7 Women-Led Brands to Buy at Nordstrom
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Friday, March 8, marks International Women's Day 2019, an annual civil awareness day to celebrate women's rights. This year's theme is #BalanceForBetter, a call to action for driving gender balance across our society . . . a hope for a future that isn't divided by gender but equal.
We hope your International Women's Day is filled with activism, meaning, and action. And there are so many ways to get involved and celebrate. One of our favorites? Shopping with purpose. So this Friday, how about dedicating all of March to shopping only women-led brands? There are more than you think. We've rounded up seven of our favorite fashion and beauty brands to shop this month.
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Anine Bing
Creative Director Anine Bing epitomizes LA cool in all her designs for her namesake label, which is made up of sexy staples, like must-have camisoles, and statement fashion pieces, like this cropped Aria trench jacket ($349).
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Beauty Bio
Founded by Jamie O'Banion, Beauty Bio launched in 2011 with a dedication to create a line of tools and products that were "formula honest" and, put simply, work. Her best-selling Rose Quartz Roller ($60) offers an at-home facial massage with a cooling sensation that will make even the most stressful day feel less overwhelming.
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Cushnie
Carly Cushnie is the beloved brains (and beauty) behind Cushnie, which prides itself on creating sexy, bodycon pieces that are celebrity favorites. This knit racerback tank ($495) is softly ribbed and a great combination of sporty and chic.
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Outdoor Voices
Tyler Haney could be called the Queen of athleisure after launching Outdoor Voices, an athletic apparel company that believes in "Doing Things." The brand's 7/8 Springs leggings ($85) are a crowd-pleaser for its flattering color panels and epically comfortable fabric.
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Charlotte Tilbury
The celebrity makeup artist behind every Hollywood actress's lipstick? Charlotte Tilbury. Her namesake beauty line, which now features makeup and skincare, was founded by London-based Tilbury with the mission of giving women an instant injection of sexy confidence. Her cult-favorite Pillowtalk Blush ($40) offers just the right amount of pink to make your cheeks glow.
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Eileen Fisher
Aside from having one of the most iconic haircuts in the fashion industry, Eileen Fisher's designs have been work wardrobe go-tos since 1984. Her pieces are always comfortable, timeless, and effortlessly chic. Case in point: this classic shirtdress ($188), which will definitely be a staple of my personal Spring wardrobe.
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Briogeo
You may recognize the brand from, oh, just about every blogger's Instagram feed. Briogeo was founded by Nancy Twine, a natural haircare guru who used her East Village apartment as her R&D lab. The outcome: a line of tried-and-trusted, performance-driven "clean" hair products. In a nutshell, everything is free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicones, DEA, and synthetic color. My personal fave: the
($32).