Wondering what to get your bestie, mom, or coworker this year?
We’ve got a sweet mini gift guide that we’ve collaborated with some of our favorite partners on blending the best picks from fashion, beauty, technology, and more for a fun list of items that the women in your life will be happy to receive.
Polished Perfection
Allure’s editors are in touch with the modern woman, which is why pretty polishes are on their lists this year, too. Not only is nail polish an excellent stocking stuffer, but there are so many cool accessories to include. From tools, jewels, embellishments, and stamps, to the latest in mini UV nail kits, there’s no shortage of choices.
Seasonal Stress Relief
It’s no secret that the holidays, while one of the most wonderful times of the year, are also one of the most stressful. Between shopping, cooking, decorating, final exams, and the plethora of holiday parties there’s so much to do in so little time that it can all be a bit overwhelming. Give the gift of relief from seasonal strain with a Luxe Botanics stress-fix kit featuring a number of aromatherapy creams and oils that will have you feeling relaxed, beautiful, and ready to enjoy the holidays rather than worry about them.
Beauty Babe
For all over beauty, Refinery29 suggests choosing technology-based products this year. Whether she prefers hair styling tools, hair removal systems, or skin perfecting anti-aging gadgets, there’s definitely something out there to please. Hair curling stylers with interchangeable wands is one idea. Another would be a nano current device that uses electrical energy to plump up the skin. If she’d rather skip the salon waxing, then opt for a pocket-sized hair removal system or trim down her morning routine with a dryer brush that combines the best of both worlds for a perfect blowout.
Fabulous Fashion
If there’s one thing the curators from Lyst know, it’s how to bring the latest fashion trends to the ones you love just in time for the gift giving season. If you know the personality and personal style preference of your recipient, then it’s probably alright to go ahead a choose something like a chic pair of boots, a cozy sweater, or trendy dress. If you don’t know her sizes or exactly what she would wear when it comes to clothes and shoes, then accessories like scarves, jewelry, and cute socks are the way to go.
Seasonable Sustainability For a Good Cause
As lovely as the holidays are they can often be as wasteful as they are wonderful. It’s also important to not only consider the environment at this time of year but those in the world that are less fortunate as well. You can help to do both by looking for sustainable and eco-friendly gifts that also support a great cause. Ecosalon recommends earrings from Bead & Reel that are made from recycled bullet casings taken from the Ethiopian-Eritrean war and are hand-crafted by a women’s cooperative in Ethiopia. The employees at the cooperative have overcome more than most could imagine including HIV/AIDS, rape, and genital mutilation and your support can help to make a difference in the lives of women around the world.
Written in collaboration with Allure, Refinery29 & Lyst.
