The-V-Spot

Vegans have long been misunderstood. Even today, many still believe that we’re a bunch of hessian-wearing, lettuce-munching, insufferable hippies. Not so!
I’m Jannifer (with an ‘a’ please!), and I’m a proud vegan. Born to progressive vegetarian parents, I instantly transitioned to vegan in my early twenties after educating myself on the dairy and egg industries and being shocked by what I found. Today, at 45, I remain a committed vegan in all aspects of my life – from what I eat and drink, through to what I wear and put on my skin.
Totally unlike the outdated notion of the hessian-wearing hippy vegan, I’m Fabulous with a capital ‘F’. I’m a sucker for 70s and 80s punk rock, a good vegan vino, and a killer pair of high heels. But, when I went vegan twenty years ago, being fabulous was hard. After donating all my leather, wool, and silk apparel, and throwing out my makeup and skincare, I was shocked to find myself with literally nothing and very little choice when it came to purchasing new products. Today, more choices are available (thank goodness!), but – even so – labels don’t necessarily give you the whole, behind-the-scenes picture of how their products came to be. And, often, it’s scary stuff.
As a vegan, animals are not the only beings I’m concerned about. I also care deeply for our planet, and profoundly for my fellow human beings. And I want to support the niche businesses and artisans who share these values. The turning point for me was giving birth to my first daughter Rosebud, and later my second daughter Eve. My mission was no longer just about me, but about the next generation – embodied by my beautiful, innocent babes.
As a mother, I embraced all that I am, and all that I want my daughters to be. Sure, we’re compassionate vegans – but we’re also sassy, strong, and feminine. And, we’re not alone. The world is changing, and there’s a growing movement of compassionate, strong women who really give a shit (yes, I said it!). We want to make conscious purchases that are positive, considerate, and beneficial for all involved. But we also want to look and feel our best. Because, we’re fabulous after all!
I believe we can have both. And that’s why I created THE-V-SPOT…

THE-V-SPOT is an online marketplace for the fashion conscious, offering the very best in fashion (apparel, shoes, bags, and accessories) and beauty (makeup, skincare, hair care and fragrance). All of our products are proudly vegan, ethically made, environmentally friendly, and supportive of small businesses and minority groups. Think: righteous meets remarkable!

As for our name, if you’re thinking what I think you’re thinking, you’re right! It’s totally a play on ‘G spot’ because we think feeling good also means looking good. And us vegans are just as sassy and spicy as everyone else.

At THE-V-SPOT, we believe:
• That ‘Kind and Caring is Sexy’ (kind of like Ryan Gosling rescuing a puppy).
• That you don’t have to choose between looking good and feeling good (hell no, you totally deserve both).
• That everything you desire should be easily accessible in one place (because you’re way too busy being brilliant to waste hours searching online!).
My mission? More than anything, I want the world to be a better place: for me, for my daughters, and – just as importantly – for YOU. Perhaps you’re already a committed vegan. Perhaps you’re just dipping your toes into the world of conscious purchasing. Either way, THE-V-SPOT is my gift to you. I hope you’ll join us on the journey.
Here’s to fashion with a heart (and to being fabulous forevermore!),
Jannifer xx