty.com/2016/08/23/bsl-complete-bs/" target="_blank">there's no such thing as a dangerous dog</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And if you fancy going on a sunny holiday before Autumn arrives, take your pick of <a href="http://natalietamara.co.uk/2016/08/19/vegan-friendly-mediterranean/" target="_blank">Vegan Friendly Mediterranean Destinations</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First up I've been using the very lovely <a href="https://www.faithinnature.co.uk/products/lavender-and-geranium-intensive-conditioner" target="_blank">Faith In Nature Intensive Conditioner</a>*. Made with lavender, geranium, jojoba oil and (vegan favourite) avocado, it's very thick and smells very yummy. I usually have the old classic of greasy roots and dry ends so a generous squidge of this conditioner has really been helping to lend some moisture to my hair, and </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">calm the frizziness that it loves to do in summer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the only Gelly polish I own so I really want to try more from the range, even though I have far too many nail polishes already! I always use the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Nail-Paint-Clear/p/567362" target="_blank">clear top coat</a> as well which helps the polish last up to a week (so long as I remember to wear rubber gloves to do the washing up).</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-5759112861113339912016-06-16T18:00:00.000+01:002016-06-16T18:00:01.844+01:00Natural & Organic Perfume | Sinne Firenze<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When it comes to the products I use the most, be it skincare, shower gel or otherwise, the winners are always the ones that smell good. So I wanted to introduce you to my latest favourite scents, Sinne Firenze's organic vegan perfume. I only have a few perfumes in my beauty collection, because as tempting as it is to try out all the cruelty-free offerings out there, I'd rather have some that I really love to rely on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wonderfully there are more vegan and natural brands starting up every year, but it seems that natural and organic perfume is still something of a rarity. Sinne Firenze are one of these, using Fairtrade essential oils to hand make their perfumes in Italy, and were kind enough to send me a couple from their range to try.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.sinne.it/product/balance-me" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Balance Me</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> is a rich, woody scent, like pine mixed with aniseed. The smell speaks to me of a summer evening in nature, maybe sat outdoors with a good book to read. </span><a href="http://www.sinne.it/product/delight-me" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Delight Me</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> is sweeter, a little lighter and my favourite of the two, featuring ylang ylang and citrus that reminds me of bubblegum. I love that each perfume is designed to create a certain mood, as smell is so easily associated with memories and feelings. The whole range is unisex too and my boyfriend is happy to wear them as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The scents do disappear quickly - after around an hour they've lost their strength so these are not long lasting perfumes. However I <i>love</i> that they come in little roll on bottles that I can keep in my handbag. This means I can reapply whenever I want to, and I really enjoy just taking a minute when I'm out to roll them on my wrists and enjoy the scent. It helps me to be a bit more mindful during a busy day and feel more grounded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last weekend was really amazing for vegan food in Cardiff. With the annual vegetarian festival on Saturday and also a vegan festival on Sunday, I had to go check out both and take some photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starting off the weekend with <a href="https://twitter.com/CardiffVeggie" target="_blank">Cardiff Vegetarian Festival</a>, I wasn't sure what to expect. Last year's festival was a huge turnout in a very small venue, which left the place completely packed and difficult to get around, let alone have a look at the food and stalls. This year was held in the same venue, but extended to the outdoors which made for a massive improvement. The atmosphere was very relaxed, you could easily see what was on offer and sit in the sunshine with some delicious vegan food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And there were plenty of options - as a vegetarian or vegan you get very used to looking at a menu, picking out what you can eat and choosing between the two or three options available. I actually had a hard time deciding what to get with so much good food in front of me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There were a lot of excellent local vegetarian and vegan businesses in attendance; <a href="http://www.anna-loka.com/" target="_blank">Anna Loka</a>, <a href="http://www.simply-v.co.uk/" target="_blank">Simply V</a>, <a href="http://www.vegetarianfoodstudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Vegetarian Food Studio</a>, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://milgicardiff.com/" target="_blank">Milgi's</a>,</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.mrnicepie.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mr Nice Pie</a> and <a href="https://theparsnipship.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Parsnipship</a> always proving very popular. After much debate I decided on a rendang curry pie from Mr Nice Pie, which was absolutely delicious - soft pastry and creamy coconut with some mild spices. If you get a chance to try them do, all the pies are vegan and always excellent. My friends and I even <a href="https://twitter.com/lovely_witches/status/731904328454316032" target="_blank">went back for more</a> to take home with us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'd love for Cardiff Vegetarian Festival to be a more frequent event - my friends and I had a great time and there's obviously such a demand for good vegetarian and vegan food in Cardiff. More please!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On Sunday my boyfriend and I headed to the Absolutely Fabulous Vegan Festival to see what they had on offer. