Gifting can easily become a frenzy around the holidays. Credit card swipes, oodles of wrapping paper and a race to the finish line is the annual spin for the ones we love most. We’ve got you covered with this easy variety of goodies for the conscious shopper.
These slogan socks are femme-tastic. From ASOS Eco Edit, who partnered with the Better Cotton Initiative which helps to improve cotton farming globally. Wear them with cropped pants, culottes or joggers to rep women worldwide. ASOS I Am Woman Slogan Socks, ASOS Eco Edit, $6
The essential every day grab-and-go shoe. Handmade in a factory that Nisolo owns and operates in Peru, these classic and durable slides look best with cropped jeans or any length skirt. Mariella Mule, Nisolo, $178
This hand-rolled Ugandan paper beads and Ghanaian glass bracelet is sure to bring that much needed oomf to a workday outfit or weekend look, and we say, stack em up! 100% of your purchase provides income for Akola women so they can provide the basic needs for their family. DJ Bracelet, Akola Project, $24
This bold and chic makeup palette features soft, smokey, and glimmer tones to bring you day-to-night, all year round. The versatile palette includes eyeshadows, blush, and luminizer all colored from vitamin rich fruit and vegetable pigments–not synthetic dyes. Fruit Pigmented® Punk Princess Palette, 100% Pure, $46
Thrill the guacamole obsessed with this ever useful fair trade gift. The assortment is a sure hit with women who love to eat, cook and even entertain. Fair Trade Guac Is Extra Gift Box, Little Market, $76
Designed for your casual day at the office or weekend vibe, this sweater keeps out the chill with recycled yarn that has 98% less environmental impact than new yarn. From a true leader in the conscious fashion movement, pair with your favorite dark wash skinny jeans and mules or booties. Patagonia Women’s Off Country Turtleneck, Patagonia, $99
Favorite jewelry brand of the season, Soko, brings a set of 3 minimalist ring bands that can be worn all together or individually for bold, effortless style. Handcrafted by artisan entrepreneurs using traditional techniques, profits from these rings help underserved women sustainably grow their income. Round Stacking Rings, Soko, $68
Plan ahead for that summer getaway or pay homage to warmer days with this ethically made tote by Boutique Mexico. Made from recycled plastic by artisans in Guadalajara, it’s pretty much indestructible and did we mention waterproof? Pom poms are included for that added touch. Mia Beach Tote, Boutique Mexico, $115
This gift is a surefire gift of easy glam. Inspired by cool and edgy Berlin street style, these intense, velvety and bold hues are vegan, cruelty and gluten free. They are also free of toxins normally found in nail polish that are known to harm human health. The Berlin Duo Nail Polish, Priti NYC, $24.99
Spa day anyone? Quench winter skin thirst with this intensely hydrating, skin-soothing facial mask. The mask material, so called “hydrogel,” is composed from 95% organic aloe water and 5% plant cellulose made to intensely hydrate. Good skin is always in. Green Tea Water Bomb Mask 5 Pack, 100% Pure, $30
Time to get cozy in this ultimate athleisure favorite. Made from Alternative Apparel’s signature Eco Fleece, this pant features tailored pockets and a tapered leg opening. Looks great with street sneakers from Veja, a basic white t-shirt and faux leather jacket. Eco-Fleece Jogger Pants, Alternative Apparel, $54
The ever-trending S’well bottle is here with a unique collection inspired by Old Hollywood. Bringing wild irises and exotic tulips to your water game, your purchase also helps S’well support a host of charity partners. Fun fact: In 2015 they committed $800,000 to UNICEF USA help provide clean and safe water to the world’s most vulnerable communities. El Royale, S’well, $50
Coffee table books might be the best gift of all. Based on the author Mihaela Noroc’s famous online photography project, this breathtaking collection features portraits of 500 women from more than 50 countries, each paired with captions that highlight their personal stories. The Atlas of Beauty: Women of the World in 500 Portraits, Amazon, $20.40
If being in pajamas at 7 is wrong, then we don’t want to be right. This colorful set will brighten winter gloom and keep you on point while lounging around the house on a snowy day. Pajama Set, Reformation, $118
Warm up the living room with this festive blend of high quality essential & fragrance oils by Rosy Rings. These handcrafted candles are made in environmentally responsible facility and arrive in a pretty box that features artwork by William Stockman. Red Currant & Cranberry Botanica Glass Candle, Rosy Rings, $34
Go beyond the seasons with an chic necklace whose pebble-like shape brings a refined organic touch. This item is handcrafted with recycled brass using traditional techniques to preserve artisan crafts-wo-manship. Jiwe Pendant Necklace, Soko, $78
For the sustainable fashion newbie, lover or expert alike, “Slow Fashion: Aesthetics Meets Ethics” surveys the eco-concept store movement, sustainable design and business so consumers and designers alike can turn fashion into a force for good. Slow Fashion: Aesthetics Meets Ethics By Safia Minney, $19.95
Put on this pretty pair on a sunny day, or day-after holiday partying. An exclusive unisex frame for Reformation by environmentally friendly brand Carla Coulour, made from Italian eco-acetate which is 100% biodegradable and 100% recyclable. Carla Coulour Recycled Barton Sunglasses, Reformation, $220
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