Posted by in Affiliates, Special Days & Holidays, Sponsored For many, this holiday season will be spent closer to home. In this post we review some fun and culturally relevant activities one can do in lieu of travel and large social gatherings. This post is also a shout out to sponsors and affiliates as we appreciate their support! At no additional cost to you,…Read more »
Posted by in For Him In this post, we review an assortment of gifts for him from black owned brands. Curated lists of goods are provided. These include accessories, bath and body products, clothing, electronics, slippers, and watches. The following are affiliate links which means at no cost to you, Shop With Leslie will receive a commission should you use…Read more »
Posted by in Jewelry Statement chokers and collar necklaces are trending. With the holidays right around the corner, consider how wearing one would enhance your look in dresses, sweaters, and on Zoom. You will find many bold, innovative, and colorful pieces in this post from black owned brands. These include brass, beaded, fabric, up- and re-cycled, as well as…Read more »
Posted by in For the home As it gets darker outside earlier, it is a good idea to keep your home lit with lighting from black owned brands. There are many options from which to choose. These include lamp shades, wall sconces, table lamps, chandeliers, pendent lighting and more. See the company and product links for details. Some of the following…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Special Days & Holidays The National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses (NABBS) foundation is hosting a virtual Holiday Soirée & Gift Guide on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Shop With Leslie is a proud sponsor of this event. You can participate as a shopper and/or black business owner. The NAABS Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1982. In…Read more »
Posted by in Find products Amazon Prime Days are October 13 and October 14, 2020. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means Shop With Leslie will earn a commission should you use the advertisements in making a purchase. BIG SAVINGS are offered across a variety of goods. See the “KITS” below to find specific black…Read more »
Posted by in Jewelry Fine jewelry sales have seen an uptick in recent months, and gold jewelry is a great long term investment. Since January 2000, the price of gold has increased by more than 400%. The profitability of this investment depends on many things such as craftsmanship, rarity, aesthetics, and purity. Generally 24 karats (pure gold) is more…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In this post, we celebrate and encourage voting. Voting rights has been an ongoing struggle for African Americans. Though the 15th amendment granted African American men the right to vote in 1870, exercising that right was fraught with difficulty. Poll taxes among other unreasonable criteria stood in the way. Though women were guaranteed the right…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from eczema, a skin condition that contributes to dryness and inflammation of the skin as seen with patches of raised bumps. Eczema can affect the face, arms, and legs among other parts of the body. It is more common in children than adults and African…Read more »
Posted by in Cosmetics There has been a lot of information circulated about challenges brown and darker skin women have in finding the right shade of foundation. Therefore I reviewed foundation options offered at 18 black owned makeup brands, and found most had foundation shades that covered the full spectrum of hues. I counted at least 200 foundation products…Read more »