Professional Help

Store photo: courtesy Maya Bella Boutique

You try to give back whenever you can. You'll always donate your last dollar to a wrap bracelet in need. Offer counsel to those less fashion fortunate. Prevent old ladies from getting trampled during sample sales.

It's about time you get something in return - which is why from now through the end of the year, Maya Bella Boutique is offering 20 percent off the entire store to customers who bring in a new or gently-used work-appropriate item for the non-profit organization Women in Need.

So you can help struggling women re-enter the workforce while making charitable contributions to your own closet. And since you'll be donating parts of your work wardrobe, we pulled together a few office-appropriate outfits to take their place. Don't forget, everything listed will be 20 percent off.

There's nothing more rewarding than making the world a better (looking) place.
 

Business In(vest)ment: Make workwear fun by playing with color, patterns and texture. [1] Ruffle dress, $48. [2] Tuxedo vest $44. [3] Woven belt, $14. [4] Khaki fold over clutch, $48.

Shawl Dressed Up: A statement jacket cinched with a bold, embellished belt adds a flair of authority. [1] Shawl collar blazer, $72. [2] Chain strap purse, $48. [3] Striped T-shirt dress, $42. [4] Rope embellished belt, $14.50.

Get It Bright: Forget coffee. A jolt of color is all you need to perk up your outfit (and your day). [1] Sleeveless lace detail top, $36. [2] Black pencil skirt, $39. [3] Blue patterned scarf, $19. [4] Red tote, $72.

Offer good through December 31 at Maya Bella Boutique, 35 Kainehe St., #105, (808) 262-3300. Like Maya Bella Boutique on Facebook.