Halloween as a Vegan

Happy Halloween!

I considered writing a handful of other things for this entry, but it landed too perfectly on Halloween... so, I had to cave. (Is that a bat reference? Are the Halloween puns beginning?! Someone stop me already.)

But, like I said - it's Halloween! And I'm a vegan. (You probably knew that. Maybe you are, too?) So here's how this works this time of year. Some things we'll be going over are: 

1) What vegans eat during this candy-infused holiday, 2) What vegans wear at this festive time, and 3) The general vegan Halloween or fall aesthetic.

What does 'Trick or Treat' mean for the vegan community?

Well, it doesn't mean Kit-Kats, Snickers, or Rice Crispies Marshmallow treats. (Unfortunately.) But as VegNews puts it in this article (regarding drinks and boo-ffets): 

"Trick or Treat, I don't eat meat, so gimme something good to eat!"

Here's a list of 15 vegan-friendly candies, for starters:

• Twizzlers
• Lemonheads
• Sour Patch Kids
• Sweet Tarts
• Skittles
• Swedish Fish
• Smarties
• Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum
• Airheads
• Cracker Jack Original
• Jolly Ranchers
• Mambas Fruit Chews
• Wonka Fun Dip
• Pixy Stix
• Blow Pop Lollipops

Did I say they were healthy? No. This is Halloween, people. Folks dress like they praise Satan while eating copious amounts of sugar. What about this holiday is "hell"-thee? (Get it? Healthy?)

Regardless, I'd rather praise Seitan. Heh, amIright?

Moving on!

What do vegans wear on Halloween? 

Well, if you're looking for vegan-friendly costumes, you might have to do some research on your own. I'm here to talk about makeup.

For time's sake, I'll give you the list in this amazing link for theatrical quality makeup from the best Halloween cosmetic companies that happen to be cruelty-free. I'll also go ahead and link an Amazon best-seller for a vegan kid's face paint kit.

For the skinny on some basic budget-friendly brands, I'll list my favorites:

• Elf
• NYX (select items)
• Tarte
• Wet 'n Wild
• Kat Von D

That's just to name a few - but these lines have some really bold and shimmery options. I personally used a bright pink Elf lip gloss for my costume this year.

This costume brings me to the next part of this section: hair product!

What I used here was a Hot Huez chalk pack from Sally's Beauty. Yes, it was non-toxic and vegan! (And marketed for teenagers. *shrug*) 

I enjoyed the chalk because it had a mess-free application - you clip a section of hair near the roots and slide it down - then you just spritz a little hairspray on top to keep it from staining your face or clothing. It also washes out completely after one shower.

If you're looking beyond chalks, you can also use products like Manic Panic, Ion, Punky, Arctic Fox, and Splat. I once dyed my hair pink with Ion Color Brilliance, and it was lovely.

But enough photos of me with pink hair. (It's tempting to go back to it!)

Let's move on to the third and final section of today's holiday blog:

The Vegan Halloween Aesthetic

What do I mean by this? Well, honestly, I needed to round out it to three things for my OCD's sake. But I think we can make it work. 😉

So many "vegan" activities for Halloween - and fall, in general - are awesome, adorable, and already normal activities. You've got your choice of the following, and then some:

• Apple-Picking or Bobbing for Apples
• Hayrack Rides
• Corn Mazes (as a Midwestern-born vegan, you know I love this one)
• Leaf Piles
• Pumpkin Carving
• Baking things with all the pumpkin, cinnamon, and chai flavors
• Savory, earthy, and/or spicy fall teas
• And, of course, fall-scented candles! 

I honestly don't know what fall would be without pumpkin, and I have to say, this vegan pumpkin souffle candle has got me all sorts of cozy right now. I also do prefer real candles to the scented wax, but that's a personal preference.

And it has to be said... I am a huuuuuge tea addict as of late. I recently quit coffee (post about that to come) but I love anything earthy to give me that full-bodied satisfaction that black coffee used to. The only thing that does it is Bengal Spice by Celestial Seasonings. It's the perfect non-caffeinated chai substitute! And with a splash of milk, I'm seriously in heaven. (Also - loving that Celestial Seasonings is local to where I'm at right now. They're just up in Boulder!)

All right, there you have it! The essentials for a vegan Halloween and a vegan's mini-guide to the full swing into fall. I successfully kept the puns to a minimum, and had fun sharing these hacks with you.

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Have you used any of these products, or do you have hacks of your own for this spooky time of year? Let me know in the comments below.

Happy Halloween, Friends!

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