Jewelry and Apparel that Support Good Causes

Hello!

So recently I have been noticing on twitter and other forms of social media of shops that will donate to a cause when you buy them. Today I'm going to try to create a list for you and myself. I do have to say these things are quite cute!

Pura Vida

The provide jobs for artisans in Costa Rica similar to the fair trade store I volunteer at. They also donate to many other charities. Free shipping on all orders is a plus. The bracelets range from $3 to $102 and come in variety of colors.

Ivory Ella

Ten percent of their proceeds goes to savetheelephants.org which helps with prevention and education of ivory trade. They have tanks, t-shirts, and long sleeves.

Divinity LA

They donate to different charities based on the bracelets.

Chavez for Charity

 They also donate to variety of charities base in the bracelets sold. Chavez for charity has specific collections for women, men and children.

Alex and Ani

While the other shops I listed donate to a charity when their bracelets are sold Alex and Ani have a collection specifically for non-profits so look carefully if you are trying to buy from them. I do personally really like their bangles.

These all look like cute things. I hope when I get the chance to be able to buy these items and support their causes!

XOXO,

M

My Lokai

Hey,

About a couple months ago I saw a picture of the lokai bracelet on twitter. I really liked the concept of the bracelet. There's one black bead an one white bead. The black bead contains mud from the Dead Sea which is the lowest point on earth. It represents that sometimes we can hit rock bottom when things don't go right. The bead reminds us to stay hopeful. The white bead contains water from Mt.Everest the highest point on earth. It represents that good things with eventually happen. That bead reminds us to stay humble. 

I ordered the bracelet on Wednesday and it came on Saturday. The cost of one lokai bracelet is $18 and the shipping was $5. I paid $23 for the whole thing which I thought was a bit pricey. It was shipped in just a little pouch with nothing wrapping the bracelet. I was disappointed that the entire bracelet was made of silicone. I guess I didn't read it clearly on the website so I didn't know. The thing about silicone is that  they can get very dirty very quickly. I have a tiny wrist so I bought a small. It was pretty snug fit so I should have bought a medium instead. If you google the lokai bracelet you can see that someone actually snipped open the black and white beads. The black bead actually contains mud which is awesome. The white bead didn't have anything in it but the website claims that the water may have evaporated.

Here's a photoshopped picture of me wearing the bracelet. Though I do admit my face looks a bit fake. My photoshop skills will improve later~

Have a great day!

Love,

M