The 4th can be both a blessing and a curse for us veggies. If you’re throwing your own party, you’re going to have a great day. If you’re heading over to an omnivorous party, things will likely be less fun. (Especially if you’re like me and you can’t stand watching people gnaw on non human animal bones)

Happily, Farm Sanctuary addressed this problem on their Veg for Life site. Check out these helpful tips and recipes for making it through the day and the weekend. And well, any bbq you have to attend this summer.

Have fun today!

It’s already July and you don’t have sandals yet? Or you’re wearing the same pair you’ve worn the last three years and now the straps are being held together with duct tape? Here are some sandals that won’t break the bank. And you’ll look great wearing them.

Jeweled Flat Thong - $29.50
Grecian Sandal - On Sale for $22.50
UB Sandal - On sale for $22.50

When traveling, it’s vital you keep your passport in a safe spot. Bet you wouldn’t have any trouble finding it if it was cased in one of these passport holders. Vegan and made from vinyl, they are too cute for words. Then of course, you’ll need your actual money, so check out the third wallet for your cold hard cash.

Snowdogs Passport Case - $16
Bear Vs. Robot Passport Case - $16
Rockcat Wallet - $15

We here at Swanky Veg as a general rule prefer fabric bags to faux leather. But there is a certain durability you lack when you just go around with just fabric bags - no matter how vintage and pretty. These bags by Crystalyn Kae and Matt and Nat are great looking vegan bags with all the sturdiness you want. Fabric is great for summer (and generally cheaper) but all you need is one great faux bag to be able to grab out of your closet when you need it.

Crystalyn Kae Monarch Hobo - $146
Crystalyn Kae Soiree Drawstring Bag - $192
Cypress Hill - $160

Stewart & Brown creates gorgeous casual looking organic clothing. They continuously get eco style right. These dresses are perfect for a summer day. The half pants/half shorts are adorable and the bag has that feeling of stylish casual that makes you comfortable and trendy at the same time.

Collar Scoop Dress - $149
Shore Short - $205
Pleat Dress - $249
Windy Heart Crescent Bag - $95

It’s been quite a while since we’ve posted any athletic shoes. Vegans are an active bunch and need footware to accomodate their livestyles. So here are three delicious looking veg compatible athletic shoes from brands you know and trust. When it comes to sneakers you want to buy from the best. And because synthetics are so light weight and durable, more and more companies are using non leather materials in their shoes.

New Balance ‘757′ Running Shoe - $89.95
New Balance ‘WCT1003W’ Tennis Shoe - $109.95
Adidas Women’s Adifusion MC Running Shoe - $99.95

Wantedshoes.com has a great selection of synthetic shoes all for low prices. Only a handful of their shoes are made from cow. The majority are great and suitable for veggies. If you like the styles above, they come in many more colors, so go and take a peak. The worst that will happen is you’ll have a cute new pair of shoes to wear out on the town.

Ibizia - $39.99
Alpha - $39.99
Bolero - On sale for $39.99

Truth be told, Endless.com used to be a pretty lame place for veggies. The selection was dismal and so many shoes that were vegan weren’t categorized as such. But after our most recent look, we have seen that they have certainly upped their game. Here is just the tip of the iceburg of vegan shoes on Endless.

Jessica Simpson Women’s Zahara Gladiator Sandal - $68.95
Diego Di Lucca Women’s Dover Sandal - $98.95
Touch Ups Women’s Erin Slide - $37.95

Etsy is a glorious place for people who like to support independent artists and craftsman. When you type in the word vegan, tons of options come up. Everything from bags and wallets to soaps and bath treats. These three bags are fantastic. We love them all for different reasons. Which one do you love?

Swan Straight Mini Tote - $50
Lets Do Lunch Handbag - $52
Shoulder Bag Hobo - $60

Of course we all like it when our accessories stand out. And as we all know you don’t need a dead reptile over your shoulder to do it. You don’t even need to empty your savings account for a Stella McCartney bag. (Not that we’d ever turn one down) Check out these ultra chic/ultra cheap purses available at target. Made from vinyl, cotton and other vegan friendly materials.

Mossimo® Small Drawstring Hobo - $16.99
Xhilaration® Small Hobo Bag - $9.99
Mossimo® Large Satchel - $24.99