Do you have Vegan friends? I sure do. Perhaps you have a stereotypical vegan in your head? Someone dressed in hemp and cotton that looks somewhat bohemian? Sure, that’s one kind of vegan, but as people discover the health benefits, decide to take a stand against the exploitation of animals and animal cruelty and the environmental benefits of veganism, their numbers are growing.

This means that veganism isn’t just for hippies any more folks! In fact, I have a lot of vegan friends who enjoy sleek, sophisticated styling but that are frequently stymied by the options that are out there. They like elegant and up to date clothing and accessories, but they have a heck of a time finding options that stand up to their values and have the look they want.

So I was happy to report to my circle that Planet Shoes is now carrying Jane Marvel bags! Jane Marvel bags are everything you could want – simple, elegant, colorful and vegan to boot! Every bag is made with laminated canvas and a polyester lining. Trim is made from cotton webbing, PU (polyurethane) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). This material choice is fabulous, not only because it is vegan, but because it’s lightweight, easy to clean and virtually waterproof.

So here are some of the super cute Jane Marvel bag options!

Here is the Jane Marvel Satchel. This brightly striped purse with extra wide bottom for durability and stability is a perfect every day option. It has a convenient external zipper pocket and internal zipper pockets for your most important items.

This bag is super roomy and can carry just about anything you need and you’ll look great doing it! The chocolate brown handles make a fabulous contrast to the colors of the bag and are durable to boot.

The straps are also large enough to carry over the arm at the elbow or snugly up at your shoulder. This is a great bag for anyone from working mom to student on the go! Did we mention its vegan?

The Jane Marvel Overhead makes me happy. I’m a traveler and this bag is a great shape and size for those aggravating and shorter business trips.

It has a roomy front pocket perfect for wallet and cell phone during security and it has a comfortable, padded adjustable shoulder strap that’s detachable for everyday use. The sizable interior could either hold a change of clothes or anything you need for a flight. The styling is also super clean and elegant.

The simple two tone color scheme will work with any outfit and the fact that it’s not made from any animal materials will keep me guilt free as I go from airport to airport! This will certainly fit in the overhead compartment or tidily under the seat in front of you. I’m ready for my next trip, are you?

The Jane Marvel Hobo bag is a great shape and a standout every day bag. With a wide and reinforced bottom in contrasting faux leather, this bag will hold everything you need and more!

The comfortable adjustable shoulder strap is perfect for all day, every day carrying and like all Jane Marvel bags, this one is virtually waterproof, super easy to clean and very lightweight – at least until you fill it!

The Jane Marvel Hobo even comes with a sunglasses case to keep your shades safe and sound. One of the other aspects of this bag that I love is the adorable print that manages to be bright and cheerful but can be neutral any day!

Are you a woman with a flare for fashion but a need for real practicality? All too often, as a mother, professional and just as a woman, I’ll buy a purse because it’s *so* cute and then I get it home and it’s too big, too small or just simply doesn’t serve my needs. Can it hold the wallet? Is the strap too annoying? Does it have enough little pockets to keep me organized so my purse isn’t a pit of despair? Well, I’ve done it all too often, so when I saw that Planet was going to carry Baggallini bags, I let out a whoop and started browsing.

Baggallini bags are designed by two former flight attendants. These women know about travelling and they know about being a woman on the go – and they’ve taken all that first person knowledge and pushed it into their creative bag designs. They also know that no woman wants to carry a bag she can’t love, so every Baggallini bag has all the durability and practicality you want in an adorable and elegant package. They use interesting fabrics and bright colors with subtle but cute embellishments and details.

So let’s see a couple of the options you can find at Planet Shoes from the Baggallini Bag shop!

The Baggallini Baby Hampton!
This is a great little shoulder bag, perfect for everyday use in a lightweight, water resistant fabric. This little bag has three separate compartments to keep your things (mostly) organized and pockets for cell phones and/or your iPod.

I love that this bag also has a mesh bottle pocket since I’m always carrying my little Kleen Kanteen around and the center compartment in this purse has a secure zipper and a removable wallet compartment. C’mon, there’s even a lipstick holder.

The Baggallini Uptown!
This bag is all about function and it’s urban and innovative form really makes it work. Designed to be carried over or across the shoulder, the Uptown is a purse and messenger bag combined. There is a special external cell phone pocket and the external pocket is wide and easy to open and close so you can get quick access to what you need in a hurry.

In a light weight and water resistant fabric, you’ll be comfortable carrying this bag all day long and the zipper enclosure main compartment contains a removable wallet compartment. You also have places for pens and your lipstick, or gloss, so there is no part of this purse that isn’t on the go and ready for an adventure!

The Baggallini Rolling Tote
Of course there would be some great travel bag options from two former flight attendants! This bag is deceptively roomy for being so compact and lightweight. It will actually fit under the seat in front of you in case the people with roller bag fever use up all the over head storage bins.

With two different front pokets, and space for a laptop as well as clothes for a couple of days, this is *the* bag for the quick business trip. Plus, you can actually pack it in there since you won’t have to lug it around.

This would also be an ideal bag for a tradeshow where you don’t want to carry around heavy literature or goodies. All of this functionality and you even get it in a totally adorable bag with an edge of retro styling!

The Baggallini A La Carte
Last but not least, let’s check out the super cute A La Carte, which is a slick, sophisticated shoulder bag that’s perfect for everyday.

If you’ve been looking for a roomy tote that can hold everything from school supplies for the day, to everything you ever needed in a diaper bag, or all the paperwork from the office, the Baggallini A La Carte is the choice for you!

Made with water resistant nylon fabric, this bag has water bottle pockets, a giant center pocket with a zipper enclosure for security. No matter your need, the Baggallini A La Carte is sure to fit the bill!

So there you have it – a smattering of great bags from Baggallini! We’re so excited to have this fashionable and functional brand available to our customers. Enjoy!