DIFFICULT WOMAN – collaboration with Helen Lewis
'The difficult woman is not rude, petty or mean. she is simply willing to be awkward, if the situation demands it; demanding, if the occasion requires it; and obstinate, if someone tries to fob her off.' Helen Lewis
Helen writes:
'In early 2018, it was already apparent that the referendum on Ireland's abortion laws would be an era-defining battle. It followed two years where progressive politics seemed to be in retreat in Britain and the US, with the vote for Brexit and the election of Donald Trump. Would Ireland buck the trend by repealing the eighth amendment to the Irish constitution - which gave equal weight to the life of a woman and her foetus - and liberalising its laws? When I appeared on the BBC's Andrew Marr programme, I decided to wear a REPEAL necklace - reasoning that if branded jewellery was good enough for the Suffragettes and Suffragists, it was good enough for me. Mine came from Wear And Resist, and for days afterwards, people asked me about it. So when I finished Difficult Women, I wondered if there was a way to collaborate with Sarah again. She said yes, as did our charity partner Women for Refugee Women, and the result is stunning. Many female refugees are escaping from sexual and physical violence, and Britain should not retraumatise them as it processes their applications. Women For Refugee Women gives them a voice - through English and drama lessons - and campaigns for a fairer asylum system.'
I was absolutely delighted to be asked to make a necklace to celebrate the publication of Helen Lewis's Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights. This is a manifesto for the Difficult Woman and this necklace is the perfect accessory. A must-read for 2020 and a voice of the Persisterhood.
'Above all she knows that no woman can fight all the battles alone, no matter how difficult she is. Sometimes, she feels tired, and worn out. But one thing saves her, because a difficult woman should always find herself some other difficult women.'
£2 from the sale of every necklace will go to Women for Refugee Women – a UK-based charity that supports women who are seeking asylum and challenges the injustices they experience. They run a range of activities for refugee women, including English classes, drama and writing workshops, with the aim of empowering them to tell their own stories. Women for Refugee Women also advocates for a fair asylum process and works towards a world in which all women who cross borders have the right to safety, liberty and dignity.
How could I resist?! Bolts, stars, hearts, empowering slogans, swear words and pure rebellion. I love this jewellery. And it's shiny!
Bloody love them! They could not be more perfect, thank you!
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About Sarah Day
Wear and Resist is a culmination of my love of text and art. As a writer with an MFA in painting, I have always loved making and writing. I have also always loved bold, colourful jewellery, precious but inexpensive. I design and make everything in my Oxfordshire studio.
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from 623 reviewsBought for someone who is going through a bit. Love the glow-in-the-dark words and bracelet is beautifully made. Easy for daily wear too.
Really fantastic necklace. Quirky and fun.🤩
This necklace makes my heart sing with joy! It’s bold, bright and beautiful, not forgetting super sparkly. I love wearing it and claiming my power for all to see. Sarah’s communication, the packaging, information and care instructions were all top notch. Now I just need to decide which necklace to get next…. 🤩
Couldn't be happier. I ordered Courage and Hold Fast anchor earrings but asked for odd colours - one red and one blue. The earrings are amazing and I've had loads of compliments, but the customer service was the best bit of ordering from Resist. Being able to message and ask for odd earrings is why I shop from small businesses ❤️💙.
I love my 'I am I am I am' earrings. They are lightweight and comfortable to wear. I've had lots of comments on them when I've worn them too. Hope to buy some more in the future.
I saw Thangam Debbonaire wearing a necklace on TV and thought oooo where did she get that! Google told me. I wanted to get a necklace for my colleague was taking redundancy from work and then I thought I need something too :) We've lost so many colleagues I thought this one summed up my feelings perfectly. I wear it at work under a jumper and whip it out to make people laugh when we're feeling stressed. It makes me feel good too!
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.