#i ordered the beanie and tote but not any of the prints

[willowthephotographer]

WINNERS ANNOUNCED | HOROSCOPE COLLECTION EXHIBITION 2023

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support during this series and exhibition. It was a fundament in my growth as an artist, business woman, photographer, and entrepreneur. I learned so much and through each trial endured! I want to thank again Belinda Tessier for managing the venue, event, decoration, and push for greatness. Jennifer and Phoenix, and Beebalance for setting up tables for thier work. To Samantha St Jean, Sarah Mohsn, and Silvia Beaudoin for the non-stop support in every single photoshoot. As well as their unconditional love and support with my work. Another thank you to Nikoletta, and my fiancé Nick. They have never stopped believing, cheering, sharing, supporting, and helping me persevere through ups and downs.

It was magical to see all my family and friends, models, supporters, artists, passersby’s, Algonquin college students, fellow photographers, and many a new faces attending!

Although there were a few hiccups here and their, it overall was a day to remember always. And for an event like that to almost break even was a phenomenal success for a true first time art exhibition. There’ll be NEW MERCH coming out in March! From tote bags, framed prints, beanies, hoodies, and tapestries. It’s taking a bit longer because I want to make sure it is perfect for you!

HOROSCOPE COLLECTION | EXHIBITION 2023

THIS VIDEO WAS PREMIERED DURING THE EXHIBITION. AS YOU WATCH, IT RECALLS THE SERIES IN IT’S ENTIRETY. SHOWING BEHIND THE SCENE VIDEOS, AND CREDITS ON EVERYONE INVOLVED.

MODELS’ FIRST REACTIONS | EXHIBITION

THIS VIDEO WAS CREATED IF YOU MISSED THE EXHIBITION. AS YOU WATCH, IT BRIEFS THE SERIES, SHOWING THE GALLERY SPACE, EVENTS TAKING PLACE, THE MODELS’ FIRST REACTIONS, AND CREDITS ON EVERYONE INVOLVED.

THE PHOTO SERIES IN ORDER OF ZODIAC SIGN

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[keytaryourheart]

A LOT HAPPENED TODAY…

i knew the sweet hot merch was dropping today because it’s good old bandcamp friday. what i did not know was that there was gonna be a lovely fresh single paired with it.

i also stumbled upon DEFS. i searched for RJM on youtube which usually has brett domino as the first result. but it didn’t this time, it had RJM come up first with a different pfp, DEFS.

i was a bit confused then absolutely FLABBERGASTED by the fact he’d only gone and done a leave the door open cover. not to mention the fact it was by this so called “DEFS”.

so this project has been going on for a while now and somehow it’s gone completely under my radar which is a bit embarrassing.

the point is im part of the DEFS party now!

it’s come at such a perfect time for me. i was watching old rocco la bête videos and tried seeing if his website was still up and it wasn’t. which was a shame. i felt kinda sad that RJM wasn’t really doing much for the “madinverse” per se. back then it seemed like all these crazy characters were knocking about and had all their own social media pages, websites and songs. but at the minute it’s only really brett and rob doing stuff given c-bomb has been inactive for ages. turns out i was WRONG! (btw im excluding APPLZAFT because there wasn’t really a persona attached the project)

this character seems c-bomb adjacent in terms of /character/ with the spiky hair, big glasses and brash tone. also with the whole “PRE-EMINENT. POST-PUNK. SHEFFIELD.” ordeal. okay now listen, i don’t know anything about music so i can’t tell you what genre this is or who he may have been inspired by. the only punk i’ve listened to extensively is stuff by the tuts. i guess i know punk from lady parts too but YEAH OKAY SO THE GENRE IS PUNK!!

