Natalie Portman Unveils Vegan Shoes

"It is all about the shoes," I have been told over the years. Well, now it is all about the vegan shoes thanks to eco-celebrity Natalie Portman.

She was on hand in New York for the unveiling of her new signature, limited edition Natalie Portman vegan shoe collection at the Te Casan boutique.

The word vegan next to the word shoe always makes me pause because I associate vegan with eating, or not eating. But a vegan shoe means free of animal products - no leather! Natalie's shoes are so eco-sexy that they seem good enough to eat.

Natalie explained, "As a vegan, it's been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials. This collection offers a great selection without compromising quality or style."

Natalie’s Paloma, Petra, and Pippa are gorgeous, playful, and elegant. Audrey Hepburn would approve. Only 100 pairs of each size were made for the launch, and several styles are selling out as we type.

If you are fortunate enough to live in New York, you can visit the Te Casan boutique directly. All of us other poor eco-souls can order by calling 1-877-Tecasan or online at www.tecasan.com

Proceeds from the Natalie Portman collection will be donated to The Nature Conservancy, which protects ecologically fragile and important lands often by buying them outright.

My favorite shoes to date that I wear frequently are Charmone vegan stilettos and boots hand-crafted in Italy. For eco-conscious shoe lovers, that's amore.

Te Casan Boutique, 382 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012, 212.584.8000, www.tecasan.com