Stepping into 2019 With Sparkle & Shine

January 5, 2019

Fashion

Stepping into New Year, believing in myself and the power of good. All sparkle and shine.

I choose to compete with my ego, procrastination, anger, not with other people
I choose to think outside the box
I choose to create new paths, not always follow them
I choose to never let vanity take over my ethics
I choose to buy less, choose well and make it last
I choose to give back to society, not just keep taking from it
I choose to be a better version of myself everyday

Wearing Tamara Jarmon Top, River Island Skirt, Prada Handbag, Sissi London Shoes

Some old, some new – the bag I am wearing has been in my wardrobe for over 8 years now. Everything I buy, I’ve committed to wearing it atleast a 25-times.

I am making a conscious effort to choose ethical brands over fast fashion, and while I am not even close to keeping up to this commitment, I am not giving up on this.

Ethical brands in Dubai can be harder to find, not always fitting the pocket and shopping online can sometimes be tricky. You don’t get deliveries, the duties and taxes add up to the cost, and if it doesn’t fit right the whole hassle of returning back is a nightmare. Yet, there is no excuse – because where there is a will there is a way.

So the goal is to buy less, choose well and make it last. Favoring ethical brands, never buying anything that comes from animal suffering – getting to the human suffering too very soon!

How about you? What are your ethical fashion commitments?

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styledestino Feb 23

Did you know your fav lipstick may have bug juice 🐞 ? Shocking?
Truth is - most lipsticks in the market contain
🐞 carmine = crushed cochineal beetles
🐑 lanolin = grease derived from sheep’s wool (waxy greasy substance secreted by sheep’s skin)
🐝 beeswax = bee vomit

Who wants to slather their lips with bug juice?
☺️ Didn’t think so.

Thankfully, there are plenty of brands doing it right. 💄 I’ve put together a handy list so you can shop vegan lipstick with ease:

👉🏻 #VeganLipstick Brands:
@violette_fr, @elfcosmetics, @kvdbeauty @milkmakeup, @tower28beauty, @inikaorganic @axiology_beauty, @lilylolouk @rarebeauty,

👉🏻 Cruelty-Free brands with Vegan options:
🐰 cruelty-free doesn’t mean a product is vegan. It simply means it’s not tested on animals, so be careful.
@tartecosmetics @rmsbeauty, @doseofcolors (most products are vegan), @charlottetilbury, @glossier @urbandecaycosmetics @nyxcosmetics

🇮🇳 Vegan Indian makeup brands
@asabeautyindia @kirobeauty @disguisecosmetics @colorchemistry.in @lovechildbymasaba @hyueofficial

Next time you buy makeup – make sure it’s #crueltyfree and #vegan! And look out for
- Natural Red 4
- E120
- *CI 75470 (misspelled in video as CI 17470 🙈)
- Carmine or Carmine lake
- Cochineal extract
- Carminic Acid

👆🏼 they’re all different names of carmine (bug juice)

✨ Share this with a friend who loves makeup!

#crueltyfreemakeup #veganmakeup

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Did you know your fav lipstick may have bug juice 🐞 ? Shocking?
Truth is - most lipsticks in the market contain
🐞 carmine = crushed cochineal beetles
🐑 lanolin = grease derived from sheep’s wool (waxy greasy substance secreted by sheep’s skin)
🐝 beeswax = bee vomit

Who wants to slather their lips with bug juice?
☺️ Didn’t think so.

Thankfully, there are plenty of brands doing it right. 💄 I’ve put together a handy list so you can shop vegan lipstick with ease:

👉🏻 #VeganLipstick Brands:
@violette_fr, @elfcosmetics, @kvdbeauty @milkmakeup, @tower28beauty, @inikaorganic @axiology_beauty, @lilylolouk @rarebeauty,

👉🏻 Cruelty-Free brands with Vegan options:
🐰 cruelty-free doesn’t mean a product is vegan. It simply means it’s not tested on animals, so be careful.
@tartecosmetics @rmsbeauty, @doseofcolors (most products are vegan), @charlottetilbury, @glossier @urbandecaycosmetics @nyxcosmetics

🇮🇳 Vegan Indian makeup brands
@asabeautyindia @kirobeauty @disguisecosmetics @colorchemistry.in @lovechildbymasaba @hyueofficial

Next time you buy makeup – make sure it’s #crueltyfree and #vegan! And look out for
- Natural Red 4
- E120
- *CI 75470 (misspelled in video as CI 17470 🙈)
- Carmine or Carmine lake
- Cochineal extract
- Carminic Acid

👆🏼 they’re all different names of carmine (bug juice)

✨ Share this with a friend who loves makeup!

