WOW. It has been a biiiit since the last LunaVida post. So, so sorry! This summer, things have just been quite possibly the busiest of my life. From starting off the season with a weekend in Vegas, to traveling to the east coast for a work retreat, to our trip to Europe for our friends' wedding, and then coming home to settle back into normal life. All the while, we've been doing the standard working, trying to be the best pet parents possible, attempting to ensure the house doesn't become a hazard zone, and trying to maintain somewhat of a social life. (I honestly don't know how people with children do it all. I'll be able to never comprehend it.) And in between all that, somehow the months have just flown by at an unprecedented speed. 
Don't get me wrong, though — this has been an amazing summer that I'm very grateful for, but damn, has that extra busyness meant things like LunaVida have fallen to the wayside. I definitely want to share more about our first international trip as vegans, so I will try to get a post up about that as soon as I can! (Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like me to write about. We spent time in Dublin, Barcelona, Santorini, and Paris.) Anyway, thank you for your patience with me — and for more timely updates, be sure to follow along on IG @alliegee319 😊 

Olive green military jacket (also seen here, here, and here): Old Navy

[similar — on sale!]

Navy blue and white striped tank with tie detail: J.Crew Factory — currently on sale!

Levi's 721 high rise distressed skinny jeans (also here): Shopbop

Brown flat slide sandals (also here): Target

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Gold aviator sunglasses (also seen here and here): Old Navy

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Gold "A" initial necklace: J.Crew Factory – currently 71% off!

Gold bracelets (also seen here, here, and here): J.Crew and c/o Blue Sunflowers

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I also feel a deep need to share that in between all the recent hectic times, Matt and I squeezed in a trip to one of our favorite places in San Diego County, Farm Animal Refuge, last week. Why do I have to share this? Well, you'll see exactly why when you click here to see photos of the litter of weeks old piglets they rescued recently 😍  Enjoy.
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How has your summer been? Did it fly by for you too? Are you ready for all that glorious fall promises to bring about or clinging desperately to these long, sunny days?

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Super Bloomin' | Military Jacket + Tee + Ripped Jeans + Eco-Friendly Sneakers

Happy (belated) Earth Day! 🌍 Being an activist (by profession and as a personal choice), the planet – and all of its inhabitants – are constantly at the forefront of my mind. A thought I often find myself wondering is, what if we all just thought of every single day as "Earth Day"? Can you imagine what we could get done? If we always recycled. If we always remembered our reusable shopping bags and metal straws. If we always picked up all of the litter we saw on our walks. If we always ate plant-based foods.
Can you just picture that for a second?
It may be a fantasy, but the thought alone nevertheless warms my cold, cold heart. And you know what? We can do it. In the end, it's not really up to corporations or organizations or governments. It's actually up to us as individuals to rise up and demand the changes we want to see by actually doing. So let's do. All of us. The future depends on it.

Olive green military jacket (also seen here, here, and here): Old Navy

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Gray v-neck t-shirt (also seen here, here, and here): Old Navy

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Ripped skinny jeans (also seen here, here, and here): Target

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Reebok "Cotton and Corn" white vegan tennis shoes: Amazon

I first learned about these eco-conscious shoes thanks to one of my favorite plant-based blogs, Fashion Veggie. They are so comfortable and go with everything –– but best of all, they are 100% vegan and made out of organic cotton and corn!
Matt and I are traveling to Europe again this summer (YAY!), and these babies will for sure be making the journey with me. They make for the best walking shoes ever. I can't recommend them enough!

Pink print bandana scarf: J.Crew

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Cognac belt (also seen here, here, and here): Gap

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Handmade multicolored woven tote bag: Urban Outfitters

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14K gold layered necklaces (also seen here, here, and here): c/o Sivado Studio

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24K gold personalized Roman Numeral cuff bracelet (also seen here, here, and here): c/o oNecklace

Things got a little heavy at the top there ^^ 😅 But I figured these STUNNING yellow flowers and the coastal views would help lighten the mood – and remind us the beauty of this very planet we are fighting for. Because, my oh my, Mother Earth really is a special lady.

