Glitter Box N.O.

Today Catholics celebrate #AshWednesday (the start of Lent), so we have a special edition of #WomanCrushWednesday: the Venerable Henriette Delille! Ms. Delille was a native New Orleanian who founded the Roman Catholic order of nuns called Sisters of the Holy Family. Composed of free women of color, the order provided nursing care and a home for orphans, later establishing schools as well. They taught enslaved children when such education was prohibited by law. Henriette Delille lead a life of service, especially to slaves and the poor in New Orleans. She is the first US native-born African American person on the path to sainthood. For a fascinating history of the role of Black Catholic nuns in the Black freedom struggle check out @blackwomenradical's interview with Dr. Shannen Williams at the link in our bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackWomensHistory #WomensHistory #WomenInHistory #wcw #catholic #romancatholichistory #neworleanshistory #henriettedelille #drshannenwilliams #blacknuns https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DW483FQUK/?igshid=tv7qdedaex36

The jury is currently deliberating in the trial of Harvey Weinstein, who is accused of multiple accounts of rape and sexual assault. We are thinking of the womxn. We are thinking of the incredible bravery it takes to step forward, to testify. To force others to hear you. Sending love and strength to all folx who have experienced sexual assault. We believe you. We're hear you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Art by @corarosenimtz, a #GlitterBoxNO artist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And a huge, warm thank you to @staradvocates for the work y'all do every day in our state to support, represent, and fight for survivors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #believewomxn #believewomen #endsexualassault #sexualassaultawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/B80MIualgfH/?igshid=prx7p8cmcor

Is it the weekend yet?!? 🧑‍🎤💚😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Headpiece by @carnivalcouturenola Fabric earrings by @swietstuff. Face, Brow & Lip Glitter by @elektra_cosmetics. Pom-pom garlands by @kukulboutik. Spank You shirt by @yatcatnola. Mirror + Acrylic pin by @shop_squiggles. Bejeweled Bolo tie by @alligatorpeargoods. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Three ways to shop: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Slide into our DMs to claim something ~ come stop by the space in the beautiful #frenchquarter ~ 🏄‍♀️ on over to our online store (link in bio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zFiQ8FZ0T/?igshid=1q9dk5vqqgn8l

Today's #WomanCrushWednesday is Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "I want history to remember me not just as the first black woman to be elected to Congress, not as the first black woman to have made a bid for presidency of the United States but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and dared to be herself." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While women of color are still vastly underrepresented in the halls of government, we currently have a record number serving in congress. And women of color are leading 10 of the countries 100 largest cities (including our hometown, New Orleans!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shout out to local org @citizensheunited, working to increase voter participation amongst women of color in Louisiana. What other orgs are focusing on increasing representation for people of color in government? Comment below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Image found on @klhmediagroup. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackhistorymonth #womeninhistory #womenshistory #blackwomeninhistory #shirleychisholm #trailblazer #womeninpolitics #blackhistory #congresswoman #womenlead #gamechanger #blackexcellence #fightthepower #empowerwomen #womensequality #wcw https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wo81ElOEH/?igshid=1kowxxe6owpvy

Goooooood morning cuties and happy Monday! GO GET THIS WEEK! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Turban style hat by @madebyjulianne, eyelashes by @chimeralashes, and swim/bodysuit by @jessica.bizer ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shop it all in person at our shop or DM for details! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by @ramenysentimientos https://www.instagram.com/p/B8q8iqqloaY/?igshid=z04crfzn85o

~ New blog series ~ Our very first #ShoutOutSaturday is the wizard of modern-day storytelling, Lea Thau! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lea Thau is a Peabody award-winning director. She’s the creator, producer, and host of the popular storytelling podcast @strangers_podcast, and the former Executive & Creative Director of The Moth (@mothstories), where she created The Moth Podcast and The Moth Radio Hour. She has taught storytelling in homeless shelters and prisons, at Harvard and NUY, and at companies like Nike, Google, Intel, and many others. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the blog for more on Lea, included her career advice for all you hardworking womxn out there. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #LeaThau #GlitterBox #GlitterBoxNO #womxninbusiness #supportwomxn #careeradvice #succesfulwomxn #succesfulwomen #blog #feministblog #empoweringwomxn #empower #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empoweringwomen #inspirationalwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/B8macKoFofx/?igshid=v5sqe6y4z1cf