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/AbFabVegan/" target="_blank">Absolutely Fabulous</a> put on small vegan fairs in Cardiff once a month, but this one promised to be even bigger and better than usual. With the lure of goodie bags for the first one hundred people through the door, we got there early and were lucky enough to snag a couple. Inside were cards from <a href="http://www.hillside.org.uk/" target="_blank">Hillside Animal Sanctuary</a>, <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Solait/Solait-Lotion-Mini-SPF30-100ml/p/833659" target="_blank">sun cream</a> and <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Skincare-Offers/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-Micellar-Water-200ml/p/297406" target="_blank">micellar water</a> from Superdrug, a <a href="http://rudehealth.com/" target="_blank">Rude Health</a> bar and a <a href="http://www.frysvegetarian.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fry's recipe book</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A lot of the same businesses were at the vegan festival but also a few extras - it made a happy balance as if you missed something on Saturday you could try it on Sunday. <a href="http://eatoutvegan.wales/" target="_blank">Eat Out Vegan</a> were at both events with lots of vegan leaflets and their handy guides to vegan options in Wales. Their website has been so useful in finding places to eat and I absolutely recommend it if you're a vegan living in or visiting Wales.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First up, <a href="http://www.botanicals.co.uk/natural-facial-polish-chamomile-mandarin/" target="_blank">Botanicals Mandarin & Chamomile Facial Polish</a>* has been such a treat. This is a really gentle exfoliating cleanser that I can happily use twice a week. Made from natural and organic ingredients, this cleanser doesn't contain any water so it's solid in the pot. I rub my fingers into it and then</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> massage onto my face, whilst it melts under my fingertips and sinks into my skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tiny rosehip kernels provide the polish to unclog pores, which are so delicate on the skin.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're looking for a soft cleanser, with just a little exfoliation, I'd recommend this one as it never feels too rough. </span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I've actually noticed a few less blackheads around my nose since I've been using it, which of course I'm thrilled about!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I let the facial polish do it's thing for a minute or two whilst I brush my hair, then take it off with a <a href="https://www.paiskincare.com/muslin-face-cloth-pack-of-6" target="_blank">Pai organic muslin cloth</a>. As</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">it's completely natural, t</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">his cloth is a little coarser than the ones I've used in the past - however it really works to buff out my skin and leave it feeling smooth. It's held up to many multiple uses in the shower, but I will be looking for a second softer one that I can use everyday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first couple of times after using this mask I had a fair few spots appear, but now my complexion is much clearer. It has a slight rosy scent and is already helping to even out the redness on my cheeks and around my nose. I like to use it on a Sunday morning as part of my weekend pampering and relaxing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lastly to hydrate, I've been using <a href="http://www.phbethicalbeauty.co.uk/natural-organic-fairtrade-vegan-paraben-free-cruelty-free-skin-care/moisturisers?product_id=504" target="_blank">PHB Ethical Beauty's Balancing Moisturiser</a>. I love the lavender smell and the texture is very creamy. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've happily been using this for about six months so I'm keen to try more of their skincare. </span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This moisturiser works well for my combination skin but I still find I have a little shininess to deal with so no balancing miracles. However</span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> it does make my skin feel lovely and soft and helps with any pesky dry patches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It's another all natural find, handmade with organic ingredients and eco-friendly packaging, so bonus points from me. Plus 20% of the profits go to charity! This pot is nearly empty now, but I know it's going to be a little too much for my combination skin in the summer, so I'm currently looking for something lighter to moisturise with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've yet to find a product or routine that completely battles both the dryness and oiliness of my skin but this line up is certainly helping. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What are you loving for springtime skincare?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The past couple of months I took an unplanned break from blogging and</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> the reason is, I got completely overwhelmed by it. I'd been trying my best to keep up but it got to the point where even opening my inbox was just too much. Something I've never mentioned online, and hardly ever talk about, is that I suffer from anxiety and depression.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For me the two are linked - when one is worse so is the other, but my anxiety is the most severe. I know I'm not alone and that anxiety and depression are the most common mental illnesses. A few of my favourite bloggers suffer from anxiety and depression too. But talking about it still feels like admitting there's something wrong with me. For years I suppose I thought if I could keep up pretending that I was fine, then eventually I would be and no one would need to know otherwise. But it turns out that hiding the problem is completely exhausting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I first started this blog my anxiety was at its worst. A major trigger for me is anything to do with being around people. The more crowded a place is, the more I feel trapped and start to panic. I couldn't leave the house on my own, and even when I had someone to go with me, I would usually have a panic attack before, during and after.