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1. An ~out of this world~ camp shirt sporting a vibrant design ideal for wherever your summer adventures will take you, even if the adventure is just going to the grocery store to buy cheese.
2. A Pride scented soy candle with aromatherapy scents like lavender, patchouli, and sandalwood that'll leave your space smelling uh-MAY-zing!
Plus, 10% of all Pride candle proceeds will be donated to the LGBTQ Freedom Fund.
The Sisters Stoned is a Chicago-based, queer-owned shop founded by two best friends who love to make candles.
Get it from The Sisters Stoned on Etsy for $25+ (available in two sizes).
3. An adorable pair of rainbow earrings that'll remind you that you are the sunshine on a rainy day. *sings* "When it's cold outside, you've got the month of — 📻 🎶"
Common Dear is a queer- and woman-owned shop based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. From funny mugs to Pride pins, you'll find so many handmade goods to treat yourself (or a friend) to!
Get it from Common Dear for $24.
4. A Mickey Mouse mini backpack for an outward display of the magic you already have inside of you, but also a practical item to carry all your magical essentials every day.
During Pride month, The Walt Disney Company is donating all of the profits from the Disney Pride Collection to support LGBTQIA+ youth and families by supporting these organizations here.
Promising review: "The past Pride collections seemed to be a little chaotic in design but this one is so cute! It’s a simple black backpack with the rainbow heart as its centerpiece. I love it so much!" —Galaxy001
Get it from ShopDisney for $75.
5. A lapel pin because you don't have enough badges of honor on your backpack, and depictions of queer lovemaking is pretty much a top choice.
Custom Love Studio1 is a queer-owned shop based in North Carolina offering custom pet and family portraits, pins, animal prints, and more!
Get them from Custom Love Studio1 on Etsy: the queer/lesbian pin, rainbow heart pride pin, or the queer/gay pin for $11 each.
6. A pair of pastel rainbow socks sure to brighten up whatever footwear you pair with them. And because they're so colorful, they give you so many colors to pull from when piecing together today's fit.
Get it from Common Dear for $12.
7. A cute crochet octopus you can get to represent your own identity or gift to someone else as acknowledgement and acceptance of theirs. It'll look so great on a dresser, nightstand, or desk. So cute, right?
Just Bee Yourself Craft is a small Etsy shop that sells handmade LGBT goods, including knitted ear warmers and small crochet animals.
Promising review: "Absolutely adorable! Sent photos to all my friends as soon as it came, the bisexual octopus is famous! It is so well made! Totally worth the purchase! Please buy from this wonderful human being!" —Etsy Customer
Get it from Just Bee Yourself Craft on Etsy for $6.40 (available in seven colors).
8. A pair of Dr. Martens sleek white Oxford shoes fashioned in a classic style with a peek-a-boo rainbow design toward the back. You'll be able to wear a little rainbow with you even at the corporate office.
Dr. Marten's are year-long partners of The Trevor Project and proud to support their incredible organization. This year, they are contributing $200,000 the nonprofit to help with their efforts.
Get it from Dr. Martens for $120 (available in men's sizes 6–14 and women's sizes 5–12).
9. A pair of rainbow frames because you probably should've upgraded your frames a while ago, but thankfully you waited until you found these beauties. And, because of their colors, you'll be able to pair them with any and every outfit you own.
EyeBuyDirect is donating 5% of the proceeds from their Pride collection to The Trevor Project, the world’s largest organization focused on preventing LGBTQ youth suicide through counseling, resources, and education.
Promising review: "I absolutely love my new rainbow frames for all the colors in the frames. I was excited to have gotten these eyeglasses for a while now and it will go with all my Pride outfits. I’m truly glad I finally have a Pride pair of glasses!" —Daniel W.
Get it from EyeBuyDirect for $19 (available in two sizes).
10. An electric toothbrush with a soft-bristle brush head, timed sonic vibrations, and a whopping three-month battery life. It'll keep your pearly whites ~bright and shiny~.
Quip is donating $50,000 from sales of this Pride brush to the Ali Forney Center to help LGBTQ+ youth avoid homelessness.
