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Hey, I’m Tawny!

I'm a free-spirited, kind of hippie, other-culture-loving, Vespa-obsessed mid-twenties girl with a passion for ending global poverty, abolishing sex trafficking, and keeping mamas with their babies. My husband and I strive to advocate for & pursue a slower, more ethical lifestyle, so I created this blog as a place for others who are passionate about world change to connect with Fair Trade artisan women (and men) around the world & help them support their families.

“We are kindred spirits… and now we are friends.”

You can read my full story on my about page.

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🌍Jesus Follower, 🛵 & Thrifting Lover
🌎Ending Global Poverty & Trafficking
🌍Using buying power for good
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*the cat was a paid actor* 😅 Today's #fashionre

*the cat was a paid actor* 😅
Today's #fashionrevolutionweek Style Challenge: Thrifted, Borrowed, or Rented

Anytime we can fill a gap in our closet with a secondhand option, we reduce the demand for cheap labor, reduce waste filling our landfills, and save money. Like I mentioned before, this is called Circular Fashion... I'm a big fan!

In mid-October I started drifting into a Harry Potter obsession. The music, the movies, the books! I found this gorgeous dress at @topbuttons and it's been one of my favorites ever since. It gives those vibes, right?

I grabbed it for around $20, which made me pause because it's a *bit* high for me when thrifting. BUT... when I used Google lens & looked it up later that day, I saw that it's selling for over $200 at boutiques. Talk about a SCORE!

Of course, it pairs well with my @tradesofhope Leather Bucket Bag & jewelry pieces, which are all ethically made-- empowering women in India & Haiti out of extreme poverty, fighting child marriage, & keeping loved kids out of orphanages.

I actually kinda "borrowed" this leather belt a few years ago, when someone left it behind at the camp we worked at and never claimed it from lost & found. I love & use it all the time to belt my dresses! It looks so good with this outfit. 🥰

I think the leather accents & the shoes (which I also thrifted at Christmastime--a gift from my mother-in-law was a thrift shopping spree!), really bring the look together to bring out those wizarding world vibes.

What do you think?

#fairtradefashion #ethicalfashion #womenhelpingwomen #fastfashion #fashionrevolution #tradesofhope #wearefashionrevolution

Today's #fashionrevolutionweek Style Challenge: Fa

Today's #fashionrevolutionweek Style Challenge: Favorite Fair Trade Piece (Low Wages)

The world of "fast fashion" thrives on paying its workers low wages. 93% of surveyed brands don’t pay their workers living wages. 🙄

One of the key principles of Fair Trade is to ensure that workers are paid fairly.

I picked up this dress from the artisans who make our Kimonos when I was in Antigua with Trades of Hope in August. As you can see, I was a little unsure about if I should get it, but the other ladies were hyping me up and telling me how amazing it looked!

Now it’s one of my new favorite pieces! When I put on this dress, I know that Filomena was paid a fair living wage for her work.

In a culture where families face overwhelming poverty and lack of job opportunities, many of these Artisans, like Filomena, are the main income earners for their families.

Without this income, most of these women would be forced to farm for a living. Guatemala’s rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and lack of modern farming equipment make farming a difficult and undependable sole source of income for many families. As Trades of Hope Artisan partners, these women are able to explore their own creativity, enjoy community, and work in safe environments. Most importantly, they can stay close to their families.

She invests the income she earns as an Artisan into her family’s hopes for a better future. She saves part of her income, hoping to own her own shop, one day, where she can sell her designs.
She also continues to invest in the next generation by funding her grandchildren’s education – a luxury in Guatemala.

In remote villages like hers, many children must spend their days peddling in the streets to buy food for their families, instead of attending school. She hopes to provide her grandchildren with better opportunities to pursue their own dreams.

It brings so much joy to my day knowing that something as simple as a dress or bracelets can make sure that Filomena & women like her can find hope & purpose through their work.

