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Ethical Fashion: Love 41 and Why My Toddler is NOT Taking the Summer Off

Let’s talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda. 

Let's talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda.

Ok guys, it’s the third to the last week of school.  Trust me, I’m counting down the days.  Before I tell you about the amazing ethical fashion brand that I’m featuring today….I wanted to share a little bit about our summer vacation plans.  So, I’ll be off from teaching for about 8 weeks this summer.  And, we’ve decided NOT to pull Lydia out of preschool.  Before you say I’m a horrible mom, here is WHY.  We WILL be decreasing her to a couple days a week.  Her days will be much shorter.  But honestly? It’s two fold.  I’m worried that if she has NO school at all for the entire summer, the transition back in the fall with be difficult.  And if I’m being totally transparent…..I want a little bit of a vacation for myself.  Teaching is the type of job where you are required to give constant emotional output.  So is parenting.  I’m looking forward to having a couple days a week to just, sit in a coffee shop and sip a latte.  It’s not TOTALLY horrible, right? 

Let's talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda.

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Let's talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda.

Ethical Fashion: Love 41

Ok, can we talk about the amazing bag that I’m carrying in these pictures? It’s stunning right? It’s also from an amazing ethical fashion line, Love 41.  Love 41 was founded by Suzette Munson after a trip to Rwanda in 2010.  When she saw the extreme poverty and suffering of the Rwandan people, she felt compelled to HELP.  So, her company makes amazing handbags and accessories.  They give ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of profits to Africa New Life Ministries, a Christian organization seeking to stabilize, educate, and provide for Rwandans.

The purse I styled (the Wandering Fringe Bag) is my FAVORITE summer handbag.  It’s the perfect size, and can easily be dressed up or down.  While I’m wearing it here with a casual summer outfit, I’ll also be bringing it along for my New York trip this summer.  I can’t wait to wear it with wedges and a girlie sundress when my dear darling toddler is nowhere in sight. 

If you’d like to see more of Love 41’s amazing pieces……check out how Molly styled her favorite Love 41 bag!

And if you are as in love with this amazing ethical fashion brand as I am, then be sure to scroll down.  Molly and I are teaming up with Love 41 to give one of YOU a $200 shop credit!

Let's talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda. Let's talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda.

Side note, if you love ethical fashion…..then you’ll also need to check out Lydia’s and my necklaces.  They’re from 31 Bits and Lydia is OBSESSED with hers. You can read more about them HERE.

Let's talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda. Let's talk ethical fashion. Love 41 is an amazing leather handbag and accessory company whose sole mission is to help reform and rebuild the community in Rwanda.

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  1. Sarah L says

    May 22, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I think it’s great that your daughter will still go to preschool and you’ll get some time off.

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  2. Jeanna says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:58 am

    I LOVE the reversible leather hobo purse!

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  3. Amber Ludwig says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:16 am

    So many gorgeous pieces!! I love the LEATHER FEATHER EARRINGS and the CROSSBODY KOROHA in dark chocolate!!

    Reply
  4. Dana Rodriguez says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:30 am

    I really like the LOVE 41 LOVELY-PERUVIAN CROSSBODY.

    Reply
  5. shannon fowler says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I really love the city backpack.

    Reply
  6. Michelle C says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    I could really use the Laptop Crossbody Carrier! It’s lovely, too!

    Reply
  7. Crisie Woolard says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    Oh my goodness I love so many of their products. This is a great store. Thank you so much for such a generous and give away. If I won I would probably get the MINI DUFFEL PURSE. It is so cute. It would go without most anything and I could use it all the time. Again thank you so much and happy memorial day

    Reply
  8. Deborah Caudill says

    May 23, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    I really love the leather toiletry bag so if I am lucky enough to win, I would definitely get that. I like quite a few of the satchels and backpacks too!

    Reply
  9. Tara L says

    May 23, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I’d choose the LEATHER TABLE RUNNER and maybe a Bag and a few other things.

    Reply
  10. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    I think I would get the Leather Pocket Tote. But there are several items I would love to have that are so unique.

    Reply
  11. Brigitte Bauman says

    May 24, 2017 at 3:20 am

    I enjoyed reading your review. I love fringe so I would buy the Wandering Fringe Bag.

    Reply
  12. Jeanne Coulombe says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:56 am

    I love the cosmetic bag and wristlet id all there products are so nice

    Reply
  13. Jennifer Reed says

    May 24, 2017 at 5:33 am

    I think I would get the LEATHER TABLE RUNNER for my home from Love41. It is beautiful!

    Reply
  14. Heidi Pohl says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:49 am

    I would get the simple tote bag. I’m due with baby #4, and would love to use it as a uber-classy diaper bag!

    Reply
  15. Kim Pincombe-Cole says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:37 am

    I love the MINI DUFFEL PURSE! I’d have a hard time choosing a color (because they’re all so good) if I won…

    Reply
  16. Linda Kish says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    I like the MAC MESSENGER BAG.

    Reply
  17. Vivian Perez says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I currently have my eyes on the Wanders Backpack. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Melissa Storms says

    May 24, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    I would put the gift card towards the Kivu bag, I LOVE it.

