Blog
On keeping on keeping on
Women Count – my visit to the House of Commons for International Women's Day
Slava Ukraini! On recent events and rage-designing
The Ukraine brooch is here, and this one I can safely say is by popular demand! I haven't had so many of you contact me at once wanting a design since Lady Hale's spider brooch.
The clearly planned ambush of Zelensky in the White House was horrifying. I forced myself to watch it all, and felt physically sick by the end of it but with even more respect for Zelenksy, which I didn't think was possible. What self control, what grace, when the temptation to slap them both must have been strong. In just a few weeks the entire world order has been upended. We now have the President of the United States spouting Putin propaganda and trying to rewrite history.
On the descent into Fascism
On resisting and persisting AGAIN
Thoughts on election day (lots of swearing)
I got to vote in two countries this year, and the stakes couldn't have felt higher each time. Someone on Twitter said that today feels like Christmas Eve - in hell. And I couldn't agree more. The time difference has never felt so cruel. I don't want to stay up all night, but I still have PTSD from waking up in 2016 at 3am to see the news. I wish I could somehow switch off from it all, I know it would help my mental health, but I too much is resting on this election. And though I feel exhausted I still have fucks to give.
Here are just a few: (Rant incoming and if you don't like swearing stop reading.)
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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Solar-powered! 🌞 and a bit about our house journey
Love as a radical act? Thoughts on the refugee crisis
On Keeping Going
I hate selling.
There I’ve said it. I spend a lot of time wondering how I got into the business of selling when it’s not something I’ve ever been good at. I had a summer job in London when I was 19 – cold-calling offices to sell them double-sided typewriter ribbons (yes I’m that old). I think I lasted three days.
It’s a hard time for selling right now. A lot of us aren’t quite sure how we are going to pay our bills this winter. I usually trust my gut to read the room when I’m coming up with new designs or trying to do a bit of ‘marketing’ (another term that gives me the cold shakes), but I haven’t bought myself anything very treaty or nice in ages. So it’s not easy trying to figure out what to say. I don’t want to use payment plans like Klarna because I don’t want you to buy my designs unless you can afford them and they will brighten up your life, or if you’re buying a gift - a friend’s life in some way.
Let customers speak for us
great bracelet for my wife, arrived well packaged and in good time! Well made and a lovely design from a great company who make great things!
I love all of my Wear and Resist purchases but these earrings might be my favourite - absolutely adore! Beautiful icy blue colour with sparkle at the end, they made my ears feel special and dressed up!
I love this necklace so much! Will definitely buy more jewellery in the future! Thank you x
I bought this in glittery silver for my sister a she is not backwards at coming forward and it was a total hit! Glittery. Sweary. To the point. Perfect
I loved these earrings so much that I bought all 3 colours!
They are very light to wear and they attract lots of compliments! Totally fab!
Yet another great purchase from one of my favourite independent businesses. I live the colours in this item & the message.
I bought this for myself and I love it (and what wear and resist is all about) It looks good with my other jewellery , it’s nice quality ,the swapable charms are a great idea and I liked it so much I got the necklace too!
I had been looking at getting this necklace for a while, seeing all that is happening with women's rights. It's such a unique and creative design, like wearing art, as well as making a statement.
These look even better than the photos. So sparkly and beautifully different. Comfortable to wear too.
I have received mine. It has a great place in my Westminster office. Its important to register Women's involvement in politics, and this is delightful. Highly recommended.
My third piece from Wear and Resist - check out the sweary necklaces! I don't usually 'do' brooches, but love this one. Good secure pin, light enough to wear on any fabric, and a fantastic tribute to Lady Hale. Currently sparkling on a vintage green velvet blazer :) Highly recommended.
I bought these earrings for my sister who is a lover of walking in bluebell woodlands - she adored them.
Such a beautiful design and so beautifully made.
Thank you :)
Great service, it felt personal and attentive...great card ...looking forward to giving to my bestie!
Thank you Sarah, I love my necklace. Great ideology and fabulous product
Couldn't agree more with the sentiment, and as a last second gift for my sister I didn't expect to get it until after her birthday - but it was posted super fast, I couldn't believe it - thank you (you saved me!). I love the hot pink version, it looks amazing. A brilliant gift for my kick-ass sister.
