UNICEF’s School-in-a-Box $186

Whenever I go on a shopping binge, I make it my mission to buy at least one item benefitting a charity (or more, depending on how bad my binge was). For christmas this year, I’m going for UNICEF’s School-in-a-Box. Coming in at a little under $200, the lockable metal cases are filled with exercise books, pencils, erasers, scissors, a wooden teaching clock, plastic cubes for counting and a set of three laminated posters. UNICEF has some great ways to give back on their online store, from vaccines and first aid kits to jump ropes and

Organic. Navy. Two of my favorite things. Source

I forgot to mention great makeup is the fourth essential accessory I any outfit (even if it means none at all). Love her eyes. Source

Every outfit should have three fabulous accessories: great shoes, a great handbag, and great hair. Source

Those shoes are perfect for the outfit, not only do they match her bag perfectly, they elongate her already great legs. Source

TUNDRA – repurposed grey leather with 3 pockets and plaid $115 

Click here to see more great and unique handbags from hoakonhelga’s shop. 

I’ve always liked a lot of black, especially in winter, and especially when it’s handmade.

Images for the Thakoon for Target collection have become available. The collection, full of color and watercolor prints and even some swimwear, hits stores Christmas Day. See more here.