There’s never been a more important time for us as consumers to support local brands and small businesses than right now. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, municipalities and governments across the country have shut down all non-essential businesses, many of which are fashion and accessory related.
In order to support these businesses, we need to shop their online stores, engage with them on social media, and if we can’t choose between all of their merchandise, we should buy gift cards for ourselves and our friends to use later.
To help you support these businesses, we’ve put together a comprehensive shopping guide to support the retailers that are close to our hearts.
Shop safe. Shop online. And support the fashion industry.
If you want something simple but stunning, try MeditationRings’ sterling silver Lunar ring that features clear CZ stones. Stack the band solo or with other rings to make a statement. The ring retails for $99. Click here to shop.
If you have a fidgeter in your life, why not treat them to the Faith ring? This sterling silver ring features a butterfly pattern and two spinning bands. The ring retails for $129. Click here to shop.
For a statement – go for the Eden that features a sterling silver hand-crafted organic leaf pattern base with a dainty yellow gold spinning band. The ring retails for $329. Click here to shop.
A message from MeditationRings: “We understand that in scary and uncertain times like this it’s so difficult to imagine that things will get better and that we can get through every day. But we are stronger than we think, positive thinking, using relaxation techniques and staying united makes us better able to handle the difficult challenges that face us. We created our brand MeditationRings to help people that are faced with everyday anxiety, stress and plagued by negative thinking. We believe our MeditationRings can help reduce those stressors, simply spin the bands on your MeditationRing, even for a few minutes a day and you can help restore a sense of calmness, inner peace & balance. Recently MeditationRings has joined forces with the Canadian Mental Health Association, National and will be donating 2% of all online sales to help bring awareness to an illness that affects us all.“
How about an accessory to remind you that you are strong enough to survive this time of uncertainty and stress? Try Foxy Originals’ unstoppable necklaces in silver or gold and let the words be a reminder that you have the power to transform not only your own experiences but also the experiences of those around you. The necklaces retail for $30 each. Click here to shop.
Try changing up your look with geo earrings in gold, rose gold, and silver options. The flexibility of these stud earrings knows no bounds – you can mix and match, interchange, and layer them for different looks. The earrings retail for $30. Click here to shop.
Get ahead of the game and start your Mother’s Day shopping early. Go for the Mighty Fine Mother Necklace from the Actually I Can collection. Give this necklace as a sign of how proud you are of a certain mama – or buy it for yourself! The necklace retails for $30. Click here to shop.
Foxy Originals has generously offered 25% off anything at foxyoriginals.com with the code SUPPORTLOCAL25.
A message from Foxy Originals: “In these times of uncertainty and stress, it’s important to remember to find the little things that bring us joy. Supporting local businesses helps us unite and stay connected online in our own small way within our communities. While we remain isolated and alone, we try to radiate as much positivity as we can virtually through our social media platforms.“
The great outdoors are calling! Treat yourself or a nature-lover with these gorgeous outdoors pendants. The pendants are made from oxidized sterling silver, accented with labradorite gemstones. Choose from Mountain, Forest, Waves, and Flight. Each pendant retails for $64. Click here to shop.
How about some unique earrings? Try Howling Dog’s Leah Hoop Earrings in Labradorite. The genuine semi-precious stone drop dazzle on a sterling leverback. The earrings retail for $49. Click here to shop.
Pay homage to the honey bee with these cute earrings. Get them in a choice of assorted gemstones. The earrings are also available with sterling silver leverbacks or 18K gold vermeil leverbacks. The earrings retail for $49. Click here to shop.
Strike lightning with House of Moda’s new mini bolt charm. Quick to be a fan favourite, this thunderbolt charm is handcrafted with flawless CZ stones. Add it to a Long Link Kismet Chain alone, or with more of your favourite charms. The charm is 18K gold plated and retails for $69. Click here to shop.
Stand out from the crowd with the Kiki Hoops. Named after the designer’s daughter’s nickname, the Kiki hoops are hand-cut, handcrafted, and hollow. They’re perfect to wear all day, every day and are 18k gold plated. The earrings retail for $99 and are approximately 1.5 inches in width. Click here to shop.
Add some bling to your ring stack with the baguette and mini round eternity ring. A new instant classic – the ornate style perfectly balances elegance and edginess. The ring is gold plated and embellished with handset CZ stones. The ring retails for $79. Click here to shop.
A message from House of Moda: “House of Moda is operated by a small team of big dreamers – but never in our wildest imaginations could we have predicted the overwhelming amount of support we have received from both our Nova Scotia, and our global community. As a business owner, doing my part to keep our community healthy and safe is the most important thing. Weeks ago – when we made the decision to close, I had many conflicting feelings about the outcome. I am extremely grateful to my community for standing by us during this time. “
Snag yourself a modern-day essential. This Turkish towel is one of the company’s bestsellers – and are the best towels for the beach, at home, yoga, outdoors, and more. The towels are design-driven, traditionally-made, and ethically-sourced. Most of all, they’re lightweight, absorptive and quick drying. Retails for $45, with select towels on sale for less. Click here to shop.
Up your work-from-home wardrobe, or buy one of the Pokoloko x Ikikiz Dresses to get you excited for the summer months that are just around the corner. Made from pure, high-quality Turkish cotton and linen – these effortless dresses cultivate a feeling of freedom, beauty, and confidence. It’s resort wear you can transition into day and night. They retail for $120-$165. Click here to shop.
Cozy up with a Turkish Cotton Fleece Lined Throw made of luxe, premium Turkish cotton and a high-quality fleece lining. The blankets feature globally-inspired designed like herringbone and Aztec patterns. These blankets are easy to care for and are made to last. The blankets retail for $160. Click here to shop.
A message from Pokoloko: “As a small business with the mission of supporting independent artisanal entrepreneurs, any support at this time is so deeply meaningful not only to us at Pokoloko, but to all of our artisan partners across the globe. The TLC from the amazing Poko community gives us the confidence and strength to get through this and be stronger on the other side! Thank you so much guys!”