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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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🌎Fighting Global Poverty & Trafficking
🌍Using buying power for good
🌍Outfit Repeater + Thrifting Girlie
🌍Jesus Follower
👇Empower Women

My church OOTD. 🍂🍁 I was going for Fall vibe

My church OOTD. 🍂🍁 I was going for Fall vibes since next weekend it's pretty much time for Christmas. 🙃

I love that it's getting cooler here in Florida & I can start wearing my skirts again! They make it seem like I tried so hard even though they're super comfy and easy to slip on. ☺️

I love the way wearing them makes me feel! 👸And they're made by sewists in Togo, West Africa who can support their families thanks to the Fair Wage Job they have making them! 🥰

I finished off the look with my Fair Trade @tradesofhope accessories, like my Bucket Bag, Indian Rose Bracelet, & Sari Hope Hoops, (and my retired Esther Necklace, the first TOH piece I ever owned ♥️) all made in India.
My other bracelets are made in the DR & Haiti. ♥️

Comment SHOP & I'll share all the details of this look right to your inbox! 🥰

#fairtradeootd #fashionrevolution #womenhelpingwomen #ethicalfashion #fairtradefashion #ethicalootd #tradesofhope #ootd #africanwaxprint #maxiskirt #skirt

Come along with me as I go to a @tradesofhope pop-

Come along with me as I go to a @tradesofhope pop-up this morning!

I was super excited when my mother-in-law reached out after my trip to the Dominican Republic and wanted me to share with her friends about my time there. 🥰

We got together for a few hours on Saturday morning and had a little Hope Tea Party. ☕🫖

Now we have some new #hopegirls in our world changing community who shopped & know where to shop to keep creating change in this world! 💪🛍️

It was easy, fun, and so impactful! And the ripple effect gets to continue on with another pop-up booked and coming up in November!

#tradesofhope #womenhelpingwomen #womenhelpingwomen #fashionrevolution #fairtradefashion #fairtrade #shopbetter #shopwithapurpose

It’s been 2 weeks since I traveled to meet these

It’s been 2 weeks since I traveled to meet these beautiful girls in the Dominican Republic.

I chose this video to share since these specific girls (except for one who is in training and turns 18 soon!) are now adults working in our jewelry workshop. There are 15 more girls (children, teens) who live in the safe home.

Between them, they have had to endure things that no one, especially children, should have to endure.

Things that I am so blessed to have never had to experience... Simply because I was born into a loving family and a culture that's not okay with certain things.

My life isn't perfect, but I’ve never been forced to give birth without proper medical care at 12 years old and suffered the loss of a newborn because of discrimination.

I’ve never experienced physical or sexual abuse by family members or strangers.

I've never, as a pre-teen, been sold by my mother to a man 50 years older than me to be his "wife".

But, the one thing we have in common is a Heavenly Father who loves us and is a Redeemer.

These girls are overcomers. They have inspired me to have more faith.

They are an example to each other and everyone they meet. I have no doubt God has big plans for them.

These are just a few snippets of a few stories, but there are so many other girls that are in the same situations that need help & to be rescued.

I’m so thankful for @bateyrehabproject and the work they are doing in the Dominican. They can’t do it alone. They need our help. If you are interested in supporting these beautiful girls, there are many ways you can help.

I’d love to chat with you.

#fashionrevolution #womenhelpingwomen #bateyrehabproject #bateygirls #humantraffickingawareness #humantrafficking #survivors #survivor #childtraffickingmuststop #childtrafficking #ethicalfashion

I modeled this STUNNING @shopbila77 dress at a min

I modeled this STUNNING @shopbila77 dress at a mini fashion show at @apricotlanewinterhavenfl this summer, and I realized it's PERFECT for fall. 😍🍁🍂

I'm actually having extreme regret that I didn't buy it that day. 🤦‍♀️ It's cotton, super flattering, fit me so well, & sustainably made. 🥰

I brought my own @tradesofhope accessories & completed the look. 😍

They're all made in India and Haiti, preventing poverty orphans, providing safe workplaces, and educating women. 💪

My Leather Bucket bag is currently over $100 off in my shop! 🤯😍 You'll also get a surprise gift when you 🛍️

Drop "bag" and I'll get you the deets before the deal is over! 🔗

#ethicalootd #fashionrevolution #ethicalfashion #womenhelpingwomen #fairtradefashion #ootd #tradesofhope #fairtradeootd #hopegirl #boutique #boutiqueshopping

