Sorbet-inspired Style + Calypso Cares

There’s something seriously satisfying about purging your closet. Isn’t there? Out with the old, in with the new…

And as if spring fever wasn’t reason alone, I’ve got another excuse for you to clean out that wardrobe this weekend…

Now through May 18, one of my favorite brands — Calypso St. Barth — gives us even more of a reason to get rid of our now lesser-loved items. Here’s the deal:

Every season, Calypso hosts their annual #CalypsoCares initiative, wherein you can donate like-new items of clothing and get 20% off your full-price purchase in return. (You can still participate if you’re shopping online/from your couch, too — simply make a donation via your shopping cart.)

This spring, season there are two philanthropic partners: She’s the First and Fashion Project.

She’s the First sponsors girls’ education in developing nations, giving them the opportunity to be the first in their families to graduate from secondary school — and Fashion Project is the industry leader in online charitable re-commerce, focusing it’s mission on using “fashion as a force of good.”

Calypso gifted me this blouse, but I did make a donation of some brand-name sweaters to the store. (I’m the girl who can’t refuse a good reason to shop, you know?)

Spring tends to put me in a bit of boho mindset, and anything Calypso is the way to go to achieve that instant free-spirited style.

I was drawn to the sorbet-color of the shirt because of its cool, feminine feel; but I love that the lightweight linen material of the breezy button-up blouse is practically wrinkle-fee, too. The less work in the wardrobe maintenance department, the better!

Back to #CapysoCares — I did some research, and here’s what happens to your clothes when you donate them: The like-new items you drop off at Calypso St. Barth are then re-sold on FashionProject.com, where more than half of the net proceeds from those sales are donated to She’s the First, benefiting education in developing nations for young girls.

Pretty cool, right?

So now through Monday, May 18, I’d encourage you to set aside some time to head to Calypso (or shop the the site) and make your donation/give $5 to receive 20% off your full-price purchase.

No better excuse to get your shop on than cleansing that closet for a good cause. Plus, let’s be honest — we’re all overdue for a little purging.

*In this post:

Blouse: c/o Calypso St. Barth (similar versions here and here)
White jeans: Joe’s Jeans spotless denim collection (they’re spill-proof — and on sale!)
Bracelets: Loren Hope small Sarra cuff (other is sold out; more styles here)
Snake-print pumps: Ann Taylor (old, love this pair + similar pair here)
Leather tote: Cuyana in ‘Stone’ (love this vegan-style option too)
Lipstick: NARS velvet matte lip pencil in “Never Say Never”
Phone case: c/o Minnie & Emma (more versions here)

*Click to shop: Calypso St. Barth (20% off with $5 donation)
Loren Hope bracelets | Grey totes | pink pumps

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Lydia Hudgens Photography