According to Fundera- USA based, women owned businesses generate $18 trillion.
An interesting stat there -for International Women's Day... and an inspiration for "Great Things For Spring"
For Travelers:
Our fav scrunchie maker Pomchies- courtesy of Arizona based Heather Clark...marvelously pivoted towards mask making with a fashion flair ...with chic practical (washable) offerings. We absolutely heart these colorful (and print/shade coordinated) double (fit standard sized filters) and cool to the touch single masks, woven lanyards with claw attachments (POM MASK KEEPERS) and adorable mini cheerleader pom poms' luggage identifyers (POM-ID)---that are PERFECT for that next trip out of airport.
On an actual commercial flight airplane.
OH...the possibilities.
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| Animal prints, neutrals, fav school colors, or bright neons...a plethora of outfit coordinated accessories -made from material 'extras'...by POMCHIES...(on Amazon too). Note: Masks are not medical grade...on plus side- imo- the most comfy material masks available. |
READY TO SHED Sweatpant(ers) Alert:
Founded by Deborah Sawaf in 2010, Thalé Blanc is a luxury fashion brand specializing in women’s designer handbags, accessories, and jewelry-we have written about (really gushed about) before.
Her “Statements,” 2020 launched RTW luxury clothing serves up that same company DNA of sporty chic - inspired by Deborah’s belief that “every woman is a statement by her very being & what better way to pay tribute to women than by having my collection be a part of my customers’ everyday personal statement.”
From NYFW...check out a grab from Thalé Blanc's Spring/Summer Collection-that inspires us -casual -pulled together-wear anywhere separates-swap out the footwear easy.
The entire video of the collection paired with those amazing handbags-available on the CFDA platform. LOVE!!!!!
https://runway360.cfda.com/designers/thale-blanc-statements/thale-blanc-spring-summer-2021-dream-a-fashion-film
IT'S A WRAP (Like No Other)
The absolute stunningness (a word we just made up) of NYC based Rory Worby's hand painted silk scarves, bandanas and wraps... are capable of transporting it's wearers to some perfect natural paradise-even if just for an eye closed sec.
Dreamy abstracts, beautiful florals, bold animal prints- the hand-painted silks are available online...as are Rory's one of kind silk pillows-a splendid way to bump up any Zoom video meet background.
BATH TIME SPLENDOR- And Keep That Door Shut (for awhile)
We bet one pandemic trend that will stick around AND SHOULD-is self care=bathtub time. We are big believers in repair those workout muscles via a hot soak...as is like every athlete we know.
A weekly indulge-me or daily must...better baths can give a big bravo to Brooklyn based, Shaun Leon Bath & Beauty 's artisanal suite of natural beauty oil blends, bath teas and salt soaks.
In the mix- aromatic, healing natural oils, minerals herbs and bathing botanicals-carefully hand crafted in drop bottles, jars and re-stocked- really beautiful smudge bundles -that another Brooklynite-Kylie Irving-should check out (https://youtu.be/-0GFXvNakkk).
Bonus points: the founders-a mother -daughter team -besides being some of the nicest humans on Planet Earth...(also) formulate a fab balm + body butter that's soothing/ moisturizing - and readily absorbed by Black and darker skin tones that have dry-ness.