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Favorite Florals | Bomber Jacket + Crop Top + Ripped Levi's

Long time, no see -- especially in the realm of outfit posts, eh? I won't lie to you. Since I work from home 90% of the clothes I wear are sweatpants. Another 5% are yoga pants for going to the gym. And that leaves just 5% of my life that I actually wear "real" clothes for, hence the lack of OOTDs to share 🙆
Life has also been spectacularly busier than normal. Matt and I spent the weekend before my birthday up in a snowy cabin with the dogs in Big Bear Lake (which I intend to eventually share a travel guide for because we LOVED it up there!). I started my new job the day after we got back and then was it was off to Pennsylvania the week after for five days for a work retreat. Then when I came home to San Diego, I got to see Cirque du Soleil for the first time (which was just as fun as everyone says it is), I relished in spring, Matt and I redid our backyard garden due to said relishing in springtime, etc, etc, etc. You see, really, I've just been living life. And I'm still getting my footing with the new routine. But LunaVida is always in the back of my mind -- and it's the first task I do when I have extra time. So here we are now! I have a free night that doesn't call for Zumba class or having to be social (#IntrovertProbs) or simply lacking the extra energy due to the pure exhaustion that sometimes comes from life as a working adult. So anyway, I hope you enjoy the first vegan fashion post up on LunaVida since February (👀)

Navy and white floral print bomber jacket (also seen here & here): Old Navy

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Burgundy button up ribbed crop top: American Eagle

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Levi's 721 high rise distressed skinny jeans: Shopbop

Cognac belt (also seen here, here & here): Gap

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Brown flat slide sandals (also seen here): Target

Gold bangles (also seen here, here & here): Bridesmaid gift and Madewell via Shopbop

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Wooden clutch (also seen here, here & here): c/o UncommonGoods

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Raw ruby necklace (also seen here, here & here): Love Gem Studio

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14K gold initial necklace (also seen here, here & here): c/o Sivado Studio

Now that I'm (finally) back with an outfit post, I'm curious: what are your favorite types of LunaVida posts to see? Personal style? Vegan living? Cruelty-free gift guides? General life updates? Please let me know so that I can make sure I'm writing posts you actually want to see!
Hoping your spring has been off to a fantastic start so far -- and continues to keep up that way!

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Polka [Dot] Dance | Cardigan + Top + Skinny Jeans + Ankle Boots

Hello! I am currently writing this cuddled up on our couch in a blanket, with Dakota at my feet, in front of our big living room window with the best early 2000s playlist on in the background. Doesn't get better than that, does it? Oh, but wait. It does get better. It's also currently RAINING. I know, I know. A lot of people hate rain but between living in Arizona and now Southern California for the past few years of my life storms have been a scarcity in my life. I have always loved the sound of rain so this is heaven on earth to me right now 😊

Oversized black cardigan: Target

^ I recommend sizing down. I didn't but wish I had!

Black and white polka dot gathered top: Target

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Raw hem high-waisted skinny jeans (also seen here, here, and here): J.Crew

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Blowfish black ankle boots with buckle detail: Amazon

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"Ruby" black oversized sunglasses (also seen here, here & here): DIFF Eyewear

Gold hoop stud earrings (also seen here, here, and here): c/o Happiness Boutique

Gold bracelets (also seen here, here, and here): J.Crew Factory & Madewell via Shopbop

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Splendid LA black vegan leather crossbody tote bag (also seen here): Shopbop

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So this is totally off topic, but even though I've been blond-er since December, I still get taken aback whenever I see photos of myself with light hair! Does the shock ever wear off? Also, if you know of any great cruelty-free products to help with the extreme dryness, please let me know! I have never before needed hydration in my hair so badly. 
And continuing on with the theme of not staying on topic even a bit but needing recommendations: Next weekend I am headed on a road trip up to Oxnard for work. I've never been up there before. I hear it's gorgeous, and I am very excited! I will be super busy during the days but if you have any evening spots we must see/do - especially vegan-friendly spots - please share those too! Thank you!!

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Wrapped Up | Scarf + Sweater + Jeans + Ankle Boots

Hello there! Let's talk about everyone's favorite topic -- the weather. Has it started thawing out at least a little bit where you are? Here in San Diego, we obviously did not have to endure the Polar Vortex. (We just had some rainstorms which I actually deeply love and appreciate since it rarely rains here, let alone storm.) I did spend the first 18 years of my life in Ohio though, and I can empathize with how truly brutal that level of cold is. I'm sending you all warm wishes (both the standard kind and actual warmer temperatures 😉), and hoping everyone is able to stay safe.
PS: PLEASE BRING YOUR PETS INDOORS!

Siizu cream, blush pink, and gray striped poncho wrap: Gift from my sister via Causebox

This is super cute worn as a scarf (as seen here) or an oversized wrap!

Oversized dark gray knit sweater (also seen here & here): H&M

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Cognac belt (also seen here, here & here): Gap

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Light wash ripped skinny jeans (also seen here, here & here): Target

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Cognac ankle boots: Pangaea Outpost

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Rose gold teardrop earrings (also seen here & here): Cost Plus World Market

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Are you ready for spring at this point or do you relish the wintertime? February was always one of my least favorite months growing up because even though it's a short month, it somehow feels so damn long. It felt to me as if spring was hiding right around the corner but we just couldn't ever quiiiite reach it yet. But it is near - it really is! Just a few more weeks (and then we'll be cursing our allergies 😜)!

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