Is it just me, or does Memorial Day feel like the kick off to summer?
The pool at the Durham YMCA opened, and temperatures are finally hitting the 80s. Duke students have graduated, and other schools will be letting out soon. And one thing is for sure, it is OFFICIALLY sandal weather!
In honor of summer, we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite summer Fair Trade accessories. And since we just mentioned sandals, let’s start with:
Our beloved Sseko Sandals! If you’ve been in One World Market lately, then you have seen OWM staffers April, Katie, and Brandy rockin’ their Ssekos.
Handmade in Uganda, each sandal and strap provide an income for a young Ugandan woman on her way to college! We love that you can change the strap and design of your sandal easily, but even more, we LOVE that they support higher education for women in Uganda!
They were even featured in this month’s issue of Vogue:
Fair Trade High Fashion!
In fact, our Executive Director April was wearing her Sseko sandals with the blue and white strap today. To finish off her outfit:
One of our new GORGEOUS handmade bags from Brazil! Handwoven from grass, we love the pop of yellow. (Pairs perfectly with the Ssekos!)
Another combo we’re loving is brass and white:
These roll-on bracelets were made in Nepal, and the earrings were made in Northern India, but they were really made for each other! Perfect for a summer outfit, on your way to a show at DPAC and dinner outside at Geer Street. Nothing says SUMMER more than crisp white accessories.
But even darker color combinations can be adapted for summer. Like our new earrings and necklaces from Guatemala:
Even though it’s navy with brown, we feel more like it’s ocean with sand! Paired with a white tee shirt and jeans, it’s a great summer look!
However, the necklace comes in a variety of bright, summery colors…
Good luck choosing a favorite – we can’t!
What about you?
Do you have a new Fair Trade Accessory that is brightening up your summer wardrobe? Share it with us!
