Quality and kindness are the two attributes I look for in every single vendor. I want to know that your money (and mine) is being spent on people that are kind to their core and that you are buying products that will last you years to come.
Art By Amy
This family-owned business was built completely from the ground up. Between Amy and her daughter, Addy, the world of creativity among them is endless! They handmake EVERYTHING and are two of the hardest working women I have ever met in all of my life. Every single piece is one-of-a-kind and created with love. If you ever have a chance to meet Amy or Addy, you will not be disappointed. They are far more than just their creative talents, they are incredible people with the biggest smiles and best laughs!
Beulah
In a world with so many vendors, finding quality can sometimes be a challenge. Beulah is a brand that I have enjoyed wearing myself for many years now because the pieces are timeless and exciting. They produce beautiful clothing that will last you for years to come and even the pieces you will enjoy passing down to other family members through the years.
TOVA
Oh Canada! Oh how much I love you! This Canadian-based brand was a no-brainer for me. The jewelry is made of 100% Swarovski crystals, so it shines as beautiful as 1,000 pageant dresses! It is all handmade and can be paired with a t-shirt, work attire, church dress, dance/baton twirling costume, pageant gown, and all of your semi-formal and formal dresses! There is something so special about the Canadian people along with Canada in its entirety, and you will be just as in awe of the beauty of the jewelry handmade in Canada!
Wilder & Soul
When choosing to carry western and flat-brimmed hats, it was vital that the hats were of top quality. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing the beautiful hats at Market prior to meeting the family behind the brand. If you know me, you know how much I love color. Their hats surpassed my color and quality test, but then it came time to meet the faces behind the brand. You can imagine how quickly I fell deeper in love with the hats when I had the opportunity to meet the husband/wife duo that created the brand. They are based out of Texas, immediately will drop anything to help anyone out, and live each day trying to make the world a better place through kindness and love. How could you not love them and their hats?
Gone Country
This was the very first vendor to say "yes" to working with Rockford, despite it being a brand new business without even a website, launch date, or even a business email address yet. They encouraged me from day one. They answered all of my silly questions and did not make me feel any pressure to even work with them as a vendor. They truly wanted what was best for me and my business. They provided that top-notch customer service that hope all customers experience with Rockford, and they have established pure excellence with their hats. Of course they hold a hugely special place in my heart for all of that, but most importantly they are overall great people.
Jaded Gypsy
This brand sets itself apart from so many others because they are different. Different in their clothing, different in their style, and different in their sizing. They play with patterns and textures in a way that just makes sense. They create pieces that can be dressed up or down for all of your life's occasions. The sizing is perhaps the absolute best part of this brand, because the clothes were created with my curvy ladies in mind. An added bonus is that the clothing was created with the fabrics that just feel so good on the skin.
Oli & Hali
Trying to find size-inclusive vendors has proven to be a bit more difficult that I imagined, but it is brands like Oli & Hali that are making it possible for women with curves to finally be able to dress in something other than mumus. Now if mumus are your thing, great, but if they are not, you finally have some clothing options! You should be able to dress how you want and in what makes you feel good, not dress in something simply because it is your only option. The clothing is cute, you will look great, and even better, you will feel great!
Hollis
I originally told myself I wouldn't be carrying any travel bags or backpacks of any kind. Then I realized we need bags out of convenience. Most of us carry a bag of some sort almost every single day of our lives. We carry one to transport items to and from the car, to carry our work items each day, to hold emergency necessities all in one place in our car, and even carry a bag to hold our laptop or books. Let's be honest though, aren't we all kind of picky when it comes to picking out those bags? We want something that is going to hold up, be comfortable to carry, and look expensive and pretty! Hollis bags were just that! Plus, I swear they thought of all of the storage space we constantly complain about not having in any other bag. They have hidden pockets for your keys and money, water bottle pockets, and compartments to keep your items in place in the inside. The best part of it all is that their bags are completely waterproof, so no more worrying about your items getting wet in the pouring rain! Of course I would be lying if I said the entire staff at Hollis isn't amazing as well (which is an added bonus)!
Accessory To Love
I know that sometimes more expensive jewelry and accessories can be out of budget, but that shouldn't stop you from being able to get something nice for you or a friend. This brand caught my eye for the statement, yet simple necklaces they carried along with the cute hair accessories that can be added to any outfit to add some frill!
Sugar Bean Jewelry
Simple, timeless, and perfect for younger girls! Of course there is no age-limit on these sweet necklaces and earrings, but because of their dainty nature, they make a fabulous gift for young girls that want to start getting into wearing jewelry or are not quite old enough yet for statement jewelry.
DRAE Jewelry
This is the kind of jewelry that makes a statement while also being budget-friendly and not as heavy as a lot of statement jewelry. It maintains daintiness while still being a conversation piece. You simply cannot go wrong with these pieces.
Aratta
The first thing you will notice about this brand is the colorful nature of all of their clothing! A lot of times, colorful clothing can come across as too tropical looking or out of season if you are not currently in the summer months, but Aratta has found the magical combination for creating pieces that can be worn throughout the year while still maintaining vibrancy. They also create each piece to be able to be worn a ton of different ways, so if you have a small closet or are traveling and want to wear one piece multiple times without it looking like you already wore it on that trip once, Aratta should be your new go-to.
Timmy Woods
You know as a girly girl, I had to find a vendor that brought the bling! This brand is the best for clothing that feels amazing and adds the sparkle you need for your day! You cannot beat these cute shirts and jackets!
DAX Gemstone Jewelry
Dr. Diane Sharp serves Indigenous communities in the areas of suicide prevention, Veterans’ services, and education and community outreach. As executive director of the Indigenous Community Empowerment Network ICENET), Dr. Sharp strives to bring healing and hope to her beloved Lakota people. 100% of her net proceeds from the sale of her jewelry goes to suicide prevention work in Indigenous communities.
