Support these Victorian online businesses

Please support these Victorian online businesses #COVID

Nikki Parkinson Fashion 8 Comments

This community knows how to show its support for small businesses doing it tough. We’ve helped out our rural and regional sisters in the #shopitforward campaign. And we’ve stood behind our fellow Australian-made fashion labels during these crazy COVID times. Now, I’m asking you to again consider where you shop for your clothes – please support these Victorian online businesses below.

I have no current affiliation with any of them – except for being a happy customer and long-time supporter of some of list – but I have a tonne of empathy for the small teams behind these businesses as they work to stay in business with the added difficulty of being in lockdown. 

I can’t stress how tough it’s been for independent fashion businesses this year and I want you to know that when you choose to spend your money with a small business, it really does go a long way. You’re not just an order number; you’re a person who that business cares about.

The below list is just a small sample – put together from a shout-out on Instagram last week – but it’s a great reference point if you’re looking to treat yourself as we head into the new season.

And if you’re not in a position to shop right now, click on each business’ Instagram page, follow, give them a like or three and leave a comment. It really will make their day/week/lockdown situation feel just that bit lighter.

For more Victorian businesses to support, check out the Click for Vic page HERE.

Please support these Victorian online businesses

Harlow Australia

SHOP HERE

Alessandra 

SHOP HERE

Motto

SHOP HERE

Andrea Lucy Designs

SHOP HERE

By Samantha Melbourne

SHOP HERE

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Sissy Mt Eliza

SHOP HERE

Leonie and Vonk

SHOP HERE

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One gorgeous woman three bestsellers❤️

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Queen of Everything

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Our tiered blue paisley dress is the epitome of femininity. We envisage gliding into a party and watching the heads turn at the soft floating tiers of delicate blue silk. This style is an Aline cut. The sheerness of the silk means you get a soft silhouette as it smudges the outline of the figure, and provides some camouflage to tummies. The length allows you to play further with it – whether it’s self-tying a section offset at the waist, or even belted for those who want to show off the figure a little more. You can find her via the link in our profile. #tieredbluepaisley #curvyfashion #tieredmaxi #maxidress #bluepaisley #fiftyandfabulous #motherofthebridge #printedsilks #silkdress #summermaxidress #maxidress

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Callipso One

SHOP HERE

EmmyLou Loves

SHOP HERE

Donnah Clothing

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Casual Step

SHOP HERE

Knotty Towel

SHOP HERE

Lee Garrett

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Cachia

SHOP HERE

Feather and Noise

SHOP HERE

https://www.instagram.com/p/CElz7pQHxDg/

Pearl Rock

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Pink Nade

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What was your first job? I had lots of jobs growing up, I was desperate to get into the work force. My nan always had her own businesses, I used to work/help out with her whenever I could. To be honest, she is my inspiration when it comes to being in business. She is the hardest worker I know, would get in before anyone else, totally driven and not afraid to get her hands dirty. When I FINALLY turned 14 and 9 months (legal age to get a job) I started as a pharmacy assistant on a Saturday morning. I had already learned so much about working from my Nan, I found this easy to step in to. She always taught me to be grateful for my job, to work hard, the entire time I was there. I was lucky to be there, and that they were paying me with their hard earned money and I should respect that. No standing around, there is ALWAYS something to do. I was pulled up a few times for not necessarily working as hard as I should, and I remember those moments well, valuable learning lessons. I was very independent but realised I may need a second job, as I had the time and really liked being able to earn my own money and rely on myself. I started working at a restaurant in Warrnambool called Bojangles. This was a real turning point in my life. The girls I worked with there, are still my close friends today. Gosh I have some stories from my time there, a real definition of a girl gang. When I was 17, my boyfriend of 3 years tragically passed away. Bojangles was the first place I went, I just felt safe, loved and at home there. We worked hard there, extremely hard, but after work, we had some great times. I learnt a lot on the job there as well, customer service being my biggest take away I would say. I then worked in bars and night clubs (4 jobs at once) right up until I fell pregnant with my first little man. I went back to working in pharmacy after he was born, but once my second was born I started Uni and started my journey of self employment. I think there is no better learning experience than those first few jobs you have, they can really shape the person you become. I would love to hear, what was your first job? How has it shaped you?

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Style Me Over

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Kireina

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Obus

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Sprinkle Emporium

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SPRINKLE CUSTOMERS…Such Beauty!!!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ HAYWORTH WRAP DRESS in 'Eternal Rose'⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Briar looks so gorgeous in this frock. A little bit of drama and a whole lot of eleganza.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Briar is an Australian image consultant, stylist and personal shopper. She certainly has a eye for fashion and it's so good to see her wearing this frock.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This dress is already on sale but until JULY 4 you will get an EXTRA 20% off using discount code LOVE20⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ https://www.sprinkle-emporium.com/product/hayworth-wrap-dress⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #sprinkleemporium #sprinklefashion #jerseydress #wrapdress #madeinaustralia #madeinmelbourne #womenwholovedresses #ethicalfashion #limitededition #curvyfashion #fashionstylist #roses⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀

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If you own a Victorian online business – or shop with one that deserves a shout-out, please email me: [email protected] and I’ll add them to this post.

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  2. I love love love Queen of Everything (best name) but didnt realise they were online!! I have a couple of their stunning silk dresses that I often wear as tops. OMG thrilled to support them & always happy to find more gorgeous online retailers.

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