{ EvenOdd Creative Margo Clutch. Made from reclaimed bike inner tubes. … That’s what I have! }
SHOP
{ LOCAL }
ONLINE
{ So many of our favorite local shopping spots feature websites + therefore, plenty of opportunity to browse at home (or at work!) + shop online. Best thing to do – hop online + see for yourself! To invoke imagination into those of us who disbelieve, please take a look at the following. }
Chances are most of your fav #ShopLocal haunts have websites you can purchase from. Today – I’m going to highlight a few that indiscriminately cater to men + to women … okay, and 1 specifically to women.
EvenOdd military grade Lanyard with reclaimed bike inner tube.
WHO: Ashley + Eliza, 2 graphic designers doing recycled, right. { Check out this article in (585) by Sydney Bell! }
WHAT: Upcycled, Handcrafted dopeness in the Form of:
- clutches { get that street style on }
- side bags { urban living }
- totes + carry-alls { public market goers }
- apparel { Rochesterian Apparel, ya’ll }
- messenger bags { bicyclist’s bff }
- lanyards + wrist cuffs { bad. ass. }
- wallets { money }
WHERE: The Hungerford Building { check out First Fridays! } | Instagram | Online
{ Last day to order online is Wednesday, Dec 17th! }
WHY: EvenOdd captures every single thing it means to be a Rochesterian + adds a slice of succotash on the side. { That’s a good thing. }
- one-of-a-kind
- upcycled
- refurbished
- custom
- genuine
- unique
- affordable
- fucking real deal
bonus:
follow Benson { shop French bull dog } on Instagram!
{ And pet him when you go inside. PS – When I ordered online at EvenOdd, I picked-up in shop + it was a breeze! }
WHO: Erich Lehman – visionary, Wall\Therapy curator, art afficiando, working stiff, Roc enhancer + creative
WHAT: Art Gallery featuring seriously good art, many local artists, enchanting installations, + incredible events
WHERE: Super Close By | Online
WHY: 1975 Gallery supports the art movement that makes Rochester unique + the artists who live + work here. Additional reasons include:
- it’s art
- it’s an investment
- it’s a piece of Rochester
- it’s very good art
- pieces range from all price points, sizes, + tastes
bonus:
find promo code + other 1975 holiday purchasing tips here
{ Tip: It’s an incredibly personal gift! Give the gift someone wouldn’t normally give him or herself. If you know someone loves a certain artist or a certain piece, chances are … you can find it at 1975. }
EvenOdd utility pouch with inside detail.
WHO: EquaTEK Interactive, Inc. Initiative
WHAT: An online marketplace solely dedicated “to make shopping local easy,”. { See! You can shop online + shop local. } Items include:
- Full Cycle Liquid Glycerin Soap
- Monk’s Bread!
- Simply New York Adirondack Chairs Napkin Holder
- { and SO much more }
WHERE: Online! | { learn more on their Blog }
WHY: When talking #ShopLocal, you’ll often hear me refer to the “multiplier effect.” This means, “every dollar spent with a locally-owned merchant has three times the impact of a dollar spent at a big box store.” Every single time I quote or cite the Multiplier Effect, it comes straight from GBR! Also …
- GBR is great to ship Rochester items to friends + loved ones far away!
- GBR is super simple to use + broken down into friendly categories:
bonus:
interested merchants can join GBR here
WHO: Latiffany Anderson, owner. Kurvie Kulture is a movement about embracing, empowering, + evolving
WHAT: This online fashion boutique { also shoppable via Instagram! } carries a variety of sizes + specializes in plus sized fashion from women. From:
- street style, to
- office wear, to
- evening, to
- weekend, to
- nights out, to
- jewelry + accessories, { I have a pair in white + I adore them! }
- and everything in between
WHY: “Embrace Your Kurves, Empower Yourself, Evolove your Life.” Oh, and the …
- high fashion
- high quality
- on trend
- versatility
- diversity + options
- you’re killing it every time
I cannot speak highly enough for what KurvieKulture does for women + for fashion. And here we have it right in Rochester, NY.
bonus:
Enter the Shop Local Rochester Contest!
{ post a screen shot of your purchase + #shoplocalroc }EvenOdd Porter Foldover Bag. … Why yes, I would love one.
Shopping Local is easy. It’s also fun, affordable, and { let’s face it } way better than all the other gifts you can buy. A slew of days until Hanukkah ends + Christmas begins. #Roc the holiday + #ShopLocal!!
#shoponline
#shoplocalroc
XO.