It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love the Christmas season for multiple reasons. One of them being the time I get to be intentional and spend with as many family members as I can. It is also the season when I get to share some of my favorite things with you as great gift ideas and as giveaways! Yes, you read this correctly, in this post I will not only highlight ethical and sustainable gift options for your loved ones but will also saving one of each for you! To enter the giveaways, all you have to do is check out my Instagram and follow the instructions in each caption.
Now, on to the gift guide!
1. Osea Malibu | Day #1 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
I love Osea Malibu products, it’s no secret. I discovered the California-based brand last year and it changed my skin! Osea Malibu’s products are natural, vegan, cruelty-free and certified organic. Their ingredients are sustainably sourced and products contain bioavailable seaweed. This line is luxurious, packaged in glass and an all-around feel-good skincare brand. They produce skincare, body care and home products which would make the perfect gift for any lady or man with a love for healthy skin. Shop now.
2. Noonday Collection | Day #2 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
When looking for a bright and bold pick me up for your closet, look no further. Noonday Collection is an accessories and home decor brand with a conscience and an obvious sense of style. Their accessories are sometimes classic but most-often-than-not they make a statement like the earrings pictured here. Noonday is not only creating fun accessories but also opportunities for women artisans to thrive and overcome generational poverty. Their pieces are eclectic and would make a great gift for a special lady or friend in your life. Shop now.
3. Aether Beauty | Day #3 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
There’s been a lot of buzz about Aether Beauty’s Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Palette lately and for good reason. I discovered Aether Beauty this year and in a sea of non-toxic eyeshadow palettes, their vegan palette stands out because of its pigmentation and sustainable packaging. In fact, Aether’s palettes do not have magnets or mirrors making their packaging fully recyclable. The Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Palette or their Crystal Grid Gemstone Palette would be a thoughtful present for all the makeup lovers in your life! Shop now.
4. Bliss | Day #4 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
This is Bliss! I’ve known about the Bliss brand for some time now but they really made it onto my radar this year. I like that Bliss products are PETA-certified, cruelty-free and blissfully-free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES and other bad stuff! This brand’s philosophy and products inspire self-care and say relaxation so they are sure to put a smile on the face of every loved one on your list! Shop now.
5. Klean Kanteen | Day #5 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Christmas time screams coffee time (or hot chocolate, if they’re into that sort of thing). Regardless of what their festive drink of choice is, everyone on your list needs a Klean Kanteen, perfect to keep warm drinks hot and cold drinks cool. They are even good for cocktails! I personally carry my daily cuppa in a Klean Kanteen which is BPA-free and toxins-free. Shop now.
6. Ahava | Day #6 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Dead sea minerals, everybody loves them! Whether for hair, skin or body, Ahava’s products never include parabens, sulfates and phthalates. They are vegan and created by balancing nature and science. Their holiday gift sets are perfect for travel and gift giving especially if you are traveling to be with your family. Shop now.
7. Elemis | Day #7 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Elemis is the #1 luxury British skincare brand and one of my favorites! Their products contain botanicals from around the world, are cruelty-free and their Fabulous Frangipani Collection which smells divine would make a great gift for anyone from your mom to best friend or girlfriend. Shop now.
8. ABLE | Day #8 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
ABLE’s apparel is one of my favorite discoveries of the year! I love their stylish jeans, jackets, booties and their story. They went from producing a single hand-woven scarf collection to becoming a one-stop-shop for ethical fashion including leather goods, handmade jewelry, denim, clothing and footwear. How cute is my outfit, here? Lastly, they believe in transparency and put it into practice by making their wages public. Their fashionable pieces are sure to make any of your friends or sisters happy! Shop now.
9. Pixie Mood | Day #9 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Pixie Mood vegan leather bags are a whole mood! They are cruelty-free, vegan and stylish. I like that they offer variety and versatility as most of their bags are convertible which means you can get more wear out of each piece. One or two of their fashionable bags are sure to please your secret Santa! Shop now.
10. Taylor + Thomas | Day #10 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
There’s a new kid on the block and it’s fabulous! Taylor + Thomas is a young LA – based brand which creates sustainable and cruelty-free (vegan) luxury women’s footwear with ‘tude! I’m obsessed with their colorful boots and shoes! Their luxe feel and price point is sure to make a special lady in your life feel the love! Shop now.
11. Alternative Apparel | Day #11 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
I love a good basic t-shirt for lazy days and fancy ones too! Alternative Apparel t-shirts are made sustainably with organic and recycled materials, low-impact dyes & water-conserving washes. In addition, their factories adhere to the Fair Labor Association guidelines and workplace code of conduct. They ensure fair, safe & clean workplace conditions for their workers on a global scale. Alternative Apparel t-shirts can be dressed up or dressed down which makes them an easy and fuss-free gift! Shop now.
12. Leota New York | Day #12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Cute, comfortable, washable and iron-free! Need I say more? Leota New York is a dress brand with the planet, its workers and customers in mind. Their flirty, fun and body positive dresses are ethically and sustainably produced all the while giving 5% to causes that matter to women. In addition, Leota gives away every unsold item to women in need. Their easy to care for yet beautiful dresses will make a wonderful gift for all the women in your life! Shop now.
No matter who you are shopping for this season remember to be thoughtful and give your loved ones something that will benefit them and our world. The brands I chose for this gift guide and giveaways are some of my favorites because of their products and conduct. I hope this post makes Christmas shopping ethically and sustainably easier this year. You can call me Santa’s little helper!
Happy holidays!