    Reply
  19. MARY WOOLLARD says

    May 24, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    wow thats a tough decision. i saw so many things i liked i would probably go with the kivu bag, the leathers shopper tote or the wanderers backpack. i definitely need a new bag and these are gorgeous!

    Reply
  20. Amy C. says

    May 26, 2017 at 8:57 am

    I would pick up the Universal Backpack. It looks gorgeous and it would wonderful to have when I need to be hands-free. Thanks!

    Reply
  21. Anita Duvall says

    May 26, 2017 at 11:19 am

    I would put the $200 toward the Leather Pocket Tote. This one is perfect!

    Reply
  22. Calvin F. says

    May 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    My summers were very busy and even more busy than the school year. I remember everything I left for the holiday to do, so it becomes overwhelming over the months off

    Reply
  23. golden storm says

    May 26, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    i would buy the Leather Cosmetic Bag and the leather pen case and CHAMBERLAIN LEATHER MILK LINIMENT

    Reply
  24. Rebecca b says

    May 26, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    I really like the Fringe shoulder bag.

    Reply
  25. Sandy Klocinski says

    May 27, 2017 at 10:20 am

    I would buy the Leather Desk Organizer Set

    Reply
  26. Alice C says

    May 27, 2017 at 11:15 am

    I lie the mini duffel purse

    Reply
  27. Jennifer Trevino says

    May 27, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Everything Ethical 41 has is truely amazing, if I had to pick one item, it’d be the fringed bag, it’s stunningly beautiful.

    Reply
  28. Lisa Weeks says

    May 27, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    I love the MINI DUFFEL PURSE and so much more

    Reply
  29. Kimmy Ripley says

    May 27, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    I just lost 22 lbs this year and I need so many new clothes. Nothing fits me anymore. It is all baggy!

    Reply
  30. Kathy Pease says

    May 27, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I would probably get the Laptop Crossbody Carrier

    Reply
  31. Jill Rivera says

    May 27, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    TRAVEL JEWELRY ROLL so my jewerly does not get tangled.

    Reply
  32. Denise B. says

    May 27, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    I like the “KIVU BAG”.

    Reply
  33. Ashley C says

    May 27, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    I love the Wandering Fringe bag

    Reply
  34. allison says

    May 27, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    I would love to have the essential oils leather statement necklace! Thanks so much for the chances to win.

    Reply
  35. Kristi C says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:33 am

    I would choose the REVERSIBLE LEATHER HOBO PURSE. Love that it is dark and light colors.

    Reply
  36. Laura B. says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I really like the simple tote.

    Reply
  37. April Gupton says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:49 am

    LEATHER OVERNIGHT DUFFEL BAG

    Reply
  38. Jennifer H. says

    May 28, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    I like the LEATHER SHOPPER’S TOTE.

    Reply
  39. Wendy R. says

    May 28, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    The Fringe Shoulder Purse is really pretty!

    Reply
  40. courtney hennagir says

    May 28, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    I would so love the rawhide crossbody bag! It would be the perfect thing for our upcoming Disney trip to carry all our goodies in.

    Reply
  41. Connie Gruning says

    May 28, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    I would love to get the Continental Leather Wallet. Or the Rawhide Crossbody bag. So pretty!! I think its a great thing to take time for YOU this summer!! After all if Mama ainte happy ainte nobody happy!

    Reply
  42. bn100 says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Leather Feather Earrings

    Reply
  43. Holly Thomas says

    May 29, 2017 at 5:26 am

    REVERSIBLE LEATHER HOBO PURSE IS WHAT I WOULD GET.

    Reply
  44. Marilyn Nawara says

    May 29, 2017 at 6:25 am

    Love the MAC MESSENGER BAG — this would be perfect for work.

    Reply
  45. paige chandler says

    May 29, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    i would get the leather table runner. oooh la la

    Reply
  46. BILL HOFF says

    May 29, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    I would buy my wife the WANDERING FRINGE BAG

    Reply
  47. Wehaf says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:05 am

    I would buy the laptop crossbody carrier; it’s the perfect work bag!

    Reply
  48. Abigail says

    May 30, 2017 at 6:05 am

    I love the Simple Tote and the Weekender Bag

    Reply
  49. Margaret Smith says

    May 30, 2017 at 7:49 am

    I would love the Crossbody Koroha. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  50. Terri S. says

    May 30, 2017 at 10:41 am

    I’d choose the Continental Leather Wallet shown in Caramel Brown (wish it came in Black). It holds a lot!

    Reply
  51. jenny says

    May 30, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    I love the leather overnight duffel bag!

    Reply
  52. Laurie Emerson says

    May 30, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    I would buy the Crossbody Koroha in Tobacco.

    Reply
  53. Lauryn R says

    May 30, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    I am in love with the Universal Backpack! It is getting to be a necessity to have my hands free now that my kids are 8, 4, and 3 and I am constantly chasing them around! 😉

    Reply
  54. vivian blevins says

    May 31, 2017 at 12:59 am

    love the universal backback.

    Reply
  55. Laura Shangraw says

    May 31, 2017 at 11:02 am

    So many things to love. I can’t choose just one.

    Reply
  56. Joni Lively Taylor says

    May 31, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    I love the crossbody laptop bag. I love this site. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
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