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Fabulous Finds Summer Shopping Spectacular by Jaime V. Habert

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1. Mother Erth Beyond the materials being positive The style which first caught our attention
When we read the mission statement of to our planet, your purchase is providing a was the Mabel Leather Sandal.
Mother Erth, we knew instantly we wanted sustainable livelihood for an artisan mother The Mabel is breathtaking and comes in a
to be a part of this organization. The state- which pays 3 times the average wage in her variety of colors. The perfect accompaniment
ment reads, “We are a social impact company community. As a local publication dedicated to leggings or jeans, these sandals provide the
creating fashion that empowers women and to furthering women in all areas, we cannot ideal balance of style and comfort. A cross-toe
restores the earth. We intercept unrecyclable think of a better brand to support. design and mid-foot strap allow for easy slip-
materials before they can pollute the land Learn more about Mother Erth’s “Zero on/off and a small wedge in the heel provides
and oceans and then work with a team of Waste Bag” and shop the entire collection at: cushion on those long days of errands.
incredible artisan moms to create one-of-a- MotherErth.com. Check out the entire collection of Empty
kind pieces of art.” This company is dedicated Provisions Footwear at EmptyProvisions.com
to producing a quality product that impacts 2. Empty Provisions
society on a larger scale while offering pieces This summer we need a staple sandal that 3. Veronica M
that can transition from day to night. also makes a statement. Ethical fashion There is nothing better than finding a piece of
One of our favorite pieces from Mother brand, Empty Provisions, is our favorite shop clothing which makes you feel unstoppable.
Erth is the Signature Shoulder Bag. This bag for quality footwear. Chrissy D, the Founder, Whether it’s a flattering design, or a vibrant
is perfect for carrying all the necessities, and explains the inspiration behind the brand color combo, Veronica M. fashions provide
then some. It is made with a double weave and how Provisions came from the wisdom the confidence you need to impress in the
construction that offers a strong and durable that "the usefulness of a pot comes from its boardroom or at the beach.
design. Not to mention, there were no emptiness" (Laozi). With this in mind, they Veronica M. was established in 1996 and
animal-derived products used in the creation created simple, timeless, and useful pieces is headquartered in downtown Los Angeles.
of this bag, making it 100% vegan! These that can serve as vessels for beauty, love, and With a career in fashion that spans over 25
shoulder bags have a zipper closure to secure adventure. years, it is no surprise that the success of her
all your valuables and even come with RFID All products are designed in Somerville, brand would be undeniable. Veronica began
blocking. RFID blocking is a preventative mea- MA, and the business partners with artisans in with cutting and sewing her own clothing in
sure to help secure your cards against others Maine for a final product that is truly crafted her garage and selling her pieces at Fairfax
picking up your information without your with the utmost care. High Flea Market in Hollywood. Inspired
knowledge. You can also rest assured your The fact that this company is so dedicated by the fusion of classic styles and vintage
bag will be unique as every Mother Erth piece to local business is one of the main reasons patterns, Veronica M.’s bohemian prints will
is handcrafted with a different piece of upcy- why we love to promote this woman-owned become staple pieces in your wardrobe. The
cled plastic to form its own special design. brand. Empty Provisions is preserving stretch fabric and statement pieces have
Another great selection from Mother Erth shoemaking in the USA while simultaneously made Veronica M. a household name for on-
is their clutch bag. These fashion-forward supporting their community. Also, by sourc- the-go women who want to combine comfort
bags are perfect for a night out on the town ing and producing locally, they minimize their and style.
with their distinctive design and have all the carbon footprint. In fact, the factory where Veronica impacts her local community by
perks of every Mother Erth creation including these quality shoes are manufactured pays supporting small business through purchas-
vegan upcycled materials and zipper closure. their employees a living wage and preserves ing her fabrics within her city. In fact, every
One of the greatest choices you can make on artisanal history. piece is made and packaged in Los Angeles
the Mother Erth site is to pick your style of To go a step further, the shoe boxes that by the same staff that originated with Veroni-
bag and allow an artisan to decide the colors the company uses are made from post-con- ca when the brand began.
by selecting “Artisan’s Choice”. This makes sumer waste and are recyclable, plus, the One of the standout pieces from Veronica M.
Mother Erth even more fun than your tradi- shoes are provided in a reusable cloth bag for is her Nicolai Stretch Cami Halter Dress. This
tional online shopping experience. storage. halter dress features adjustable straps, front

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