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Wow, so many great thoughts here! Personally I avoid leather items-obviously because they are nasty and cruel. But I never have thrown away clothes, shoes, or purses unless they were completely ruined. I have recently donated or given away my leather items. I enjoy showing off my vegan purses, shoes, and coats because they're INSANELY cute and I feel like I am able to advocate my lifestyle better! I used to get frustrated thinking that no matter what I did I was harming animals. But I have seen the light and the more I know, it only gets better. Anyway, I think most agree that any little thing is a step in the right direction :)

P.S. I have a nasty ugly black leather couch that was left in my friends new house, so she gave it to me because she didn't need it and I didn't have one. It's hideous and uncomfortable and not luxurious at all (although originally VERY pricey). I think I am donating it to Salvation Army, only because I can't stand the darned thing. I don't regret having taken it though, because it serves as a reminder that leather is all around NASTY! Better in someone elses living room than a garbage heap though.