Without a doubt the dominant trend that designers are taking this spring is stripes. Perhaps it's the nautical feel that has us daydreaming of mornings on the water, or the parisian inspiration. Either way stripes are fun, feminine and look great on everyone.Stripes can be worn with pretty much anything. They look great with a comfy pair of boyfriend jeans, white shorts, a maxi skirt, under a blazer for work, the list goes on and on.And it seems as though this year, the best rule for wearing stripes is more, more, more! Colourful stripes, black and white stripes, you name it and you'll find it in your favourite shoppes this spring.Fortunately, JustOne has an amazing selection of jewellery that looks amazing paired with your striped ensemble....
Note from Krista: I have not experienced the rainy season in Kibera, but I have two vivid memories of rain in Africa. The first is being caught in a sudden rain storm in Uganda in a home with a young family. The sound of the rain was deafening on the tin roof. And having no electricity during the day had gone unnoticed because of the daylight - but now that the sky had turned a dark grey, it was very dark. I sat cuddled with kids on my lap and sang songs with them over the loud noise of the rain on the roof. My second memory is last year when I visited Kenya, it was in March and just on the...
Today we are starting a Friday segment on the blog called "JustOne Person". We will look at one person and how they are using their talents and passion to give back. I really believe people genuinely want to make a difference but don't always know how or what they could offer. We will be highlighting a variety of ways people are using their skills to give back in unique and diverse ways. Check back each Friday - maybe you will be inspired by their story! I thought I would start with one of the people in my life who has taught me about giving back. My mom. For as long as I can remember my mom has been using her time, talents...
“Many people have acquired their PhD's by studying us but no one helps us.” Ouch. I read this quote from a woman in Mozambique as I worked through a course called International Women's Health and Human Rights. It stuck with me, nagged at me. As I thought a little deeper about it, I asked myself: Has there not been lots of help given? Has there not been millions of dollars spent trying to help? Has there not been many people and organizations trying to help? On the surface, I believe the answer is yes. Sometimes we, in the West, think we can apply Western answers to developing nations' problems. We think we know best – because, after all, we are...
Easter weekend is upon us and that means it's time to put away the winter boots and step into the bright and soft colours of springtime. This gorgeous mint paper bead necklace pairs so well with white denim. Mix it with any pastel top you've got, a little fresh springtime make-up, and your set to celebrate Easter in style. Katie and her husband have three young children that keep them active and enjoying life. She is a professional photographer and a former journalist and newspaper editor. Katie has been involved with choosing which items to carry for JustOne and helping with designing new pieces. Her love of fashion will be featured weekly on our blog to show ways to wear JustOne pieces with...
