Alternative Outfitters has everything to keep you warm this winter!  We have fabulous vegan scarves in a variety of colors and styles. We offer soft cashmere alternatives in scarves and shawls and cuddly wool alternatives in stylish knits.

Alternative Outfitters has a collection of vegan hats to complement our scarves. Our knit hats will keep your head nice and warm and our wool-free vintage styles will have everyone asking where you got them!

Here are a few ideas for pairing our vegan hats and scarves together. They also make great holiday gifts! Many of the styles will sell out, so don’t wait. Get them now while they are still available.

Black and Grey Plaid Faux Cashmere Scarf & Grey Rasta Vegan Knit Hat

Vintage Style Vegan Floral Hat With Brim & Black Narrow Faux Wool Knit Scarf

Brown and Teal Knit Vegan Beanie Hat With Pom Pom & Dark Brown Long Faux Cashmere Scarf

We’re having a fabulous 4th of July Sale!  The more you spend, the more you save. The discounts are only good through Sunday July 5th, so start shopping now and save.  Don’t forget to enter the correct coupon code to receive the discount.

We just had a birthday celebration at the office and we brought in vegan pizza from Cruzer Pizza.  All I can say is YUM!  We got the BBQ “Chicken” Pizza (BBQ sauce, “chicken”, red onion, cilantro, and Daiya cheese) on thin crust.  Unfortunately, it was gone in about 5 minutes, but it was a fabulous 5 minutes. 

Cruzer Pizza now offers vegan pizza at 2 locations. We got ours from the Glendale location, but they also offer vegan options at the Los Feliz location.  They even have vegan entrees like Eggplant Parmigiana and Vegetable Lasagna, just to name a few.  Can’t wait to try those!

It’s that time of year again. You want to show off that cute little pedicure and what better way to do it then in a pair of vegan sandals from Alternative Outfitters.  We carry just about every color and style and they are so reasonably priced, you can get more than one pair!

The Stacy

Stacy Tan Pleather Gladiator Sandal
Sizzle this summer in these darling thong style vegan gladiator sandals! They are perfect to wear to the park or the beach, and are a very versatile, casual sandal.

The Lana

Lana Golden Pleather Gladiator Sandal
You’ll razzle dazzle them when you wear these sexy gold gladiator sandals! So go ahead and show off those pretty toes…you golden goddess, you! 

The Athena

Athena Fuchsia Pleather Gladiator Sandal
Step into summer wearing these super cute fashionable vegan sandals! They would go great with any casual outfit; a sassy pair of shorts, or a pretty dress.

The Konnichiwa

BC Footwear Konnichiwa Metallic Brown Gladiator Sandal
Konnichiwa in Japanese means “Good Afternoon”. Well, we think you’ll have an absolutely fabulous afternoon while walking around in these stylish sandals by BC Footwear!

The Adaline

Madden Girl Adaline Yellow Flower Strap Sandal
All the beautiful flowers are starting to bloom everywhere…including on these chic vegan Madden Girl sandals by Steve Madden! What better way to get ya in the mood for the warmer months!

L.A. Vegan Drinks

June 27, 2009 7:00 PM
Desert Rose Restaurant with Cruzer Pizza
1700 N. Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA.  90027

This is a great example of how a simple action can take on a life of its own.  As part of Farm Sanctuary’s Veg for Life Campaign, Michelle Sass (California Advocacy Organizer for Farm Sanctuary), has been working with Cruzer Pizza, a local take-out and delivery restaurant which has resulted in a tremendous establishment outreach success story!

What began as a conversation has resulted in this: Cruzer Pizza has removed veal from their restaurant and replaced it with a large menu of compassionate vegan pizzas! And not just your average “run of the mill” vegan pizzas either. What makes them so special is that Cruzer Pizza is the first establishment in the Western U.S. to be serving the revolutionary Daiya vegan “cheese”!

According to Michelle, thanks to your patronage the restaurant has more than doubled their sales and the owners are seriously considering becoming L.A.’s first 100% vegan pizzeria. So please continue to show your support.

Desert Rose Restaurant is on the same property as Cruzer Pizza and they will be serving the Vegan Drinks crowd Cruzer pizzas and drinks. There will be a vegan menu and a beautiful outdoor area with seating and yes, you can mingle from table to table or to the indoor bar.

Please note that Desert Rose is not a veg*n restaurant but they’ve been extremely accommodating and it’s the only place Vegan Drinks can fit their large group AND eat Daiya cheese pizzas.

Desert Rose also has a popular organic vodka and they whip up some refreshing cucumber martinis.

It’s always a great time with the Vegan Drinks crowd, so don’t miss it!

This past week, Alternative Outfitters was featured on Supreme Master TV.  They did an interview with co-founder, Jackie Horrick, to find out more about the company and how it got started. Check out the videos below. 

