Hope: it’s a word frequently used in our lives; however, its meaning cannot be condensed to one simple definition. It symbolizes something different to different people yet conveys a resounding message of positivity. We found our meaning of “hope” just over five years ago and we love living out our message of hope every day. Our mission is to do good by expanding the global marketplace of hardworking people in developing countries. We are empowered women empowering women through every purchase and constructing sustainable businesses that provide fair and stable incomes to those who need it. Through our mission, we’ve defined “hope” as the optimism that there is more to come—more opportunity, more positivity, more reasons to enjoy life. Where...

With the continually increasing awareness to sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry, consumers have been more interested than ever about how they can play their part in helping to bring such positive change. One of the primary ways this is often executed by these consumers is purchasing Fair Trade products and looking for certified Fair Trade labels. Are these labels the only way we can be sure our products are sustainable and eco-friendly, though? The answer may surprise you. Actions Speak Volumes. We’re here to debunk a common misconception within the Fair Trade movement. “Fair Trade” has become a well-known term over the past decade; however, it’s often associated with fancy coffees, decadent chocolates, and happy farmers. It’s...

“Every body is beautiful.” It’s a message that is preached a lot these days yet it’s a message that never seems to lose significance. As we start this new year, let’s shift our focus to embracing new perspectives of ourselves and what we decide is defining our values. So, we first ask the question, how do you see yourself? What are you letting define you? The *Important* Voice.As a company, it’s part of our mission to empower women. We want to empower women to know their true worth, and love who they are and the lives they are making for themselves. If you love your body, embrace it. If you desire change because you want change for your life, take...

January 1st always seems to creep up on us and we find ourselves asking, “Where did the year go?!” We think about everything that’s happened and everything we’ve gone through. Whether it was a year of challenges or a year of prosperities, the end of the year is a time to reflect and make resolutions for the months to follow.No two years will ever be the same; however, every year we should challenge ourselves to grow, learn something new, inspire change. One of the greatest ways to grow is to continually discover the beauty in cultures that are different from your own. It’s said that knowledge is power so let’s start this new year by empowering ourselves with the knowledge...

You can officially count down the days until Christmas on two hands. Which means you have 9 official days to grab those last minute gifts for your loved ones, or 10 official days for those who really want to push the definition of “last minute.” We’re all about easing stress while increasing convenience for the holidays around here so, in good fashion, we’ve put together a list of gift ideas that are perfect to snag in just the nick of time (or the Saint Nick of time you could say).But just in case you work better with deadlines, here’s a friendly reminder of some important dates: 12/18: Shipping cutoff for standard/free delivery 12/20: Shipping cutoff for priority delivery 12/23: Shipping...