As a self-employed business owner, I’m a bit of an organization junkie. I crave planning, order, and coordination. And I love the products that go along with that organization and planning—color-coordinated folders, felt tip pens with fine points, pastel highlighters, and most of all paper planners. E-calendars won’t do for me. I need to write things down by hand.

The Bulletproof Business Planner

When I was offered a Bulletproof Business Planner to review, I jumped at the chance. What organization devotee would say no to a new planner?

What does a planner have to do with veganism, you might ask? Well, it’s bound with vegan “leather,” which is kind of hard to come by. I was looking for the perfect planner online a few years ago, and most of them had animal leather covers. Also, I know many chic vegans who are either entrepreneurs or working on side hustles (or both!), and most of them could benefit from the use of the Bulletproof Business Planner.

The Bulletproof Business Planner is brought to us by business efficiency expert Yvonne Heimann. Yvonne is both CEO for Pacific Crest Media which specializes in marketing, website design, and public relations and she’s the owner and mentor at Ask Yvi – Business Efficiency Consulting. She knows a thing or two about planning and organization.

The Bulletproof Business Planner has pages for you to envision your life, set business and person goals, visualize your idea client, work on your elevator pitch, plan out your year, create a marketing plan, track your habits, create to-do lists, and of course, plan out your days, weeks, and months. I love that all of this is laid out for me in one book, rather than having to keep separate books for a calendar, notes, and lists. I’ve seen people create their own gorgeous planners in blank notebooks, but as I’ve got a business to run, I don’t have time to draw my planner pages out every month.

Features of the Bulletproof Business Planner include:

• Size: 6” x 10” (15.24cm x 25.4cm)
• Weight: 2 lbs (32 oz)
• Pen Holder
• Business Card Holder
• Self Dated
• Water Tracker
• Project Planning
• Daily Gratitude
• Personal Goals
• Yearly/Quarterly Goal Tracking
• Self Check In
• Financial Goals
• Income Tracker
• To-Do List
• Milestone Accomplishments
• Affirmations
• Monthly/Weekly/Daily Layouts
• Discover Pages
• Content Planner

The Bulletproof Business Planner has a vegan leather cover, and it is available in teal, pink, black or grey on the Ask Yvi website. When the year is over, you can keep your cover and slide in a new planner insert.

Whether you’re a business owner, working on a side hustle, or are just a person who likes to stay organized, the Bulletproof Business Planner is for you!

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Thanks to Anne Hurley, founder of James&Co., I’ve found my new “out and about” staple!

Based in Australia, the James&Co. line of vegan leather jackets come in an array of styles and various colors for an authentically personal choice.

Not sure how to choose? Here is a guide:

1. Do you tend to dress in neutral colors? Choose a jacket with a pop of color, to make a personal statement.
2. Does your style usually include various colors? Pull your outfit together with a neutral color.
3. Know your body type.

The tight moto style can show off your figure.

The “boyfriend” moto is a bit more forgiving in the middle.

The blazer can really compliment an hourglass figure.

The trench is a great choice if you like more coverage and the option to cinch your waist with a belt.

But those aren’t the only options. Choose a style with a hood or without a collar; add a fabric or detachable faux shearling lining.

The best thing is, that you can either choose one of their stock designs, or, you can create your own combination of cut, color and lining. Very cool!

Anne is also dedicated to running not only a cruelty free, but socially responsible company. They are a listed member of The Ethical Fashion Source, as well as being PETA approved.

My favorite thing about James&Co? They come in sizes xs – 4x. Because you are beautiful and fabulous exactly the way you are and your ethical choices should reflect just that!

Extra special bonus: For the month of September, they are running an animal advocacy campaign called “Don’t Eat Them, Don’t Wear Them”. With your purchase, they will send you a copy of the “Forks Over Knives” cruelty free cookbook!

Find your jacket at www.jamesandco.boutique

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The lovely folks at Luca Chiara sent me two of their wallets to test out and review, both of which are made with radio frequency identification (RFID) protection which blocks unauthorized credit card copying, computer-chip access and other cyber banking crimes which may unknowingly occur from a distance.  How does Luca Chiara do this you ask?  Well, they line all of their wallets and passport holders with a thin sheet of steel which protects your information while still keeping the products soft, flexible and thin.  The best part?  The wallets are also super functional and stylish.  Come see for yourself!

The first wallet that I tested out was the Isabella in this great red/black vegan leather combo.  Let me just say, I love this wallet.  The vegan leather is soft with a great, subtle texture and the construction is top notch.  All of the seams are stitched, not glued, so I can already tell that the Isabella will stand up to the wear and tear that I put all of my wallets through.  My favorite thing about this wallet is how functional it is.  It has several credit card slots, places for cash, a zipper pocket for change, and two external pockets.  I put all of my things into the Isabella, and trust me, I carry a ton of stuff, and everything fit neatly into the wallet and somehow managed to still remain nice and slim.  This wallet also comes in a nylon/vegan leather combo available in a variety of colors.

