I haven’t shared any vintage fashion finds lately, so I guess it’s time to head over to Etsy…

Lady Grunge Vintique has a Vintage Gauze White Mexican Tent Dress for $45. Ooh, this looks fresh, pretty, and comfy - just what I’m looking for in a Summer dress. It doesn’t list a size or year, so if you want the specifics, you can contact the seller. Lovely dress, though, and it says that is in “excellent” condition.

I know that people usually equate shoulder pads and neon colors with  ’80s fashion,  but this Floral Mini reminds me of the sweeter side of the clothing of the era. It’s a size Medium and in excellent condition. It features ruffles, a flared skirt, button-up front, and a belt tie. It’s listed in the Midnight Flight shop for $32. 

My girlfriends and I used to call these vintage Leather Sandals, “Regulars.”  As in, My Regular Sandals. They would start out all stiff and you’d get them wet to soften the leather. Over time they would grow more and more comfortable. I sure wish I wore a size 7, because then I’d snatch up this pair. I just showed them to my teenage daughter and she loved them.  If you’ve got $20, then this pair from Cocomio could be yours.

Image 1 credit:  Lady Grunge Vintique at Etsy

Image 2 credit:  Midnight Flight at Etsy

Image 3 credit:  Cocomio at Etsy

Vegan Chic, one of PETA’s Business Friends, has a wide variety of non-leather, vegan shoes listed at reduced sale prices.  These include dressy shoes, slippers, and my personal favorite - sandals.

I like these cute metallic pleather sandals with a jeweled charm on top.  They are casual, but just a step up with the metallic finish and sparkly charm.  Perfect for wearing with a sundress. 

The footbed is cushioned, it has a textured bottom for traction on wet surfaces, and a low, stacked heel. These adorable sandals are available in a brown metallic, a gold metallic, and a torquoise blue metallic.

Vegan Flat Sandal
Regular price $27.99, but on sale for only $22.99.

Vegan Chic has free shipping on orders over $75.

Image credit: Vegan Chic

One of my favorite things about Summer is that it’s an excuse to go shopping for new sandals.Yay!  Here are a few pairs I found at Moos Shoes today. Moos Shoes is a vegan shoe shop.

Adaline Sandal - From Madden Girl

T-strap sandal with a funky flower at the toe. Very cute. Comes in Brown or Torquoise.

Crosby Sandal - From Marais

Shiny patent-look, gladiator style sandal. Ankle-strap, flat. Comes in Black and Eggplant.

Puma Sandal - From Neuaura

Metallic sandal with closed heel. Comes in Silver and Gold Metallic.

Image Credit: Moos Shoes

I have a bit of a crush on Blake Mycoskie, of Tom’s Shoes. Tom’s Shoes give away one pair of shoes for every pair that they sell. Seriously - one for one. Wow.

It all began back in 2006 when Blake met some shoeless kids in Argentina. Did you know that in developing countries use walking as their primary way of getting were they need to go? The problem with going shoeless is that their feet get hurt from all that barefoot walking and when that happens, it leaves them vulnerable to disease.

Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and from contaminated soil. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected. The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation.

Many times children can’t attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don’t have shoes, they don’t go to school. If they don’t receive an education, they don’t have the opportunity to realize their potential.

And the shoes are cute, made of canvas, perfect for Summer. Vegan styles are available for men and women, the vegan wrap boots, are very unique.

Vegan Khaki Toms
Retails $49

The Vegan Toms feature recycled materials in both upper and and sole. They have a faux suede insole and a textured bottom for traction.

Image credit: Tom’s Shoes.com

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

We’ve got our Keds Green Label Sneakers giveaway winner. Verna Chan wins a pair of Keds Green Label Willow Lace Ups. Verna, please watch your email box for a message from me.

Have you had the opportunity to take a look at the Keds Green Label Sneakers yet? Made of organic cotton, recycled materials, and non-toxic  dyes, this iseco-friendly footwear at it’s sporty, stylish best. 

I’ve got another giveaway open right now.  If you enjoy natural cosmetics, then please click here.

Image credit: Keds.com

Here’s something new - a Wrap Boot. It’s a vegan shoe from TOMS, that has a wrap-around strap. I think you’d call it a strap. It has a sort of ace-bandage-feel, but much cooler look to it.

This vegan boot is  made with an EVA outsole, a 100% cotton canvas upper, a velcro closure, and I love the Olive color. They are suggested as a “transition shoe” for Winter-Spring. These boots would give your new Spring mini a fun kick and they’d be perfect for ladies like me, runners who have curvier calves.

TOMS donates a pair of shoes to a needy child, for every pair they sell. So, you aren’t just getting cute boots for you, you are helping a child at the same time. TOMS has given away more than 130,000 shoes so far to children in places like South America, Africa, as well as the United States. They call them Shoe Drops and if you would like to see one in action, you can see a video here.

TOMS Vegan Wrap Boot

Retails for $98 at TOMS Shoes

Image Credit: TOMS Shoes.com

Chic: OK, many people will argue that this is not chic at all and I’m hoping that UGG-like boots will stay in the same realm as Juicy sweatsuits, but there are people that wear them, and they look pretty cute. Who am I to deny them?

Green: Totally vegan. Save those Emus!

Buy: Buy vegan UGG wannabes at Ragazzi Vegan, $78

This is the coolest greenest packaging I’ve seen in a while.

Not only is the shoebox completely recycled, but the shoes are packed with socks and a shoe bag instead of tissue paper!

via treehugger

Chic: A couple of months ago, I was sent a pair of Ocean Minded shoes for review. These Solanas were what I got, although Ocean Minded usually does sandals.

They’re now my everyday shoes. I wear them on the weekends and to run errands. They’re super comfy and when it’s beach weather, they’ll be perfect for that because they’re fabric and recycled plastic, no leather.

They’re my Toms for worse weather.

My only complaint? They slip off my feet pretty easily, so no running in these.

Green: These are seriously green shoes. The fabric is hemp and canvas. The sole is made of recycled car tires and the glue is water-based.

Buy:Ocean Minded Shoes, $55

Chic: KEEN is an amazing brand for true outdoor enthusiasts. Wait, I take that back. They’ve got wonderful versatile bags and cute shoes that are perfect for running around town in. They’ve got a new Web site, too, with all the latest styles.

Green: KEEN gives away a lot of cash to charities and uses recycled items for some of their products.

Bonus Contest!!! Head over to the KEEN Web site and tell me in the comments what your favorite item is. You might have a chance to win your favorite thing! You have a week to enter. I’ll pick a winner next Friday, and close off entries at midnight.

Bonus Code! Even if you don’t win, you can get free shipping until Dec. 12 with code CHICBLOG