c-bomb had a “political song” (mutha nature) but it wasn’t really punk-esc (yeah he’s EDM but i mean in terms of lyrics). but DEFS is very steamroller, the track not the album. honestly it’s overall very on brand for RJM if you think about:

get the tories out

manifesto

fireball

steamroller

middle-of-the-road comedian

everybody defecates

trees

you know i could talk for hours about RJM

motifs but i’ll spare you. i’ll be mainly talking about so sue me! first of all, when i found out the difference between initialisms and acronyms a few months ago i was blown away. i told everyone i knew but he’s taken it a step further and put it in this song.

he talks about the mundane and how it continues until the world ends. which is why i said it’s similar to MOTRC (when’s the earths just dust and dying embers), fireball (if we’re ever in the middle of nuclear war) and trees (will someone tell me how it’s going to end // how much time have we got to spend). the things he lists at the start (will they just go on forever) is so perfect. i love weird stupid stuff like that, things that i’d like to ask if they’d go on forever are: ipads, the bachelor, oodies, starbucks, wordle and liquid eyeliner. he does a similar thing in blackberry: am-dram phantom //!road race on tandems // …overpriced candles // … reaching out the fandom.

after the silly stuff he actually says some serious stuff. after a quick google apparently punk critiques “pop culture and conventional society” which is basically what happens. societal issues being the monarchy and the working week (anti-capitalist yet some how just released a song call buy stuff! lol i know it was ironic. plus im supporting a *smaller* artist directly not doing a haul off shein.)

tbh i can’t understand some of it because i’m terrible with these things and maybe also a bit because of his accent i’m sorry.

back to the acronyms, i feel like he always has to add someone sciencey. in this it’s lasers, previously (most notably on steamroller the album) it’s been mentions of acrylamide, dysprosium with opposing magnetic charge, hydrogen peroxide, bituminous coal. funk also has similar stuff with ngc4945 which actually has NASA in it. i just love the physics lyrics. even tho i do not understand physics and it was my second worst subject i adore mentions of supernovas, black hole entropy, thousand watt incandescent bulbs, the earths curvature and the hippocampus.

okay i went really off topic. but anyway there’s a little skit part after that which SCREAMS alistair green (i was gonna say alastair campbell that would be very wrong). not that RJM hasn’t done skits before, but this one reminded me a lot of mr alistair green rather than stuff he’s done as brett.

it’s also good just to see him scream!!! go girl let it all out.

there was obviously a reason why he hadn’t mentioned this project on brett domino or RJM (at least i don’t think did? maybe he said something on instagram i gave no idea) and i’m not gonna pretend to know that reason. regardless i’m glad he’s having fun with it. it seems that way anyway! he’s mentioned through c-bomb that sometimes it feels like you gotta produce “content” for “the man” and that some people say his political stuff is “not what they signed up for” so having this be completely seperate from BDT and RJM makes sense. i’m glad he’s able to say and do the things he wants to say that he can’t necessarily say through brett.

i love what’s he’s doing and i don’t care how he does it. it’s his art. social media (and the algorithm) is a bitch and whether or not it positively impacts creative work is still being debated.

bonus: as someone who’s trans queer and asian it’s so fucking amazing that my favourite artist is involved politically (in a good way aka not a right wing nut). i think a lot of people can relate to this actually. (shoutout to those who’s favs are political satirists)

[booksturnmugglesintowizards]

End Violence Against Women Monday - Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of my End Violence Against Women Monday feature! (Check out Part 1 here)

Domestic violence is a serious problem worldwide. And unfortunately, most organisations that help combat domestic violence and provide help for survivors are underfunded and understaffed. This is why I created this feature. In this weekly feature of my blog, I will be posting links to 5-7 items sold on Etsy, eBay or any other retail sites, the proceeds from sales of which go to various organisations of the sort, or attempt to raise domestic violence awareness.

I am always accepting submissions and suggestions for this feature! The tag is - end violence against women Monday.

So without further ado, here are the items featured in this week’s End Violence Against Women Monday (all images are courtesy of the sellers):

1) Scented Feminist Candles - Etsy.

