Made in America: 15 Fashionable Finds
by Woman's Day Staff
These days, it seems as if most of our favorite goods are foreign made. But American ingenuity is actually alive and well, as we discovered when we scoured coast to coast in search of alluring, beauty-bolstering finds. From mascara to blue jeans, these homegrown wares flaunt American heritage and charm-and could use your support. And what better chance to buy USA-made than the anniversary of our country's independence? It's time to start celebrating!
Volume Mascara
If you want great mascara, look to its original inventor: Maybelline. Founded in 1915 by a chemist, the New York-based business is now the number one cosmetic company in America. $8.15, Maybelline.com.
Yes to Carrots
This relatively new company, which has quickly become a skincare sensation, operates right out of San Francisco, and uses natural ingredients-like carrots, soy beans and avocado oil-that are cultivated around the U.S. $8.99; YestoCarrots.com.
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Patriot Bracelet
Nantucket Knotworks' bracelets are born in North Carolina (where the line is twisted), hand-tied in New England and dyed in New York. $7-$20; NantucketKnotWorks.
Rosebud Salve
Formulated as an all-purpose skin ointment in 1892, Smith's popular rose-tinted balm-made in Joppa, Maryland-is a cult classic for lips. $6; Sephora.com.
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MCMC Fragrances
Based in Brooklyn, New York, the personable perfume company hand-blends and -bottles this scent that celebrates Maine's sea air. $110; McMcFragrances.com.
The Sally
Based in Los Angeles, Longhorn Jean Company is known for their western-inspired denim line, which includes this behind-bolstering bootcut pair. $88; LongHornJeans.com.
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Beauty Bar
Loaded with natural olive oil, glycerin and vitamin E, Tom's of Maine's ultra-rich cleansing and moisturizing slab is indeed made in New England, the company's home of 41 years. $3.19; TomsOfMaine.com.
Hair Milk
Carol's Daughter's nourishing Hair Milk Shampoo and Conditioner-made lovingly in California-are packed with vitamins and emollients. $16 and $19; CarolsDaughter.com.
Make your own hair treatment using ingredients you can find around the house.
Striped Bow Bag
Handmade to order by Provo, Utah, artisan Susan Petersen, this 14" x 13" bow-bedecked cotton bag has real nautical flair. $35; FreshlyPicked.bigcartel.com.
Lace V-kini
Hanky Panky's comfortable lace panties are made in New York-and every fiber used is grown or made on American soil. $27; HankyPanky.com.
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Motor Robes
First made in 1909 as a lap blanket for carriage travelers, Pendleton's classic plaid wovens start with sheep in Oregon, whose wool is woven in Washington. $84; Pendleton-usa.com.
Tinted Lip Balm
North Carolina-based Burt's Bees, which began selling beeswax candles at fairs in 1984, introduced pigmented chapstick (in six sheer hues) this year. $7; BurtsBees.com.
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Tara
Knot your average flip-flops, OKA b.'s are crafted from rubbery Microplast material outside Atlanta. $25; ShoesThatLoveYou.com.
Tribal Necklace
Seed and bugle beads embellish this chunky tribal-inspired piece, by L.A.-based bleuFEATHER. $65; BleuFeather.com.
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Too Too Hot
Women have loved NewYorker Essie Weingarten's nail polish colors-300 types, all produced in Little Rock, Arkansas-since Essie was launched in 1981. $8; Essie.com.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.
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