#crueltyfreemakeup #veganmakeup

styledestino Feb 17

Your ultimate VEGAN SHOE GUIDE 💚 (scroll through)
- Boys, is it hard to find high-quality formal men’s vegan shoes?
- Ladies, can’t find stylish comfy vegan heels that screams luxury?
- Can’t find vegan shoes in your country?
- Not sure where to find vegan shoes in Dubai or India?

Well this guide has it all, and more……
So no more excuses, time to switch to #veganshoes.

💬 If you know any other vegan shoe brand, pls drop them in the comment box below.

❤️ My absolute favs on the list @stellamccartney @aeranewyork @on @bikkou_geneve @jwpei_official @momocshoes @marzeri_milano (their men’s shoes esp r fab, I’ve seen their factory in Italy 🇮🇹) and @femme_la

P.S. misspelled @mattandnat and @coilex is an online store with vegan shoe collection 🙏🏼

🤷🏻‍♀️ Why haven’t I mentioned brands like Charles and Keith, Steve Madden that have non-leather options?
👉🏻 Because while they may not use leather, their glues and other materials could be from animals. So unless it’s a vegan brand, or they have a specific vegan collection you can’t be sure of animal materials being used in their products.

#veganfashion #veganfashionblogger #vegansneakers #sustainablefashion

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styledestino Jan 30

#VeganAmsterdam Guide - the first capital city that banned meat advertising.

❤️ My fav vegan spots in Amsterdam
@vegansushibar (multiple locations & 🌱 Jain friendly),
@veganees.ams @bonboon_amsterdam

🍔Vegan burgers (not Jain friendly): @vegantemplebar @veganjunkfoodbar @greenfarmers_amsterdam
🌯Vegan falafel joint (not-Jain friendly): @maoz.falafel (multiple locations)
🍜 #Veganramen: @kitchenimpossibleams
🇯🇵 Vegan Korean & Japanese takeaway: @vegandepatchka

🍰🍮Vegan desserts:
@koffieendekoeck @saintjeanbakery @suefoodamsterdam @margosamsterdam @suefoodamsterdam

🌱 🇳🇱 Other vegan places (limited jain options but great restaurants): @hearthamsterdam @madre.amsterdam
@soil.vegancafe @trevisamsterdam (Italian)

🛒 Vegan deli & bulk store @littleplantpantry
👢 Vegan fashion store (& grocery): @vegalifenl

#vegantravel #veganfashion

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#VeganAmsterdam Guide - the first capital city that banned meat advertising.

❤️ My fav vegan spots in Amsterdam
@vegansushibar (multiple locations & 🌱 Jain friendly),
@veganees.ams @bonboon_amsterdam

🍔Vegan burgers (not Jain friendly): @vegantemplebar @veganjunkfoodbar @greenfarmers_amsterdam
🌯Vegan falafel joint (not-Jain friendly): @maoz.falafel (multiple locations)
🍜 #Veganramen: @kitchenimpossibleams
🇯🇵 Vegan Korean & Japanese takeaway: @vegandepatchka

🍰🍮Vegan desserts:
@koffieendekoeck @saintjeanbakery @suefoodamsterdam @margosamsterdam @suefoodamsterdam

🌱 🇳🇱 Other vegan places (limited jain options but great restaurants): @hearthamsterdam @madre.amsterdam
@soil.vegancafe @trevisamsterdam (Italian)

🛒 Vegan deli & bulk store @littleplantpantry
👢 Vegan fashion store (& grocery): @vegalifenl

#vegantravel #veganfashion

styledestino Jan 19

✨Less buying. More living.
🍃Less screens. More stepping outside for real
💃Less fear. More dancing like nobody’s counting
👐🏻Less scrolling. More conversations
🐾Less harm. More kindness—to animals, to life🤍
🏃🏽‍♀️Less excuses. More moving your body with love
🍰Less guilt. More joy in every bite 🌍
🧘‍♀️Less rushing. More observing yourself
🌲Less scrolling carts. More walking into forests

Let’s make 2026 the year that we become a better version of ourselves.

🌏🌱✨

#sustainableliving #veganblogger #vegantravel #sustainableblogger #mindfullife

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✨Less buying. More living.
🍃Less screens. More stepping outside for real
💃Less fear. More dancing like nobody’s counting
👐🏻Less scrolling. More conversations
🐾Less harm. More kindness—to animals, to life🤍
🏃🏽‍♀️Less excuses. More moving your body with love
🍰Less guilt. More joy in every bite 🌍
🧘‍♀️Less rushing. More observing yourself
🌲Less scrolling carts. More walking into forests

Let’s make 2026 the year that we become a better version of ourselves.

