A worldwide online marketplace is how one could describe Etsy. Founded in 2005, it has risen to a cult-like status among a vast group of people. Even though it was originally marketed for selling vintage and handmade items, it has become a place where you can literally buy anything. From the hand-painted cooler you could not do yourself to monogram anything (literally anything), Etsy has everything a sorority girl could possibly need.
Best Shop for Planners.
Plum Paper is the Erin Condren of Etsy. Where EC's Life Planners run $50-60 a piece (and that is NOT the Gold Edition), Plum Paper planners start at $16. Another great aspect of these planners is that there will be a planner to suit your needs whether you are a teacher or you have a wedding to plan there are planners for you, but especially if you need a student planner to keep you organized throughout the school year. Unlike the Erin Condren Life Planner, Plum Paper has lines, so if having a lined planner is important to your planning needs, this shop is definitely worth checking out!
Best Shops for Decals.
IBGMonograms offers a very wide array of monogram decal options, there is literally a monogram option for everyone. The shop states that it is based out of Arkansas, so you would be buying American. IBG also offers decals that cover your phone charger, so you will know which is yours the next time you leave it at a friend's.
happynotesandmore has a glitter monogram decal. That is all you will never need. Just kidding! This shop, that is also homed in the Midwest, offers a ton of Lilly Pulitzer themed monogram options and they are all gorgeous. It is hard to contain myself on this shop's page because I literally want to buy everything.
Best Shops for Monogrammed Clothes/Accessories.
The first time I came across LPEdesigns I gasped. Their Lilly Pulitzer Monogram Quarter Zip had to have come straight out of my dreams. LPE also offers shirts and clutches that can be monogrammed, as well as the option to monogram their products with your letters.
LLMonograms offers those Longchamp-inspired tote bags that everyone loves (even I had to get one). LLMonogram offers these totes in three different sizes with tons of different monogram options while still being extremely affordable. The shop also offers monogrammed rain jackets (which are super cute, though maybe not the best option for Arizonans) as well as baseball hats and koozies (both being perfect options for the upcoming summer break)!
Best Shops for Jewelry.
Artemer jewelry is some of the most beautifully simplistic jewelry I have ever come across, I can easily say they are one of my favorite jewelers. I am completely obsessed with this shop, based in Jerusalem the owners are a husband and wife team. They are currently taking a break for Passover and maternity leave so their shop is not viewable currently, but come mid-April the jewelers will be up and running once more. If you love stacking rings, or even just dainty jewelry this shop is worth checking out, and the quality is worth the price tag.
Another company worth checking out is MinimalVS. This jewelry shop is significantly cheaper than Artemer, so it is especially geared towards the college crowd. This jewelry is also very simple, but perfect for recruitment outfits. And for all you princesses out there, check out their "crown ring," it is a personal favorite of mine (ignore the price tag though).
Finally, MinimalistDesigns is another shop that is perfect for buying jewelry for recruitment, especially if you are looking for a company that specializes in monogram jewelry. They are also on the cheaper end of the jewelry spectrum, so if you are on a budget and you want a quality product this shop is definitely worth your while. Check out their bangle bracelet, you can monogram it and it stands out as being completely different from the Alex and Ani style.