Price - $16.99 each

#nowomanever

#feminism

#mansplaining

#masculinitysofragile

Scents

*FFS I Need a Coffee

*Lavender FML

*Creamsicle FTW

*Chardonnay BAE

*SMH Cabernet Sauvignon

*Calm AF Green Tea

*TL;DR Unscented 

Seller’s description:

“ ***WE DONATE $5 FROM EVERY CANDLE SALE TO PRO-WOMEN ORGANIZATIONS*** <choose one from the list>

SAFETY Candles should never be left unattended! Burn on a flat, heat resistant surface away from children, pets, and flammable materials. HashtagFeminism is not responsible for user negligence. The first time you burn your candle, you should burn it for 2-3 hours to help prevent tunneling down the middle. Trim your wick! Flickering, smoke, and soot occur when your wick is left untrimmed.”

2) Venus Goddess Necklace - Etsy 

Price - $16.00

Seller’s description:

“100% of the proceeds from the Venus Goddess Necklace will be donated to a local women's shelter I volunteer at. The Shelter, Inc. is a non-profit that helps survivors of domestic violence living in Lawrence, Wayne, Giles, and Lewis County in Middle Tennessee. The Venus Goddess necklace is perfect for everyday wear and looks great layered with other pieces. The silver Venus charm hangs from a hammered brass triangle for a mixed metal look. The 1970's vintage brass chain measures 28 inches long. Message me if you would like a shorter length.”

3) The Battle of the Sports Bra Tote - Society6

Price - $15.30

Seller’s description:

“Our quality crafted Tote Bags are hand sewn in America using durable, yet lightweight, poly poplin fabric. All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability. They are washable, feature original artwork on both sides and a sturdy 1" wide cotton webbing strap for comfortably carrying over your shoulder.

Inspired by a project that involved telling the stories of Women in need. Proceeds of that project were to go to Women’s shelters across Canada. I wanted the image to show a battle, and that even though the item that is won is an ugly little sports bra, the Women who won it is ecstatic and proud of her accomplishment!”

4) Pura Vida Joyful Heart Platinum Bracelet - Joyful Heart Foundation

Price - $12.00

Seller’s description:

“These bracelets are:

100% waterproof

Wax-coated

Adjustable from 2-5 inches in diameter.

Most importantly, helping support our mission. $2 from every bracelet sold goes directly to Joyful Heart!”

5) Love Doesn’t Hurt Beanie - DVUK (UK delivery only - sorry!)

Price - $11.30

Seller’s description:

“A knitted beanie fitted with the 'Love Doesn't Hurt' Badge printed in front.

 DVUK.ORG is the online store for Domestic Violence UK CIC - a not-for-profit organization set up to provide information and support to victims of domestic and emotional abuse.

By purchasing any item listed here you will be helping us:

Provide free telephone counselling sessions to individuals who have experienced domestic or emotional abuse each month using an accredited counselling agency

Maintain our online and mobile directory which allows individuals find their nearest specialist support organisation

Maintain our text directory service which allows individuals to receive their nearest specialist support organisation via text

Develop our online magazine which is published every quarter

Facilitate our online forum to encourage individuals and signpost them to various specialist organisations for support.

Manage the Wellbeing Centre (syndicating from NHS Choices) which is an online resource containing articles, interactive tools, videos, podcasts etc

Coordinate the Vouchers For Refuge Initiative which is aimed at supporting a local refuge every quarter with vouchers, gift-cards, toiletries and other useful items.”

6. No More Slouchy Beanie - No More

Price: $25

Seller’s description:

“100% Acrylic Knit Slouchy Beanie. Embroidered on-demand. No returns accepted. Shipped Worldwide from USA.

