A Note from the Editor At My Fair Vanity, I write about ontrend style that is kind to the earth and the people on it, so you can rest assured that each and every item featured in this gift guide possesses one or more of the following ethical attributes: Made in the USA Fair Trade Organic Handmade Made in Europe Upcycled/Recycled Vegan When you choose eco-friendly or American-made gifts, our planet wins, laborers and artisans win, and you win, and you never have to compromise on style or quality. If you like what you see, I hope you’ll choose to share the eco-love by emailing, tweeting, and posting about this guide to empower your friends and family to give ethical gifts this year, too. Wishing you peace, love and joy, Rachel
Table of Contents From the Editor Editor’s Wishlist Gifts Under $30 Mom & Dad Host/Hostess Gifts Stocking Stuffers Toddlers and Tots Mad for Plaid Gift Wrap and Cards
Guest-Curated Guides Glitter and Gold City Girl {Made in NYC} Cutting Edge Style For the Yogi in Your Life Prints and Patterns
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Editor’s Picks Lydali, $32
The Sway, $725 at Yoox.com Kelly Wearstler $295
Kelly Wearstler, $125
Rag and Bone, $550 Net-a-Porter, $140
The Reformation, $107
Net-a-Porter, $24
Nordstrom, $40 Stella McCartney, $475
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Urban Outfitters, $175
Lydali, $32
Net-a-porter, $59
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Shopbop, $82 One Kings Lane, $215
Radiant Cosmetics, $22
Modavanti, $160
A percentage of the proceeds from this lipstick go towards fighting human trafficking.
Clarisonic, $99 Stella McCartney, $510
Mode Marteau, $75
Green Gifts Under $30
Lydali bangles, $24 *Take 30% off your purchases at Lydali for a limited time with code BRIGHTENBLACK
Nordstrom, $24 Journal, Nordstrom $12
Nordstrom, $20
Anthropologie, $14
Oh Little Rabbit, $20 for set of four napkins Timber Green Wood, $22.95
Lydali, $28
Lydali, $18 Organic Bubble Bath, Amazon.com, $10
Sephora, $26
Nordstrom, $19.99
Origins, $16
Nordstrom, $25
American Apparel, $20
Ten Thousand Villages, $12 Morpho Worx Ornament, $18
For Dad
Origins Shave Cream, $16
Nordstrom, $40
Made Collection, $32
Bonobos, $88
Charles Tyrwhitt, Handmade tie, $85
Leatherman Sidekick via Amazon, $32
Pendleton Camp Stool, $298 Filson coat, $320
Organic Licorice $37 for 15 packs
For Mom
The Reformation upcycled vintage fur scarf, $59
Origins Merry Moisturizers, $49.50
Nordstrom, $64
Eileen Fisher, $258 Kora Organics Rosehip Oil Net-a-porter, $48 Sephora, $18
House of Hackney, $114
Shopbop, $137.50
Lake Champlain, $13.50
For the Host/Hostess
Cheese Markers, $30
Neiman Marcus, $58-$175 Nordstrom, $36
House of Hackney, $49
Whiskey tumblers, $44 for set of four
House of Hackney, $29
One King’s lane (vintage) $69 Mirrored trays are the perfect bakcdrop for holiday candles and diffusers.
Kelly Wearstler, $695
Oven to table platter by Sparq, $65
Stocking Stuffers Origins Moisture Mask, $16 Blair Richie, $45
Amazon.com $38 for 12 bars
Need Supply Co. Soap, $18
I like to stock up on organic dark chocolate during the holidays– they’re the perfect “emergency gift” and everyone loves chocolate.
Thymes Eucalyptus Lotion, $23 It’s possible this is the best smelling lotion IN THE WORLD.