And you can be part of this with me! 🥰

#fashionrevolutionweek #fairtradefashion #ethicalfashion #womenhelpingwomen #fastfashion #fashionrevolution

I've been passionate about the "slow" fashion move

I've been passionate about the "slow" fashion movement since my Pre-teens. I've always loved thrifting & buying Upcycled pieces, which is known as "circular" fashion, as it lowers the demand for NEW pieces to be produced. I've also always been passionate about supporting local, small, & missional businesses. Swipe for a pic of me & my middle school bestie back in probably like 2008/9 wearing one of my favorite thrifted outfits (the t-shirt says Think Global, Act Local), which represented my values I was starting to establish as a young woman.

I’m doing a style challenge every day for Fashion Revolution week so that YOU can learn more about ethical fashion in a bite-sized way! And the real value is that you’ll feel EMPOWERED knowing that YOU can create jobs for women leading their families out of poverty with something you already do: shopping.

93% of surveyed brands aren’t paying garment workers living wages. (Fashion Checker, 2020) But it doesn’t have to be this way!

Follow along to learn how fair trade, ethical fashion creates opportunities for women to work fairly and safely!

Does learning more about ethical fashion sound like something you’d enjoy? If so, follow along on my style challenge this week.

This is going to be fun! 🌍♥️🥰️

P.S.- How cute is this outfit I thrifted & wore while in Antigua, Guatemala in August with Trades of Hope! My headband is from one of our artisan partners in Antigua. I used the Journey Backpack for most of my adventuring around the city, and it was GREAT! Only a few left in my shop, so grab yours before they're gone! <3 Links to my TOH shop in my bio!

#tradesofhope #fashionrevolutionweek #fairtradefashion #ethicalfashion #womenhelpingwomen #fastfashion #fashionrevolution

Fashion Revolution Week is officially underway (as

Fashion Revolution Week is officially underway (as of yesterday)! In honor of its 10 year anniversary, we are celebrating EARLY and for 10 DAYS instead of 1 week! That caused it to sneak up on me, so I'm a little behind. 🙃😉

This is basically the Superbowl for us Ethical Fashion Influencers! 😅💪🌍👭🏈

If you are newer to my community, you may be wondering what Fashion Revolution Week is, and why it should matter to you.

✨ Fashion Revolution Week is a global movement wherein we all re-imagine a fashion industry that’s kind to people and the planet. ✨

The fast fashion industry perpetuates poverty with low wages and forced labor.... and is harming our planet.

The good news: You and I have the power to change this! 💖💪

Let's talk about it this week.

Drop a ♥️ if you're excited to learn more this week!

#tradesofhope #fashionrevolutionweek #fairtradefashion #ethicalfashion #womenhelpingwomen #fastfashion #fashionrevolution

Well, the big day is here! I like to call this day

Well, the big day is here! I like to call this day the "Superbowl" for Fair Trade, because this is the day the WORLD highlights what we work toward every. single. day. of the year!⁠

Why celebrate #InternationalWomensDay ?

Because even though YOU may have been raised with an education and were told you could "be anything you wanted to be," there are millions of little girls that are told the opposite...that aren't given an education because her brother has higher value.

Because you may have an awesome job that pays well but there are millions of women that are forced to sell their bodies DOZENS of times a day just to feed her child (and herself).

Because there are living generations of women that COULDN'T VOTE in their lifetime and now they can.

Women being empowered is a passion of mine... because that's how God intended it to be.

Women deserve value, love, safety, education and opportunity.

When women help women RISE up, we all help to #inspireInclusion !
It's a good day.

Celebrate it with a special treat... 20% off EVERYTHING on my site! ✨⁠

⁠Including JOIN COLLECTIONS!

It's more than a sale; it's a tribute to the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. ⁠
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Treat yourself or gift empowerment to someone special! ⭐️⁠
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Use a code at checkout and stand with women around the world through fair trade. 🫶🏼

Drop "IWD" in the comments and I'll dm you the discount code and link!

