End of summer fashion

As the summer draws to an end and everyone prepares for cooler temperatures and new school semesters, there is still time to savor some of the warm weather’s best trends.  The end of summer brings with it your last chances to show off beautiful handmade summer style, embrace the light and airy fabrics and colors, and relax in fair trade fashions that keep your look from wilting in the last of summer’s heat. To complete your end of summer look, add some color to the mix with statement accessories that pull together your outfit with effortless grace.

Handcrafted fair trade jewelry exemplifies summer style is at it's best with this can’t miss layered look from The Andean Collection:

Handmade jewelry from Shopping For A Change® speaks to the casual style of late summer, and adds a trendy, urban flair when paired with a classic dress.  Handcrafted by artisans, their attention to detail and line compliment the look of easy summer dresses and skirts, and easily flatter every look when wearing any of these unique pieces.

If you’re already looking ahead to cooler weather and warmer fashions, start your fall clothing collection off with a touch of sophisticated style that brings out all of the best the cooler weather has to offer.  Accent your darker fall apparel and transition into autumn with a hint of summer’s lightness wearing this great cotton sweater from Pure Handknits:
Fair trade apparel, handcrafted in Thailand, this beautiful piece breathes new life into the standby fall coverup, instead using delicate handmade details to create an intricate, modern look.  Reinvent your style this fall or add an unexpected touch to your summer wardrobe with these eye catching items meant to capture your eye and have you looking your best.


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