Our partner stylist, Lauren Lefevre of Edit by Lauren, took part in our “Give Back” series this week by choosing to feature Noonday Collection. We are serious Noonday fans over here, and absolutely looooove the look Lauren put together for this shoot!! We’ve included just a little peek of her look, so be sure to click either of Lauren’s photos to see the rest of her gorgeous photos by the talented Amanda Pulley of Vagabond Photography on Lauren’s blog, today! We also love Lauren’s favorite Noonday picks, below, and each are linked for easy purchase, if something catches your fancy…. Shop and make a difference, y’all!

From Lauren:

I am more than excited to introduce you to Noonday Collection today. This is a company that has engaged my heart through its story and mission, and one that I have been wanting to talk about here on the blog for quite some time.

If you haven’t yet heard of Noonday, its mission is to create economic opportunity for the vulnerable. Noonday partners with artisans in the developing world, empowering them to grow sustainable businesses. By creating a marketplace for their goods, they create dignified jobs at living wages, allowing artisans to earn more in order to support their families. They also offer no interest loans and make advance payments on orders. This way they are able to shoulder the costs of materials and build a lasting relationship based on trust. Additionally, the company offers scholarship programs, emergency assistance and donates a portion of sales to place orphans in forever families.

Pretty amazing, right?!

The cherry on top of this awesome mission is that the accessories Noonday Collection makes and sells are exquisite!

I was gifted two gorgeous pieces to style for a recent shoot in Austin, Texas. My favorite piece from the current collection is the Victoria Falls Necklace, which I am wearing below. This piece is made in Uganda from upcycled paper beads. Click here to read a touching story about, Bukenya, one of the artisans in Uganda who went from homeless to homeowner because of Noonday’s purchases!

images by Amanda Pulley.

outfit details :: FREE PEOPLE DAISY LACE FIT & FLARE DRESS // c/o NOONDAY COLLECTION VICTORIA FALLS NECKLACE {just went on sale!} // LOUISE ET CIT OLIVIA 2 SANDAL // STELLA & DOT AZTEC CITY SLIM CLUTCH // GUCCI 57MM OVERSIZED SUNGLASSES

Some of my other favorite Noonday pieces to shop ::

All links on this post are linked to Noonday Collection Ambassador, Amber Cok. Amber is a military spouse currently living in South Korea and the mother of four children, two of whom are adopted!

Stay tuned for another look styled with another gorgeous Noonday piece coming up here on the blog tomorrow…

Stylishly yours,

Lauren is a wardrobe stylist, and owner of Edit by Lauren, with a team of stylists based in Austin, TX, Atlanta, GA, and Nashville, TN. If you live near these areas, and would like to be personally styled by Lauren, or her team, be sure to check out her website for further details! If you’d like to be styled by Lauren online via Style Me Perfect, we can get you all set-up with her right here – simply request her as your stylist, and let the styling begin!