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Shop Small Gift Guide

November 26, 2020

Hi loves! With the holiday season in full swing, I want to remind you guys how important it is to shop small. This year has been particularly hard on business owners.

I’ve rounded up some of my favorite small businesses! I asked you guys to share yours with me as well. Below, you will find some pretty awesome and unique shops. Let’s show them some love!

The Fem Em

Female owned- Powering queens through clothing and accessories. $1 per a product purchased is donated to Planned Parenthood.

  • IG: @thefemem
  • https://thefemem.com

Pini

Owned by my best friend! Fashion art & illustration.

  • IG: @pini
  • http://www.pini.co

BEETAN

Female owned- Healthy Sunless tanning. Products are Vegan, Cruelty-free, paraben- free, and all organic ingredients.

  • IG: @beettan_official
  • https://www.beettan.com

ana luisa

Sustainably-made jewelry with a conscience. Recycled materials whenever possible, transparent business practices always, and small-batch designs that are kind to the Earth. 

  • IG: @analuisany
  • https://www.analuisa.com

Revel

Female owned- DIY craft kits

  • IG: @revelmadison
  • https://revelmadison.square.site

No Fine Print Wine Co.

Giving everyday wine drinkers an approachable option for high quality wine. No Fine Print, Just Good Wine.

  • IG: @nofineprint
  • https://nofineprintwine.com

The Sauceshank Redemption

My friends own this! Sauce company out of Boston, selling flavors you only dream of.

  • IG: @sauceshank
  • https://sauceshank.com

Twelve Cosmetics

Black owned & Female owned- US cosmetic brand that is vegan and cruelty-free. Affordable luxury beauty.

  • IG: @twelvecosmetics
  • https://www.shoptwelvecosmetics.com

Booty By Brabants

Female owned- Textured workout leggings and stylish activewear. Kelly Brabants is Boston based, and also does online workouts.

  • IG: @bootybybrabants
  • https://bootybybrabants.com/

2BrosCoffeeCo

Black owned– Offering natural flavors using fresh cinnamon, vanilla, and other ingredients. K-Cups and fresh CBD-infused coffee are also available for shipping.

  • IG: @2broscoffeeco
  • https://www.2broscoffeeco.com

Girl Tribe 

Female owned- Fearlessly leading women to find their magic. Clothing, accessories and gifts from women owned businesses.

  • IG: @girltribeco
  • https://www.girltribeco.com

Plants Bliss Love

Female owned- Handmade plant decor and antiquing with plants.

  • IG: @plants.bliss.love
  • https://plants-bliss-love.myshopify.com

Barre3 Charleston

Female owned- Small in studio classes, outdoor and live-stream.

  • IG: @barre3charleston

Julie’s Boutique

North Carolina clothing boutique. Free Shipping over $75!

  • IG: @juliesboutique
  • https://juliesclothing.com/

Wild World Of AK

Female owned- Handmade casual pieces.

  • IG:@shopwildworldofak
  • https://wildworldofak.com

Dear Ava

Female owned- Thoughtful gifting jewelry company.

  • IG: @dearava
  • https://dearava.com

Just Be Clothing Co.

Female owned by my friend! This clothing line is handpicked. Trendy, edgy & comfortable.

  • IG: @just.be.clothing_co
  • https://justbeclothingco.shop

 Adair

Female owned- clothing, gifts, and accessories boutique.

  • IG: @shopadair
  • https://adairstylestudio.com

OLIVIA HUDSON CLOTHING

Female owned- NorCal Based Online Store. New Arrivals Every Sunday!

  • IG: @oliviahudsonclothing
  • https://oliviahudsonclothing.com

Heartman

For the movers, shakers, and change-makers. They make fun t-shirts that donate to charity.

  • IG: @heartmanclothes
  • https://heartmanclothes.com/

Karter L’Rose Candle Co.

Black owned & Female owned. Hand poured soy candles. Natural • Dye Free • Soy.

  • IG: @klrosecandles
  • https://klrose.com

Flaunt Boutique

Female owned- Gifts and accessories. Rhode Island based.

  • IG: @flauntri
  • https://flauntri.com

FIT with Cambrie

Female owned- Supplements and detox plans. Healthy lifestyle.

