Stuff We Like: Wishlist Shopping From Black Owned Businesses

If you’re looking to support Black owned businesses and artists, our overwhelmingly abundant  wishlists are here to help. Get ready. We shared so many favorites.

Please note: some items are unique and may have sold out – but you can always request a custom order, favorite the shop, and check out their other items!

(NB: some links herein are affiliate coded, which means a portion of your purchase will come back to us at no extra cost to you. If you use them, thank you! And if you prefer not to, no worries at all!)

Shana: Etsy is featuring Black makers this week and I just fell down a jewelry coveting vortex.

Yup, us, too

an old man with wild hair caresses something in his hands and says my precioussssss

Amanda: I saw this thread of Black candle makers and I signed up for every damn newsletter for when they reopen shop. Also, please share your finds, Shana!!

Shana: Mmmm. Candles. Okay, I’m obsessed with these:

Gold laser cut earrings with a zebra print design as if the zebra is looking right at youUltrasonic Flight Etched Cutout Earring, $112

Susan: Oh those are BEAUTIFUL.

Shana: And this:

 

 

Cleopatra Coin necklace pendant in gold THE CLEOPATRA Coin Pendant, $106

 

Bad Bitch stamped bracelet 14k Gold Plated Bad Bitch bracelet, $27

Amanda: You have made some excellent jewelry choices.

Sarah: That store is amazing. This necklace!

A gold plated metal name plate that reads intersectional Intersectional Feminism Nameplate Necklace Gold 18k, $30

Shana: But how does this makes sense with my pj-only lifestyle?

Pretty….

light light blue agate necklace pendant in a half moon shape surrounded by silver Moss Agate sterling silver pendant necklace, $138

Amanda: look at these cute damn rings

Watermelon tourmaline sterling silver rings Pink tourmaline sterling silver ring, $45, DidiRose Jewelry

Shana, just switch the pjs for a caftan or a housecoat.

Maya: oh yeah, I bought this brass knuckles-ish amethyst ring and it’s like what do I do with it

Sneezy: You live your best life as an ass beating witch

Sarah: Oooh, look at these!

red gemstone dangle earringsVintage Ruby Red Earrings, $38

Amanda: Here are all the candles I’m coveting:

Sweet Life II - Japanese Cherry Blossom Soy Wax CandleSweet Life II – Japanese Cherry Blossom Soy Wax Candle, $20+, SimplyGVO

 

Poetic Wax two candle gift sets in a variety of scents

 

Exhale the Bullshit - soy candle EXHALE THE BULLSHIT Candle, $25, Dorothy B & Co 

Sarah: EXHALE BULLSHIT is a mood, yes agreed thank you can confirm.

Amanda: You can customize the scent.

Sarah: I may (read: do) have a soap problem.

molded milk and honey soap in a variety of shapes in a display caseMilk & Honey Soap, Nana’s Naturals Shop, $5+

 

Ellen: my contribution is this truly glorious and glamorous hooded blouse by this Vietnam-based indie designer:

A fluffy satin hooded blouse is a deep lavendar with long puffy sleeves and a cropped length it's really gorgeousViolet Goblin Princess Hooded Satin Blouse, $93, House of Aris

Since I’ve been getting really into slow fashion + buying less thats more sustainably and ethically made in general I’m thinking about making something by her my birthday present to myself.

Sarah: That style is gorgeous in blue, too!

Blue hooded satin blouse with long puffy sleeves and cropped length in a vivid aqua blue

Susan: My suggestion is Third Vault Yarns! They dye yarn in fandom-inspired colours, and they’re beautiful

Choosing just one colourway, for the record! But I THINK Loading Bar might be my favourite

Ellen: I have a serious yarn problem. every yarn i see i think “ooh, that could make a nice weaving!”

who am i kidding i have a serious craft supply stockpiling problem in general

Susan: I know this problem. Most of my yarn is in a storage unit and I miss it.

OKAY, the Transistor themed yarn is my favourite, but I have too many feelings about Transistor as a game to be able to use it

Shana: Am I allowed to just keep adding to my extensive wishlist? I hope so!

Power Button zip pouch a zip pouch printed with black power buttons in white on black Power Button Zip Pouch, $20, AllVeryGoods

Maya: ohhhhh Philadelphia Printworks always has good stuff!!

a cream colored shirt with an image of James Baldwin drawn in an ink outline Baldwin shirt, $25

No Justice No Peace shirt with flaming lightning come out of a panther drawingNo Justice, No Peace, $25

Sarah: Mess in a Bottle is a Baltimore-based business that I’ve followed online for a few years now. The selection is more limited and she’s shifted to making masks as well, but I love this shirt, so much:

shirt printed with the words As strong as the woman next to me As Strong as the Woman Next to Me, $27, Mess In a Bottle

Amanda: Oh, and the shop that made the dresses for the Reluctant Royals series, Adorned by Nicole!

Shana:  I just bought a beautiful mask from that store! It was this one, in the purple print:

Face mask in vivid green and purple print Fitted Face Mask with pocket, $15, Adorned by Nicole

Sarah:  Look at these gorgeous vegan cork/leather zip pouches. I want one in every color

Cork leather-look zip pouches with pencils on topEiras Faux Vegan Cork Leather Case, $15+

How about you?

Got links to items on your wishlist from Black creatives and Black owned businesses?  You know we need to make our wishlists as long as our TBRs, right? Please share some links! 

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  1. Sarah says:

    First of all, this post did terrible things to my wallet.

    I’d like to mention two great Black-owned beauty brands:
    Uoma Beauty and Beauty Bakerie. They have some really great products and Uoma, in particular, is know for its wide range of foundations.

  2. Yota Armai says:

    I haven’t finished Transistor yet, but it’s so pretty and moody and I love that colorway

  3. Critterbee says:

    Thanks so much – I just bought six masks from Adorned by Nicole – they are gorgeous!

  4. Susan Neace says:

    My daughter recently opened an Etsy store for her jewelry under the name DeathbyFashion1984. I am impressed by her work and hope others like it too

  5. SB Sarah says:

    @Susan: your daughter’s store is TERRIFIC! Here’s a link, everyone! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeathbyFashion1984

  6. Sue says:

    Oh, lovely stuff!

    On a side note, I would love it if your links opened in a new tab. I always forget to do that and have to go back and forth. Not that I’m lazy or anything….

  7. SB Sarah says:

    @Sue: They’re supposed to – I must have missed some. Sorry about that!

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