LIFESTYLE + CHARITY MAGAZINE
THE HOLIDAY ISSUE
inspiring gifts for her
more than just a gift, it’s a blessing Give your besties and loved ones an inspiring gift that they will not only love, but will also help them identify with a worthy cause. Become the change-the-world gift giver this holiday season! W W W . L I F E S T Y L E A N D C H A R I T Y. C O M
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C U R AT E D B Y
the editors
rachael baxter
EDITOR- I N - C H I E F
cara murphy
krista boyer
natalie wust
F O OD E DI TOR
tina zapata
M R . LC E DI TOR
BEAUT Y E DI TOR
rhiannon pena
T R AVE L E DI TOR
PE OPL E E DI TOR
christina rosamo ST Y L E E DI TOR
nikki barranca ART E DI TOR
rachael’s pick COASTERS | $22
RAGS 2 RICHES
people, profit, planet and positive influence.
Rags2Riches Inc. is a for-profit social enterprise based in Manila, Philippines. By working with women living in the poor communities across the country, they create eco-ethical fashion and home accessories out of up-cycled scrap cloth, organic materials, and indigenous fabrics. Rags2Riches’ philosophy stands upon its four bottom lines: People, Profit, Planet, and Positive Influence.
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P I E R R E S AT C H E L RAJO LAUREL
RAJO LAUREL
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STELLA EVENING CLUTCH
WWW.RAGS2RICHES.PH | $50+
BALI BUCKET TOTE
cara’s pick
wearing nisolo means wearing change NISOLO SHOES Nisolo Shoes believes that the greatest gift you can give is the gift of empowerment. If you empower local communities and give them the training and resources to create jobs, you are helping to provide a sustainable economy. This company believes that a “hand up” is a much more powerful tool than a “hand out.” Nisolo purchase is both a stylish indulgence and an investment in the future of the impoverished artisan who crafted it. Each classically designed product powerfully symbolizes how consumers can actively participate in global efforts to alleviate poverty without having to modify their usual spending habits. Supporting Nisolo allows consumers to directly facilitate one of the most powerful forms of sustainable development: job creation.
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M E N D E Z F L AT | $ 9 4
OLIVER OXFORD | $138
HARPER CHUKKA | $146 OLIVER OXFORD | $138
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WWW.NISOLOSHOES.COM
cara’s pick
drawing inspiration from the hand skilled craftsmanship of weavers in nepal
NEPALI BY TDM DESIGN Nepali by TDM Designs showcases the stunning artisanship of weavers in Nepal. These handmade scarfs are made in vibrant colors and help to expand cottage industries in Nepal. TDM Designs helps to provide Nepalese women with above market compensation for their craftsmanship and access to healthcare and education.
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BAMBI FLORA | $125
BAMBI BABS | $125
C A S H M E R E O PA L | $ 1 6 5
SHOP WWW.TDMDESIGNINC.COM
BAMBI BASTEK | $125
natalie’s pick
RAVEN AND LILY
empowering women through design Raven and Lily is a socially responsible brand dedicated to empowering women through design partnerships and sustainable economic opportunities. In addition, Raven and Lily is dedicated to returning proceeds to their partner’s communities to fund education, healthcare, and micro-loans. By purchasing R+L products, consumers are part of breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming lives of women and family. The beauty of each modern, organic design reflects beauty and culture of the woman who made it.
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E L S A B E T: T R I P L E S I LV E R TUBE NECKLACE | $96
T I F FA N Y K U N Z N E C K L A C E | $ 1 4 4
SORESA: NECKLACE | $57
E L S A B E T: S I N G L E T U B E N E C K L A C E | $ 5 2
E L S A B E T: S I N G L E T U B E N E C K L A C E | $ 9 6
SHOP SORESA: BULLET BEAD EARRINGS | $32
D E S TA : A N T I Q U E E A R R I N G S | $ 4 8
ALEM:CHARM NECKLACES | $13
ZIA EARRINGS | $24 (2) FERDOZ BANGLES | $16
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ELSABET NECKLACE | $52
tina’s pick
CARRIE PARRY timeless style rooted in sustainability and wearability For every garment purchased, a tree is planted in India through the non-profit, Trees for the Future. All garments are ethically produced in New York City, supporting the local garment industry. Carrie Parry supports indigenous artisanal communities, providing new patronage for traditional arts and helping preserve century-old crafts for generations to come.
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V NECK BLOUSE W I T H R E M O VA B L E S C A R F | $ 2 6 5
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cara’s pick
THE ANDEAN COLLECTION
unique and inspired designs that fuse the urban with the rural, and the natural with the modern.
The Andean Collection is dedicated to not only providing a high quality product, but also to creating a sustainable industry that benefits the local communities where it is produced. The company has a sister non-profit, the Andean Project, which endeavors to give local communities the skills and tools they need to eradicate poverty.