Journal, $16
Archipelago Scented Candle, $19.50
Magnets, $28 Open Heart Ring, $38
Bracelets, $9.50 for set of 10
Toddlers and Tots
Amazon.com, $13.16
Yo Yo, $5.85
Made Collection, $37.50
Steerable Toboggan Green Cupboards, $119.99 Slinky, $4.25
Uncle Goose Wooden ABC Blocks, $36.95
Organic Edible Finger Paints, $29.99
Handcrafted Blocks by Uncle Goose from Fab.com, $100
Turbo Flyers, 4-piece Set Made Collection, $50
Amazon.com, $20.99
Beka Jumbo Art Pencils Green Cupboard, $25.99
Roundhouse Child Size Train Conductor Hat, $15.95
Solar-powered Cars, Green Cupboard, $80.95
Amazon.com, $11.46 Amazon, $6.97
Mad for Plaid
Nordstrom, $19.50
Eco-wise wool pillow sham, Pendleton, $78
Ace & Jig for Of a Kind, $248
Charles Tyrwhitt, $89
Mode Marteau, $425
Nordstrom, $98 Love Cortnie clutch, $35
Etsy, $45
Charles Tyrwhitt handmade tie, $85 Public School, $370
The Reformation, $71
Edun at Avenue 32, $1050
Current/Elliot Shopbop $248
Eco-wise plaid blanket, Pendleton, $118 - $208
Dominique is the voice behind Let's Be Fair - a thoughtful lifestyle and beauty blog focused on fairly traded, ethically sourced and life impacting goods. www.letsbefairblog.com
Scotch naturals nail polish, $15 Modcloth, $17.99
The Little Market, $38
Glass Terrarium, Connected Fair Trade $85 Infinity Ring, 4 All Humanity $15 Silverburst Vase, Ten Thousand Villages, $59
Glitter and Gold
Shop HDB, $70
Brass Letter Openers, Connected Fair Trade, $17 each
Modcloth, $26.99
Oxfam, $16.95 Raven and Lily, $22
31 Bits, $35
Alden is the founder of EcoCult, a website about all things sustainable in New York City and beyond, including local and organic food, authentic events, sustainable designers and non-toxic beauty. www.ecocult.com
Need Supply Co. Brass Nail shields, $450 Candlesticks, Joinery, $25 each
For the girl who really does have EVERYTHING, an engraved set of brass nails (like, for your fingers).
Sugar cubes Gift Set, Brika, $44
Chrisos + Chandi, $125
Need Supply Co., $110
CHIYOME for ANTHOM, $345 James Collaruso, $445
City Girl {100% Made in NYC}
D & I, $115 3D printed monogrammed cases for iPhone, HEISEL, $36 Between the Sheets, $175 each
Basader, $300
Zady.com, $115
This unisex, handmade bag from vegetable-tanned leather will surely last you the rest of your life. Just be aware that it is handmade to order, so you might not get it before the holidays. But the wait is worth it!
Design with Benefits, $150- $200
I Still Love You NYC, $45
spades + siLK is a socially conscious site. We delve into curated, editorial content on responsible, innovative and sustainable fashion designers, organic beauty and skincare products, exclusive interviews and industry trends. www.spadesandsilk.com
K/LLER cuff, $380
Beklina, $220
Hui Hui, $297 Modern Vice, $398
Bruno Pieters for Honest By, $306
Ginger & Smart, $391
Royal Blush, $219
Cutting Edge Statement Pieces Tightly edited and pulled from the collections of up and coming sustainable designers from around the world, these pieces would make great gifts for any artistic, confident woman with bold, eclectic style.
David Peck, $385 Maiyet, $1,750
Feral Childe, $260 Thu Thu, $565
Mary Meyer, $294 Angel Jackson, $429
Coclico, $450
Suno, $795
Carissa Ciuca is a yoga teacher and studio owner who blogs about the myriad ways we can incorporate yogic thinking and actions into our daily lives. She also leads blissful yoga retreats in warm, balmy places such as Tulum, Mexico. www.carissayoga.com
Yoga Socks, Made by Meg, $35
Lava Rock Meditation Bracelets, Gaiam, $42
Neshama Project Hamsa Necklace, $108 Vegan Cookie of the Month, $35/month
Manduka, $90
Organic Cotton Strap, Target, $9.95
The Neshama Project sources the hamsas from Israel and creates each necklace in LA. This gift gives twice, as The Neshama Project donates 10% of the proceeds from each necklace to your choice of two partner charities.
Fig and Yarrow, $18
For the Yogi in Your Life
Kim Michie Collection, $95
Ganesha print by Jessica Swift, $20
Cashmere Travel Wrap, $158
Lemon Basil Body Polish, $6 Bigelow Green Tea, $9.95
Satya Cuff, $228
Tomuno Yoga Mat, $62.99 Tomuno mats are made with rubber from rubber trees and contain no toxic PVC.
Aaryn West is the creative director of her own eponymous independent textile design studio. She curates textile and color inspiration from the realms of fashion and interior design, exploring everything from recent trends to vintage treasures. www.aarynwest.com
Pixel and Hank, $20
Aaryn West tote via Society6, $22
Kristiana Howell Journals Etsy, $12.50 for three
Textile Arts Center, $75
Tea Towel by Avril Loretti $25 Nikki Strange "Flamingo in Flight" Fleece Throw Blanket, $50-$129
Prints and Patterns
Wood & Wilow Bowl, $39
Textile Arts Center, $20
Aaryn West via Society6, $15
Macrame Plant Hanger, $15 Poketo, $26
Eco-friendly 2014 Calendar, $33
Holiday Spirit Supplies
Upcycled Gift Bows $8 for 12
Amazon.com, $24 for 10 boxes
Nordstrom, $8
Handmade Card $4 Handmade Cards $16.50 for 10
Nordstrom, $20
Handmade gift wrap, $14
Soy Candle, $20
Vintage glass ornaments, $125 for 12
Handmade Cards $18 for six
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