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in Accessories, Sustainable FashionThe Nakate Project: Empowerment Through Craft
Women who participate in The Nakate Project make necklaces out of recycled magazines that they sell to support themselves and their families and eventually launch businesses of their own. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, HolidayHope for the Holidays
I recently discovered this sweet jewelry made from spent shell casings fired during the civil war in Liberia. Lovetta Conto, who was raised in a refugee camp, hammers the casings into a charm and presses the word “LIFE” into each one. She calls it Akawelle– AKA Wel’le- Also Known As Love. Each necklace comes with the […] More
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in AccessoriesBlog Action Day :: Shop to Stop Poverty, Part II
Pictured here from right to left: Can Your Jewelry Save the Earth? Pictured colorfully above, in a rainbow assortment are Relief Beads, which were created to raise awareness and money to aid refugees in Darfur. Relief Beads, is selling handcrafted bracelets made from sand in Ghana, Africa. “Each purchase helps to fund Relief International’s medical […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin SmartShea Terra Organics: Healing with Nature in Africa
For over a decade Shea Terra Organics has been developing high quality healing products from indigenous African ingredients. “Our most important goal from the start has always been to support Africa through self-empowerment and environmental programs, and bring awareness about the continent’s diversity and beauty.” ~Shea Terra Organics’ founder, Tammie Umbel Shea Terra has culminated […] More
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in Accessories, Materials, ReviewsCan Your Jewelry Save the Earth? Ours Can! Part II
I know many people (including myself) think the United Nations recognized “world’s worst humanitarian crisis” occurring in Darfur is far greater than their contributions. We’ve all seen the devastation featured on the nightly news, newspaper articles and television commercials. And wanted to do something but didn’t know where to start. Well, Relief Beads, a grassroots […] More
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in Celebrity Style, ReviewsEarth to Musicians: STING’s Amazing Rainforest Foundation
More than two decades ago, rock star Sting, and his wife, Trudie Styler, created The Rainforest Foundation and over the last 20 years it has expanded and diversified. There is the New York-based Rainforest Foundation Fund, backed by Sting, which provides funding for three branches – Rainforest Foundation US, Rainforest Foundation Norway, Rainforest Foundation UK […] More
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in Accessories, Green Wedding, Sustainable FashionConflict Free Diamonds and Recycled Gold are a Girl’s Best Friend
The search for the perfect wedding ring (or special piece of jewelry for that matter!) can be a harried and overwhelming process, but the designers at Brilliant Earth have an eye for high style and elegant design that will leave the most fashionable eco-chick swooning. Men – take note – not only are these gorgeous […] More