Happy birthday to US! 🎉🤗 It's our 3rd birthday, and we are beyond grateful to our #GlitterBoxGirlGang for an invigorating, inspiring, empowering and successful year! In our third rotation 'round the sun we donated over ⚡️ $12,000 ⚡️ to 8 different nonprofits creating a more just and equitable world. We hosted over 20 workshops and met scores of talented creators and makers 👭👫👭. We've watched over 150 different womxn artists share their gifts with the world in our wee shop - and get PAID for it! But mostly we've had fun. And we hope y'all have too 😘💁‍♀️ (at Glitter Box N.O.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FVJ8clCRJ/?igshid=1goa6yxv1o09c

Hip hip HOORAY ✨🎉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Carnival time - tbh, anytime - bling is overflowing in our wee #FrenchQuarter shop and ONLINE! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Get it while the gettings good bbs 😘! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ THANK YOU to Emily (@lalunestudios) and Addison (@alligatorpeargoods) for being the bestest models/makers a grl gang could ask for. And a big ol' MERCI to @elektracosmetics for letting us use their photo studio at the #GlitterHQ! We have sooooo many good pics coming at y'all soon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Emily: Headpiece by @pyratesandfaeries. Sequin kimono by @loveelectricmess. Sunglasses by @alligatorpeargoods. Parasol by @therattrap. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Addison: Headwrap by @fringe.and.company. Bolo + Sunglasses by @alligatorpeargoods. Fringe earrings by @yung.hussy. Bottle cap necklace by @corinneloperfido. Shirt by @lovequest. Sequin shorts by @loveelectricmess. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #MardiGras #Carnival #NewOrleans #Nola #MardiGras2020 #CarnivalCostumes #MardiGrasCostumes #costume #sequins #GlitterBoxNO #GlitterBox (at Elektra Cosmetics) https://www.instagram.com/p/B79be1_lcCj/?igshid=h4i15fnlcysk

Start Mardi Gras weekend with a Glitter Box visit to get your face painted and glitterized! Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter will be hosting a pop-up glitter bar. Mix together any colors you want to make your own custom glitter blend to take home. Did you know traditional glitter is made from plastic? Pixie Dust glitter is 100% plant based, eco-friendly and kid safe. Face painting ranges from $10-20 depending on difficulty of design. Glitter applications are complementary to those who buy a jar. Jars are $10. No extra fee to mix your own.

You may have heard that on Monday, a ~ bipartisan ~ (😃!!!) vote in the Virginia legislature made it the 38th state to ratify the #EqualRightsAmendment. This is the minimum number of states needed to add the amendment to the constitution! Unfortunately, the deadline for 38 states to ratify passed...in 1972. But there is no time limit on a quest for equality! It will likely now be decided in the courts, so stay tuned feminists and friends! Womxn deserve equal protection, and recognition, under the law. We deserve access to the most powerful tools in the land for fighting discrimination. That access and protection would be granted by this amendment. To learn more we recommend following @eracoalition, and checking out the new podcast #OrdinaryEquality from @equalitynoworg. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We'll also share a video of #ERACoalition co-founder Carol Jenkins giving us the low-down on the proposed amendment on our Facebook. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of the interesting things we learned from the podcast, for example, is the impact native cultures had on white womxn fighting for suffrage: the Seneca Falls convention took their cues from a nearby native village where native womxn had certain rights guaranteed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe for the text of the #ERA. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ps. The ERA is about equality. Full stop. This includes trans folx and non-binary individuals!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pps. Our fair state, Louisiana, has not ratified the #ERA 😨. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Images 1 + 3 from @eracoalition. Image 2 from @alicepaulinstitute. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ERAnow https://www.instagram.com/p/B74TdNkl8MT/?igshid=9f8hn8ojmru0

