On My Radar No 51

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Happy Friday! This week Jason and I tried a great new sushi restaurant here in Charleston and not only was it delicious, but it's within walking distance!

I couldn't be happier about it and can't wait to make it a regular occurrence this fall. I already want to go back this weekend, but in the meantime here are a few of the things on my radar this week.

WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE TO BE BLACK AND WORK IN FASHION | This article about being black in the fashion industry is a must-read. 

A STAR IS BORN TRAILER | Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper have teamed up for a new movie and it looks fantastic! You can watch the trailer here. 

HILARY SWANK'S WEDDING | I've always admired Hilary Swank's incredible talent and her recent wedding is absolutely gorgeous. 

VINTAGE LEVI'S | The perfect pair of vintage Levi's have been on my wishlist for years and they have been nearly impossible to find. Now, Levi's is making the search a little easier by re-releasing vintage Levi's they have in their endless vault. The best part is that these pairs have all been tailored to suit modern silhouettes. 

THE WORLD'S MOST REMOTE FASHION LABEL | This video showcasing the gorgeous knitwear brand Inis Meáin Knitting Company is stunning in every way. 

5 Women-Run Businesses I Love

I love discovering new brands and I'm continually amazed by the new talent and innovation popping up every day. To celebrate some of that, today I want to share 5 women-run brands that I've been loving recently. Each of these companies is working to create beautiful products that we can actually use, and are doing so with women at the helm. I hope to make this a mini series, and I'd love to hear your favorite female-run businesses.

GLDN

First up is a jewelry brand that I discovered a few months ago and have been loving ever since. GLDN not only makes beautiful, delicate jewelry that lasts, but they're also committed to doing good. In there own words, "A business is an opportunity to have a positive impact" and 10% of their profits are donated to charity. I was very graciously gifted two of their delicate stacking rings and have been wearing them non-stop ever since. They haven't lost a drop of shine or shape and I couldn't be happier with them. I've been so impressed by their customer service and quality that I have my eye on this necklace next. 

MACHETE

As a lover of tortoise shell, I was ecstatic when I discovered Machete, a line of eco-conscious, affordable jewelry created and designed by Jennifer J Matchett. Each of Jennifer's gorgeous pieces is made from high quality and non-petroleum based tortoise shell imported from Italy. This material is "a natural and renewable material, providing an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based materials." I have this pair and this pair and I've worn them so much that for fall, I would also love to add this pair to my collection. 

PARADOX 

Next up is Paradox which has created a beautiful, 100% fair trade organic, light-weight, multipurpose oil that smells like roses. This made-by-women-for-women formula is just what the doctor ordered for my low porosity hair and even makes a lovely moisturizer too. When I went to Maine earlier this month, I brought this oil in lieu of a hair oil and body lotion and it worked beautifully. 

THELMA

You know how much I love loafers and Charleston-based Thelma offers some of the best around. In their own words, Thelma" aims to create uncomplicated essentials that fit the lifestyle of a woman who is quietly aware of who she is and what she likes." Each pair of these gorgeous loafers come in a variety of colors and are 100% Made in Italy from with genuine leathers and handmade sewings. 

MARGAUX 

I shared more about Margaux in this post, but in short, I love the timeless ballet flats at the core of this gorgeous brand. I love everything they're doing and am endlessly inspired by their success. 

Instagram Inspiration | No. 2

It's been almost a year since I shared my last roundup up Instagram inspiration and I'm way overdue. These six images are perfectly inspiring for so many reasons and I just had to share them with you. Below, I've linked directly to each photo along (from left to right) with a little bit about what drew me to the image. Happy browsing! 

@StacieFlinner / You know how much I love following Stacie and this image is so perfect in every way. The stripes, the greenery, the mural!

@TheSevenPm / I love the colors and mood of this image and it's serving up some major inspiration for my fall capsule.

@Eleonora_mararo / How beautiful is this picture? Eleonora is one of the best dressed women on Instagram and I love ladylike outfits that always look so perfectly put-together. Plus, this picture has the added bonus of a silk scarf and a dog!

@Timelessshake / How great is this outfit? A collarless coat is an absolute wardrobe essential for me and I love how it looks paired with contrasting jeans and sneakers.

@Eleannore / is there anything better than a warm drink at an outdoor cafe?

@The_Shopkeepers / This image comes from one of my favorite Instagram accounts and I just love everything about it! I would love to spend the afternoon in this lovely little shop.

This next image is sadly no longer available but I love the colors and casual vibe!

@SaraMueller / Sara is one of my favorite content creators and this image perfectly summarizes what I love about her style. How effortless but classic!

@ClareMukherjee / Clare is a stylist with fantastic personal style! If you love classic modern looks I think you'll love her page.

@NobiMoran / The contrast in this image is amazing and just like the second image in this grid, the colors are giving me major inspiration for fall.

@BeatricPiccaPiccon / Speaking of color inspiration, the black, white and burgundy in this image is amazing!

@Amy_Stone / If you like classic Americana, New England and New York, you will love Amy's amazing feed and blog.

Currently Coveting: Boatnecks