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The stories that fashion usually tells are fantasy stories, which are fun and can make us feel good, but sometimes we want to connect to something real.
Ember Arts, a social company based in San Diego, sells beautiful jewelry backed by an amazing true story. Each piece of their colorful paper-bead jewelry is handmade by a small group of women in Uganda, East Africa who survived extreme poverty as refugees in their own country.
Now, thanks to their partnership with Ember, these women are pursuing lifelong dreams: educating their children, building homes for their families, starting their own businesses, and more. They are transforming their families and communities.
Today Ember launched their beautiful Spring Collection for 2012. With the launch they are featuring LA-based social entrepreneur Elena Bondar, who is building a program to support survivors of sex trafficking in Los Angeles. Ember is donating 50% of all their online sales for one month to Elena's organization, Two Wings.
Shop Ember's Spring Collection, and connect with them on Facebook. Or visit one of our favorite Southern California retailers: Urban Girl, Audrey's Closet at La Costa Resort, Blue Eyed Girl, Vromans.
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G I V E A W A Y T I M E
If giving back to the women of Uganda wasn't enough, Ember Arts wants to giveaway a pair of their "Plume" earrings to one of my lucky readers. Here's how to enter...
1st...Like Ember Arts on Facebook
2nd...Like my NEW fan page - Leslie Christen | Personal Fashion Stylist on Facebook
3rd...Leave a comment below on why you think you should own these beauties (don't forget to leave your email)
The winner will be announced Friday, February 24th
these earring are amazing... i would love to win a pair and tell the story of the women of uganda to everyone who asked me about them when i wore them... b/c i would definitely get stopped all the time!
ReplyDeletefirst off what an amazing company and cause.The jewelery is amazing and those earrings are a great accessory to all my swim suits and just everyday wear!
ReplyDeletethank you for the contest!
I love supporting businesses like this!!! I would love to own these so that I could wear them all of the time to promote this extraordinary community.
ReplyDeleteThankyou for the oportunity to win these amazing earings.They are all unique and beautiful as are the woman of Uganda,who are now accomplishing what was once a drem for them.
ReplyDeleteId love to wear them and help promote a very worthwhile cause.
elainemhiggins@hotmail.com
These earrings are beautiful, and I'd love to have them because my good friend, Emily Goodrich, designed them! I'd love to be able to sport them around and share the story of the incredible women that make up Ember Arts.
ReplyDeletetiffany.newcomb@gmail.com
Liked both pages! (julie luhtala) & I would love to win these because my b-day is coming up (3/5) and I REALLY want these as a bday present--they're gorgeous!
ReplyDeletejulie dot luhtala at gmail dot com
Liked both pages!!
ReplyDeleteI Love the Bohemian Chic Look and these would go perfect with my style!!
Plus the organization is awesome!
Thank you,
Valerie
Kubisak_smith@yahoo.com
I completed all 3 steps.
ReplyDeleteI have studied African art, music and dance since I was 18 year old. I traveled to Africa and studied with master artist, musicians and dancers. I will wear these earrings with pride and a deep appreciation for the artist who created them.
Mazvita (Thank you in Shona)
X~Christina
christina dot noyes at gmail dot com
....and the winner, chose completely by at random by my 2 years old, is Shamwari. Congrats girl please email me your address so i can get these beauties out to you ASAP!!!
ReplyDeleteI never win anything. Yeah!!! Maybe I will play Lotto tonight.
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to wearing my new Ember Arts earrings. :)
Mazvita (Thank you)