An example of the subtle shaming society puts on womxn for speaking out; what happens when a patriarchal culture has still not shed it's male-centric worldview. There are many ways to make the workplace safe + functional for folx of all genders, races, religions, and identities - it takes work, humility, time, empathy, and research, but it is worth it for folx to feel safe, heard, and tbh they'll be more productive for it. Thanks to Twitter user Sandra Newman for this most excellent point! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Any books or articles y'all have found to be a helpful guide for making a more communicative, cohesive, and nurturing workplace (or classroom, event space, house party etc...) ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Regram from @the_female_lead. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7rlMpuFM0V/?igshid=5xjtq2eq184x

✌️out 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🤣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Regram from @gigiengle: . IM CLOCKING OUT AT 5, KAREN! https://www.instagram.com/p/B7o3YtBFOd0/?igshid=1sfa4kdtdwbcq

A fanny pack is a must for maximum bead catching capabilities during carnival💁‍♀️. But these ain't your mama’s fannies (lolz we actually like those too though 😋). Join us for a workshop on Tuesday Feb. 4th to bedazzle a bum bag! ✨✨✨ Have fun, flex your creative muscles, and walk away with a one-of-a-kind (and useful!) accessory. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tix and more info at the link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #neworleans #neworleansevents #thingstodoinneworleans #nola #nolaevents #artsandcrafts #craftnight #carnival #carnivalcostumes #diycostumes #fannypack #bumbag #mardigras #mardigrasessentials #mardigrascostumes (at Glitter Box N.O.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7mNMW6F6rC/?igshid=1390n0guwdr68

A quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from the Birmingham jail. The full letter is linked in our bio. We highly recommend it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On our Facebook you'll find a list of events celebrating MLK in New Orleans today and a snippet of video from "United Shades of America w/ Kamau Bell" where Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, echoes MLK's words. White folx: Read the letter. Go to the events happening today in your city. Support Black Lives Matter. Educate yourself and then take ACTION. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A good place to start is reading up on and supporting activists and nonprofits who work tirelessly to make radical change in politics, culture, language, and peoples lives. Some local ones we love: @wwavnola, @citizensheunited, @operationrestorationtheor, @_ipno_, and @takeemdownnola. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Some national groups to connect with: @blklivesmatter, @embracerace, @naacp...what else y'all? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #martinlutherking #mlk #mlkday #martinlutherkingjr https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jNnb4l4EC/?igshid=8i80kqsdxcn0

OMG 😍Natalie Woodlock (@sodapopvalentine) recently revealed the inspo for this amazing print she made...this 1980s Victoria Secret ad! We like it even more now, as if that were possible 😋. Available in the shop or DM to purchase! Three-color silkscreen, 13.5 x 14in. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ecKKiFTwE/?igshid=12c56y72m6m4n

Why are relationships so often viewed as linear? Why are romance and friendship viewed as so completely separate from each other? Our shop assistant Jillian Oliveras (@ramenysentimientos) explores these questions and more in our latest blog post, the first in a series on queerness and polyamory. Check it out at the link in our bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Animation by our founder Alice McGillicuddy (@glitterrrguts) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #feministblog #glitterbox #glitterboxno #gbxpresentstheblog #gbxonlinepresents #gbxonlinee #glitterboxblog #queer #queerness #polyamory #love #exploringpolyamory #loveislove https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bVdqClDmQ/?igshid=w60e0gqos1v8

Ada Lovelace was basically the first ever computer programer...in the early 1840s! She worked with Charles Babbage, considered the father of computers, helping to bring his work even further: she believed machines could do even more than basic number-crunching (computing, as it were...) Things like creating images and music. Oh boy what would she think of us now eh?!? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We learned all about this pioneering, imaginative lady from the children's book "Poet of Science" by Diane Stanley and illustrated by Jessie Hartland, which we currently have in stock at the shop, along with a few other fempowering books for kids! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WomensHistoryWednesday #WCW #WomanCrushWednesday #WomenInHistory #WomenInScience #WomxnInHistory #empoweringchildrensbooks #dianestanley #jessiehartland #feministicons #womenshistory #womxnshistory https://www.instagram.com/p/B7WwO79lj6P/?igshid=11cb401gv2tn6