Random Wednesday #42 - Altar'd State

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c/o Altar'd State Top (here) // c/o Altar'd State Shorts (here) // Go Jane Heels (option) (option) // Coach Bag c/o Skinny Cow (option) (option) // Luxe Craving Necklace (here) (option) // Forever 21 Bracelets (option) (option) // c/o T+J Designs Watch (here) // Maybelline Lip Color in Fuschia Flash (here)

This is my last post for a whole entire week. Yep, this girl and her crazy little family are headed to California for a much needed vacay. I have four gorgeous style bloggers lined up for your reading and shopping enjoyment. Tons of hugs and love go out to Laura, Sheaffer, Amy and Jessica. Just so you know, I have already seen their posts and they are better than anything I could give ya from the beaches and bright lights of Cali. So, pretty please, with cherries on top, show your fun little faces around here while I am gone and I promise to show you mine on Instagram.

I wanted to go out with a bang before my vacation started and I think what I am about to tell you will make quite the noise. 

Let me ask you, have you ever heard of Altar'd State? Okay, me neither, until recently. And I have zero clue why because this store has stolen my heart for many reasons.

Not only do they offer some of the most adorable pieces that I have ever laid eyes on, but the owners have hearts of solid gold.

In all my years of shopping I have never felt so proud about spending money. Yeah, you heard right, Altar'd State is guilt free shopping at it's finest. Want to know why?

When you purchase an Altar'd State piece you are not only going to look fabulous, but you are doing something fabulous. With their exclusive brand, they are giving back through weekly donations, employee volunteer hours and supporting communities all over the world. They are able to feed, clothe, educate and shelter children in need. It's called "Stand Out for Good" and you can learn more about their movement for giving in the Our Story section of their website.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Altar'd State store located at The Domain in Austin, Texas last week. Austinites, go now or this weekend or whenever you get the chance. And if you don't live in Austin, don't fret because they have 20+ other stores located in the southwestern region of the U.S. and are expanding as we speak.

When I walked into their store I immediately felt it. I felt the passion that this company has for all things good. How many apparel stores do you walk into these days that play Christian music? Not many,if any. It wasn't just about the music, it was about the inspirational messages that scattered the store, reminders about their business philosophy and offerings being right up my alley and yours too, I am sure. 

I am thrilled to report that Altar'd State will be one of my go-to shops from here on out and you can bet your annual salary that you will be seeing more of this brand on the blog. They are a win-win in my book.

Just to show you how generous Altar'd State is, they are offering one reader the chance to win $40 to their online store. If you enter any giveaway, please enter this one and spread the news about this store on Twitter or Facebook. Word spread equals giving spread. Help those in need.

Talk to you pretty kitties next week. Hello, California! This song is pretty fitting, just listen. You know you are curious...gotta love some Pat Green. Can I get a heck ya from my Texas ladies?

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