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But the last few months I've felt so much pressure when it comes to blogging and of course it's pressure I've put on myself. My anxiety somehow became all mixed up with anything to do with my blog, even just trying to take a photo for Instagram or writing a tweet. I'm trying to find a way past it and I'm very much hoping that writing this post will help. I've never been open about my mental health problems, even with some of my closest friends. It's very difficult to talk about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Especially online, it's so easy to portray an image that everything is fine. I absolutely want to keep this blog a place of positivity but I also want to be honest. If you suffer from mental health problems too please know that you're not alone. I thought I'd share some links to websites and organisations that have helped me - <a href="http://www.mind.org.uk/" target="_blank">Mind</a> and the <a href="http://www.samaritans.org/" target="_blank">Samaritans</a>. I'd also really recommend counselling, being conscious of what you eat and exercise. It's the standard advice but they can make a big difference.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm hoping to get back to a routine and manage to flip things around again, so that my blog is something that helps my anxiety rather than triggers it. M</span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">y plan is to embrace what I like to think of as 'slow blogging' - more thoughtful posts, a relaxed schedule and blogging for the joy of it. Already having written this post I'm feeling much more optimistic, and as always thank you so much for reading.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-57986187743419770342016-02-23T18:00:00.000+00:002016-02-23T18:00:20.048+00:00Vegan & Natural Bathroom Essentials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Natural and organic beauty is becoming more and more an interest of mine lately. I've been using a lot more natural skincare this winter, which has been working a treat, so next I thought I'd start on my bathroom essentials. Happily <a href="http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/" target="_blank">Green People</a> got in touch to ask if I'd like to try some of their latest organic products and share my thoughts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Green People's ethics are really something I admire - their ingredients are natural, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fairtrade and certified by the Soil Association, as well as their many vegan products being approved by the Vegan Society.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I tried out their new Quinoa shower gel and deodorant, which both have essential oils of ginger and orange. Ginger is not my favourite smell, which is the only negative point I have to say! If you are a ginger fan you'll love these as they have a lightly spiced and uplifting scent of fresh ginger and citrus. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The </span><a href="http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/quinoa-calendula-shower-gel-200ml" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Quinoa & Calendula Shower Gel</a> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is an organic blend with aloe vera that</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> creates a creamy lather. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My back can get very dry in the winter, probably from one too many hot showers, so using a natural shower gel that will soothe my skin is exactly what I need. As it's SLS free you don't get a lot of foam, but I'm thankful that it doesn't dry out my skin. Instead it feels lightly moisturising and very smooth, a lovely treat to wake up with on a cold winter's morning.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been a fan of natural deodorants for a while, as I've often found anti-perspirants (that block your pores to stop you sweating) to be sticky and a bit unpleasant. This new <a href="http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/quinoa-prebiotics-deodorant-75ml" target="_blank">Quinoa & Prebiotics Deodorant</a> does a great job of keeping me feeling fresh and clean without the chemical nasties. It's completely invisible, so there are no white marks on my clothes, and because it only has natural and gentle ingredients it doesn't sting after shaving.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Most importantly, it lasts all day and I'm yet to feel the need to reapply even after a yoga session.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All together I'm very pleased with Green People's new offerings and would certainly recommend them if you're looking for natural, organic beauty that's kinder to the Earth and your body.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are you a fan of Green People products? What are your favourite bathroom essentials?</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-51582438579973070362016-02-05T18:00:00.000+00:002016-02-05T18:00:13.188+00:00January Cruelty-Free & Vegan Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mmm. I love the smell of this lip balm - just like hot chai tea. The flavour isn't the strongest but it's an all natural formula of organic, cold pressed oils which leave my lips lovely and soft after a good scrub.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been really addicted to grapefruits the last few weeks, so I'm loving this grapefruity shower gel to wake up with in the mornings. Lush shower gels always feel so thick and foam up a treat from only a little amount.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For ages I was after a cooler eyebrow colour to better match my brows, and I found just what I wanted with this eyebrow pencil. It's a few shades lighter than my hair colour which is ideal for a natural, everyday look. It's a soft consistency so the pencil does wear down quickly, and it's not as long lasting as I'd like, but I'm happy to carry it around for touch ups because the shade is just perfect for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These natural snack bars have been on offer at Holland & Barrett and I just can't get enough of them. They're a great vegan snack to carry in my bag and as you can get them in pretty much every Tesco they're my favourite treat for the cinema too. Let me know if you have a favourite flavour :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px;"><a href="http://www.micaday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mica Day</a></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mica is a very passionate vegan blogger who raises awareness of the cruelty of Seaworld. For her inspiring journey to cruelty-free and her favourite vegan brands make sure to read <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2016/01/mica-day-interview-vegan-blogger.html" target="_blank">our interview</a> where we chatted blogging and animal rights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Steph's simple, honest and affordable <a href="http://thezombiesaid.