How pretty is Pure Food and Wine in New York? I want to go to NYC just to eat there. In the absence of that, I ordered some crackers and cereal from the takeaway service. Hopefully, those will arrive this week.
Morocco Method hair products. These pure, vegan, raw products are supposed to detox, thicken and regrow hair. I just started the system, and I’m hoping it works for me. I learned about it from Kristen’s Raw, and she’s recommending it!
Dr. Alkaitis skin care. Another pure, vegan, raw line. I’m using the purifying cleanser and the day and night creams. If they work, I’ll probably try more products in the line. My skin does feel extra soft; I’m hoping it clears up and the dry patch on my nose goes away.
Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Desserts. I just got this book and can’t wait to make the Vanilla Cacao Crunch Ice Mylk, Chocolate Chip Cheezecake Swirl and Lemon Pudding Filled Coconut Cupcakes with Shaved Coconut Topping.
Navitas Naturals raw powders and superfoods. High quality maca, lucuma, cacao, chia and more. As soon as I have some extra money, I’m placing an order.
Raw Natural Beauty mascara. I’m in the market for new mascara, and I just discovered this line. I’m still comparative shopping, but this looks promising.
I like a good, restorative yoga session. I love yoga, but not the super-high-intensity-cardio kind. If I want cardio I’ll walk or jog. I do yoga because it’s healthy for the body and mind, and really helps me de-stress. So I was really excited when I found this DVD on Netflix, and I tried it out immediately. It’s different from any yoga DVD I’ve ever seen. Everything is white, Maya is not in a studio, and her “mat” looks like a fuzzy rug. The thing that struck me the most about this DVD is that “de-stress” does not equal “easy.” This was a surprisingly challenging workout. It isn’t about contorting yourself like a pretzel; her focus is on doing the moves long enough to detox the body. We’re talking 2-3 minutes of arm swings, wherein you “push through the pain until you get past it and feel euphoric.” Intense. Overall, I liked it, though, and I think I’m going to work it into my repertoire from time to time.
When I was in high school, one of my best friends was named Natascha, who often went by the nickname Nat. She got married last year, and her husband’s name is Matt, so they are frequently referred to as MattandNat. So I always giggle when I visit the site Matt & Nat, which seems like it should be their site, but is in fact a company that makes fly vegan purses. Generally priced in the $250-$300 range, these purses are every bit as fashionable as the ones by Fendi/Prada/Chanel etc. but are cruelty-free. Plus they come in fun colors like magenta. I’m digging the small Jorja purse pictured above. I love the way it looks, and I’m ready to invest in a quality purse that will last, since all of my inexpensive (cheap?) target purses are falling apart. Maybe I’ll get this one as a gift…
Check out this disturbing little tidbit I found on VegNews:
“What’s difficult for vegans to swallow is that the majority of fining agents used in wines today are derived from animals. These agents include isinglass (from sturgeon bladders), gelatin (from boiled cows’ or pigs’ hooves and sinews), egg whites (or albumen), and casein (a milk protein). Even bulls’ blood, “sangre de toro,” was once used to clear red wine, but no longer in American or European wineries—Mad Cow Merlot just wouldn’t sell.”
Ew. For the full story, along with some vegan wine options, click here.
If you look at the links on the right, under pages you’ll see something new: The Modernista Store! In partnership with Amazon, I’m bringing you a selection of some of my favorite things. Right now the focus is on health and wellness; as the store expands I might bring in a greater variety. Please check it out, and feel free to buy to your heart’s content!