Christmas is officially next week! Sure you could shop at the big names, but if you want to support a few small business founded by passionate women, this is the list for you!
Splurge on fine jewelry
First, this is a self promotion, but SETTE is where all the cool girls shop for their fine jewelry and we still have some amazing pieces in stock.
Earrings and bracelets are always easy, foolproof gifts. One word of caution for the men out there. If you’re not engaged or married, and not planning on it, I highly discourage gifting a ring. Not saying you can’t, but earrings are the safer move.
When impeccable taste meets superior craftsmanship
Every piece from Centre Piece feels like a masterpiece. I truly see them as the next Totem. These designs are special in that quiet, confident way.
EXPLORE CENTRE PIECE'S COLLECTION
Ashlyn, the founder, worked at some major fashion houses before starting Centre Piece. We met for lunch a few months ago, and she was easily the chicest person in the room. Her creative vision pulls you straight into the world of the brand. The photography, the branding, and most importantly the designs are all her.
These items are must haves from Centre Piece:
Calf Hair Bucket Bag Burgundy
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Claudia Scarf Coat
The heels made for all day wear
Leah founded Realm after leaving her career as a shoe buyer, and it shows. She understands comfort on a technical level, from how long the shoe box should be, to the shape of the arch, to the exact thickness of the heel stem.
I own her cult-favorite Courts in multiple colors and have worn them to trunk shows for over eight hours on my feet, then straight to dinner and drinks after.
Next on my list are these boots. The heel shape is so cool, and I love that the calf has a slightly oversized fit.
Sunglasses for every face shape
After years in the eyewear industry, Carli kept running into the same problem. Everything was designed with a one-size-fits-all mentality. Women were expected to adapt to the product, not the other way around. And that just is not how bodies work, especially faces.
So she left her corporate job, followed her gut, and launched Eleventh Hour from her childhood bedroom. The brand is built on bold timing, a whole lot of heart, and the belief that sunglasses should actually fit the women wearing them.
If I don't have a pair of these in my stocking I am buying them on the 26th!
Clean luxury
Catherine has been a supporter of SETTE since the very beginning and someone I have genuinely loved watching build her brand. After years in the beauty industry and navigating her own wellness journey, she created Shelter Skin with a level of intention you can feel the second you use it.
I own literally everything in the line, including six of the lip oils, and I love every single one. The formulas are clean, thoughtful, and actually effective, which is rare. My favorite recent launch is their Bath Melt, I quite literally use it every night.
You'll find these lip oils all over my house.
Every brand in this guide is created and run by women who are deeply passionate about their craft and committed to bringing exceptional products to market.
I have been lucky enough to get to know each of these founders personally, and I can say firsthand how much every single order means to them. Supporting these brands is not just about buying something beautiful, it is about supporting women who truly care about what they are building.
Thank you for shopping small this season.
xx
Isabel
Founder and Designer of SETTE