OCTOBER 2023 $133 RETAIL VALUE
MAGAZINE
UPPING YOUR FALL BOOT GAME
FALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY
MOTOWN
MOOD
Playlist
BLACK GIRL EQUINOX Edition
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he leaves are changing, and so are you! As nature transitions from the brightness of summer to the dimmer days of fall, embrace this time to reflect, recharge, and reset. Easy, breezy days are ahead! This month is reserved for self-care AND soul care. Your journal pages will take up more space than usual! The Black Girl Equinox edition of the Brown Sugar Box welcomes a seasonal shift with open arms. Inside, you’ll find thoughtful home decor items, tips on fall styling, and music to set the pace for every special occasion this month. May October bring you peace and all the goodness autumn has to offer!
KITCHEN CULTURE DISH/TEA TOWELS SET OF 4 (1 OF 4 SETS) - $22 You can never have too many dish towels! Add a fashionable touch to your food sanctuary. Perfect for washing, drying, and cleaning. Super soft. Absorbent. You’ll get a set of three from 1 of 4 designs: African Moxie, Celestial Vibes, Mahogany Muse, or Modern Motif.
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COCOA, MOCHA, CHOCOLATE, HONEY TEE - $25 Black women bring an indescribable flavor to the table. This month’s tee is a recipe for the richness that makes us unique. Pair it with your favorite denim, mini skirt, or corduroy.
OCTOBER 2023 We Promise You: 5-6 Items at an $85 value
This month’s value:
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Kitchen Culture Bamboo Dinner Plates Set of 4 (1 of 6 sets) - $38 These plates are for everyday dining or entertaining with a stylish touch. Ecofriendly. Reusable. A great alternative to traditional plastic. You’ll get 1 set of 5 prints: Inner Child, Big Energy, Breezy Daze, Golden Expression, or In the Mix.
Put Respect on My Name Wine/Mug Tag Charm Set of 6 -$22 Never confuse your wine glass with another again! Wine charms do the trick every time. You’ll get a set of six: Goddess, Diva, Queen, Empress, Icon, and Legend. (Pro tip: these
Kitchen Culture Bamboo Drinking Cup Set of 4 (1 of 6 sets) -$28 For the eco-friendly babes who like to sip and mind their business. You’ll get 4 cups in one of these prints: Inner Child, Big Energy, Breezy Daze, Golden Expression, or In the Mix. 3
20 FALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY BY GIRL TYLER
T he family that plays in the leaves together, stays together or something like that! Autumn is for cozy fashion, yummy baked goods, and soaking up the great outdoors. This season presents a sense of togetherness with your favorite cuddle buddies! We’ve compiled a list of fall activities on the cheap for little kids and big kids, new mothers and godmothers, aunties, uncles, and your entire tribe. ‘Tis the season for chosen family. Take your quality time to new heights and enjoy delightfulness in the air. 1. Decorate the house with a DIY fall arts and crafts day 2. Carve a pumpkin (make it competitive for best design!) 3. Go apple picking 4. Attend a fall festival 5. Watch a spooky film 6. Go camping 7. Rent a cabin with friends in the mountains 8. Make chili 9. Go on a hike 10. Rake the leaves 11. Volunteer at a local charity 12. Bake fall goodies 13. Host a Friendsgiving 14. Rally your favorite football fans and go tailgating 15. Tell fun stories around a bonfire 16. Grab a tripod and have an outdoor photoshoot in the leaves
17. Donate canned foods to a food bank 18. Visit a haunted house 19. Hit up a pumpkin patch 20. Take a drive through a rural area and soak up the colorful fall foliage
upping your fall boot game by Girl Tyler
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ack up your sandals and open-toed stilettos. See ya in six months! Autumn style is here for a while. Don’t get too comfortable though! Kiss your favorite ballet flats goodbye. Fall boots have officially entered the chat. Some girlies like to stick to classic Uggs or basic booties while others like to spice up their footwear for the season. No matter your style or comfort preference now is the perfect time to give your boot collection a revamp. If a low chunky block heel is your go-to jam, here’s a bit of style inspo to give you a reason to walk on the wild side. These styles are totally worth the investment and will last you for seasons to come.
ANKLE BOOT This is for the low-profile gang. Try a pair with pointy toes and or a kitten heel. The Renaissance Tour may be over, but glitter is forever. Search for sparkly, silver designs. Be on the look out for colors outside of the usual black and brown. The more hardware the better! Think outside the boot!