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/a-week-of-vegan-meals.html" target="_blank">week of vegan meals</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sarah hosted an amazing <a href="http://www.thevnicelife.com/2016/01/vegan-tea-party.html" target="_blank">vegan tea party</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lauren's tips for beginners after marking <a href="http://whatlaurendidtoday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/my-cruelty-free-anniversary.html" target="_blank">one year cruelty-free</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Morag's guide to <a href="http://www.moadore.co.uk/2016/01/veganism-on-finnieston-strip.html" target="_blank">Veganism On The Finnieston Strip</a> - Glasgow has just been added to my list of vegan friendly places I want to visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vicky demonstrated exactly <a href="http://elephant-room.org/is-marc-jacobs-tested-on-animals-or-cruelty-free/" target="_blank">why Peta's cruelty-free list is unreliable</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Suzi's list of <a href="http://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/makeup/best-cruelty-free-beauty-products-2015/" target="_blank">The Absolute Best Cruelty-Free Products Of 2015</a>.</span><br />
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Hey Gemima! Firstly, thank you for asking me to be a part of this - it's great to be involved in the cruelty-free community. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.3px;">I </span><span style="line-height: 21.3px;">have had my blog nearly a year now and what a journey it has been. </span>In November 2014 I learned about animal testing for cosmetic & household products, I had a few days of watching various videos & I was horrified to say the least. Not only that this awful process goes on, but also that this is not more well known to the public. Immediately after I discovered this I went through my products and unsurprisingly, about 95% of my products were from companies tested their products on animals. Having this revelation also coincided with other realisations for me, I started to think about my food - what I was eating & how it got to my plate, straight after that Christmas I turned vegetarian and then soon after that, vegan. This was also a profound time for me because I watched the documentary 'Blackfish', this ultimately changed my life and it was a combination of all these things (a complete reality check) that let me to start my blog. </div>
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Why should an animal suffer for anything that I have - product or food. I felt I could help the cruelty-free cause , I wanted to spread the word and make more people aware of what's going on under their noses. My blog has certainly evolved as I have become more aware of various issues over time. For instance, as I previously mentioned I have a strong passion for the freedom of the Orca's at SeaWorld and try to help this cause as much as I can with my interviews with Blackfish cast members & Orca experts. Marine life & Climate Change are also very important to me, I feel we can all be more ecological to save the planet and the animals. There is no need to have animal tested products, there is a big enough selection on the market but unfortunately the human race has become very greedy (in many respects). Having a blog like this is the perfect place to display all these issues and discuss. I hope to inspire and change peoples minds, as so many blogs & people have done for me. </div>
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Living Naturally - <a href="http://www.soapnuts.co.uk/" style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 21.3px;" target="_blank">http://www.soapnuts.co.uk/</a> </div>
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Living Naturally are one of go to brands for household & skincare, they have harvested the power of a natural nut that contains soap and have made so many products out of it. They have all the right credentials and they're incredibly ecological (& effective), I am a particular fan of their Soapnut's & Soapnut Salve & Scrub (to be honest - everything!). </div>
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This brand has been such a life saver for my face! They make fabulous moisturisers & cleanser, all natural and again - have the right credentials. Their Hemp Moisturiser has done wonders for my skin. </div>
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Konjac Spong Co - <a href="https://www.konjacspongecompany.com/" style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 21.3px;" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr></wbr>konjacspongecompany.com/</a> </div>
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A Konjac Sponge is a fantastic invention, scrubs with Microbeads are so bad for the environment and just end up in the Oceans. I only use a natural scrub like a Sugar or Salt scrub (or ones that are made from seeds/nuts) or I use one of these fabulous, ecological, cruelty-free & vegan sponges. These are a great way to exfoliate and you keep them for months, they are also completely biodegradable and nothing is washed into the Ocean. </div>
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Humblestuff - <a href="http://humblestuff.co.uk/" style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 21.3px;" target="_blank">http://humblestuff.co.uk/</a> </div>
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Handmade natural cleaning products, this brand's surface spray is one of my favourite things to use in my house and it doesn't hurt the environment or any animals - perfect! </div>
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I would say - firstly, do some research into what cosmetic testing actually goes on. I know video's and imagery can be graphic and extremely upsetting. But if you are still not convinced or not too sure how bad cosmetic testing can be - just watch one 30 second video or see some images from a cosmetic testing lab and I guarantee I will confirm what you should do next. This is also a great way to share the cruelty-free message on. It is horrible to see what goes on but unfortunately this is reality. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.3px;">Do a google search for cruelty-free bloggers on the internet, If you're unsure where to start this is the direction to go. There are so many great people out there blogging about how to live a cruelty-free life with your cosmetics and household items there's no excuse. Take to social media, I know for me Twitter was hugely important in my journey to where I am today. There is a HUGE cruelty-free community out there and you can just reach out and everyone will be only too happy to help. </span></div>
