ATSC special edition: retail therapy (i need it)
INSIDE: more women-owned businesses to shop from this holiday szn, the most perfect jewelry of 2024, and a cashmere sweater for $80 (!!!)
Hi friends, I hope everyone is having a very restful and restorative long weekend as much as that’s humanly possible! I personally have moved into the “online shopping” phase of my sadness given everything, and while I definitely put some budgetary limits on myself, I think it’s good to make sure you get yourself a little treat when you’re feeling very down and hopeless. (Coincidentally, there are a ton of sales going on right now.)
Also, the great thing, as I wrote about a bit last Friday, is you can also use your money to assert your values now more than ever :)
I wanted to start with the many, many fabulous videos I have seen on TikTok this past week of female-owned, especially Black and brown female-owned, business to support (instead of huge corporations who screw over local businesses and have largely bowed down to Tr*mp 🫠).
Here are the ones I’ve saved – and PLEASE, if you have any videos or businesses you want to shout out, drop those in the comments!!
Y’all know I am the biggest Maanika stan and her video on Black-owned businesses was, yet again, flawless.
@ellajamesmiller also posted a great one.
I am truly obsessed with CocoKind and they created a whole DATABASE of women-owned businesses that we can all also add to!
I am also going to share some of the shops and thrifts I am currently indulging in, most (if not all, I think??) are in the same vein as above :)
SHOPS
I am in a massive jewelry phase atm – I think because jewelry holds a lot of meaning for me and reminds me of important people in my life and I’m just craving that right now a lot lol. Here are some of my faves!
Studs** just opened a new location down the street from me and their mixed-metal pieces like this adorable coquette-but-not-too-much stud ($34/$68 – ON SALE) and this chunky two-toned huggie ($28/$56 – ON SALE) remind me why I have always been a stan!! **woman-owned business
Local Eclectic** is another longtime fave that I’m getting into again – I think their stunning, vintage, celestial-y pieces like this insanely gorgeous pearl ring ($120) and this stunning opal pendant ($57) are some of the best pieces out there right now. **woman-owned business
I think I have at least mentioned this brand in every newsletter for several weeks lol but I must again mention DVNE Jewelry**. My AMELIA pebble necklace ($27 - ON SALE) is actually on its way to me right now, but I also want to shout out pieces like her new baguette twist pendant ($27 – ON SALE) and her new double-knot pendant ($30 – ON SALE). **woman-owned business
I got hooked by the Madewell Sale-on-Sale situation – 40% off sale items – and here’s a look at my overflowing cart lol: the cinched, long-sleeve polo ($28), the little leather sling bag ($67), this short-sleeve mock neck sweater ($21), and the drapey vest top ($42).
Y’all know I am also a Few Moda** convert (I think this link from me gives you $10 to join if you’re interested?? lmk if anyone does it and it works!!) and some pieces I’m obsessing over right now are this cashmere cardigan for $80 (!!! – also welcome back, argyle :) ) and this disco skirt for NYE ($40). **woman-owned business
THRIFTS
There is never a day where I wont stop in my tracks to admire a well-made, monogrammed grey cardigan like this one lol ($30).
I think the collar on this stripey button-down ($20) is perfect… and I am strongly considering a bid on it for Thanksgiving!!
I was at a party where a girlie had this amazing digital camera ($49) and you best believe I want right on Ebay and got my own lol.
More fun stuff :)
For my fellow booklovers, reminder that Bookshop.org (which supports all local bookstores and businesses) has a wishlist feature that is PERFECT for holiday wishlists (and lmk if anyone wants any book recs!).
And ladies and pals in the style/fashion space, PLEASE feel free to use my ref link for Shop My (get that bag!!!) and reminder once you’re in to get your ref code (don’t use mine once you have your own!!)
Last Friday’s most-clicked links were the Wat the Brand subtle shimmer cardigan (same!), a Maanika cool girl guide ofc, and the Vrg Grl chunky knit, multi-color cardigan.
And that’s all! Sending hugs, see you Friday for our regularly scheduled programming 💙