Promising review: "This is the best toothbrush you’ll ever buy! I’ve used an electrical toothbrush before, but I looooooove the Quip so much more!! It’s small and easy for travel, as well as make your mouth feel as fresh as going to the dentist! Best money spent." —Chelsy M
Get it from Quip for $40 (originally $45).
11. A throw pillow that'll show off your pride and add queer magic to your living quarters.
Get it from Common Dear for $48.50.
12. A 12-pack of ChapStick in a cotton candy flavor so your lips will stay sweet and moisturized all summer long.
ChapStick partnered with It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit organization that sets out to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. This month, ChapStick is donating 100% of the profits from each Love Wins pack purchased to support the nonprofits efforts. Other causes supported by ChapStick can be found here.
Promising review: "I am loving my new cotton candy ChapStick. Smells so good, makes me wish I was actually eating cotton candy. Lol #LoveWins" —Gavin
Get a 12-pack from ChapStick for $24.
13. A pair of Toms gradient rainbow sneaks that'll go perfectly with those shorts you just picked up last week.
Toms gives a 1/3 of the profits from their Unity Collection to organizations like Colors, which provides free and unlimited LGBTQ+ affirmative mental health care to young people under 25 years old.
Get it from Toms for $39.99 (originally $64.95; available in women's sizes 5–12 and six options).
14. A rainbow heart nightlight to serve as a constant reminder of what comes after a little rain.
This year, Bath & Body Works is donating $150,000 to It Gets Better, a nonprofit organization that sets out to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the world.
I received a sample of the Love Is Love Pride collection from Bath & Body Works and instantly went to the store and bought more of the scent. This smell is EVERYTHING. It's fresh and light but still powerful enough to make everything in your house, including you, smell good. So, I had to stock up because it's a seasonal scent. Trust me!! If Love has a smell, this is it.
Promising review: "Very beautiful when lit and gives off just the right amount of light." —CGray
Get it from Bath & Body Works for $22.50.
Shop wallflower scents here.
Shop the rest of their Pride collection here.
15. An embroidered T-shirt with the message, "Sounds gay, I'm in," which is probably how you respond over text when your friends invite you to a shindig.
Gay Pride Apparel is a 100% queer-owned small business run by best-friends-turned-couple Jesus and Sergio since 2019. They create handmade, high-quality garments with cheeky, political, and simple designs. They also partner with nonprofits, LGBTQ+ artists, and more to give back to the community.
Get it from Gay Pride Apparel for $34 (available in sizes XS-4XL and in eight colors).
16. A body care set in case you're looking for a new head-to-toe shower routine. The set comes with body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, and deodorant in a spicy cedarwood scent with notes of rosemary and red sage.
For every set purchased, Every Man Jack will donate proceeds to Rainbow Railroad, a global nonprofit that helps LGBTQI+ individuals facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics.
Promising review: "It doesn't need to be Pride month to smell fresh and clean, but it doesn't hurt when you are standing in a crowd watching the parade go by. 😘" —Paul R.
Get it from Every Man Jack for $25 (originally $30).
17. A pair of over-the-ear headphones to get the most out of your Pride playlist everywhere you go.
18. A bisexual pride mug for curling up with a hot or cold beverage of your choice on the couch after a long day to watch Fire Island on Hulu. FYI: Such a good movie!
Bitchin Design Co is an LGBTQ+ owned and operated shop based in Minnesota. You'll find T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, and art prints for Pride Month and beyond.
Get it from Bitchin Design Co on Etsy for $15.29 (originally $16.99).
19. A rainbow heart pool float to sail with good vibes on a nice sunny day.
20. A gorgeous polish trio for some extra dazzle on those nails. You can't be caught voguing at the party with naked spirit fingers.
Fluide is a queer-owned beauty brand that sells vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free cosmetics you'll want to add to your collection ASAP!
Promising review: "Super pleased with these polishes! They might look small but they pack a punch in their bold shades that pair well on their own and together. Love the applicator brushes (super easy to use) and they dry quicker AND last longer than drugstore polishes. (Also, love the names!) Every product I've bought from Fluide has been on point!" —Arlo
Get the set from Fluide for $18 (originally $22).
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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