What: Poppin stationery and desk accessories Why: Who doesn’t love stationery? No seriously, besides thrift shopping, my most enjoyable addiction is shopping for new notebooks. I actually had to put myself on hiatus and stop buying cute notebooks and planners from TJ Maxx. But my hiatus might be up since I found out about Poppin. The brand features tons of colorful notebooks, planners and pads that start at less than $10.

What: Affordable, statement coats from TB Dress Why: As much as I hate to admit it, summer is a distant memory. Fall is in full swing and winter’s knocking on our door. Instead of your same neutral coat, it’s time to try a bold piece of outerwear. I love discovering sites that are new to me and TB Dress is full of fun, girly coats and most are less than $50. A lot of these coats are fly enough to become the focal point of your wardrobe.

What: Nubian Skin, nude lingerie for women of color Why: All “nudes” aren’t created equally. It’s super frustrating when a shade that’s been deemed nude is far from compatible with my brown skin. From needing a bra that I can wear under a white blouse or hosiery that mimics my actual skin tone, black and brown women have struggled to find such products. That’s where Nubian Skin comes in. The UK-based company provides nude-tone lingerie for brown skin ladies. Can we all collectively say, AMEN! I first heard...