https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:37:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2145233 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:01:42 +0000 trying... 2145233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Barbara: Good point about shopping your closet. I moved in November and still have a box of jackets that weren't warm enough at the time so I never unpacked them. Time to take a look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2145067 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 22:49:48 +0000 Barbara Diane 2145067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot to say how much I love your ring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2145066 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 22:48:51 +0000 Barbara Diane 2145066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not buying much during Covid. We’ve brought in food from local restaurants 3-4 times and I bought a sports bra and a skirt during NAS. And used Zappos to replace an old out of stock for years pair of sandals. </p> <p>I fit back into some clothes, and fit into a few new to me hand-me-downs, so I have had the fun of a few new items. And today I realized that the spring weight sweater I purchased on sale in January perfectly matched the old maxi dress I’m wearing. And the cat socks I received a few years back add a fun twist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144962 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:50:49 +0000 rachylou 2144962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s true about bookstores! You can go to the door of the one in my neighborhood and buy a book and get a treat for your dog (Lilypup loves that! ). I’ve bought from their window like that. Actually, that’s what I’ve done with a few shops, bought from the shop window by email... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144940 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:24:36 +0000 trying... 2144940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Runcarla: I forgot about bookstores! The one near by is actually only doing online sales so I should check out their offerings.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144914 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:15:41 +0000 Carla 2144914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Local shops have been on my shopping route for a while, but since March 13 (start of lockdown) shopping has been much restricted at&nbsp;<i>all but&nbsp;</i>local. &nbsp;</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>‘Second Helpings’ - a local thrift shop (run by ‘Big Brothers Big Sisters)<br />G Facey’s - local independent women’s and men’s wear<br />Burnham’s Family Farm - fresh local produce May -December<br />’Cozy Quilts’ - local fabric shop for fabric and sewing supplies for making masks<br />Bulai Taste of Tai - local restaurant converted over to take-away<br />Jim’s Pizza - local (Best!) pizza<br />Queenie’s Bakeshop - local coffee and treats (take-away ATM)<br />Furby’s Books - local independent book seller<div>The local Benjamin Moore paint dealer, and the local ‘Home Hardware’ store! &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>The exception has been that most of my (new) clothing, shoe, and bag acquisitions, as well as stuff for the house, have come from HBC (Hudson’s Bay Company) or ‘The Bay’ via their <b>online</b>&nbsp;site. </p> <p>I’ve stayed out of most other stores and malls except for some early exploratory forays that have reinforced my desire to stay small, local, and online. </p> <p> </div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144899 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:16:38 +0000 nemosmom 2144899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a beautiful ring! </p> <p>We have been supporting a small local bakery and a family-owned deli. Fashion-wise, only a couple of resellers online. Our local consignment shop is available by appointment only these days, but I hope to check it out at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144898 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:04:34 +0000 avicennia 2144898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a special ring! Local food — throughout the pandemic I’ve been buying from local farmers and local food purveyors (although not necessarily restaurants, as even before the pandemic we didn’t eat out much). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144879 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:14:29 +0000 CocoLion 2144879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am supporting my pedicurist and hair stylist. &nbsp;And my favorite Chinese restaurant. &nbsp;This is a great reminder to visit my local boutique! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144877 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:03:45 +0000 rachylou 2144877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful ring!</p> <p>I’ve been shopping at the shops within walking distance, the boutiques, and getting a takeout once a week. I’ve gotten a few outfits this summer and keep meaning to post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144872 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 04:14:23 +0000 Anonymous 2144872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous ring. It will ever look dated.<br /> I have been trying to shop, when I do, at local consignment stores and food shops. People in this area do not support national chains. There are few MacDonalds to be found and even Cheese Cake Factory closed. On line I try to support Nordstrom’s and Eileen Fisher Renew ( their resales of their brand.). Very little shopping is available yet, so sometimes it means finding what is open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144837 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:06:28 +0000 Anonymous 2144837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful ring!<br /> I used to shop at the little boutiques, when I was working in the office, but only went once since C-19. Right now I'm not shopping for clothes or accessories at all.<br /> I do buy local food as much as possible in season. Some comes from the farm around the corner from me! I've also bought local soaps, pottery, art, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144831 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:30:41 +0000 Angie 2144831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your ring is beautiful, and how very special that your MIL made it for you :)</p> <p>We like to support the local businesses in our neighbourhood too - especially the food and doggie related ones.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-businesses-you-are-enjoying-right-now#post-2144825 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:42:12 +0000 trying... 2144825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These days I have been trying to be more cognizant of where I am spending my money and trying to shop more at small businesses. I've found some local food businesses that I love&nbsp;(not complaining)&nbsp;but would like to branch out more to fashion and accessories. Where are you shopping? Bonus if they are local (to you).&nbsp;</p> <p>Some of my current favorites (not necessarily fashion):<br />Ukrainian Gems on Etsy (beautiful mosaics)<br />Katherine Anne Confections (chocolate)&nbsp;<br />Jo Snow Syrups (for soda/coffee/cocktails, Chicago based)<br />Dearborn Denim (Chicago based)<br />Julie Martini Jewelry (Philadelphia based, biased because she is my mother in law and made my engagement ring) </p>