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Of course I love trying new products and finding companies that share my love for being cruelty-free. I really love connecting with a brand, through conversation I really enjoy hearing about their reasons for making such a product and their passions for making their company a cruelty-free/vegan/ecological one. There is so much out there, and I'm sure I'm still at the start, it is definitely becoming more popular to have more natural products and even in just the year I have been blogging I have seen more & more cruelty-free brands come on the scene. </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 24.31px;">Thank you Mica for such a brilliant interview! Make sure to also check out my interviews with <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/11/ethical-elephant-interview.html" target="_blank">Vicky of Ethical Elephant</a>, <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/10/aniqa-dreams-interview.html" style="color: black; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">Ana of Aniqa Dreams</a>, <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/08/v-nice-life-interview.html" style="color: black; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">Sarah of The V Nice Life</a>, </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/07/bell-jar-interview.html" style="color: black; font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 24.31px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">Emily of The Bell Jar</a><span style="font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 24.31px;">, </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/04/an-interview-with-morag-of-moadore.html" style="color: black; font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 24.31px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;">Morag of mo'adore</a><span style="font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 24.31px;"> and </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/03/an-interview-with-kelly-of-vegan-taff.html" style="color: black; font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 24.31px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;">Kelly of The Vegan Taff</a><span style="font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 24.31px;"> for their thoughts on blogging and buying cruelty-free. You can <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/search/label/interviews" style="color: black; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">read the whole series so far here</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy New Year! To round up 2015 I wanted to share my most popular posts from the past year. If you're new to Lovely Witches these posts would be an excellent place to start. And if you've been reading all year I want to say thank you so much!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My blogging goals are much <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2014/12/my-blogging-goals-for-2015.html" target="_blank">the same as last year</a> - to improve my photography, find a good life/blogging balance and improve the overall look of this site. I'd like to stick to one style for graphics, maybe add in a colour scheme and I'd absolutely love to have a logo. My biggest problem is indecision, as I'll make up a logo or graphic and then immediately change my mind. The design side of blogging is completely new to me so I'm still learning as I go. Let me know if you have any tips! On to the best of 2015...</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/03/faqs-about-cruelty-free.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">FAQs About Cruelty-Free</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk/" target="_blank">my favourite make-up brand e.l.f.</a> announced they were leaving the U.K. I went a bit overboard and bought everything in their sale. They've since returned online so if you're looking for affordable vegan make-up these products are a great place to start.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really enjoyed writing this review, because I got to eat all these delicious vegan snacks! The selection from Vegan Tuck Box seriously impressed me, and I would happily subscribe to their monthly box if I wasn't already a loyal member of <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/12/vegan-kind-subscription-box.html" target="_blank">The Vegan Kind</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I go through <i>a lot</i> of beauty products to find the good ones and many of them never make it to this blog, because they were just so so. This post featured a couple of products I thought would be perfect for me, but I really disliked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This can be such a tricky debate amongst the cruelty-free community - to buy from brands with a testing parent company or to boycott. I tried to cover both sides of the argument and explain what it all means.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XHpv-i5OXaM/VobAq_bBICI/AAAAAAAABgE/xNe-qtAxshA/s1600/elf-cruelty-free-vegan-make-up.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="An e.l.f. Make-Up Look For Spring on Lovely Witches. Cruelty-Free and Vegan Beauty." border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XHpv-i5OXaM/VobAq_bBICI/AAAAAAAABgE/xNe-qtAxshA/s1600/elf-cruelty-free-vegan-make-up.png" title="An e.l.f. Make-Up Look For Spring on Lovely Witches. Cruelty-Free and Vegan Beauty." /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/04/an-elf-make-up-look-for-spring.html" target="_blank">An e.l.f. Make-Up Look For Spring</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A daytime make-up look using all e.l.f. products - cruelty-free and vegan of course! I love purple eyeshadow any time of year so this look can definitely see me through until Spring arrives.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/05/vegan-switches-cutting-down-on-dairy.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vegan Switches</span> | <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cutting Down On Dairy</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My renewed attempts at switching to dairy free products were actually a success this time, update coming soon! If you're looking for vegan alternatives to regular dairy products then you should definitely try these.