Shop Local Rochester: You Can Shop { Local } Online!

{ EvenOdd Creative Margo Clutch. Made from reclaimed bike inner tubes. … That’s what I have! }

SHOP

{ LOCAL }

ONLINE

#shoplocalroc

{ 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 CREATIVE

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! }

1975

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. }

GO BUY ROCHESTER

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:
  • Shop Members
  • Shop Region Made
  • Shop Counties
  • Shop Categories

bonus:
interested merchants can join GBR here

KURVIE KULTURE

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

WHERE: Online | Instagram!

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 }

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.