Loving Lately // Gifts that give back!

Happy Friday Friends!!

Who has their Christmas shopping done, yet? I have to say I am getting close, sort of...there is light at the end of the tunnel. Anyway, if you are looking for ideas, here are a few places to find fun, fresh, and charitable gifts for the ladies in your life. 

Leith x Warby Parker
Have you seen the latest collection Warby Parker has been working on?

This week Warby Parker launched Leith x Warby Parker, a collection of five feminine frames brought to life in collaboration with Leith Clark of Lula Magazine. You may recognize her singular style from her work with Harper’s Bazaar U.K. and Italian Vogue. Inspired by smart-looking and smart-thinking individualists, each set of frames exudes ultra-ladylike and spirited charm.

Of course, these five frames could not be anymore chic then when modeled on Zoe Kazan and photographed by noted fashion photographer Pamela Hanson. These photos capture that exact 1960's nerdy library girl look that Leith, along with most girls, love.

Photo c/o Warby Parker

Now that you have seen the fab five, all available in optical or sunwear, which is your favorite? My favorite....the Willow Aldabra, what is not to love about petite frames and tortoise shell?

Photo c/o Warby Parker

But I do have to say, hands down my favorite thing about Warby Parker and all their frames is the fact that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need. AND a percentage from each sale will also go to Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation campaign mobilizing American girls to raise awareness and funds for UN programs that provide life-changing opportunities to girls around the world.

As a company that gives back, Mad Dream Design is a huge fan of those who do the same. So, if you have not checked out Leith x Warby Parker, head on over, the frames are available online and at Warby Parker stores and showrooms for $145 each.

A Holiday Gift Guide for the ladies from Eat.Live.Make
This gift guide is chalk full of good stuff and it features a few shops that love to give back.

Check out her full gift guide on her blog!

These shops are giving back with each purchase:

BGlorifiedBoutique - Fun knits, scarves and headwear. 10% of proceeds goes to teen challenge around the world. Super cute stuff!

fashionABLE - amazing scarves and quality leather goods. Your purchase of a fashionABLE scarf creates sustainable business in Africa. I have a special lady on my list receiving one of their scarves.

Mad Dream Design - Jewelry to go with your new knits, scarves and sunglasses, we are dedicated to donating 5% of each purchase to animal and earth friendly non-profits, such as Ocean Preservation Society, BlueVoice, The Marine Mammal Center, Falcon Ridge Equine Rescue, Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary, and Barks of Love!

A little sneak peek at a few new products that will be launching in the shop this weekend:

Photography by Amber Mozo Photography

 Enjoy and Happy Shopping!