Hey folks! We’re gearing up for the #ShopLoveBrownSugar Holiday Pop-Up shop which is only 2 weeks away! In celebration of the shop and to encourage even more amazing budding entrepreneurs, we are kicking off the First Annual “People‘s Choice” Business Competition! Typically, the Shop LoveBrownSugar vendors are handpicked by me. I feature brands that I’ve fallen in love with, whose owners cater to the LoveBrownSugar girl and whom embody what Shop LoveBrownSugar is all about – empowering and inspiring entrepreneurship.
For the first time ever, I’m allowing YOU the opportunity to vote to have a brand featured at Shop LoveBrownSugar on Sunday, December 6th! One winning business will receive a FREE vending space at our amazing venue (Midtown Loft & Terrace), an exclusive feature on LoveBrownSugar.com and a one hour consulting session + custom designed vendor booth provided by Obi Nwabuzor of O. N. Event Planning.
So now it’s on you! Take a look at our 4 finalists and cast your vote:
1. Mae B
Mae B is a lifestyle brand dedicated to creating positive imagery and well made products for women of color. Mae B was founded in 2013, by Bianca Lambert after growing tired of not finding stationery that represented her as a woman of color and devoted fashionista. The brand has since expanded into travel accessories, home goods, and much more. Mae B is named in honor of Bianca’s late grandmother, Ivory Mae and Bianca is the B.
Check them out here: www.MaeBonline.com
2. Harlem Soap
Harlem Soap is an all-natural cold process Goat’s milk bar soap brand based in Harlem, New York. All Harlem Soap ingredients come from sustainable companies located in the USA. Our soaps are handmade in batches of 180 bars to ensure quality. Owner Jammie Waldron created the brand as a means to remediate his eczema and soon began gifting to friends and family to rave reviews. He decided to turn Harlem Soap into a brand and began selling the soap from his home online last November and within a year has grown incredibly. Harlem Soap was feature as a premiere product in the CurlBOX inaugural “Body Box”, is now sold in 9 stores across the country and recently debuted on the shelves of New York’s West Elm stores.
Check them out here: www.harlemsoap.com
3. Effie’s Paper
Effie’s Paper :: Stationery&Whatnot is an online stationery company specializing in modern stationery, desk accessories and travel mugs for busy professionals, students, mommies and social butterflies. We make products that make your heart leap! Founded by lifestyle guru and noted author, Kalyn Johnson Chandler, Effie’s Paper products automatically make your work space and correspondence more stylish and chic. Our products are created for those who love pretty things and enjoy sending and receiving beautifully-designed, hand-written notes. Kalyn believes that the only thing better than receiving a hand-written note in the mail, is having the perfect stationery to write notes to friends and loved ones! Kalyn’s creative juices are flowing; stay tuned as we continue add new styles and designs to our ever-expanding collection.
Check them out here: www.effiespaper.com
4. RAW (Recognize A Woman) Handbags
RAW (Recognize A Woman) Handbags was established March 2015 by Charnae’ Stanley, a Morgan State University Alumna. RAW Handbags are handmade handbags designed for women to; Wear fearlessly, Spread womanhood and Inspire other women to be phenomenal. The concept of RAW is to empower and encourage female unity, empowerment and perseverance through fashion. Each and every handbag is named after a powerful, iconic woman in the world. Char wants consumers to feel a connection with their RAW bag from the inspiration and accomplishments of the woman it is named after. RAW is based out of NYC, expanding into the DMV, ATL and LA market in the near future.
Check them out here: www.rawhandbags.bigcartel.com
So, who do you want to see featured at Shop LoveBrownSugar? Vote now!
The business competition will run between Monday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 29th. Final winner will be announced on Monday, November 30th! Share this link to get your favorite business featured!
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