GIVING IN STYLE {fashion in the philanthropy lane} GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK Now, more than ever, brands of all sizes are using the power of their business to support worthy causes. And products that benefit our community are clearly more attractive when paired with this “pay it forward” philosophy. So shop til you drop and give back at the same time! 1. PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HOLIDAY CARDS Pack of five cards for $5 | Purchase at pchartworks.org Designed by Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients, these special cards are available online and in the following locations: Phoenix Children’s Hospital gift shop, any Valley Cobblestone Auto Spa or IHOP location, and all Desert Financial Credit Unions. Proceeds from card sales benefit the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. 2. RUBY FARIAS DESIGNS RFD PLUSH BLANKET $60 | Purchase at rubyfariasdesigns.com Ruby Farias Designs creates one-of-a-kind painted and embellished clothing and accessories for those who want to stand out and be confident in who they are. Ruby designed this custom print for her home décor series. Made from ultra-comfy plush materials, this gift ensures ultimate snuggablilty. Twenty-five percent of plush blanket sales and any other home good items sold through Dec. 24 will be donated to Make-A-Wish Arizona. When proceeds go to charities and causes, you can feel good about holiday shopping Tyler Butler | Fashion Writer 1 2 3 34 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | DECEMBER 2018

3. COUTURE APRONS SANTA BABY APRON $198 | Purchase at coutureaprons.com The perfect hostess apron for all your holiday parties, this apron is 100 percent cotton with faux fur trim and comes with a detachable necklace and neck strap, plus a flower pin-on. Wear with a pair of leggings and you have a complete outfit. Add coupon code GIVE and receive free shipping in the U.S. Plus, Couture Aprons will donate 20 percent of the purchase to Chances for Children. 4. SUGAR MAMA JEWELS CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE $99 | Purchase at etsy.com/shop/SugarMamaJewels This 17-inch-long white cultured pearl beaded necklace with gold-plated pave lobster clasp is the perfect gift for the classy woman in your life. The best part is that the necklace can be worn alone or with one of the available “Extra Bling” charms. Great for travel because you can change up your look from day to night and always be in style. $5 from each necklace sold will be donated to the Arizona Humane Society. 5. SLEEKSKIN AESTHETICS SMILE TRAIN BEAUTY PACKAGE $100 | Purchase by calling (480) 315-1364 or emailing sleekskin@aol.com Give the gift of a smile this holiday season. Sleekskin Aesthetics is proud to partner with Smile Train for this custom holiday gift package. The package includes free Sleekskin skin consultation, sugar plum facial, complimentary microdermabrasion treatment, facial massage and a bonus eye hydration treatment. $20 of every package purchased goes toward repairing a cleft palate for a child in need through Smile Train. 6. UNIIK PILLOWS ASSORTED OPTIONS AVAILABLE $20 for a pillow cover or $30 for cover and insert | Purchase at uniikpillows.com Uniik Pillows is a local mother-daughter business that designs and creates eclectic throw pillow covers. All their covers are printed with a digital printing process that permanently adheres the ink to the fabric, allowing the covers to be washed. The covers also have hidden zippers, so customers can quickly and seamlessly change out their décor for different seasons and holidays. Twenty percent of all proceeds go to Anthem Pets Animal Rescue. 4 5 6 DECEMBER 2018 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA 35