I hope you are all recovering from the holiday break and the food comas. I tried my best not to shop any huge retailers this sale week. Instead, I spent my money with small businesses and scored a few things I had been eyeing. Target and Walmart did get me for matching holiday pajamas and an air fryer though LOL.
I wanted to share what I bought, to hopefully put some small businesses on your radar for gift-giving inspiration. Everything has shipped and I can’t wait for my items to arrive so I can style them up and produce more awesome content.
This is my second purchase from Shopaholic Merch. I LOVE my tee from her shop, and I couldn’t wait to get a sweatshirt for the colder temps. Sweatshirts like graphic tees can be dressed up or down, and for me are a wardrobe staple. 
You may know Sammy B. because Beyoncé wore her outfit last year on the gram, but I know her from Project Runway! And I am so happy to support her line and just her Black Girl Magic all around! This tee is not your average tee, I mean look at that statement ruffle. I have my eye on some red “leather” pants from Zara, that I think would look great with this! 
We all know I love a headwrap! I use them to accessorize my looks, whether I am having a bad hair day or not. I just think it adds a sense of regalness to any look. EE Styles reached out to me earlier this year via Instagram and we have been connected ever since. I jumped at the chance to support during her Cyber Monday Sale. She has really great Ankara prints and not to mention they are super affordable! 
Lastly, I know she is not a small business, but I couldn’t resist getting a tee from Beyoncé’s shop for the holidays. The OTR II show was one of the best I’ve seen and why not have a piece of memorabilia to wear from the collection. I don’t think it will be around forever. This shop is the perfect place to shop for the Beyhive members of your family! I got this tee specifially to wear with my Pine Green Jordan One kicks! What did you all score this holiday sale weekend?
When you support small business, you’re supporting a dream.
Thanks so much for reading and stay chic!
As a sports mom, cultural curator, and proud Belizean, Karese brings intention to every experience she creates. A multimedia producer and creative strategist, she’s dedicated to amplifying voices and stories that often go unheard. With over a decade of experience across media production, content development, and brand storytelling, her work lives at the intersection of culture, community, and confidence.
From producing heartfelt campaigns that celebrate Black women in sneaker culture to managing large-scale video projects for city agencies, Karese approaches every project with purpose and heart, helping women and girls of color feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
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