NO MORE is the first unifying symbol to express universal support for ending domestic violence and sexual assault  in our society. NO MORE was conceived to amplify the power of the domestic violence and sexual assault movement using a unifying symbol to drive awareness and break down the barriers of stigma, silence and shame that keep people from talking about these issues and taking action to prevent them. Co-founded as a public/private partnership, NO MORE was created as a platform for those working to end domestic violence/sexual assault, in the belief that greater dialogue will fuel enhanced funding for direct service, advocacy and prevention.”

7. No Mas Purple Ladies’ Tee - No Mas (No More’s sister organization)

Price -$27.00

Seller’s description:

“Super soft, fitted tee. Made of 4.2 oz., 100% combed ringspun cotton, 30 singles. This product is made to order and returns are not accepted. Shipped worldwide.”

That’s it for this week! Stay tuned for Part 3 next Monday and enjoy your goodies! If you can’t purchase them, please reblog this post! And I’d be thrilled to receive suggestions!

- Kate

[connorrenwick]

Buzzfeed: 42 Gifts From Nordstrom For Every Single Person On Your List

Your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs — and maybe a few other things.

We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.

A plush hooded robe that’ll be the only monster they aren’t afraid of.

Price: $45. Available in children's sizes 2-20.

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A limited-edition collection of La Mer’s most popular products, including their Crème de la Mer moisturizing cream, treatment lotion, and eye concentrate to help hydrate, rejuvenate, and give your skin a youthful glow.

Promising Review: “I saw this and decided to order it for myself as an early Christmas present. I wouldn't even let my husband wrap it for me. I wanted to use it now! I love the way my skin feels after using La Mer. My skin has a tendency to be dry in the winter so I am loving the softness it brings. I plan on using it forever!” —Scarjo

Price: $85

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A canvas tote perfectly sized to fit their favorite bottle of wine or champagne, making it an ideal hostess gift.

Price: $25

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Uggs for everyone in the whole family — tiny booties for your adorable newborn nephew, a pair of rubber soled slippers for your dad who always complains about how cold his feet are, or some slip on slippers for your mom who is always running around the house.

Prices: Keelan Genuine Shearling Baby Bootie for $49.95 (available in children's sizes 0-5 months), Genuine Shearling Slipper for $119.95 (available in women's sizes 5-12 and in three colors), and the Ascot Suede Slipper for $109.95 (available in men's sizes 7-18 and in five colors).

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A long and cozy sweater to curl up with while you sip your favorite holiday cocktail and listen to the crackling of a roaring fire.

Promising Review: “I had seen several bloggers wearing this sweater and because of the overall fit and appearance I decided to order it. I was not disappointed. It is even more beautiful in person! It can be worn casually with jeans or dressed up for work. I love the feel and the fit. It is a great addition to my closet!” —AmyMP88

Price: $47.40 (originally $79). Available in four colors and in sizes XS-XL.

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A fleece-lined plaid shirt jacket for anyone looking to add warmth but not layers.

Price: $99. Available in three colors and in sizes S-XXL.

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A durable AF leather passport holder that’ll hold everything you need to get the f#@% outta here.

Price: $45

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A stunning pair of shoulder-length earrings to add that pop of color a cold winter so desperately needs.

Promising Review: “These are a stunning piece of jewelry. The bright color is a fun statement to toss on with a T-shirt and jeans.” —MIDIBU

Price: $48. Available in four colors.

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A pair of stemless copper plated glasses to help bring a little extra cheer to your eggnog this holiday season.

Price: $40

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A three-pack of socks that’ll be, without a doubt, a total thriller.

Price: $55

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A gift set of delicious treats like gummy bears, dark chocolate bars, chocolate-covered sea salt caramels and a bunch of other goodies so you can give in to your sweet tooth.

Price: $49

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A machine-washable monogrammed throw blanket, because you’re sick of Netflix and chilling — you want to Netflix and be warm damn, it!

Price: $59. Available in every letter.

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A super soft beanie with built-in headphones so you don’t have to worry about how you’re gonna listen to music when it’s cold out.

