J.McLaughlin x Everglades Foundation
š St. Pete, Florida
Top (c/o) || Jeans (c/o) || Similar Flats || Handbag (c/o) || Earrings || Bracelet
Growing up in the Sunshine State, I have an intense love for Florida nature. Of course, itās easy to associate that with our countless pristine beaches and islands, but thereās one location that needs even more love. Not too far south from where I call home is the Everglades. This National Park is made up of over 1.5 million acres of wetland. Itās such an incredibly unique ecosystem and constantly needs our protection. When one of my favorite brands,Ā J.McLaughlinĀ began their partnership with the Everglades Foundation, the lifelong Floridian in me justĀ hadĀ to help spread the cause.Ā
About J. McLaughlin
This brandās bright florals and patterns justĀ screamsĀ Florida, but their roots are actually based in New York City. Its classic style is given a fun, carefree twist with a rainbow of colors and resort inspired prints. I lovingly think of it as young-retiree chic. After all, Iām dressing for the job I want to have! More importantly,Ā J.McLaughlinĀ believes in philanthropy and giving back. They have an impressive and ever-growing list of charities that they collaborate with. From health and child welfare to animals and conservation,Ā J. McLaughlinĀ does their part for the community. Enter theĀ Everglades Foundationā¦
About the Everglades Foundation
Originally founded in 1993, theĀ Everglades FoundationĀ has one missionā¦ Restoring Americaās Everglades. It builds on the hard work of American author, Marjory Stoneman Douglas. The Grand Dame of the Everglades believed in conservation before it really mattered and knew that this ecosystem is entirely unique to Florida. With land in South Florida, always at a premium, itās an endless battle to protect this wilderness from real estate developers.
The Collaboration
Like I said,Ā J.McLaughlinĀ cares! In collaboration with theĀ Everglades Foundation,Ā they have recently launched this beautiful collectionĀ of Florida inspired pieces. The particular print Iām wearing features the American Flamingo. While they call the South Florida home, there are over 380 other bird species that call the Everglades home. The biggest threat to the American Flamingo is habitat loss. Protecting the Everglades means being able to protect all Florida animals, big and small. 10% of this collectionās proceeds will go directly back toĀ The Everglades FoundationĀ to help with future conservation and education efforts.
Why This Matters
If you live anywhere besides Florida, the Everglades can seem like such a foreign destination. It might as well be a world away! No matter where you live, this effort still matters! From an animal standpoint, there are countless species of animals that can only call the Everglades home. For the humans, the Everglades provides drinking water for one-third of Floridians and irrigation for much of the stateās agriculture.Ā It also gives residents of South Florida a hard-to-find opportunity to get outdoors, especially if you live in the Miami area. The Sunshine State would seriously be hit without the Everglades.
So, what should you do? For starters, I invite you to shopĀ this special J.McLaughlin collaboration. It makes shopping and adding color to your closet for a good cause. For a more straightforward approach, join me by donating directly to theĀ Everglades Foundation. Iāll be gifting $100, but any amount big or small will help!
Finally, thank you so much toĀ J.McLaughlinĀ for generously gifting this beautiful blouse. Itās one I will cherish for years to come.
Love from Florida,
Katie
Thanks for stopping by! To keep up with all things about the Sunshine State, be sure to visit my exclusive Florida page,Ā here.
