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ESSENCE Team: What’s In Your Cart?

Let’s dive into our shopaholic team’s dream closets.
ESSENCE Team: What’s In Your Cart?
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By Kerane Marcellus · Updated December 30, 2023
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The ESSENCE team has been hard at work in recent months creating beautiful covers and content. For example, our November/December issue with the cast of the remake of “The Color Purple” with Oprah Winfrey, Fantasia, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and H.E.R. was a moment. In our off time, we’re usually scrolling endlessly on websites to find the perfect pieces to add to our wardrobes. Since our wallets have been crying in this economy, we decided to let go of the pieces we’ve been wanting to let you have a chance to buy them. We’re not the type to gatekeep things, no matter how frivolous. The pieces below have been lingering in the ESSENCE team’s carts for a while, so it’s time to let you take a look too. The team has incredible taste ranging from brands like Marni to AMIRI, and pieces ranging from maxi skirts to a tote bag.

If you’re wanting some items for the upcoming season or just looking for pieces to treat yourself, keep scrolling to see what’s in our carts. 

01
01 GANNI Quilted Midi Skirt
Robyn Mowatt, Contributing Fashion Editor

For some reason, I’m in love with off-kilter skirts this season. The detailing on this quilted skirt by Ganni is perfect for my obsession.

Available at SSENSE
168 Shop Now
02
02 Marni Pink Box Basket Tote

Pink bags are something that I have been fixated on for a while. Marni’s hand-woven tote is something I’ve been eyeing for months, I love the hues and the detailing.

Available at SSENSE
88 Shop Now
03
03 Zara Buttoned Double Faced Coat
Kenyatta Victoria, Girls United Writer

The button double face coat is the perfect coat for the colder months, and with the suede material, it still adds a chic look and a warm feeling. I’ve also been obsessed with winter, and a staple suede coat is a traditional item to have in your closet and goes with any outfit.

Available at Zara
139 Shop Now
04
04 Shop Nayavista Foul Gold Studs

These earrings are the perfect accessories to have when you want to have a gaudy piece to go with your ensemble. For the holiday season, it’s easy to turn a basic look into a fashion vision with a statement piece.

Available at Shop Nayavista
25 Shop Now
05
05 Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau De Parfum Travel Set
Yazmin Ramos, Supervising Producer Of Video

Smelling rich makes me feel powerful, so the Baccarat Rouge 540 travel set is number one on my Christmas list.

Available at Baccarat
380 Shop Now
06
06 Aminah Abdul Jillil Soleil Red Slingback
Dana Storm Santiago, Senior Director of Brand Partnerships

Never go wrong with a red pump; crystal jazzes it up—and helps it to pop.

Available at Aminah Abdul Jillil
474 Shop Now
07
07 AMIRI Eden Rock Crochet Shirt

This set is so dope and comfy. Looking at it reminds me to book a trip back to Monaco where 32% of the population are millionaires.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue
894 Shop Now
08
08 J.Kim Flower Dress
Kerane Marcellus, Fashion News Writer

I love a flattering black dress with an added texture. I’m wanting to wear this J.Kim dress at a black tie event and even in casual settings.

Available at J.Kim
700 Shop Now
09
09 Rabanne Gold & Silver Eight Chunky Earrings

I’m a little more exploratory with my jewelry choices and I love mixing metals.

Available at SSENSE
210 Shop Now

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