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!
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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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!
It says exactly how I feel on the brooch, so I had to have one! I love my brooch is wonderfully crafted and so original. I will certainly be buying from Wear and Resist again. Helping women's charities every time I buy - I love that!
Love my new ‘chopsy’ necklace! I live in the US and it was a great conversation starter!
These earrings are like putting on your ‘Big Girl Pants’. They make me feel confident & sassy. Lightweight, easy to wear and with the most beautiful detail. I love them so much that I have them in 4 colour ways.
All this and from a company that is truly ethical, supporting women in many ways.
Bought as a gift for a friend and it was packaged nicely, looked amazing and they were thrilled with it!
Would definitely shop here again and have my eye on some of the fab earrings. Great service all round and a well made product.
Fantastic pair of earrings. Very lightweight and the colours are bright and beautiful. I love Sarah's work and was very pleased with these earrings.
