Review: Namaste Small Pouch

When it comes to travel bags and pouches, it can be hard to find one that's just the right size. Namaste, a company known for its stylish, cruelty-free leather-like goods, makes a small pouch that is wonderfully handy for a variety of purposes, from keeping your top three lip products easy to find in your purse to stashing a few toiletries when you travel.

Pros:

• Fits easily inside a purse
• No leather details
• Comes in three fun patterns
• Affordable
• Handy size

Cons:

• May have to order online for your favorite print

Summary:
I fell in love with the adorable hedgehog print on this small pouch - especially the green one! The size is perfect for a purse pouch, which is great if you have more than one handbag and need to transfer contents between them with minimal fuss. While these can be used for cosmetics and toiletries, they are unlined, so I recommend using a different bag for anything that might leak. However, for the price, these are a good value. Sometimes it can be hard to find something with both a fun print and vegan "leather" details like the Namaste logo. I would love to see these in solids someday, if they were to be added to the fun patterns already in the line.

Also available on Amazon.com.

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Disclosure notice: This product was sent to me free of charge by the manufacturer for review. No additional compensation was accepted and the opinions are my own. Please verify any claims with the manufacturer, especially if you have any allergies or concerns.

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Review: Namaste Monroe Bag

The Monroe, in Peacock Blue

There are plenty of vegan bags on the market, but many are made of cheap materials and many others are focused more on fashion than function. Namaste first came on my radar when my sister started knitting, but few vegans realize that their awesome bags work just as well for everyday use. What follows is a review of their classic Monroe bag, a stylish tote that can double as a ladies' briefcase.

Pros:

• Made of vegan leather
• Durable materials
• Well-designed
• Three main storage compartments
• Pockets galore
• Two of the main pockets have zip closures

Review: Namaste Skinny Mini

In a search for great vegan makeup bags, I specifically look for great style and the "right" dimensions. I don't leave home without my faithful eyebrow brush, so I look for bags that are long enough to hold a full-sized brush handle. Namaste made a line of bags originally designed for knitters, but they can also do double-duty toting your favorite beauty goods. Below is a review of their Skinny Mini.

Pros:

• Long enough to hold any makeup brush
• Stylish design
• Available in many fun colors
• Made of high-quality vegan materials

Review: Namaste Buddy Case

My sister recently took up knitting and has thoroughly embraced the knitting lifestyle. Last Christmas, she asked for a knitting bag, and which assumed to be a plain, functional bag. I was surprised to see that the bag she had asked for was from a fantastic brand called Namaste. Although many of their bags are designed for knitters, Namaste makes an amazing faux leather and dyes it in the most stunning colors. I found that their bags are some of the prettiest vegan accessories around, so I took their Buddy Case for a test run as a cosmetic bag.

Pros:

• Attractive design
• Comes in a variety of rich colors
• Made of animal-friendly, PVC-free faux leather
• Holds plenty of cosmetics for a touch-up kit
• Durable snap closure
• Magnetized walls can help hold metal items such as safety pins