GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK
With the holiday season upon us, we’re all no-doubt in search of the perfect gifts for our loved ones! We all know it’s better to give than to receive, so what could be better than a gift that pays it forward?! This year especially, there are so many in need, and we can all appreciate the opportunity to make a difference where possible. Whether you’re planning a small holiday gathering with family or exchanging gifts remotely, these are a few of my favorite charitable finds for the 2020 holiday season!
URBANSTEMS
This bouquet is the perfect thoughtful gesture you can feel good about! Made up of fluffy white roses, purple veronicas, and eucalyptus, it’s a great gift to brighten that special someone’s day. Each purchase of the Gratitude bouquet includes a $5 donation to World Central Kitchen. Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) uses the power of food to heal communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond.
ROSE GOLD VELVET HANGERS
These custom velvet hangers are finished in a blush nude fabric, with rose gold hardware. Available in packs of 25, there are stylish top hangers or bottom hangers with clips for pants and skirts! Through the end of the year, all proceeds from the sale of these custom hangers will be donated to Dress for Success!
CLOSET DESIGN BIBLE
Once upon a time, closets were merely a place to store clothes. LA Closet Design presents Closet Design Bible – a compilation of ultra high-end closet spaces, spanning multiple countries for more than a decade. As the industry leader in custom closet design, Lisa Adams’ clientele includes world-renowned figures in entertainment, professional sports, politics, and business. Complete with boutique display lighting and all the techy extras, these spaces reflect the specific needs of each client, while challenging conventional idea of the closet. 100% of proceeds for the holiday season will go directly to Unicef to help fight the global pandemic!
CANDY CANE PINE CANDLE
Designer Mary Ann Murphy (@mminteriorsla) created her Iconicscents candles as a conscious way to enjoy luxurious scents in your home! With a focus on reducing your carbon footprint, the candles are designed to be reused as drinking glasses after burning through. Rather than throwing away the entire candle after use, her mission is such a clever way to reduce our impact as consumers. Available at the Una Malan showroom, her new Candy Cane Pine scent is a perfect stocking stuffer for any candle-lover!
HEART OF VIP - SANTA’S LIST ON AMAZON
We all know Amazon is a great resource for last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers! This year, HEART of VIP (@heartofvip) has curated a shopping list where we can purchase gifts for kids in need. This is a fabulous, and easy way to make someone’s holiday season a little brighter. Simply ‘Add to Cart’ and check out in a couple of clicks to purchase something from the list along with your own personal shopping. Amazon will take care of the rest, and ensure the gifts get where they need to go!
PEACE & QUIET HOODIE
More than ever, loungewear has become an everyday wardrobe staple. This hoodie in a subtle shade called “Sand” is more than a cozy sweatshirt. The label comes from a contemporary company with a commitment to creating a clear state-of-mind. The goal is to design simplistic, environmental conscious products that enable you to focus on what matters.
ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELY X HUNTING SEASION NYC
Influencer and style icon Rosie Huntington-Whitely (@rosiehw) has teamed up with Hunting Season to offer a line of leather crafted cosmetic cases, with all proceeds benefitting Dress for Success! The case is designed to double as a clutch, and is offered in two convenient sizes. It’s the perfect gift for an on-the-go professional or an avid traveler, and you can feel good about the charitable and environment impact!
BED BATH & BEYOND
This year, the home retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has stepped up their efforts to give back, pledging donations of home goods and necessary items to the families of our essential workers, to the tune of $10 million in donations. Additionally, they’re donating $1 million in products to the NAACP’s empowerment programs, in support of education and social equality. To support them, consider doing some of your holiday shopping in one of their many stores or online, where you can find everything from luxurious linens to kitchen essentials. You’re sure to find something for everyone on your list!
PALETTE — THE BEAUTY BIBLE FOR WOMEN OF COLOR
Consider this essential reading! Palette is a first-of-its-kind guide to the world of beauty and self-care brands with a focus on inclusivity. More relevant than ever, this is a great gift for any makeup guru or socially-conscious reader. Vogue UK says this is “destined to become the beauty bible for women of color everywhere!”
PANGAIA TRACK PANTS
These cozy sweats are perfect for curling up at home this holiday season, and you can feel equally as good about their impact on the planet! Pangaia uses only organic materials and environmentally friendly dyes in the products, and they want you to know it! Each piece is printed with a cool little label letting you know you’re shopping smart and helping to preserve our planet.
TORY BURCH PRINTED FACE MASKS
Designer Tory Burch has taken her signature approach to some timely accessories — face masks! Printed in some of her signature colorways with playful patterning and a clever clasp to ensure a snug fit, these are the face mask upgrade for everyone on your list. The price includes a $10 donation that will be divided between two organizations. $5 will be donated to International Medical Corps working to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the United States and around the world, and $5 will be donated to the Tory Burch Foundation, working to advance women’s empowerment and women entrepreneurs!
STELLA MCCARTNEY X ED RUSCHA
Renowned artist Ed Ruscha and fashion powerhouse Stella McCartney are teaming up for good. Together, they’ve created a casual tee titled “X is for Kiss”, featuring an unmistakeable Ruscha print. A perfect gift for any fashion or art-lover in the family, this tee supports the artist’s charity of choice — The MojaveDesert Land Trust Seed Bank!
JEN MEYER JEWELRY
Jen Meyer’s new 16-inch rose gold “Change” necklace is the perfect everyday reminder to “be the change”! An easily wearable style that still makes a statement, the necklace is made locally in Los Angeles, with all proceeds going to benefit Color of Change (@colorofchange), an organization that leads campaigns to build real power for Black communities.
LINDSEY ADELMAN STUDIO AUCTION
Lindsey Adelman Studio is hosting a fabulous auction for a very timely cause! Featuring a 7-globe Branching Bubble chandelier, valued at $21,000, the mission is to raise funds to support Fair Fight. They are an organization committed to educating voters on election processes and their voting rights across the United States. You can read more about Fair Fight's mission here and follow them on Instagram here.
LuxDeco X Centrepoint
LuxDeco is teaming up with the UK’s leading homeless youth charity for a great opportunity to give back this season! With curated collections of home accessories and gift items from some of our favorite interior designers, 10% of every purchase will go to the Centrepoint charity, giving the gift of home to so many in need. Browse curations from Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Laura Hammett and more!
ElleDecor HousingWorks Auction
Publication powerhouse ElleDecor is taking this holiday season as a chance to combine one-of-a-kind art and decor with a charitable mission! Their virtual auction features a collection of jewelry, furniture and other artisan pieces from world class designers and makers. Proceeds go to HousingWorks, a NYC-based organization working to fight AIDS and homelessness. So not only will you get a beautiful addition to your home, you can feel good about upping your bid!