COMBAT BOOT A little bit of grunge never hurt anybody! Combat boots have invaded other seasons, but fall is her primetime runway. The cool part? Versatility. You can go from day to night and style them with different outfits. All the traction a girl could ask for. These are durable and flattering for ALL BODY TYPES! Black is a classic go-to for combats but try an off-white or suede pair. Stay
COWBOY BOOT The vintage Western appeal is always a conversation starter. Go knee-high if you dare or keep it 11” or under, but you can always find a comfy ankle. Go fringe on the weekends. Red is always a winner. If this is your first rodeo, then it’s important to note that material is everything. High quality leather will cost a little more but you can find a solid breathable faux leather to suit
KNEE BOOT The lady of the hour. Knee-high boots are made in every kind of variation that you can possibly think of: rounded toe, stiletto, leather, animal prints, lace up, kitten heel, scrunch, equestrian, flared heel, water repellent, suede, glossy…just to name a few! They’re leggings best friend and can turn a basic outfit into high-end fashion.
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Izzy & Liv customers truly are THE BEST! We LOVE seeing the social media posts of you all sharing your boxes each month. Here are a few highlights from last month.
MOTOWN MOOD
Fall is the epitome of chill. The turn up is officially a wind down. Your music should match your energy. We’re streaming nostalgic hits in October! The Motown Mood playlist is a mental shift to simpler times. The 1960s and ‘70s belonged to Hitsville U.S.A.These artists transcend time influencing today’s music more than ever. The incomparable Motown sound is pleasing to the ear with distinctive harmonies, crisp chords, and all • Brick House by The Commodores • Dancing Machine by The Jackson 5 • Don’t Look Any Further by Dennis Edwards ft. Siedah Garrett • Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas • Square Biz by Teena Marie • Got to Give It Up by Marvin Gaye • All Night by Mary Jane Girls • War by Edwin Starr • Money by Barrett Strong • It’s Your Thing by The Isley Brothers • As by Stevie Wonder • I Can’t Help Myself by The Four Tops • Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes • My Guy by Mary Wells • Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes • Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell • My Girl by The Temptations • The Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles • Neither One of Us by Gladys Knight & The Pips • Never Can Say Goodbye by The Jackson 5 • Fire and Desire by Rick James & Teena Marie • My, My, My by Johnny Gill • I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross • I’ll Be Around by The Spinners • Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye • What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye • • • • • • •
Superstition by Stevie Wonder You Can’t Hurry Love by Diana Ross & The Supremes I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 Easy by Commodores Super Freak by Rick James You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me by The Miracles Cruisin’ by Smokey Robinson
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Frequently asked questions
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Can I change my size preference for future boxes? Yes, you can do so inside your Brown Sugar Box account on izzyandliv. com, or you can email us at support@izzyandliv.com to update your preferences for you.
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When will I be billed for next month’s box? You will be rebilled on the 1st of the month for the next box. So you will be billed for the October box on the 1st of October; for the November box on the 1st of October and so on... You will not be billed for the next box until after the box from the current month has been shipped/delivered.
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What is your cancellation policy? Your subscription can be cancelled at any time in your Brown Sugar Box Account Settings at izzyandliv.com. If you’ve already been billed for the next box (1st of the month), your cancellation will take affect the next billing cycle. To cancel your subscription, login to your account and click on the Subscription tab, then click “edit” next to your subscription. You can also email us to request that we cancel for you.
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Can I exchange or return items in my box? We cannot accept returns at this time for Brown Sugar Box items, but we welcome your feedback to improve. Email us at support@ izzyandliv.com to share your thoughts. We value your feedback and our mission is to make every Brown Sugar Box more than worth your while! Your feedback will help us to make sure we make this box amazing and valuable as it can be. As far as the item(s), you can always gift them to a friend, coworker, or family member- these items make GREAT gifts! Can I skip a month without cancelling? Yes, you can skip a future month delivery and not be billed for it, without having to cancel your entire subscription. Once logged into your Brown Sugar Box account at izzyandliv. com, you will need to open the “Delivery Schedule” tab. There you will see all upcoming deliveries for your subscription. To skip a delivery you just need to click “Skip” to the right of each relevant delivery. This will only skip that one delivery. To skip multiple deliveries you will need to click “Skip” next to each relevant one. Alternatively, you can email to have us skip deliveries for you.
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Something went wrong with my order/ delivery what should I do? Should you have an issue with your box items (damage, received wrong size, etc) you must notify us at support@izzyandliv. com, with photo(s), within 7 days of receipt of your package. After 7 days, we will not be able to process requests related to this month’s box. If your box was returned due to consumer error, please reach out to customer service for reshipment at an additional cost.
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