I am soooooo excited to share with you the amazing Shop for MORE this week!!! You’ve actually had a little peek at their wonderful goods as I was obsessed with my latest purchase from them, but I would like you to formally meet.
Friends I’d like to introduce you to the gorgeous jewelry of free the nations.
I have no idea why I did not know of this beautiful shop and I was delighted when Sarah Hale founder of free the nations contacted me to peruse their site. Really I was instantly in love and was so happy to see some of my favorite fair trade companies listed as partners with free the nations, like fair trade and sustainable jewelry line 31 bits.
So naturally I went shopping :D. You actually saw my purchase already in my outfit flurry, but here is a closer look.
The necklace is called Paper Pearls it is a cream colored necklace made of recycled paper and supports women artisans in Uganda. I love that it’s the perfect vanilla color that is both summer and fall (and later spring!) for me and goes with everything. Inspiring bit of item info: Feeds the average Ugandan family for 4 days.
And friends it’s still available, clicky clicky :D.
$20
So I tell Sarah that I really want to purchase something because I am dying over everything but I’m having a hard time choosing because I’m not suppose to shop (I have shopping allotments per season…I am not good at keeping them) and she generously gifted me the other piece I coveted the most. DIES! LOVES! DIES!
I LOVE THEM! LOVE! I’m so happy I did not have to choose! Thank you again Sarah!
These lovelies are the Lacy Teardrop Earrings, they are made from sustainably harvested bone and brass and support artisan in India. To me they look completely special and are light as a feather (important for my former doorknocker wearing ears) AND still available :D.
$16
The fall collections rolled in this week and I’m about to pin them all onto my wish list.
My favorites are the Square Stud Earrings, the Honeycomb Necklace and the Floresta Earrings. How about you friends?!?!
I have to tell you wearing these items and knowing that I am a small part in making a difference in someone’s life really makes a difference in mine. I feel like I am shopping for more than myself…I mean I am obviously shopping for myself (lol) but as an added bonus I am also helping promote businesses, practices and causes I believe in.
The tag line for free the nations is: “Using fashion to free the nations from poverty, disease, slavery, and exploitation.”
It’s a true story friends, by making choices that are conscious you can do this too.
Stalk free the nations in every form possible. SHOP! BLOG! TWITTER! FACEBOOK! This way you’ll be able to hear about new collections, specials, and giveaways!
If you’d like to see my other ethical shopping posts head over to the top menu “Links!- Ethical Shopping!“.
Happy shopping for MORE friends!
I am obsessed with your necklace!!! It’s gorgeous. Those earrings look SO GOOD on you. Love!!
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I adore the idea of shopping with a purpose! I’ve put myself on a bit of a shopping ban for the next month, but I will definitely check them out in November!
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Oh I’ve done shopping ban before! It ain’t easy but you can do it!!!
Oh my Gahhh! Firstly, I am loving the changes on the blog dear. And as an avid believer in giving back and spreading fashion love with a cause, this is absolutely fantastic!
Adoring the photos of you with the lovely accessories, so beautiful. I want those
“Acai cluster earrings” come to Momma! -xx
~Madd
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Thank you times a million for remarking on the blog changes I am still fussing around with it but I really do like it a lot more already! I likey those Acai cluster guys too!
Your pearls are so pretty!! I totally have forgotten about my pearl necklaces, and now I am super mad at myself for not wearing them all summer. Dang it. They are just so feminine and formal. 🙂
P.S. You are gorgeous, and I love this new blog layout of yours!
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The loop earrings are pretty amazing… thanks for sharing!
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What an incredible find!
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First off, purdy lady, I love the idea of this company- thank YOU for telling us about them. Gonna “window shop” and bookmark right now.
Secondly, I am so digging this new blog lay-out! Looks good, and seems easy to navigate, so congrats, and you are now an official (again) inspiration for me to get my butt over to wordpress!
I haven’t been over here (or blog visiting) lately so forgive my absence. Time is pushing my blog time to a very small corner. Meanwhile I send love and virtual love your way! xo. Bella Q
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Love right back to you!!! Miss you Bella, no need to apologize we all have real lives, friend. I so love it when you stop by.
And thanks re: blog layout! It’s still a work in progress! But I’m already so much happier with the look.
Huuuuuug! xoxo.
i’ve heard of 31 bits and i really like the jewelry there. and your pearl necklace is a winner!
glad you watched ‘Drive’ and liked it too. Ryan is a hottie.
love your new layout, by the way.
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Now that’s shopping with a conscience! The pieces are all so beautiful and are for such a great cause. Thanks for introducing me to Free the Nations. I’ll be cyber stalking them from now on. I love the pieces that you chose and that honeycomb necklace is gorgeous. Christine of UN-Stitched encouraged me to stop by and I’m so glad I did! Happy Friday 🙂
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first friend, I really like this new layout! The comment section is really nice and clean. I’ve had my frustrations with blogger but I know it so well that its hard for me to think about switching, but I have been browsing.
Second, Free Nations sounds great. I’ve never heard of them till now and I’ll definitely be clicking over. I love the honey comb necklace!
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love your blog!
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