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This series has been hugely popular and I'm so pleased as these posts take ages to put together, but I probably enjoy them the most. I like to make them a monthly round-up of what I've been up to, a few favourite posts from other bloggers, the beauty bits currently on my wishlist and of course the products I've been loving that month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This year I've had the chance to interview some fantastic cruelty-free bloggers: <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/11/ethical-elephant-interview.html" target="_blank">Vicky of Ethical Elephant</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/10/aniqa-dreams-interview.html" style="color: black; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">Ana of Aniqa Dreams</a>, <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/08/v-nice-life-interview.html" style="color: black; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">Sarah of The V Nice Life</a>, </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/07/bell-jar-interview.html" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">Emily of The Bell Jar</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px; text-align: justify;">, </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/04/an-interview-with-morag-of-moadore.html" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;">Morag of mo'adore</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px; text-align: justify;"> and </span><a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/03/an-interview-with-kelly-of-vegan-taff.html" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;">Kelly of The Vegan Taff</a> -<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px;"> t</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px;">hank you all so much for taking part!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 24.31px;"> I asked them all about blogging and buying cruelty-free, and their advice for beginners. Make sure you go check out their blogs because they are all lovely ladies who are absolutely inspiring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've enjoyed blogging so much since I started not that long ago and the people and opportunities it's introduced me to have been amazing. Here's to an even better year in 2016!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love having a nose at what other people got for Christmas, so here I am sharing a peek at my presents too. My family, friends and boyfriend are fantastic at the whole buying cruelty-free and vegan thing by now so I was very lucky and got some brilliant beauty bits this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was so excited to unwrap this GOSH Smokey eyeshadow palette, the colours are so gorgeous. I'll definitely be using it for some day to night make-up looks through the rest of winter. I can't find it being sold individually but currently you can nab it as a <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/search?q=%3aname-asc%3asuperdrugGeneralPromotionText%3aFree+smokey+eyeshadow+Palette+when+you+spend+%C2%A310+on+selected+GOSH" target="_blank">freebie from Superdrug</a>. The GOSH lipliner is the shade <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/GOSH/GOSH-Velvet-Touch-Lip-Liner-Raspberry-Dream-8/p/300600#.VoUcivmLTIU" target="_blank">Raspberry Dream</a> and it's a beautiful plum colour <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/08/birthday-beauty-wishlist.html" target="_blank">I've had my eye on for a while</a>. I've never tried lipliner before but here goes! </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also been after t</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/GOSH/GOSH-Velvet-Touch-Primer-%26-Setting-Powder---Transparent/p/879457" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Prime 'n Set</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> powder</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for a long time as it has fantastic reviews for oily skin, so I can't wait to try it out with my new </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/-lw2d5pTEo/?taken-by=lovelywitches" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">GOSH Foundation Drops</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also got a second setting powder, but this one's a <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk/studio/face/powder/perfect_finish_hd_powder" target="_blank">pressed compact from e.l.f.</a> I picked up the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/B-/B-Set-Sheer-Finish-Pressed-Powder-Light-19/p/494957" target="_blank">B. Sheer Finish Powder</a> a few months ago and was quite disappointed by it so we'll see how e.l.f.'s offering compares. And one more for my ever growing Barry M collection is the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Nail-Paint-Ruby-Slippers-%28red-glitter%29-NP361/p/302004" target="_blank">super glittery red nail polish Ruby Slippers</a>. It certainly added some sparkle to Christmas day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rose Jam is another incredible smelling shower gel from Lush that only comes out once a year, and for me Christmas just isn't complete without it. It's like fresh roses and Turkish delight in a bottle, so I'm absolutely spoilt for choice for delicious shower gels now. Another rosy gift under the tree was this lovely <a href="http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/skincare/shop-by-range/essential-try-me-kits/7724.html#q=skincare%2Bkit&start=1" target="_blank">Neal's Yard Remedies skincare kit</a>, which I can't wait to review as I haven't tried any products from them before.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/12/harry-potter-studio-tour.html" target="_blank">I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter</a>, so these two were some of my favourite presents I had to show you. The <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1783705485/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1783705485&linkCode=as2&tag=lovewitc-21" rel="nofollow">Harry Potter Colouring Book</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=lovewitc-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1783705485" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
is filled with detailed pictures from the films and I'm sure it'll take me many, many happy hours to complete. And the illustrated edition of <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1408845644/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1408845644&linkCode=as2&tag=lovewitc-21" rel="nofollow">Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=lovewitc-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1408845644" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