Promising Review: “My 12-year-old daughter loves this hat. It's fun, looks great, and it sounds good too. Very soft and definitely worth the money.” –skyesmom04

Price: $38. Available in six colors.

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A pair of sparkly AF Kate Spade earrings to help you add a little something-something to your holiday lewk.

Promising Review: “These earrings are the perfect gift for people who are hard to buy for; they come in different colors to compliment all complexions. They are beautifully made, a classic shape, and a classy, well-priced gift.” —CerritosFan

Price: $32. Available in three colors.

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A relaxing set with a soft AF eye mask and illuminating collagen eye patches to get gorgeous and rested eyes.

Price: $25

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An adorable and delicate monogram keepsake box to store all your favorite little pieces.

Price: $52. Availble in every letter.

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A chic print filled with all the legendary fashion icons, because your home deserves to be as stylish as you are.

Price: $75

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A pair of little Hunter rainboots for the tiny human in your life.

Promising Review: “We love these boots! My daughter loves when she can match her mommy! We always go up a size and usually can get two seasons out of them. Great purchase!” —TiffKick

Price: $55. Available in children's sizes 5M-13M and in three colors.

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A gorgeous and sophisticated aromatherapy diffuser designed with a built-in timer and automatic shut-off. Just add water and the essential oil of your choice to have a wonderfully relaxing and fragrant room.

Promising Review: “My husband and I love this diffuser! I love how it has a timer and is very easy to use. The colors change, which is also an awesome feature! The white cut-out part is ceramic and lightweight; it lifts off and you fill the center with water/essential oils. It does not make any loud noises so it makes a wonderful addition to our living room!” —LoveShayda

Price: $69.99

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A super cute Fitbit Flex 2 bangle that’ll hold and disguise your Flex 2 activity tracker while looking totally stylish.

Promising Review: “LOVE this bracelet. So light and easy to wear. I wear it both for fitness and everyday work or nights out. I prefer this bangle to other fitness bracelet options! I would highly recommend it!” —Princess28

Price: 59.98 (originally $89.95). Available in three colors.

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A fun and imagination-inspiring arts and crafts kit with over 1,200 supplies including beads, sequins, fuzzy sticks, pompoms, felt pieces, wooden dowels, floss, googly eyes, sticker-back jewels, wooden discs, craft sticks, scissors, needles and glue for anyone who just loves to DIY.

Promising Review: “THIS IS A DEAL. I go to the craft store all the time and no way in high heaven would you be able to get all this stuff (in quantity, quality, or variety), and it's organized to boot. The carrying case is sturdy and the thing just begs to be used. The kids can't keep their hands off of it and they are really spoiled children so that should tell you something.” —NinaDugan

Price: $39.99

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A deliciously fancy Sugarfina Bento Box full of Champagne Bears, Sparkle Pops, and Bubbly Bears to enjoy your sweet treats in the lap of luxury.

Price: $28

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A pair of cozy champagne-printed flannel pajamas so you have your Christmas morning outfit all figured out.

Promising Review: “I get a new pair of these PJs every Christmas. It’s become a family tradition. My daughter and I each pick out our favorite pattern for the year and open them up on Christmas Eve. They never disappoint in style, size, or fit.” —Judygwen

Price: $62. Available in 12 prints.

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A faux leather duffle bag for all your quick holiday getaways this winter.

Promising Review: “This bag is nice and spacious — plenty of room for a few days away. The color is gorgeous. The lining is a sort of animal print. And although it's not real leather, it still looks very nice and a great option if you don't want to pay for a full leather duffel.” —JulieL93

Price: $84.95

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A magical Diptyque candle scented like fir needles, hinoki, and mint to help your home smell like the holidays.