Part 1A

Part 1B

Part 2A

Part 2B

I’ve been a vegetarian for about 28 years now and although I don’t cook from scratch all the time, I have tried my share of bouillons, stocks, and broths.  I have never found one as easy to use and as ready-to-eat as the Vegetarian Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base.

Vegetarian Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base

It’s certified vegan and made with seasoned vegetables.  It contains salt so you don’t even need to add any.  You just dissolve the Better Than Bouillon into boiling water and you have an instant stock that’s tasty and ready to eat.  Today I made vegan wonton soup using the Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base and Vegan Frozen Tofu & Vegetable Bite Size Won Tons. It required no prep time and was so yummy.  I just made stock with the bouillon and threw in the wontons while it was lightly boiling for about 2 minutes.  Once the wontons floated to the top, it was done!

Vegan Wonton Soup

The Better Than Bouillon can be used alone with water or you can add your favorite ingredients for a hearty soup.  It’s also great as a base for quinoa or couscous.  So get some today and make your own savory treats!

It’s time to start shopping for fall and back to school and AlternativeOutfitters.com has you covered.  We just received a huge shipment of new boots from Sugar Shoes. Here is just a sample of some of the new vegan boots we just got in. 

Morigami Floral Sweater Black Boot

Morigami Floral Sweater Black Boot
Oh so lovely and delicate! These slip on boots will definitely add a lot of character to any outfit! Features a decorative black, green, and tan floral faux shearling outer, two black bows to tie the boot in place, black interior faux fur lining, slightly padded insole, and rubber sole.

Xanadoo Black Faux Suede Thigh High Boot

Xanadoo Black Faux Suede Thigh High Boot
Slip into comfort this fall when wearing these new retro style thigh high boots by Sugar Shoes! And what’s great is you can wear these boots in different styles, wear them high or wear them scrunched down low! Comes with a sewn on side bow which wraps around the leg to hold the boot in place. Features a black soft faux suede exterior, sturdy canvas and pleather interior, fashionable wrap-a-round bow, and black rubber sole.

Surprise Party Suedette Tan Boot

Surprise Party Suedette Tan Boot
With the colder months soon approaching, you will want to snuggle your feet in something sweet! Features a smooth faux suede outer, light yellow tie-a-round side bow, soft faux shearling interior lining, slightly padded insole, and thick brown rubber sole.

Rockband Brush Off Black Ankle Boot

Rockband Brush Off Black Ankle Boot
These boots are perfect for that punk princess in you! Great addition to any fall wardrobe – can be worn casually or out to that next rockin’ show! Features black pleather exterior with some “brushed off” allowing some white to peek through, 8 lace hole tie up (w/ additional spare strings added in boot box), inner side zipper for easy on/off, thick white stitched seam, slightly padded footbed, and extra thick tall traction sole.

Guitar Hero Crinkle Black Boot

Guitar Hero Crinkle Black Boot
Cruelty-Free ROCK n’ ROLL!!! These boots are perfect for that rock star in you! Features a black crinkle pleather exterior, two decorative side buckles, inner side zipper for easy on/off, thick white stitched seam, slightly padded footbed, and extra thick tall traction sole.

Ballots must include identifying information in order to be counted. Submissions must be at least 50% complete to qualify for prize drawings. Write-in responses should be vegan. Entries must be received by August 31, 2008 at midnight. Nominees are based on the companies receiving the most votes in the 2007 Veggie Awards, but we encourage you to submit write-in votes. Happy voting!

Madden Girl shoes by Steve Madden are perfect for work or school and Alternative Outfitters has them! New styles just arrived and they are going fast. These Madden Girl pumps have adorable details and are made of high quality pleather, so no animals had to suffer to make these shoes.  Check out the latest styles below or go directly to Alternative Outfitters to view the entire collection.

Madden Girl Jorrdan by Steve Madden

The Madden Girl Jorrdan Patent Mary Jane Pump is available in Black or Bronzy Brown pleather. It features two thin adjustable straps with buckle, rounded toe, and a perforated design around the top and back heel. The reasonably sized 2″ heel is comfortable to wear all day and is the perfect shoe to take you into the evening.

Madden Girl Candise by Steve Madden

This Chunky Heel Pump will keep your feet comfortable all day. The Candise Pleather Pump is available in Tan and Black. This Steve Madden shoe features a decorative pleather strap with button, pleated rounded toe, padding on top of the back heel for added comfort, cushioned insole, and thick rubber sole with decorative flower design tread.

Madden Girl Stacii by Steve Madden

The Madden Girl Stacii Pleather Pump is available in Black and Brown and features a sweet satin bow. It also has a pleated toe, perforated flower motif around the brim, a slightly padded insole for comfort, and man-made rubber sole. The perfect shoe to pair with a work suit to add that feminine touch.

To view more leather-free Madden Girl shoes click HERE.