Wear and Resist is an independent brand of empowering jewellery, founded by Sarah Day in early 2017, raising awareness and money for women's charities. Her daughter, Eliza, is her inspiration, muse and model.
Have you heard of the W.I.T.C.H. movement?
We interview Paula Russell-Gilford, about this incredible movement that took place in the late 1960s in the US, when women dressed as witches and took part in 'zaps' a pre-curser of the flashmob involving protest, witchcraft and a great sense of humour. Photos by Bev Grant
The Spider Brooch
Originally inspired by Lady Hail's famous spider brooch, the spider continues to be a fierce feminist symbol.
New DIFFICULT WOMAN colours!
An array of glam new colours! And introducing new olive frost, for those that like it subtle.
It's time. We need to talk about rejoining the EU
I'd be happy to never hear the word Brexit again, but we have to fix the mess we are now in. Add a pair of matching Funky Resist star earrings for only £11 with every Rejoin necklace.
About Wear and Resist
I launched Wear and Resist in early 2017 as a way to channel my frustration at the political climate into a creative pursuit that would raise money for women's charities. As a writer with an art degree, it was probably what I was always going to do!
Deep thoughts and blog posts
The W.I.T.C.H. Movement
Owning the CRONE!
It’s hard to keep telling yourself that you are ‘aging beautifully’ or rightfully, or that there is any value at all in aging, when as a culture, we really don’t put much value on wisdom or lived experience.
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On letting go
Before my senior year of university, I spent a summer back home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, flipping burgers in a kitchen by day and waitressing at Applebees (think TJI Fridays) by night. One evening towards the end of the summer I went over to introduce myself to a couple who just been sat in my section.
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Let customers speak for us
Necklace is lush. Came really quick even though it had said that there would be a delay to having had time off.
I got the envy green and it is amazing- so vibrant and witchy! It makes me feel very inspired and powerful.
This suits me to a 'T' as I AM difficult and won't accept being fobbed off, patronised or any other crap.
I was also inspired by my good friend Rachel who got this in florescent green and every time I saw her I said "I've GOT to get me one of those" so now I have!
Viva taking no shit bitches!
Great communication. Looks great. Xmas present for my daughter, so not able to say more
Sweet and stylish. Wonderfully made. They look great with any outfit. I love these earrings!
I have a few pieces from Sarah now, and I love all the messaging in her jewellery. These earrings are like a luminescent bubblegum, with a subversive feminist twist. I love them!
Absolutely LOVE this necklace and won't ever take it off. It is such good quality and looks all sparkly and lovely. Its also a great reminder to tell people that you are WOKE AF!!
Just big enough to be eye catching especially blue colour and just small and light enough for everyday. Butterfly back helps them stay secure.
Really pleased with my ‘witch’ necklace. The chain is nice, the wording sturdy and looks great in green.
Plenty of wear planned.
Absolutely love my purchase. Have worn it daily since it arrived :)
Super fast service, parcel arrived so quick. Boxed and packaged well and love the personal touch. Excellent quality and will recommend to all who will listen to me. Will continue to be a customer.
Thanks Teresa
I bought this necklace as a "leaving for university" (I get a lump in my throat just typing that) gift for my brilliantly academic granddaughter. It was perfect, she was absolutely delighted with it, loves its originality, and it's utterly perfect because she describes herself as a girly swot!
Communications, packaging and customer service was excellent - not my 1st purchase from Wear and Resist and definitely won't be my last. I love EVERYTHING about this shop💙 Thank you!
This is my second set of XL lightning bolt earrings because I wear them all the time and I needed more colours 😂. I love them and wear them all the time. Be prepared to be asked “where did you get those amazing earrings?!”
One is stocking filler for my adult daughter. The other for me as it’s what my ex used to describe me as. It has since turned out that he was the tricksy person. 🤣
Seriously though, very good quality bigger than I expected which was a good surprise and I’m very happy. Would definitely order from here again. Good ethos too x
I was so delighted with this necklace and the packaging too! I have often browsed the site and felt to unsure of what I wanted, so I went to Sarah and asked if she could make a personalised one. The scroll necklace was born! ❤️ The pictures don’t do it justice, I wear it and get lots of compliments. The chain is comfortable with the cute lightning bolt at the end. It’s SO beautiful I am already eyeing up who to send one to next and what to put on it! Delivery was fast, lovely packaging - a real treat! LOVE it! 🥰
I treated myself to this fun and beautiful necklace as a reward for completing my masters dissertation. Apt wording, easy to order and arrived in such good time that I hadn’t fully finished it! So a helpful motivator in those last days of study. Thank you!