Promising Review: “Love love love Diptyque candles! This one is particularly yummy, and the unicorn is the perfect graphic for a limited edition. I will be keeping the glass as a drinking vessel when the candle is gone. Perfect holiday fragrance.” —lhlatx

Price: $70

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A set of glass coasters etched with your home state, because no matter where you are, you’ll always have a little piece of home with you.

Promising Review: “I bought the South Carolina ones for my best friend's birthday and she ADORES them! Said they're classy and look way fancier than the price tag would describe. Considering buying them in my home state!” —EmilyinNewYork

Price: $38. Available in all 50 states.

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A pair of festive pointy-toe mules for a perfect and super easy to wear holiday shoe.

Price: $195

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A practical AF Longchamp nylon and leather backpack to help you lug around all those things you just can’t leave the house without.

Promising Review: “My daughter is a world traveler and loves this backpack for hauling back her 'finds'. This one is absolutely perfect! I was shocked at the tiny size it folded into, the extremely light weight of it, and the color (I bought red) is amazing! Bright and classy.” —DogMom2018

Price: $83.75 (originally $125). Available in four colors.

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A water-resistant Barbour jacket, because the Queen of England wears Barbour, so maybe you should too?

Price: $249. Available in sizes S-XXL and in two colors.

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A plush set of cute toys for the future athlete who you don’t want to forget you once they hit it big — gotta ride somebody’s coattails.

Promising Review: “Very cute! It’s super soft and great for infants. Items are smaller and scaled to the baby. I don’t think you can really go wrong here with this purchase.” —ahwang

Price: $18.75 (originally $25).

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A mother f#@%ing Dyson Supersonic hair dryer designed to give high-velocity airflow so your hair dries faster without causing heat damage.

Use the magnetic attachments so you can adjust your dryer quickly and easily. It comes with a diffuser engineered to help reduce frizz and improve definition, a nearly silent motor, and negative ions to help eliminate static. This hairdryer is no joke. It's basically the hair-dryer of the future! Check out our in-depth review here!

Promising Review: “Amazing! I went from seven minutes down to less than three with this tool. Had two T3’s prior, so investing in a hair dryer was not foreign to me. The $1.26 per day is totally worth it!” —KVic

Price: $399.99

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A golden choker you’ll buy to wear to all your holiday gatherings but will end up wearing throughout the entire year.

Promising Review: “I bought this necklace as a gift for a woman in her mid-30's. She loved it. It is a beautiful piece of jewelry and priced right. The quality is very good.” —djinov

Price: $42

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A cozy colorblock turtleneck for all those chilly winter mornings when you don’t want to freeze to death but still want to look put together.

Price: $99. Available in two colors and in sizes XXS-XL and petite sizes XXS-L.

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A jeweled cat ear beanie I’m pawsitive will keep you warm all winter.

Promising Review: “I ordered the beanie for my daughter at Christmas time and she wears it all the time. I thought for sure the glued ears would unglue right away, but they are still in tacked. A wonderful addition to the collection of unique beanies my daughter loves.” —MKLadyLezcano

Price: $28. Available in three colors.

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A Kokeshi Doll designed to look like Ziggy, the guy who played guitar and really sang.

Price: $42

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A leather Rebecca Minkoff crossbody bag that’ll be totally worth the splurge because it’ll quickly become your every day, I cannot-leave-the-house-without-it bag.

Promising Review: “Great quality and perfect size. I wanted a crossbody that was medium size and could also be used as a ladylike bag without the chain. Exactly what I wanted and a great value.” —Kshort

Price: $295. Available in five colors.

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A iPhone 7 and 7 Plus leather case with a very practical little pocket so you don’t have to lug around everything, and the kitchen sink, when you just need to run out of the house.

Promising Review: “I have owned a lot of iPhone cases and this is definitely as good as it gets as far as quality materials and protection without adding bulk. Super sleek, nice leather, holds card securely etc.” —WWTY

Price: $49.99. Available in two colors.

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You IRL realizing you don’t have to actually go anywhere to get all your holiday shopping done.

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