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Simple Truths taught at School

A friend posted this on Facebook - what a powerful way to express a message.  Teaching at it’s best.  I don’t know who wrote it but I would like to say thank you and acknowledge what a wonderful teacher you obviously are and how lucky the children in your class are. 

A teacher in New York was teaching her class about bullying and gave them the following exercise to perform. She had the children take out a piece of paper and told them to crumple it up, stomp on it and really mess it up but do not rip it. Then she had them unfold the paper, smooth it out and look at how scarred and dirty is was. She then told them to tell it they’re sorry. Now, even though they said they were sorry and tried to fix the paper, she pointed out all the scars they left behind. And that those scars will never go away no matter how hard they tried to fix it. That is what happens when a child bully’s another child, they may say they’re sorry, but the scars are there forever. The looks on the faces of the children in the classroom told her the message hit home.. copy and paste if you are against bullying.

How beautiful are Diamonds?

Are they worth the price that is paid? 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2056759/Zimbabwe-allowed-trade-diamonds-Kimberley-Process.html

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People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.
George Bernard Shaw
1856-1950, Playwright

Tonight is the Night

Our first birthday is here and the celebration is about to begin.

Levant looks great and the Layer’d Summer Injection Collection is about to hit the floor.

Where was it made, I hear you ask.  Australia of course!!

Can’t wait to see you tonight and share this joyous occasion with you.

Everthing You Do Matters

I love this song and the lyrics.  A beautiful way to start the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYesUF9zt18&feature=colike

Today’s Quality Equals Tomorrow’s Vintage

 

Pure Pod was one of the main reasons I opened Levant as I simply fell in love with their garments and the new Summer Collection is no exception. Gorgeous printed organic cottons, recycled doily detailing and beautiful prints entice me to wear their clothes while their ethics and dedication inspire me to follow in their footsteps and lead by example.

 

It’s not a question of what makes Pure Pod fall in the sustainable/ethical category but more whether there is any aspect they haven’t considered.  Pure Pod select from a range of environmentally sustainable fabrics and trims, use green power in manufacture, recycle offcuts and other waste fabric and use soy based inks in their printing. Considerable time has been devoted to sourcing eco fabrics such as ‘sheep friendly’ (non-mulesed) merino wool, bamboo, organic cotton, hemp, soya bean, silk and linen.  Trims are chosen with an eye to sustainability with preferred buttons and buckles made from coconut shell, farmed sea shell or wood all of which will eventually biodegrade.

 

Head designer Kelli Donovan says ‘Chances are you wouldn’t be buying Pure Pod if you didn’t care about the environment and the future of the planet’, I think however it is also about the fit, style and quality which is why I believe that the Pure Pod you invest in today will be tomorrow’s vintage.

Today’s Quality equals Tomorrow’s Vintage

The Butterfly Movement

The Butterfly Movement is working in partnership with global charity Soles4Souls to collect gently worn shoes for children, women and men in need around the world and Levant Natures Fashion is the key drop off point.

http://www.donateshoes.com.au/


It is estimated that 300 million children globally do not own a pair of shoes. While this would be a challenge in a place like Australia, adults and children in developing countries are exposed to a myriad of difficult to control and treat infections which can be caused by cuts and scratches.

In Australia, with access to clean water and good medications, these wouldn’t pose a major threat. However, in countries like Kenya and Tanzania, an infected cut on someone’s foot could be lethal.

We are currently seeking support from individuals, schools, businesses and sporting groups wanting to make a difference. If you are interested in supporting this initiative we would love to hear from you.

(where possible please tie the laces of shoes or place a rubber band around each pair of shoes to keep them safely together, thank you)

300 Likes Giveaway

Yay we have done it!! 300 likes on Facebook.  Be the first to tell us why you love Levant on Facebook and receive a free Layer’d Tank.

First in best dressed - literally!!