Chick Chat: Meet the Woman Behind These Sneaker Candles
Here at CNK we are always on the lookout for new sneakHER accessories and when we came across these sneaker candles, made by a WOMAN, we had to stop mid scroll. We often champion female black owned businesses and we feel it is important to share with our CNK crew.
Pretty Honest Candles are all natural ingredients, 100% soy wax candles are made to last with 50 burn hours and a led free cotton wick. Who doesn’t love a good looking and clean ingredient candle? Before we get to the actual candle though we wanted to sit down and ask a few questions with the sneaker candle mastermind herself, Andrea Bertrand.
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
I started making candles in my kitchen about 2 years ago. I've always been crafty. My mom taught me how to knit and crochet when I was 6, so I really enjoy making things. And I LOVE candles, so it just felt right. I learned how to make candles by joining a lot of facebook groups, watching a ton of youtube videos, and I did a lot of research. It's harder than people think!
THE BIRTH OF PHC
The name ‘Pretty Honest Candles’ actually started as a beauty blog, and I wanted to do makeup and talk about real stuff. But then realized I wasn't passionate about it. Also, when people ask me to describe myself the first thing I say is that I'm pretty honest person.
When starting a new ‘Pretty Honest Candle’, I do extensive research on the scent and feel I'm going for. Then I let the rest flow. The scent is what drives everything else. For my favorite candle scent...I can't pick an overall favorite, but Pineapple Sage and Fireside are definitely in the top.
THE SNEAKHER HEAD MEETS THE WIXOLOGIST
The inspiration for these sneaker candles came from originally making them as a holiday gift for a client who loves sneakers! Us sneakerheads gotta stick together!
The impact these candles have had on my life really comes from the people I've met and been able to connect with have been amazing! Through these candles, I want to reach and connect with more people and let them know, they can build their own empire.
When going about choosing a scent for the sneaker candles, I wanted them to be fresh scents. Almost like a connection of brand new sneakers. You know fresh sneakers, fresh scent. Also both for males and females not a scent that was either one. Who evers house the candles were in, it fits.
PICK YOUR SNEAKHER STYLE
My favorite sneakers of all time has to be the Nike Air Max 1 Atmos Elephant - hands down! In the future I hope to cop a pair of Air Max 95’s. I've really been into the Air Max 95s lately, but I'm picky so just trying to find a pair that I'm really feeling.
SNEAKHER CULTURE, AS TOLD BY ANDREA
SneakHER Culture to me is dope women rocking kicks when and how they want. It’s being in the room and making your presence known.
The influence that sneakers have had on my life, business and personally, just comes from my love of sneakers. I've loved shoes forever. Growing up playing ball, the shoes were a statement. And the shoes you walk into the gym with are just as important. You can change the feel of an outfit just by switching out your shoes. That's powerful.
Now to the sneakHER scents. While we all love the fresh scent of tumbled leather, Andrea’s take on fresh scents is just as heavenly to the senses. The first one I lit was the Nike OFF-White Presto candle which seemed to have a fresh citrusy aroma. This scent reminded me of breezy spring day. The OFF-White Air Jordan 1 candle was more of an earthy fresh which felt as if I was walking through a giant Sequoia forest. My personal favorite candle was the AJ 1, but both are as fresh as a brand new pair of sneakhers. To check out the ingredients of each candle, see below:
AJ1
Top Notes: Mandarin Balm, Tangelo, Eucalyptus
Middle Notes: Jungle Moss, Patchouli Leaf, Sandal Tree
Base Notes: Red Wood Forest, Amber Glow, Musk
Presto
Top Notes: mandarin, tangerine, ruby red grapefruit, and lemon rinds
Base Notes: fresh sage leaves
To grab your exclusive Pretty Honest Sneaker Candles, click the prompts up top for the AJ 1 and the Presto. They'll run you $25.00 each but, if you sign up for the Pretty Honest mailing list, you can nab 10% off. Plus, if you spend $80, you're eligible for free shipping.
It's lit lit, literally.
P.S. If these aren't quite in your budget (or if you appreciate things that are free.99) be sure to stay locked to our Instagram page for a special giveaway featuring these babies!
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