The Philamenia is a wallet/clutch that comes in black/black, black/navy, and black/brown color combinations.  I was lucky enough to get a black/black version sent to me to try out because you know me…I’m all about black.  This bag is a handbag and wallet all in one.  Made from water resistant nylon and embossed herringbone vegan leather, it is a great compact size but large enough to carry your essentials for a night out on the town.  With convenient sections for your credit cards, cash and a large center zip compartment for your change, this bag not only looks good, but it gets the job done.  I’ve taken the Philamenia out with me to dinner on a few occasions and have gotten several compliments.  This really is a good looking bag!

I am so excited to share some news with you my friends.  Luca Chiara is now offering the Philamenia for $19.50!  Yep, you read that right!  They are giving a huge discount on this lovely vegan bag.  Did I happen to mention how nice the folks at Luca Chiara are?

To entice you even more (I know, how is that even possible?!), Luca Chiara also offers gorgeous bags, iPad cases and shoes for men and women.  All vegan, all beautifully crafted and designed.  Now that I’ve had the chance to sample a few of their items, I know I will definitely be checking out their other products as well and I hope you will too.

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My new Paint the Rainforest tote bag from Create and Case will not be exiled to that closet, as I plan on using it again and again. In fact, I find myself looking for excuses to take it with me whenever I go out! This spacious tote has room for everything I could want to take with me, along with two small inner pockets making it easy to store my cell phone without loosing it amongst my stuff at the bottom of the bag. The outside of the bag features super cute artwork crated by artist Radiomode, which is printed on high quality vegan leather. It’s perfect for carrying everything you need for a weekend at the beach or a day in the city.

Create and Case are the makers of vegan bags and device cases (such as iPhones and laptops). All of their products are hand made using 100% cruelty-free and animal-friendly vegan leather. Animals are at the heart of their designs, and protecting them is important. They are also conscience about being eco-friendly, so they aim to use the most durable and eco friendly leather alternatives on the market.

All of the Create and Case products feature artwork from some of the world’s most progressive illustrators and designers. They value and respect all of the wonderfully talented artists they work with, so they ensure a percentage of every sale goes directly to the creator of the design. I love all of the artwork featured on Create and Case’s products, and I find it impossible to pick a favorite.

Create and Case’s product line ranges from totes and clutch bags to smart phone and tablet cases. Be warned when carrying a Create and Case product – someone is sure to stop you and ask where you bought it! Create and Case is located in England, however they happily ship to the US, where most of their customers are located.

We have a Create and Case tote bag for one lucky Chic Vegan reader! Follow the instructions below to enter. The winner will get to choose one of Create and Case’s four tote bag designs. Contest ends at midnight on August 19^th. Good luck!

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Galian handbags have been around for 25 years. You have probably seen the self-proclaimed “affordable luxury” designs at retailers like Aldo and Steve Madden. You can also order online at www.galianonline.com

Their company rep tells me that this is a vegan friendly line and the website describes the materials as “vegan leather”. I get pretty excited when a mainstream brand actually uses the word “vegan”!   They have a wide variety of styles and colors. Most of them also come with a smaller, internal pouch that can be used as a wallet, makeup bag or even a crossbody style on its own. Cool bonus!

Most styles are under $100, making it worthy to pick something fun! With trendy details like the all important bow, so popular this season, you will get a lot of use out of these bags now and likely all year.

Here are just a few photos of the styles they sent to me, but I notice, their web options change. In any case whether you prefer a tote or a satchel, fringe or a shoulder chain, a neutral, camo, tribal print or something brightly colored, there is something for every handbag aficionado, at Galian.

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By getting their foot in the door early, Free People has managed to become a trend-setting leader in the category of vegan leather fashions and they just announced their latest round of hot vegan leather updates for Spring. According to Free People:

“The collection maintains a fashion forward aesthetic (tapping into key trends going on in leather) while catering to women who care about animals and the impact of their choices.”

I for one am coveting the Hooded Vegan Leather Jacket…a must have!!!  I can see myself wearing it year-round, with boots in the cooler months and topping off a bohemian dress in the warmer months.

The zipper details on the Washed Vegan Leather Shorts are amazing.  Those who dare to wear their shorts short will appreciate the distressed wash and lightly texturized look and feel.

Free People has definitely covered their bases with this collection displaying playful looks and more refined cuts as well.

The whimsy of the Vegan Leather Pleated Skirt is apparent, though I find it to be very versatile in that it could easily go from the office (we are not talking law firm here, but rather more open-minded office) to a night out with a simple shirt and accessories change.

To view the entire Spring Vegan Leather line CLICK HERE and report back to let us know what your favorites are.

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