Ways to Wear the Rainbow This Pride Month
It's officially the most colorful time of the year, and we aren't just talking about the summer flowers outside.
That's right, it's Pride Month—the month we dedicate to celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride and commemorating all the many struggles, tragedies and triumphs that have affected the community. Whether you're a member of the queer community yourself or a supportive ally, now's the time to break out your best rainbow gear to celebrate. While there's never a bad time or way to wear the rainbow, here are a few of our favorite ways to do so in June:
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The Lottie London Pride Collection: $4.95+
There's so much to love about Lottie London's 2023 Pride Collection that we just had to include the entire thing. From bold and brilliant eye shadow shades to lip shimmers and eye gems, you can't go wrong with any item from this Pride-perfect selection of products. The rainbow-colored cherry on top of it all? Other than the affordable prices, the collection is also done in collaboration the Kaleidoscope Trust, a charity working to uphold the human rights of LGBT+ people across the Commonwealth.
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BodyMark's Pride-Perfect Temporary Tattoo Pen Pack: $26.34
What better way to wear your pride this month than right on your skin? With this skin-safe set of BodyMark's skin-safe, cosmetic-quality temporary tattoo markers, you can do exactly that. This Pride Pack includes a rainbow of colors on top of stencils that speak volumes, such as "Love is Love" and "Love Wins."
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This Nourishing and Charitable Lip Balm: $6
A hand-painted, hard-to-miss container, amazing sweet mint scent, high-quality formula and proceeds that go entirely to The 519 Charity? What's not to love about this limited-edition lip balm from Rebels Refinery? And at just $6 a pop, you might as well also pick up some for your besties while you're at it.
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These Lovely Lashes: $8
Light, wispy and topped with just the perfect amount of rainbow to show some love this Pride Month, Eylure London's Love Is Love false lashes are the perfect finishing touch to any Pride outfit. Not only will this purchase pay off in how great you look with them on, but you can also feel good knowing that Eylure makes a monetary donation to support the Triangle Community Center and its mission to empower the LGBTQ+ community.
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BAKEUP's Exclusive Rainbow Gem Box: $15
While Pride itself is anything but exclusive, BAKEUP's Pride Playbox certainly is. The brand partnered with Urban Outfitters to offer their gorgeous set of 196 prismatic face gems, which can be worn under your eyes or wherever else you want to show off the rainbow this month. The best part? The brand will donate $1 for each Pride Playbox sold to select nonprofit organizations empowering LGBTQ+ youths.
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A Dashingly Rainbow Manicure or Pedicure: $6+
If there's one thing we know well, it's that the right nails can truly make an outfit pop. Why not chase the rainbow right from fingers and toes with Dashing Diva's pride collection, which includes items as ideal as their Better Together press-on gel nails (complete with rainbow hearts, of course) or even a super-strong, chip-resistant pedicure?
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This Candle Expressing the Importance of Pronouns: $18
Pronouns have power, and the candle brand Candier knows that well. With a sweet yet diversified scent that's sure to please even the pickiest of noses, these candles also come in She/Her, They/Them and He/Him options. Last but certainly not least, 15% of the purchase is donated to True Colors United to help support LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness.
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The A&F x The Trevor Project Pride Collection: $19+
As if Abercrombie didn't give us enough reasons to love them already, they've now dropped their newest set of stylish Pride pieces in collaboration with The Trevor Project. Regardless of sales, A&F is donating $400,000 to The Trevor Project as part of their ongoing partnership, which means you can shop whichever pieces catch your eye. And since the collection includes everything from bandanas and cross-body bags to cologne, swimwear, dresses, tees and so much more, we have no doubt that something surely will catch your eye among the many rainbow-inspired items included.
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There's no time like the present to start showing off your pride, no matter how you choose to do it. Whichever way you wear the rainbow this year for Pride month, know that you have something to celebrate, not just now, but always. And if you're searching for beauty brands to shop this Pride month as well, click HERE for our list of ones that are paying it forward in 2023.