Boonie's 2020 BLACK Friday Shopping Guide!

It’s that time of year! Now in it's FIFTH year, this list offers great gift options for the holiday season! Let’s spend our coins supporting Black owned businesses! Given the pressure placed on business owners this year, start your shopping early and give a little grace! Check out the 2016, 2017 , 2018, and 2019 list for more amazing companies!


Clothing & Accessories

Brandon Blackwood Snakeskin ESR Tote

Brandon Blackwood Snakeskin ESR Tote

  1. Love, Vera — Everyone deserves to feel beautiful and sexy no matter your shape and size. Love Vera offers amazing sensual lingerie for all bodies.

  2. Hanifa — This dope brand made major waves with their virtual fashion show. The bold colors and designs will make you a standout for sure!

  3. Brandon Blackwood NYC — Gucci who? Support this talented designer who styles are classic but make a strong statement.

  4. SHADES OF SHADES — Who doesn’t love a good pair of luxury sunglasses? This brand specializes in providing the perfect nude pair of sunnies!

  5. Diarra Blu — Looking for jumpsuits, caftans, tunics, dresses, pants, swimsuits, and more—in a bold print look no further. The label uses mathematical equations and algorithms to make its graphic prints and offers plus sizes. How cool!

  6. Lola Ade — Love earrings and bangles like me? This is the perfect brand to grab unique pieces for your collection!

  7. Harrison Blake Apparel Co. — A family business that provides custom clothing, shoe, and apparel options for men. Even offering a monthly subscription option making the perfect gift for the man in your life!

  8. Sixteenth Hour — One can never have too many t-shirts! This line has all the bold statements you need like ‘Mindful + Melanted’ and ‘Please Don’t Touch My Hair'.’

  9. NSAA African Creations — Creating cultural apparel using African fabrics to bring out the King and Queen in you! You can even snag some fly ass mask!

  10. Zelie for She — All of my curvy girls check out this dope designer based in California. The design aesthetic is a whole mood!

  11. With Z Love — In the market for an affordable custom name plate necklace this is the shop for you! They also have other really cute necklace options.


Hair & Beauty

The HairBrella!

The HairBrella!

  1. Hanahana Beauty — This is a clean and ethically-sourced skincare and wellness brand. Check out their scrubs and body butters for your regimen.

  2. Suite Eleven — Love pretty nails?!? Be sure to support this luxury nail care brand that offers a vibrant, non-toxic and affordable option for beauty enthusiasts everywhere.

  3. MoonXCosmetics — MOVE QUICK! This stuff sells out FAST! The results of this skincare line are some of the best I have seen - try it for yourself!

  4. HairBrella — No more avoiding the rain! This new satin lined rain hat is made just for US! Keep your style protected no matter the forecast!

  5. The Beauty Nomad — Here is your chance to use a BLACK OWNED beauty supply store. It is nothing better than getting your combs, products, bonnets, etc from a business owner who looks like you.

  6. Briogeo Hair Care — Looking for new hair care products. All Briogeo products are 90 to 100 percent naturally derived.

  7. KNC Beauty — Soft lips are a must! This line of collagen-infused lip masks help make the perfect kissable lips. Makeup artists and celebrities are raving about this brand!

  8. Pretty Much Beauty — Offering the perfect gift for makeup lovers, a vanity mirror with LED lights. It is perfect for someone who's decorating their beauty room!


Home & Lifestyle

Clare Interior Paint in Prince

Clare Interior Paint in Prince

  1. The Black Home — Look no further for accessories and items to elevate your home — wallpaper, tableware, and more!

  2. KSM Candle Co. — Love candles? These soy candles are a great addition to any home. They make it easy for you by offering a candle of the month club.

  3. Soulful Vibes Co. — Are you into spiritual practices that include crystals, affirmation candles, and incense? This is the place for you to shop for all of your metaphysical needs.

  4. Clare Paint — Looking to freshen up your walls this is your company. What makes it even better that color swatches ship free.

  5. Linoto — Pillowcases, sheets, towels, oh my! One stop shopping for all of your home’s linen needs.

  6. 54kibo — Looking for a home decor brand that celebrates contemporary African design check them out. The brand sells everything from decorative pillows to silk carpets and modern woven mirrors.

  7. Kicky Mats — Want to add some cool to your front door? Order a floor mat with your favorite pop culture moment.

  8. Estelle Colored Glass — Heighten your glassware with this luxury brand of hand-blown colored glass cake stands and stemware in a mix of jewel tones and soft pastels.

  9. Say It LOUD! — Looking for a new game to add to game night, this is the game for you. The perfect trivia game with decades of black music, movies, television and literature.

  10. KnotAGame — Became a plant parent during the pandemic? Check out this shop offering macrame plant holders - perfect way to spruce up your space!

  11. The Muted Home — The glass spice jars with wooden lids are the standout from this brand. It’s something about the products this brand carries that will enhance your home and kitchen space perfectly!


