'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!
Kachow! They're the sexiest earings I've ever worn, they'll make you feel like THUNDER!, trust me. No one really compliments me about the earrings I wear, until I walk in the room with these babies.
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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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We are in the process of making our home and workshop self-sustaining. Wear and Resist is now running on solar power.
Let customers speak for us
Featherlight earrings with an iridescent sheen. Whats not to love?!
Go on and treat yourself. You know you want to!
Love my beautifully made anchor earrings which I bought for myself for Mother’s Day. Will post a pic as soon as I wear them. I’m saving them for a mini cruise in Amsterdam with my fav group, Track Dogs.
This is the second pair of flower earrings I have purchased, first the cherry blossom, now the snow drops- they are just as stunning. Surprisingly light to wear considering the size, and many comments asking where I have got them from!
I have several Wear and Resist pieces which I absolutely love and this is no different! Such a lovely colour and I love the message so much!
I absolutely love my rose gold anchor earrings. I have had lots of compliments wearing them and for statement earrings they are so light weight to wear. They are fabulous 👌
These are super cool and funky. I love the vibrant red colour. They are the perfect size and very comfortable to wear. Really nice to have the options to choose the colours and whether you want gold or silver. Thoroughly recommend
I love this necklace so much - everything about this purchase makes me happy. Thanks!
This is my third necklace from Wear & Resist, and I love it. Like my others, I get loads of compliments. The note in the packaging, the charity donations - everything about this purchase makes me happy. Thanks!
Gorgeous necklace! Really pleased with it. So helpful & engaging with my query of colours/type. Im sure I'll be ordering more jewellery.
I absolutely love these hoop lightning bolt earrings and the fact that you get three different colours of bolts is such a bonus. I've had so many compliments on these and so far I've only worn the blue ones ! Thank you Sarah for making this incredible jewellery which is not only so well made but eye catching as well! Love, love, love them.
Fabulous piece , stunning!
Just as described x
Have had several comments when wearing this but also suspect some people choose not to see it haha.
I totally love all the items I have bought!! just got the Witch earnings last week and bloody love them. Wore them to a friends the other night and immediately some one was straight on your website to get something!
Another little pair or lightning bolt hoops for me, for those days where I'm feeling a little understated but still me. These ones are so sparkly and as always they are beautifully finished. My order arrived quickly and was well packaged. Thank you !!
I don't really need an excuse to purchase new earrings but this time it was to tell me that I'm proud of myself in my new job. The earrings are great, well made as I've come to know from W&R, arrived quickly and well packaged in a little box. There's so many colours to choose from, great for coordinating or contrasting with workwear. The lightning bolt earrings always attract compliments, they really are fab! Thank you!!