is beautiful. It's wonderful to see a whole new and different imagining of such a beloved story, it now has</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> pride of my place on my bookshelf.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-83132613073122834422015-12-29T18:00:00.000+00:002017-01-26T15:02:30.613+00:00The Vegan Kind December Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been a subscriber of <a href="http://www.paidonresults.net/c/47409/1/1538/0" target="_blank">The Vegan Kind</a> for over a year now and I'm very pleased to say that the boxes just get better and better. If you haven't heard of them before, The Vegan Kind is a monthly subscription box of surprise</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> vegan food and lifestyle goodies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I absolutely love not knowing what's going to be in each box and getting to try all different vegan snacks and cruelty-free finds. Last month's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/-t-n23JTOe/?taken-by=lovelywitches" target="_blank">birthday box</a> was filled with amazing dairy free chocolate. Usually I don't review each box but as soon as I opened this month's, I knew it would be my favourite one yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.naturalbalancefoods.co.uk/nakd/" target="_blank">Nakd bars</a> are one of my favourite vegan snacks and so easy to pick up as they sell them in most Tesco stores. <a href="https://twitter.com/lovely_witches/status/678660976397406210" target="_blank">My favourites</a> are the Cocoa Orange bar and the incredible Salted Caramel Fruit & Nut Nibbles. So imagine my delight at a Christmas Nakd bar! This tastes </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.freedommallows.com/" target="_blank">Freedom Mallows</a> are a treat I've had before from a Vegan Kind box and I was very happy to have them again, as vegetarian or vegan marshmallows are very hard to come by. These are incredibly moreish and make me feel just like a kid again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A couple of months ago</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was very lucky to win three different flavours of <a href="http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/sweet-freedom-choc-shot-liquid-chocolate-60036260" target="_blank">Choc Shot</a> and featured this Orange Spice flavour in my <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/11/october-cruelty-free-vegan-favourites.html" target="_blank">October Favourites</a>. That one is long gone now so I was very pleased to have a replacement. This syrup is such a delicious winter treat and makes for the perfect hot chocolate with almond milk.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really enjoyed making these <a href="http://www.sticky-mix.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sticky Mix</a> cookies on Boxing Day, not least because the ingredients were all measured out for me so nothing could go wrong. Oats and cranberries make for a very tasty combination and I added cinnamon into a few to up the Christmassy factor. The cookies turned out so well that I'm definitely going to try and re-create this recipe, as it was so simple too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.cocoalibre.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cocoa Libre</a> Peppermint Owls are something I'd like to think you might find in Honeydukes, and just as scrumptious. Dark, creamy, minty chocolate that melts in the mouth, I already want some more. I'd also very much recommend their <a href="http://www.cocoalibre.co.uk/shop/4584307459/milk-chocolate-alternative-honeycomb-slab-100g/9880521" target="_blank">vegan honeycomb (honey free!) chocolate</a> which is equally good and tastes absolutely luxurious.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-11316568320481223992015-12-24T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-24T18:00:01.581+00:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A special Christmas post today! A few weeks ago my friends and I took a trip to the <a href="https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/" target="_blank">Harry Potter Studio Tour</a> and I wanted to share it with you. We planned our visit so that we'd be there when all the Christmas decorations were up and it was, of course, absolutely magical.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Great Hall of course looks incredible all decorated for Christmas, complete with flaming Christmas puddings. The other stand out parts for me are Diagon Alley, Umbridge's office and The Burrow. I just couldn't do them justice in photographs! I really love all the artwork made for the films too, like the</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quidditch World Cup posters, Hogwarts school book covers and Ministry of Magic propaganda, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which really makes Harry's world feel complete.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My number one tip if you're going on a visit to the studio tour is to bring your own packed lunch, as t</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">here are zero vegan options and very few vegetarian ones.</span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you plan ahead there's a cafe and an outside area halfway through the tour where you can eat your own food.</span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> It's also a shame that other than Butterbeer there isn't any themed food - I'd have loved to try a pumpkin pasty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My friends and I had all visited at least once before, but we were yet to see the new exhibit, the real Hogwarts Express! Inside there are eight compartments each dressed to portray the films in chronological order. We had so much fun peeking at the spell books, cauldrons, wands (and an escaped Scabbers!) through the windows of the compartments and reminiscing about all those trips to Hogwarts like they were our own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Currently I'm working my way through all the Harry Potter films again whilst I wrap Christmas presents for my friends and family. It's so much fun to spot all the little props and details we got to see at the tour as well as the incredible sets. It's a fantastic day out for any Harry Potter fan and I know I'll be making another visit soon.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880067522394930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420138042813448457.post-2006896400492060472015-11-07T18:00:00.000+00:002015-11-07T18:00:04.630+00:00An Interview With Vicky Of Ethical Elephant<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I am so excited to introduce one of my favourite cruelty-free bloggers, Vicky of Ethical Elephant (formerly Elephant In The Room). Vicky's site is so inspiring, and it really is an excellent resource for learning about cruelty-free. I could pick so many of her posts to share with you but a few to begin with are <a href="http://elephant-room.org/cruelty-free-loopholes/" target="_blank">Your "Cruelty-Free" Brand Is Lying To You</a>, <a href="http://elephant-room.org/crueltyfree-brands-parent-company/" target="_blank">The Cruelty-Free Dilemma</a> and <a href="http://elephant-room.org/what-makes-a-product-cruelty-free/" target="_blank">What Makes A Product Cruelty-Free?</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My name is Vicky and I’m from Vancouver, Canada with a desire to do good work for the greater good. My blog is called <a href="http://www.elephant-room.org/" target="_blank">Ethical Elephant</a> and it's a place to celebrate a cruelty-free and vegan lifestyle that is ethical yet practical for kind compassionistas wanting to inspire change in this world!</span></div>
