Wood and Gold Leather Bangles, Set of 3, $18
Almaz: Two Cord Triangle Necklace, $56
Above jewelry is a quick sampling from socially conscious brand Raven + Lily. The necklace has a pretty darn good story behind it: handmade with repurposed bullets by HIV-positive women in Ethiopia. Says the website, "Proceeds help provide healthcare and education for women and their children in our partnership communities." Having HIV, no matter where, is a difficult burden on people and their families, so anything that provides hope and health care is huge.
Also let's face it: Women are badass. All of them deserve the chance to be healthy and choose the directions of their lives.
Learn about a few of Raven + Lily's artisans, who directly receive proceeds from the sales of their products, here. And of course, visit the website to learn more about the story and see more goods. The FAQ's talk all about being fair trade and socially conscious, and how exactly funds have been directed within communities. Gotta love transparency!
Oh .... And Happy 2012!! I don't know if you saw it, but the Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt "New Year's Eve" mix-up is pretty effing adorable (and there's a ukulele!) ... so hey, let's pretend it's NYE for one more night:
Celebrate!
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