One of my favorite things to do is spot Noonday on family and friends. It's so fun to see a cute scarf or a gorgeous necklace on someone and know that they are wearing something that creates economic opportunity for others around the world.
I talk about Noonday a LOT - on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - and even in real live conversations! And if you are following the blog train, you've heard many other ambassadors talk about Noonday - why we love it, how cool it is, and all that other stuff. I mean, it's all true, but of course we're going to say that - we're ambassadors! Today, I'd like to let a few others do some "talking" about Noonday. These are real customers and not actors, so you can trust them. ;)
These are my friends Kerri, Courtney, and Brittney (left to right). They have each purchased a few Noonday pieces and have hosted a trunk show together. Kerri says silver hoops are her trademark and loves the clustered hoops because they are sparkly. :) (She just found a new hoop in our fall line to add to her collection - the beautiful Lunar Hoops!) Courtney on the Funky Paper Bead necklace: "I like it because it is colorful and unique just like me. And I like wearing Noonday because each piece has its own story and you think about the artisans who made each piece and their stories." And Brittney (sporting Annie's Feathered earrings and the Serengeti necklace) thinks Noonday is awesome because "it cares for people and the planet at the same time - and is super cute! Statement jewelry shouldn't come at the price of someone's life or our planet's resources."
This is my friend Jennifer and her daughter Sarah. Jennifer is one of my biggest Noonday cheerleaders and Sarah is hilarious. :) They like Noonday because they are able to help people they wouldn't otherwise be able to help and Jennifer likes the paper bead necklaces in particular because they are light and don't weigh her down by the end of the day. (Fashion shouldn't be painful!) Sarah is wearing some of my all time favorites - the Rockstar Orange necklace and the Brightly Wound Color Wrap in coral.
So that's what just a handful of my friends have to say about Noonday. And since this is my blog, I'm going to add my own two cents. Because I can. Ha! One of the biggest reasons I love Noonday is because it is NOT a charity. Now - listen to me - Noonday does some charitable work, and charities are awesome. Interest-free loans, emergency medical assistance, education scholarships - we do those things. But those are extracurricular, if you will. Noonday Collection's main purpose is to partner with artisans who are already creating beautiful and unique pieces and provide them with a marketplace in which to sell their work. This creates a sustainable and dignified way to earn an income. People in all over the world have an incredible, God-given talent for creating products others will love - but have no way of connecting to the customer. Enter the Noonday Collection home office and the ever-growing sisterhood of ambassadors. Everyone wins. You and I get fantastic accessories and can rest knowing it was produced ethically and fairly. The artisans get the satisfaction of handcrafting pieces that people love and the joy of being able to provide for themselves and their families.
I love Noonday. I love advocating for our artisans. I love showing others how easy it really is to make a lasting difference in another person's life. So - I may ask you to host a trunk show. I may tell you I have a necklace that made me think of you or a bag that would look fabulous on your arm. Why? I have chosen to be a voice in my community, in my small circle of influence. If you are like me, you can be overwhelmed by the poverty and trafficking in the world. You hear about it and want to help, but it seems so big and so scary and so out of reach. The unknowns and enormity of the issues are crippling. But it doesn't have to be. Yes, there are many big things that can and need to be done. But I, along with all my sister Noonday ambassadors, want you to know this: even little changes/purchases/decisions make a huge difference. That is why I am an ambassador and why I have chosen to be a voice - and why I think EVERYONE would look fantastic in our new Black Diamond earrings. Or one of my favorite necklaces from the new line, Liberte. I'm planning on wearing Liberte quite a bit this football season - with a few other pieces, of course!
Because I love you so much and because I think everyone needs Noonday, I am giving away a $25 Noonday Collection gift voucher to one of my readers! To enter to win, simply comment on this blog with your favorite Noonday piece. For an extra entry, share this blog post on your Facebook wall (comment and let me know you did it!). A winner will be selected on Monday, August 25th.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Feel free to go to my website - www.jenniferhostetler.noondaycollection.com - and check out all of our new line (and some not-so-new favorites)! Happy Noonday shopping!!!
