The Week Of Being Vegan - Day 1

So I've decided for various reasons to try out veganism for one week. Mainly I want to see if meat and dairy affect my lethargy - but also I figured it'd be nice to take a little mini-break - I'm sure I'll reward myself with a grass-fed organic steak at the end.

So Day 1.. I woke up and ate a handful of almonds and an orange. I don't like tofu or soy, and I think it's kinda cheating to have imitation dairy/meat products while being 'off' of them.. so i'm staying away as much as I can.

I went to Blenz to do some work and found myself stuck for what to order - being that I don't really like tea. I've got a yerba mate that I'm drinking - which I'm not hugely fond of, but alas.

Then hunger sets in - and everything they have is pastry/meat/cheese/egg based.. I'm thinking celery sticks with peanut butter would be fantasmic right now.. I think i'll work a few more hours then head over to have some tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Let the cleansing begin!


Edit:
Had a bowl of Kamut puffs, and then a bowl of tomatoes and avocado drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

Got hungry again, and so far have had 2 bananas on top of that. Then went to do grocery shopping - man, vegan shopping is hard! I got a few ready made indian meals since they're pretty much free of all dairy and meat products, picked up more fruit and veg, some VEGA drink mixes for energy, some indian roti bread (the only thing that didn't have wheat, yeast or egg - I'm personally trying to do without yeast and wheat), and some soy choco/peanut butter icecream incase I completely cave.


Any suggestions? (remembering I dont really like or want to eat Tofu or soy based products.. I'd rather keep that to the min.)

Betsey, the dress.

New Sewing Project! Yay!

I made this dress using an upcycled bustier and building from it. I love how it turned out. I used a great polkadot netting/tulle type fabric. The dress is fully lined, with an invisible zip at the side and a very low back for a sexy line. The sweetheart bust is thanks to the bustier, and there is rouching down the center to pronounce the bust line. The skirt of the dress is A-line, with three layers of fabric and gathers for a fuller skirt.

All in all, this was my first dress like this, and the 3rd dress I've made in total.. this is the only one I've liked so far. I used no pattern, just.. started sewing away..

I'm wearing it to a gala tomorrow, and if it is warmly received I might consider offering it in my shop on Etsy.

It took about 5 hours to make, give or take.