Showing posts with label fair trade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fair trade. Show all posts

12/7/11

Oui to Merci

Dresses - how I've missed you! With limited wardrobe options (still living out of my suitcase for another month or so), I've resorted to my old mind trick of pretending I'm wearing a way-cuter outfit and just avoiding mirrors. It works okay until I momentarily glimpse downward and catch myself in my trademark striped top, cardi, and jeans. So for today, I'm donning this darling Merci dress by Mata Traders paired with tights and my high-top bensimons. Perfect outfit for this dreary, Seattle-ish day.


Watch their heartwarming story to learn more about these awesome ladies!

12/1/11

The Andean Collection



We stumbled upon these rainforest-seed necklaces by The Andean Collection at the Grand Central Holiday Fair. Designed in NYC & crafted by Ecuadorian artisans, this company balances the needs of artisan producers and the fickle ways of Western markets effortlessly - alleviating poverty while maintaining fresh and refined products isn't an easy feat. Check out this video to learn more.