🌏🌱✨

#sustainableliving #veganblogger #vegantravel #sustainableblogger #mindfullife

styledestino Jan 12

Fully vegan spots in Dubai’s you don’t want to miss. Save this for your next trip to Dubai ❤️.

With 2026 setting in, #Veganuary kicking in - it’s time to try vegan food and trust me, you’d be surprised with the options Dubai has to offer.

👉🏻 Swipe to see the list of completely vegan cafes and restaurants in town and my fav veggie restaurants with vegan menus. 🍔 🍱 From vegan sushis and Michelin star 16-course meal to newly opened veg place overlooking Burj Khalifa and everything in between, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

#vegandubai #vegantravel #vegantravel #dubaivegan

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Fully vegan spots in Dubai’s you don’t want to miss. Save this for your next trip to Dubai ❤️.

With 2026 setting in, #Veganuary kicking in - it’s time to try vegan food and trust me, you’d be surprised with the options Dubai has to offer.

👉🏻 Swipe to see the list of completely vegan cafes and restaurants in town and my fav veggie restaurants with vegan menus. 🍔 🍱 From vegan sushis and Michelin star 16-course meal to newly opened veg place overlooking Burj Khalifa and everything in between, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

#vegandubai #vegantravel #vegantravel #dubaivegan

styledestino Dec 31

Thank you for making a difference. Your one decision of turning vegan, has a profound impact - every minute, every day, every year 🌏🌱.

Give vegan lifestyle a chance in 2026!

#veganforanimals #govegan #newyearsresolution #veganfoodlovers #veganblogger

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Thank you for making a difference. Your one decision of turning vegan, has a profound impact - every minute, every day, every year 🌏🌱.

Give vegan lifestyle a chance in 2026!

#veganforanimals #govegan #newyearsresolution #veganfoodlovers #veganblogger

styledestino Nov 11

Vegan and Jain food in Budapest? Everyone told me I’ll have a hard time. But not only did I fall in love with the city for its beauty and old world charm, ruin bars, fab party scene and breathtaking sunset views of Danube river, but also amazing #veganfood.

Here are my fav vegan restaurants in Budapest that are also Jain friendly:
🌱 @tranzitbyflow - the chef custom made Jain meals for us and everything was yum
🌱 @napfenyes.etterem - their Somali dumplings are out of the world, it’s vanilla carob sponge cake with whipped cream. You can’t leave the city without trying them (I went every day just for this to this restaurant)
🌱 @vegazzihun - vegan pizzeria in Budapest 🥰
🌱 @theplanteen - pancakes & desserts
🌱 @ganeshavegaetelbar - vegan Indian food
🌱 @vegangardenbudapest - not very Jain friendly though
🌱 @szabad_vegan_bistro - call them if u want jain options

#veganbudapest #vegantravel #budapestagram #budapesttravel #vegantraveler #vegantraveller #vegantravels #vegantravelguide #veganfashion #budapestvegan #veganhundary #budapest🇭🇺

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Vegan and Jain food in Budapest? Everyone told me I’ll have a hard time. But not only did I fall in love with the city for its beauty and old world charm, ruin bars, fab party scene and breathtaking sunset views of Danube river, but also amazing #veganfood.

Here are my fav vegan restaurants in Budapest that are also Jain friendly:
🌱 @tranzitbyflow - the chef custom made Jain meals for us and everything was yum
🌱 @napfenyes.etterem - their Somali dumplings are out of the world, it’s vanilla carob sponge cake with whipped cream. You can’t leave the city without trying them (I went every day just for this to this restaurant)
🌱 @vegazzihun - vegan pizzeria in Budapest 🥰
🌱 @theplanteen - pancakes & desserts
🌱 @ganeshavegaetelbar - vegan Indian food
🌱 @vegangardenbudapest - not very Jain friendly though
🌱 @szabad_vegan_bistro - call them if u want jain options

#veganbudapest #vegantravel #budapestagram #budapesttravel #vegantraveler #vegantraveller #vegantravels #vegantravelguide #veganfashion #budapestvegan #veganhundary #budapest🇭🇺

styledestino Oct 27

Comment Prague to get my free Vegan Travel Guide 🇨🇿 ✨

Prague: The City That Feels Straight Out of a Fairytale✨

Think cobblestone streets, gothic charm, stunning architecture, cool vibes and plant-based treats. From must visit places to hidden cafés (including Jain food 🌱) — here’s your ultimate vegan guide to Prague 🥗💚

#veganprague #travelprague #praguecity #vegantravel #vegantraveller #praguetravel #praguefood #chimneycake #vegantravels #pragueoldtown

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