Cruelty Free Friday: Melissa Patchuli II Heels

I will not tell a lie. Bulgarian women really know how to rock some killer heels. I have not yet mastered tottering over the surface of cobbled city streets here in Sofia nor do I have the impeccable pedicure that merits showing off my digits in stilettos. Given my 'predicament', I was instantly drawn to these latest vegan show stoppers by Melissa Shoes.

The Melissa Patchuli is available at Kaight NYC and features a sexy 4" wedge heel with 1" platform and flirty peep-toe plus ankle strap. This new subtle lavender hue with brown stripe seems as if it would be flattering on either fair-skinned or bronzed gams. 

Each pair is crafted from 100% recyclable, technologically-engineered injected thermoplastic that easily molds to feet for maximum comfort. Hypoallergenic, breathable and odorless. A huge step forward in cruelty free fashion for the animal kingdom as well as women who want to be able to go the distance in high style.

*via Kaight NYC's blog

Intergalatic Vegan Style by olsen Haus

olsen Haus 'Galaxy' vegan heel

I will soon be making the transition from my winter lair here in Eastern Europe to the bustle of NYC and friends who I miss dearly as well as some great upcoming art/fashion events for Spring 2011. The prospect of picking up a pair of these olsen Haus 'Galaxy' vegan heels on hold at Cow Jones Industrials boutique in Chatham, NY, is really keeping me going during this last stretch of slushy winter.

Check out the entire olsen Haus Spring 2011 lookbook here. The 'Galaxy' heel will soon be available at Cow Jones Industrials. The offerings for ethical fashion are increasingly seductive and out of this world.

I am pumped about progress like this.

Jean Paul Gaultier + Melissa Stilettos on Tap

The latest collaboration in the Melissa Shoes lineage is with none other than Jean Paul Gaultier. Personally, I am not really the plastic stiletto type, but for vegan fashionistas, this adds a whole new dimension to their loftier goals. Available in black, caramel, beige, lime and tangerine, the shoe will be launched in June 2010. Read more on Dazed Digital.