It's 2021 and this is my 10th Holiday Gift Guide. (And I'm giving away $13,000+ in holiday gifts, too!) Can you even believe that this holiday gift … [Read More...]
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![One of the things I'm most proud of in this year's holiday gift guide is featuring so many Canadian small businesses and youth entrepreneurs, and here's a fine example of both. UK-born, Toronto-raised @kateaustindesigns is a fine arts-trained designer who splashes happy everywhere with her colourful, cheery prints and textiles. Committed to ethical production and sustainability (two things that don't often go hand-in-hand in the fashion industry), Kate is all about "slow fashion" and creating investment pieces with heirloom quality. This stunning peacock kimono is in my gift guide, and you've got to check out her online shop for more of the great gift ideas you see here (starting at just $20 for the lovely Furoshiki scarves that double as eco-friendly wrapping "paper"). From vibrant collar necklaces and chic Faja belt sashes to whimsical-but-practical shigras baskets and this gorgeous linen dress that'll be a staple for summer and warm winter travel, enjoy 30% off of *everything* Kate sells — valid during the month of December — using the code ANDREA30. Plus, until December 25, spend at least $30 at kateaustindesigns.com before tax and get a Furoshiki for only $5. Kate ships globally!
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I've paired this ensemble with handmade polymer clay earrings from the talented @asterandgraceca — a young teen who displays thoughtfulness and maturity in her designs, featuring an aesthetic that's one part art deco and one part 1960s mod. Look for Aster & Grace and other youth makers in my #HolidayGiftGuide, and don’t forget that there’s more than $13,000 in holiday prizing up for grabs until December 14, 2021. Just use the link in my bio to find all of this and more.
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