Shop Woman Owned

"Shop Women Owned" - supporting women-owned businesses means investing in women’s economic empowerment, gender equality in business, and sustainable economic growth. It means believing in a future where women entrepreneurs have the same opportunities and growth potential as their male counterparts, where the marketplace is as diverse as the population it serves, and where women are viewed as equals across economic and business ecosystems.

Phenomenal Woman, Jewels & Aces, Rifle Paper, Vitruvi Diffuser

I'll be adding more guides in the next few weeks, so feel free to leave a comment if your looking for catagories of gifts or have someone who's hard to buy for.

I'll also be sharing more brands and gift ideas on my Instagram so be sure you're following along there. There will be a saved highlight of Gift Guide items.

The Giving Season

As the Holidays approach many of us are reflecting on how this season may look different this year. Perhaps you've had to cancel some plans? We usually travel over Christmas with out kids. This obviously won't be happening this year. Maybe you won't be having as large a gathering? We are all taking precautions with Covid. It could be your budget is a little tighter with employment uncertainty. While some of all of these things maybe be at the forefront of our minds, one thing is certain, we all still need some joy.

Family, food and traditions new or old will still connect and ground us. We will find small joys and gratitude. It might look like zoom gatherings and FaceTime catch ups. The meals might be smaller or slightly less lavish, but not less delicious and thought out. Maybe just maybe we will slow down and take in the twinkling lights, the cozy moments, and appreciate them that much more.

As for gift giving now more than ever I am working to give with intention. To think closely about my plan for gifting. I'm trying to find the most meaning in the gifts I choose. To support local businesses who need us more than ever. To shop small, and Black owned. To align my purchases with my values. As well as thing deeply about the recipient and what they value. If you're trying to do the same I'll be sharing gift guides and some of my favorite gifting ideas of the course of the next month in hopes to give you some ideas and take a little of the stress out of shopping.

Today I'm starting with small things that make great stocking stuffers. These are also wonderful gifts for teachers, your mail delivery person, or neighbors. Maybe you have kids in your life who want to gift to their friends? Either way these are gift ideas you can feel good about.

Lev Apparel Scrunchies, Seattle Chocolate, Pop Socket, Bombas, Inked by Dani

I'll be adding more guides in the next few weeks, so feel free to leave a comment if your looking for catagories of gifts or have someone who's hard to buy for.

I'll also be sharing more brands and gift ideas on my Instagram so be sure you're following along there. There will be a saved highlight of Gift Guide items.

Style Goals

Perhaps you heard about the 20 in 2020 challenge I started over on Instagram The challenge was built around thoughtful intentional purchasing. Creating a community challenged to think more critically about our consumption around our wardrobes and what it means to purchase within your values. The community grew with people sharing outfit inspiration, sustainable and ethical fashion, brands, thoughts and discussion around curation our values, wardrobes and lives. All of these things can translate into setting goals for your wardrobe - and in turn shopping/purchasing habits.

Style goal setting is a way to approach personal style in a more intentional conscious way.

Developing and exploring personal style within the individual setting of your life, values, motivation and ideals is a skill. Just like any other skill it takes practice.

I'm going to go into more depth of what my goal setting process is currently, and as we move out of the 20 in 2020 into the new year. I'll discuss my values, and how I translate them into all steps of my wardrobe and purchase. I'm offering guidance on this process for those who want to delve in with me on my Buy Me a Coffee Membership. I will have weekly posts, worksheets, and resources for members. As well as brand exploration and reviews going forward. I'll share how I turn style inspiration into achievable style goals. All with a focus on curation over consumption.

On Instagram I am running the #20in2020stylegoals challenge with daily prompts to get us exploring our style and wardrobe. Members of the community are encouraged to use the prompt to share outfits, thoughts, and experiences with clothing and their personal style.