Become an everyday advocate | With so much harm being done to the planet and its people, it can be hard to see how any of us can truly make a difference - but we can. Let's explore fair trade fashion with Noonday Collection, as well as other topics around shopping with purpose and developing social and environmental consciousness in our daily lives.
Here’s the story of one group in East Asia that provides employment and holistic care for sexually trafficked women. Watch the video below for the story of healing - and a look at the beautiful pieces they create. They can carry such a special meaning for you as you wear them, reminding you of hope, and of your power to create a better world every day.
Read MoreEven if you’re already sold on wearing big earrings, maybe you’re stumped on how to style them with other pieces. While you can absolutely let your earrings speak for themselves with no necklace, I have a few tips for how to pair them with a necklace or other pieces that will add beauty without making you feel overloaded.
Read MoreIf your purses become a mess within days of cleaning them out, there is hope for you - I promise. Here are my 7 easy steps to an organized purse that’s ready to be swapped out at a moment’s notice.
Read MoreTo me, statement means that your style is reflecting you in a unique way. And our new line has all kinds of ways to customize so that you can express yourself. Our new line of Inspire Necklaces and interchangeable pendants makes it easy to find your perfect combination.
Read MoreToday is the launch of Noonday Collection's spring line, as well as the week-long Ambassador Style Challenge! One of my favorite pieces reminds me of my own journey: the Filigree Hoops from Vietnam.
Read MoreNoonday's fair trade Wildflower Clutch not only provides a pop of color and pattern with embroidery and poms - it also provides employment for women throughout the Ayacucho region of Peru because it is handmade, reducing the need to move to find factory jobs. Click to shop and to see how the design was inspired by the unique needs of women there. There are amazing people working to provide opportunity in vulnerable communities, as well as practical ways that you can support them. That includes supporting businesses such as Hilos y Colores in Peru through Noonday Collection. And my goal is to connect you to them. Read the beautiful story behind the opportunity this piece makes possible through sustainable, fair trade fashion.
Read MoreOur Llama Tray is a perfect example of collaborative design. It follows the ancient tradition of ceramic crafts in Vietnam, while bringing in expertise from Noonday’s design team.
Read MoreAuthentic Hmong fabric is handcrafted into a fair trade stocking that tells a story of culture and craft. Through my time in Vietnam and time spent with a Hmong American friend, I learned the beautiful story behind this piece.
Read MoreThis holiday season, give gifts with story and impact. Create a global mantel, wrap up in a cozy alpaca scarf, and more!
Read MoreAdd on-trend style that carries social and environmental impact. See my favorites from this season - a perfect leather doctor bag, a chevron necklace made of ethically sourced horn, and more.
Read MoreThe making of Noonday’s Calypso Earrings: these airy, lightweight statement earrings are handmade in Vietnam from ethically sourced, recycled water buffalo horn. Shop the style, explore behind the scenes of their creation, and learn how fair trade is helping this 800-year-old crafting tradition continue to provide dignified jobs in Vietnam. Want to support ethical businesses and travel to see artisan work first-hand? Join my team at juliegodshall.com/join-my-team.
Read MoreI'm learning to love well from Madison, WI. Join me on this journey toward compassion, advocacy, and action. I'm all about fair trade and ethical fashion with Noonday Collection, and finding all the ways we can make better use of our untapped potential to be powerful advocates for world change. Check out my 2018 Kind Consumer Challenge to join the conversation.
Want an inspiring read? Pick up Imperfect Courage by Noonday’s founder, Jessica Honegger.
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