It's Fall, Y'all! And not even Delulu Florida Girl

It's Fall, Y'all! And not even Delulu Florida Girl Fall, because it has actually been a chilly, windy day here in central Florida. 🍁🍂

With the leaves fallen & drying out on the ground after the Hurricane last week, were really getting the full effect. 👌🥰

Hats, boots, & scarves are totally my thing, so any chance I can get to bundle up and embrace the fall vibes, I'm there. I'm even wearing fleece-lined tights with this thrifted dress, feel free to judge me, I know I'm a pansy about the cold. 🙃😅

I thrifted these boots at @topbuttons.winterhaven during a fill a bag sale in the spring and they're so good!

I'm wearing some bracelets made by the girls in the Dominican Republic because I miss them. 😭

I've finished the look with my @tradesofhope accessories. 😍

My Leather Bucket Bag is $100 off this week! 🙌

Drop "bag" and I'll send you a 🔗 to grab yours before the price goes back up!

#fashionrevolution #ethicalfashion #womenhelpingwomen #fairtradefashion #ethicalootd #ootd #tradesofhope #fairtradeootd #thriftedootd #fallfashion #fallinflorida #falllook

Left part of my heart in the Dominican Republic. ♥️ Truly, I'm not the same woman I was on Wednesday.

These are the girls in the trafficking safe home (the only shelter for minors in the south of the country and one of only 4 ministries in the country working in anti-trafficking) that we support with my work with Trades of Hope. ♥️

I sat with them and listened to them share their stories through tears. Little girls shouldn't have stories like theirs.

I stood with them and listened to them pray with conviction, worship God for his Faithfulness in their life, and dance in the freedom they have in Christ.

There is so much work to be done to fight the issue of child marriage & trafficking.

There is so much that has been accomplished.

I know with confidence that these girls are safe & loved...now.

But there are so many other girls who are not...yet.

We can do something about it right here, right now. Now that we know, we must share with others.

It's heavy. But in the midst there's so much joy.

The redemption story is full of Hope.

I'm processing, and I'm gonna take action.

Time to get back to work. 💪👭

#hopegirl #hopegirls #womenhelpingwomen #humantrafficking #childtraffickingmuststop #trafficking #enditmovement #inittoendit #humantraffickingawareness #fashionrevolution #sustainablebusiness #tradesofhope #dominicanrepublic #dominican

When I tell you my Jaw. DROPPED. as I put this yel

How to tie a big flowy scarf into a vest! This i

How to tie a big flowy scarf into a vest!

This is my favorite hack for our scarves, it makes them super wearable for the Florida weather, adds some Boho vibes to my outfits, and of course they look adorable like this! 🥰

I'm using the Elva Scarf handmade in India, providing Fair wages, education, & safe working environments for women. ♥️

Drop me a "scarf" if you'd like my recommendations for the perfect scarves to use for this hack!

#fashionrevolution #scarfstyle #scarfideas #scarfhacks #ethicalfashion #fairtradefashion #ethicalootd #tradesofhope #ootd #tohstyle

Amazon is starting their Prime Day Deals next week

Amazon is starting their Prime Day Deals next week. And I get it, I buy things from Amazon! But the thing is... there is so much made in sweatshops on Amazon. So many products made by women who are physically abused and are unable to find safe, dignified, sustainable work.

And we want to counter that.

So, we're doing Hope Day Deals!

Through October 7th, enjoy 20%+ off of 50 designs!

And know your savings created LIFE-SAVING jobs for women who are trying to lead their families out of poverty!

Shopping Amazon Prime Day Deals doesn't better the world in any way.

But shopping our Hope Day Deals
allows you to...

- Stand with women rising out of
poverty

- Support anti-human trafficking
rescue and restoration efforts

- Help send little girls to school

Creates dignified jobs for women so
they have another option than begging
on the street

Fuse the world with equality, justice,
and hope!

Real woman will smile and feel HOPE
because of your order today!

Drop HOPE DEALS and I'll send you a 🔗 to get the deals!

#primeday #primedaydeals #fashionrevolution #ethicalfashion #womenhelpingwomen #fairtradefashion #tradesofhope #fairtradesale #ethicalshopping #shopbetter

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