Artisan Accessories to Smile About

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The white culottes have officially come out to kick off spring the start of fashion and street style. White pants are something you can get anywhere, along with the season's best. Bead & Reel, an LA-based ethical fashion boutique, has amazing upcycled and reclaimed fashion finds. There, you can customize your search and what you're shopping for. Whether you're looking for vegan, artisan-made, American-made, female-founded, charitable, or recycled fashion, there's enough on Bead & Reel to smile about... especially these earrings made by jewelry designer, Jennifer Housman.

Statement earrings will be all the rage this spring and summer. Instead of buying mass-produced earrings that you can bet everyone will have, you can have a pair of one-of-a-kind earrings made by a talented, small business owner. There really is something special about receiving a hand-made piece crafted with love, appreciation, and skill. 

The On The Fringe earrings made by Housgoods show just how much of a statement you can make with both your style and spending power. These vegan, nature-inspired earrings are handmade using recycled and renewable materials by founder, Jennifer Housman. She's not only a kick-ass girl boss, but also dedicated to her community and helping others! Through Housgoods, Housman partners with Project Concern International to put on weekly design classes for immigrants and refugees in the San Diego area as part of their Women Empowerment (WE) Initiative. 

I don't know about you, but the thought of supporting an artist and business owner like Housman brings a smile to my face! Knowing that you're getting a well-made product should be satisfying enough, but backing initiatives and businesses looking to uplift others is the cherry on top. So smile a little bit more this season, and check out all of Jennifer's collections here.