Labor Day Weekend may have you thinking about BBQ’s and last days at the beach & pool, but we’re thinking: SHOPPING!! Sooo many great sales going on this weekend! It’s the perfect time to find some deals on fair trade fashion! Here are some of our favorite places to shop and their coupon codes for this weekend!… Read More Labor Day {fair trade} Sales!
When I first became a Noonday Collection Ambassador in 2012, we celebrated the graduation of 11 ladies from sewing school, who later formed a co-op called “Umucyo” (in Kinyarwandan that means “Light”). I’ve known their faces and names ever since, and shared their stories whenever I could. I’ve dreamed about meeting them in person… and last month… Read More Stories from Rwanda: Solange
Happy Wednesday fair trade fashion fans! A few weeks ago I was involved in a really fun, inspiring event in Annapolis and I just had to share it with you! It was a fashion show that combined many of my favorite things in one place: local boutiques, fair trade accessories, and a charity event for a good cause! My… Read More Noonday Collection on the Runway!
I have a confession to make: I’m not what you’d typically refer to as a “fashionista.” All of these pics you’ve seen on the blog of me so far? Totally outside of how I normally look! On any given day, you’ll find me like this: in running clothes. (my friends are all nodding in agreement right… Read More Run for Another: Janji
Hey there my fair trade loving friends – November is National Adoption Month and the first Sunday (today) is internationally recognized as “Orphan Sunday.” It’s a relatively new movement founded through the Christian Alliance for Orphans. The point is to increase awareness of the ongoing orphan crisis worldwide and equip churches and others to play a… Read More Fair trade = poverty alleviation = orphan prevention (#whyInoonday)
Hey y’all. I don’t know what’s happened this morning. I guess there really is a crack in everything and that is how light gets in… this post isn’t about fashion or informing you on the next place to spend your dollars to make them count. This one is a bit deeper, transparent, and I’m just going to… Read More This one has nothing to do with fashion…
Hey fair trade fashionistas! I’m not sure what the weather’s like where you are, but here in Maryland, temperatures are dropping and fall is in the air!! Having just moved here from Florida earlier this year, I’m not quite used to the cold temps yet… and my first instinct is to run out and grab… Read More Do a Little Good: Wear a Scarf, Provide HOPE!
October is Fair Trade Month and we want to make the most of it here at the fair trade fashionistas. My favorite excuse for shopping fair trade fashions is based in the quote by Anne Lappe “Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” I constantly remind… Read More Fair trade : when Love hijacks your shopping
Today I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend Laura and her amazing, unique fashion truck! Laura and I met a few months ago and immediately clicked over our love all of things fair trade! She’s cute and spunky and has an incredible passion for bringing handmade and ethically sourced clothing and accessories to… Read More Fair trade on-the-go… the Tin Lizzy Mobile Boutique!
Happy Wednesday lovely readers! I know I’ve apologized profusely for our lack of blog-posting the last few months, but now that the kiddos are back in school, we’re energized and ready to get back on the fair trade front lines! Want to know what we were up to all summer? Well, on June 16th, Brandi… Read More The one word I heard the most in Guatemala…
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