  • IG: @fitwithcambrie
  • https://fitwithcambrie.com

Athar’a Pure

Female owned- Exotic Skin Essentials; 100% Natural, Vegan, Cruelty-Free Skin Care, Based on Ayurveda Beauty. 

  • IG: @atharapure
  • https://atharapure.com/

ENTOURAGE Clothing

Based in Athens, GA Online Fashion Brand.

  • IG: @shopentourage
  • https://www.entourageclothing.com

Suzy Sunshine Shop

Female owned- A collection created and curated by @suzyshattuck .

  • IG: @suzysunshineshop
  • https://shopsuzyshattuck.com/collections/sale

Shop Create & Cultivate

Female owned-  Vegan leather essentials, and office accessories.

  • IG: @shopcreatecultivate
  • https://shop.createcultivate.com

Cannonborough Collective

Female owned- Charleston Balloon & Gift shop.

  • IG: @cannonboroughcollective
  • https://cannonboroughcollective.com/

Jolii Cosmetics

Female owned- Clean, cruelty-free, vegan, fuss-free makeup. Made in Italy!

  • IG: @joliicosmetics
  • https://joliicosmetics.com

JG Clay


Ceramics handcrafted in Boston.

  • IG: @j.gclay
  • https://www.jg-clay.com

Subtle and Sass

Female owned- Size inclusive boutique XS-3X. Charleston, SC based.

  • IG: @subtle_and_sass
  • https://subtleandsass.com/

Modern Gents Trading Co.

Affordable Wedding Rings. Conflict-Free, Lifetime Warranty, and Free USA Shipping.

  • IG: @themodgents
  • https://modgents.com

The Northern Yarrow Boutique

Female owned- Small handmade bow shop. New styles dropping every Tuesday and Friday. Use code: KATELYNN10 to save.

  • IG: @thenorthernyarrowboutique
  • https://www.etsy.com/shop/TNYarrowBoutique

Dress Up

Female owned- Affordable and trendy styles.

  • IG: @shopdressup
  • https://shopdressup.com

Apricot Lane Boutique

Female owned- Trendy fashion boutique in Charleston, SC.

  • IG: @apricotlanecharleston
  • https://apricotlanecharleston.commentsold.com

Beauty Counter- Growing Up Benson

Clean beauty, safer skincare. My friend Charissa is a seller.

  • IG: @growingupbenson
  • https://www.beautycounter.com

Love Bella Charleston

Female owned- NY contemporary women’s boutique in Mt Pleasant, SC.

  • IG: @lovebellachs
  • https://www.lovebellacharleston.com

Hope’s

Female owned- Free shipping US & Canada. Use my code: Smile15.

  • IG: @shophopes
  • https://www.shophopes.com

Myro

Plant-powered deodorant. Reduce. Refill. Recycle.

  • IG: @itsmymyro
  • https://www.mymyro.com

Versona

Trendy boutique styles and accessories.

  • IG: @shopversona
  • https://www.shopversona.com/

Sweet Sawyer and Co.

Female owned- personalized cake, cupcake toppers & more!

  • IG: @sweetsawyerandco
  • https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetSawyerandCo

Hazel and Olive

Female owned- Free shipping always! New arrivals daily, and Texas based.

  • IG: @hazelandolive_
  • https://www.hazelandolive.com/

Dottie Couture Boutique

Trending looks & seasonal staples. Free Shipping over $50.

  • IG: @dottiecourturebtq
  • https://dottiecouture.com/

Black Owned Businesses on Etsy

Support Black owned businesses!

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Sephora Beauty Insider- Holiday Savings

November 5, 2020

Hi Babes! The Sephora Beauty Insider Holiday Savings Event is going on now! You have to be a Beauty Inside to reap the benefits! The higher the tier, the more you save! I am Rouge (don’t ask me how much I had to spend to manage that, lol). Rouge members get 20% off. VIB is 15% off, and Insider is 10% off! This sale goes until 11/9. This is a great time to stock up on beauty products for yourself and for others this holiday season. Below, is a list of all the Sephora products I use. Happy shopping!

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