Instead of Rent: June, 2012

June 6, 2012

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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4sight Adventurers Sunglasses

August 15, 2011


I can’t decide what’s more amazing about the Adventurers Sunglasses from San Fransisco’s 4sight: that they’re 100% made in Italy, yet cost a mere $49, or, that for every pair purchased (for a mere $49), a set of corrective lenses is donated to a person in need. You know what, let’s just say they’re great all-around, and call it a day. Nine color options are available (some vibrant, some subdued), and quantities are apparently very limited, so act now to get yours before they sell out. Read More »

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With Benefits: Summer Sunglasses

June 29, 2011

With Benefits is a series featuring for-benefit companies — for-profit models that inherently benefit social causes — written by Janette Crawford, founder of the consistently excellent ethical fashion daily Fashion Loves People.


One out of five people in the world can’t see clearly – that’s 1.3 billion people living without proper vision. Earlier this month, you most likely heard about TOMS revealing its next one-for-one product, sunglasses. Inspired by this announcement, I decided to round-up my four favorite brands offering sight to people in need, in exchange for slick new shades.

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