T H E A U D R E Y H AT | $ 8 0
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1. CARMEN CASCADE | $146 2. INFINITY SCARF | $58 3. BULLHORN STUD EARRINGS | $38 4 . TA Q U A C H I P E A R R I N G S
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5 . A C C E N T E D TA G U A N E C K L A C E 6. FLORA NECKLACE 7. MESA RING
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8. AMAZON NECKLACE 9 . T H E A U D R E Y H AT | $ 8 0
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natalie’s pick
ONE LOVE ORGANICS
because beauty isn’t in the bottle. it’s in the heart. One Love Organics has pledged to donate 1% of their annual net revenues to Care (www.care.org ) and The Children’s Scholarship Fund (www.scholarshipfund.org). From arrival to departure, the flight friendly sizes keep your skin calm and glowing. Each custom designed cotton travel bag comes with travel sizes of Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser, Brand New Day Microderma Scrub and Masque, Skin Savior Waterless Beauty Balm, 1 New Best Friend Skin Shammy and an instruction card for the recommended One Love Organics beauty routine.
E S S E N T I A L S T O G O T R AV E L K I T | $ 4 8
SHOP
WWW.ONELOVEORGANICS.COM
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christina’s pick
HEMLINE | $42
B R O W N C A N VA S B A G | $ 3 8
ME AND YOU Me and You bags are made with love in CANADA and help support the local economy to prevent plastic bags from ending up as litter in the landfill.
help keep plastic bags out of the ocean and environment!
SHOP WWW.MEANDYOU.CA
christina’s pick
SOOP SOOP
reformed clothing.
B L A C K S W E AT S H I R T TA N P O C K E T | $ 4 8
SOOP SOOP gives back in that they don’t take away. Their items are all sustainable, whether they be vintage, used or reformed from previously owned clothing. They re-use anything and everything they can get their hands on to create and curate products that don’t take a new toll on the environment. SHOP W W W . S O O P S O O P. C A
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THE DELANO | $379
SOLE BICYCLE CO.
your bicycle should be live music, it should be art, it should epic. Solé exists to provide an affordable fuel-free transportation option, so you can ditch the car, while reducing your carbon footprint one ride at a time. SHOP WWW.SOLEBICYCLE.COM
krista’s picks
rhiannon’s pick
FALLING WHISTLES
be a whistleblower for peace
Each purchase supports the Falling Whistles Campaign for peace in the Congo. FW believes the solutions to Congo’s problems come from those living within them. Together, they are investing in Congolese visionaries and building a coalition to end the world’s deadliest war. The 5 Boys collection of whistles represent the 5 original boys the company met that were forced to fight for opposing rebel groups in the Congo. The original whistle in the silver finish was given as a gift from one boy to another. This isn’t just an accessory, it is a symbol of protest, a tool to elevate conversation, and a vote for peace in the Congo.
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WWW.FALLINGWHISTLES.COM | $34 - $59
MISSION’D
each person has their own mission and that makes them mission’d MISSION’D is a digital community where individuals can vote for their favorite charitable cause, then buy a shirt to financially support the mission of the week.
For every purchase made through MISSION’D a portion of the proceeds go to the three missions that are featured at the time of the purchase. The mission could be a person’s personal mission to start a non-profit or an individual going on a mission trip to change people’s lives all around the world. As social entrepreneurs and people working to make a difference, MISSION’D has a bigger vision than just becoming another t-shirt company - it is a way of helping people change the lives of those around them by helping raise the necessary funding, so the main focus can be the mission.
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WWW.MISSIOND.ORG | $20
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rachael’s pick
FREEDOM PAK
free to live. free to learn. Freedom Pak was created on the belief that access to education is a fundamental right deserved by all. Yet, 61 million children throughout the world currently live without a pencil in their hand or a backpack on their back. Lack of access to education leaves children extremely vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking. For every Freedom Pak sold, a Freedom Pak filled with school supplies is distributed to school-age children in remote communities throughout Thailand. Freedom Pak’s on-the-ground partner in Thailand, Urban Light (www.urban-light. org), conducts Freedom Drops involving local leaders and community members. Together, they create a movement that empowers global youth to access education.
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W W W. F R E E D O M PA K S . C O M | $ 6 5
rhiannon’s pick
BROOKLYN SLATE CO.
domestically sourced materials Brooklyn Slate Co. is committed to manufacturing goods in the United States from domestically sourced materials. Brooklynites, Sean Tice and Kristy Hadeka, started gifting their all purpose slate pieces to friends and received such an overwhelming response that they decided to share their own line of slate products with the world. The Special Edition Slate Cheese Board is a rustic natural slate, dishwasher safe, and includes a soapstone pencil and anti-slip padded feet. It’s a perfect gift for the host of any party, who wants to present their guests with a dramatic conversation starter. Browse their site to view other interesting slate products ranging from a beverage coaster, Campfire kit, coasters, and more.
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COASTERS | $22
SHOP W W W. B R O O K LY N S L AT E . C O M SPECIAL EDITION CHEESE BOARD | $32
CAMPFIRE KIT | $60
nikki’s picks
CORE LUV INTERNATIONAL
defend the orphan
By purchasing the Coreluv items, people are helping Coreluv in two vital aspects. First, profits from purchased items go directly to rescuing orphans as funds are put into our orphanage, feeding center, orphanage partnerships, and their newest building campaign, the Myan Orphanage Project. Second, when people buy their items they become walking advertisemtns that help spread the message of Coreluv to Defend the Orphan.
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W W W. C O R E L U V. O R G | $ 2 0
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