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I started advocating for animal welfare as early as 2013 and attended a handful of events, festivals, and even setting up a table at Whole Foods to hand out leaflets and educate the public. It was a fun experience but it took a lot of time, resources, and money to set up at these events and to stand around hoping to inspire passersby to make kind choices. I decided to try and spread the cruelty-free lifestyle message online, where it’s virtually free (to some level) and quickly discovered the online platform was a more efficient use of my time and energy. It wasn’t until April 2015 where I revamped my website and started to explore the idea of creating online content and getting the cruelty-free message in front of those that were already interested in the lifestyle. </div>
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Do it now! Do it today!! I think a lot of people are resistant to take the leap because they don’t feel like they have enough information or they’re nervous to try something new so they just go back to buying products from the same ol' brands they’re used to. </div>
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It’s a growing process to switch over to cruelty-free products so don’t feel like you need to have it all figured out. Start small or start with just one product but it’s important that you just START! Know that you’re going to make mistakes along the way and that’s OK. Strive for progress, not perfection and the animals will thank you! =) </div>
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Love this question! I love the creativity that goes behind each post. There is just so many ways we can tell the same story over and over again “Animal testing is unnecessary, outdated, inhumane and finding cruelty-free products is fun and super easy!” but the part of blogging that I’ve enjoyed the most is re-telling the same story but in my own voice and approaching it differently with the ultimate goal to inspire change in others. Whether that is wording something differently, creating an infographic, or designing a compelling image that speaks for itself —the options are limitless! That’s the true beauty in using a blog as a platform to advocate for animals… there’s really no ‘one way fits all’ approach! </div>
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Thank you so so so incredibly much Gemima for asking such wonderful and fun questions! It’s been a blast and honour to share my story with you and your fabulous readers =)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the start of the month my boyfriend and I took a trip to <a href="https://twitter.com/zinescomics" target="_blank">Bristol Comic and Zine Fair</a> to sell his <a href="http://ioanmorris.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">mini comics</a> and it was such a fantastic creative atmosphere. We both left with lots of ideas for new projects to keep us busy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recently two new vegetarian and vegan eateries have opened in Cardiff which is so exciting. <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnaLokacafebar" target="_blank">Anna Loka</a> is an all vegan cafe and <a href="https://twitter.com/CafeAtma" target="_blank">Atma</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is a vegetarian cafe with a yoga studio too. Shamefully I'm yet to visit either but let me know if you'd like me to post about them when I do check them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of my favourite hobbies is reading, and lately I've started doing some very short book reviews on my <a href="http://instagram.com/lovelywitches/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Take a peek if you like fantasy, science fiction, dystopian or horror, as that's what I love to read.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also this month the lovely Natalie of <a href="http://natalietamara.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Tofu Diaries</a> interviewed me about my cruelty-free story, favourite brands and my process for finding out if a company is really cruelty-free. <a href="http://natalietamara.co.uk/2015/10/01/lovely-witches/" target="_blank">Read the interview here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">November is set to be a busy month as I'm currently looking for a new place to live, trying to minimise all my things and I'll be taking a trip to London to go to the <a href="http://www.lushprize.org/" target="_blank">Lush Prize Awards</a>. In case you missed it, you can <a href="http://www.lovelywitches.co.uk/2015/09/lush-prize-judging-2015.html" target="_blank">read my post all about the judging here</a>. I don't think I could be any more excited about an event!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win three Choc Shots from the <a href="https://veganlifestyleassoc.com/" target="_blank">Vegan Lifestyle Association</a>! It's free to join their site and you get access to lots of cruelty-free discounts and vegan competitions. This chocolate syrup is delicious in an almond milk hot chocolate and I love to dip it with apple slices for a sweet autumnal snack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This sweet smelling moisturiser is a life saver for my dry skin as well as feeling absolutely luxurious. So thick and lovely, I adore the rich cherry scent and it's one of the few beauty products I buy again and again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really like this hand cream as it's budget friendly, never greasy and absorbs quickly. I find I only need to apply this twice a day and it leaves my hands soft and smooth even through the colder months. </span><br />
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