#tradesofhope #IWD2024 #TOHlife #fashionasaforceforgood #fairtradejobcreation #fairtradecertified #fairtradefreespirit #thinkglobalactlocal #empowerwomen #ethicallymade #ethicalfashion #fairfashion #shopforacause

I'm excited to be popping up with my Fair Trade Bo

I'm excited to be popping up with my Fair Trade Boutique again this month!
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You can come visit me this month at:⁣

@babesdoingbusinessfl Love is in the Air Market in Downtown Bartow on the Friday the 9th from 6pm-9pm!⁣
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@thebackninelakeland Galentine's Brunch on the 10th from 10am-2pm!⁣

@obscurewine
Galentine's Party on Tuesday the 13th from 7pm-10pm!

Stop in & visit if you're local, I would love to see you, & any friends you wanna invite along! ⁣⁣⁣
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Let me know that you saw this post when you stop in & I'll give you a little freebie!

YOU can fight human trafficking through the JEWELR

YOU can fight human trafficking through the JEWELRY you wear 🛍️📲💪 When you choose survivor-made, fair trade accessories... you are a part of fighting human trafficking.

How? Let's break it down:⁠
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1. You're preventing human trafficking.⁠

When a woman has a living wage job (like making fair trade accessories) she and her children are less likely to be trafficked. Traffickers often prey on people who lack stable, livable wages.⁠
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2. You're increasing girls' education & decreasing child marriage.⁠

When a little girl's mom is earning a living wage, she can go to school. For every year of school that a girl attends, she’s 6% less likely to be trafficked. ⁠
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3. You're standing with a survivor as she becomes the hero of her own story.⁠

Statistically, 80% of human trafficking survivors, to no fault of their own, find themselves back with their traffickers. But when a survivor has a safe, dignified job, they're more likely to continue on their healing journey and build their next chapter.⁠
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If you want to fight human trafficking simply through the accessories you wear and love...

Comment "FIGHT" and I'll send you a link to all of the designs in my shop created by survivors of human trafficking. 🥰
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But it still looks cute & cozy so I honestly don't

But it still looks cute & cozy so I honestly don't mind. 🎄 It's also been chilly temps here in Florida so it's fitting. ☺️

I can't be the only one. 🎄🤦‍♀️😅

Is your Christmas Decor still up? 🎄

I had an amazing weekend at our @tradesofhope annu

I had an amazing weekend at our @tradesofhope annual event, Blossom! I love when we gather as a community- there’s so much fire and heart in the room!

Together, we learn, celebrate, and amplify our impact in creating jobs for women globally through stunning Fair Trade accessories, gifts, decor, coffee, stationery and more.

You can’t be in a room with women like @imrebeccabender from Elevate Academy (@rebeccabenderinitiative), @katiemgodkin from @bateygirls , @shelleyinhaiti from @papillonempowerment , or founders @gretchenhuijskens , @elisabethhuijskens @hollywehde & @chelsieantos and not be compelled to ACT.

Our part of the equation is so easy- DOING WHAT WE LOVE TO FIGHT WHAT WE HATE - using fashion as a force for good! It’s been my mission for over 6 years. 💪

While I was there, I was recognized for the amazing 2023 I had, thanks to YOU!

We gave 35 days to Elevate Academy! That's 10 more than last year! You can see my pic with Rebecca Bender & my mom + her friend Jenny.

We sold over $18,000 in life-changing pieces! Thank YOU for shopping & hosting with me in 2023. I truly couldn't do it without all of your support.

Last year, I sent out an email where I celebrated that we sold over $10k in 2022, and challenged us to DOUBLE IT and hit $20k in 2023. We were sooo close!

2024 is gonna be OUR YEAR of going over $20k. I'm actually hoping we go over $25k. I'm also planning to go over $50k in lifetime sales, as I planned to do in 2023. Think we can do it?

I would LOVE that, and imagine the IMPACT that would make!

So grateful for this beautiful purpose of providing opportunities for women around the globe- and looking good doing it.💅🏻💃🏽

Wanna do it with me ?!?!

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#fairtradefashion #tohstyle #tohblossom2024 #francisandbenedict #fairtradebusiness #ethicalbusiness

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