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shop for her

fiore gardens in pacific palisades, california

By lizzy dear

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller

"Millennials are poised to reshape the economy; their unique experiences will change the ways we buy and sell, forcing companies to examine how they do business for decades to come." - a quote found on a Goldman Sachs online infographic.

Not only do 20-30 somethings of today care about where and how their products are made, but they also care deeply about their world, the people around them and the capacity they have to make a positive impact.

The power of collaboration my friends, is a beautiful thing. Living in a city that is so massive, with dreams that sometimes seem, absolutely too overwhelming, it's a thrill to connect with people, especially other women, who are fearlessly fighting for what they believe in and are inspiring those around them in the process. Shop for Her was created by two bold and bubbily women, Jess Puccinelli of Haute Hope and Sheeva Sairafi of Local & Lejos, with intent to create a rad place and experience to shop for the perfect Mother's Day gifts. There was wine tasting, tasty treats and remixed tracks from our old days playing as groups of friends made their way through the garden space, learning how the products are made, or how their purchase would impact a greater good.

You can learn about all the businesses and products featured at the Shop for Her event below. Look them up through Instagram and find out how you can get your hands on some of these inspiring products.

The Giving Keys - @thegivingkeys - An LA based organization, that employs those transitioning out of homelessness to make jewelry out of recycled keys.

Local & Lejos - @localandlejos - Unique and modern, handmade home goods and decor pieces, made by artisans in various far away countries. Local & Lejos empowers artisans to grow a business, preserve cultural traditions, and create sustainable futures for their families

Bundle Tree Baby - @bundletreebaby - Baby goods and colorful jewelry, handmade by mothers in Uganda. Every purchase provides on-going healthcare and education for Ugandan children.

Lunya - @lunya.co - Lunya is on a mission to make women look and feel phenomenal on their way to bed. Clothing that is comfortable, but also flattering, so women everywhere can trade in that uncomfortable lingerie and frumpy oversized t-shirts for a more attractive and cozy option.

Vrai & Oro - @vraiandoro - High quality fine jewelry, made in Los Angeles, Ca without the retail markups of normal fine jewlery companies. Instead of focusing on trends, Vrai & Oro creates delicate pieces that can be worn every day.

Darling Magazine - @darling - An LA based, reader supported magazine on the art of being a woman. Filled with inspiring stories, artwork, articles, poems, and photographs, that encourage women to be the best version of themselves, strong, brave and creative.

Tortugas Home - @tortugashome - A placemat company that celebrates time shared around the dinner table. The products are designed and made by local LA artists. A portion of each purchase goes to provide nutritional food and produce for a family who could use the support.

Boxed Water - @boxedwater - An environmentally friendly, sustainable bottled water organization that also supports world water relief, reforestation, and environmental protection projects.

The Tote Project - @thetoteproject - Supports survivors of human trafficking all over the world through the sale of a simple yet useful accessory, the tote bag.

Syntax - @realsyntax - Jane Choi, a DJ based in Los Angeles, Ca.

Ketzali - @ketzaliaccessories - Ketzali is engaged in working hand-in-hand with local artisans who create our unique handwoven scarves and ponchos, in order to increase their income, work environment, and living standards.

Gold Fox Tattoos - @goldfoxtats - Metallic tattoos designed and delivered directly from LA, Ca. Every purchase of GoldFox Tats helps educate a girl through the organization GirlUp.

One Hope - @onehopewine - This wine company makes an impact with every bottle sold by donating HALF of the profits to partner causes. Each kind of wine, supports a different cause like supporting our troops, fighting against AIDS and breast cancer, helping end childhood hunger and world poverty, funding pet adoptions and planting trees and even helping children with autism.

Brand Together - @brandtogether - A non-profit organization that excepts the donation of barely used or unused high end branded clothing and sells them on their website or pop up shops to raise money for various charities of the buyer's choice.

Clark & Madison - @clarkandmadison - An explorer and a visionary, bringing ideas and materials home from their adventures, to locally make and sell fine globally inspired products.

Bang Bang Brunch - @bangbangbrunch - A brunch experience. Different locations, unannounced menu, strangers as dining companions, partnerships with local purveyors and food fanatic entrepreneurs all for a price you can swallow.

Haute Hope - @hautehopegives - A place to find beautiful gift boxes featuring products that give back to a good cause or impact the world in positive way and highlighting organizations that are using conscious commerce to better the lives of those around them.

Candle Essentials - @candleessentials - 100% Natural soy candles with plantable packaging, hand-poured in Los Angeles, California.

Cheeky - @cheeky_home - Fun, exuberant paper plates and to go cups, as well as plastic utensils and party cups that make every day exceptional. With every Cheeky product you buy, a meal is donated to someone who needs it right here in the U.S.