Stylish gifts that give at Global Girlfriend
In a season when shoppers are holding tight to dollars, every gift really needs to mean something.
Global Girlfriend, a fair trade company, carries merchandise produced by women around the world working their way out of poverty.
Collections include organic clothing, handmade jewelry, bags and body care products. And when you purchase an item from the online boutique proceeds go to help women in need. The bracelet shown above is made of mother-of-pearl and abalone shell pieces by artists of Au Lac, a fair-trade organization in Vietnam and is available for $18.
Affordable, fair-trade and stylishly eco-friendly: What’s not to like?
Add comment November 19th, 2008
While I grew up in small-town Kentucky I’ve always been fascinated with the cosmopolitan world of high fashion. On the other hand, I love a bargain and the thrill of shopping for just the right piece.
I have a degree in English from the University of Kentucky, and since 2002 I’ve written a column for the Lexington Herald-Leader about shopping, beauty and fashion. During that time I’ve interviewed everyone from designers to boutique owners about trends and style. And I’m still forever searching for the next big sale.