Kids

Little Likes Kids Puzzles & Games

Little Likes Kids Puzzles & Games

  1. Miles and Milan — Super cute clothing for the kiddies! Be the cool aunt or uncle and gift them the Happy tee.

  2. Just Like Me Box — Give the gift that keeps giving with a subscription box! Each box comes with with 2-3 children’s books featuring characters of color plus fun book swag!

  3. Healthy Roots Doll — Representation matters! This is the first and only natural hair doll! LOVE IT!

  4. Little Likes Kids — Great gift ideas for children aged 6 and under. Beautifully-illustrated and lovingly designed toys inspired by the rich lives of today’s wonderfully diverse American kids.

  5. Brown Toy Box — It is never too early to introduce the kiddies to S.T.E.A.M education. Brown Toy Box wants to normalize Black excellence and prepare Black children to confidently compete in activities, and later careers in STEM/STEAM.

  6. The Fresh Dolls — With a mantra where they “believe EVERY child should see their beauty and friends during playtime.” Options available for both young girls and boys.


Food & Beverage

Trade Street Jam Co.

Trade Street Jam Co.

  1. Zach and Zoe's Sweet Bee Farm — Honey, yum! Wildflower Honey with Lavender, double yum! Try out some of the unexpected flavors!

  2. Trade Street Jam Co. — Its time to use your imagination! These jams can be used in cocktails, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, marinades, pan sauces & more.

  3. Blk&Bold — Get your coffee and tea with a side of giving back. They pledge 5% of their profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness.

  4. Southern Culture Kitchen — Small batch pancake and waffle mixes, bacon rubs, and stone ground grits are their specialities. The sweet potato pancake and waffle mix sounds like a winner!

  5. Pipcorn — Put down the flaming hot cheetos and pick up the Pipcorn! Take your snack game to the next level with truffle corn dippers, cheddar cheese balls, popcorn and crackers!

  6. Kemboocha — BLACK OWNED KOMBUCHA - I die! The brand offers four different flavor varieties and ships directly to your door!

  7. Essie Spice — Expand your flavor palate with some new spices and sauces — all crafted in small batches using traditional West-African spices.

  8. KYVAN Foods — Salsas, seasonings, sauces, and jellies this company makes it ALL! The perfect items to make a gift basket for the foodie in your life.


Paper Goods

Copper and Brass Black Nativity Gift Wrap

Copper and Brass Black Nativity Gift Wrap

  1. UNWRP — “Now you will finally understand why your grandmother wanted to save the wrapping paper.” Your gifts will for sure stand out with this wrapping paper and matching cards.

  2. QTPlanner Co. — Do you love your paper planner? Check out their stickers and planner decor to help make your planner stand out!

  3. Copper and Brass Paper — Grab your holiday wrapping paper and gift bags now! They offer a Black Santa, Black Nutcracker, and a Black Nativity design. In their online shop, you can find cards, notebooks, pens and other cute accessories too!

  4. Culture Greetings — Their designs and prints cards feature Black people and Black culture. Culture Greetings lets you write a quick note, then it prints and mails your card for you!

  5. Greer Chicago — You can never have too many notebooks, no matter how many of them are empty! So many sizes and styles to choose from!

  6. Under the Sunlight — This is a mindful stationary brand that creates beautifully crafted products that serve as a blueprint for living a purposeful life. The habit tracker seems like a useful tool for those looking to start new lifestyles.

  7. The Page Eleven — Need a prayer journal? This cute journal is perfect to record your prayers and reflect on God’s answers to you. Also, can be used document your bible study and sermon notes.


Services

The Sponsorship Concierge

The Sponsorship Concierge

  1. BK Face Cosmetics — Looking to add a new makeup artist to your glam squad be sure to check out this artist. Now booking for 2021 dates, so don’t miss out.

  2. The WELL Network — The WELL is a community of like minded business oriented Black women entrepreneurs coming together to help facilitate the growth of their businesses.

  3. Wood Legal Group, LLP. — Generational wealth is so important. Reach out to this mother-daughter team for all of your estate planning needs.

  4. The Sponsorship Concierge — Need help taking your event budget to the next level? Connect with this service to help people secure sponsorships from brands and corporations for projects and events.

  5. My Therapy Cards — Therapy on your to do list but not yet in the budget? Dr. Ebony Butler has the perfect solution for you - a card deck with the intention of helping women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health!

  6. The Handwriting Artist — Are you considering to launching a new business or blog and need a new look? Let this artist create for you a one-of-a-kind logo and brand identity.

  7. The Mauve Agency — This agency helps solo-preneurs develop and flush out their brand strategy. They stand ready to help businesses expand thei fan base and partnerships.

  8. The Business Dr. — Dr. Tammira Lucas will get your business together! She works to help entrepreneurs to generate revenue and growth for their businesses.


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Happy Shopping! #BuyBlack 

XoXo,

Boonie