Swoop Gift Guide: Yo Momma!

'Tis The Season... to get shopping and to have less remorse about it because it is for other people!

The Swoop's first gift is focused on the gifts for the special lady in your life. This can be for you mother, your sister, your best friend. Price points here fall in the higher range-- but don't worry. I'll also have a guide for lower priced items-- not because you care about some people less, but rather because you want to be able to spread the love around to more people (wink, wink... your secret is safe with me). And while the resident Swoop girl is wearing a Santa cap, please be aware that this gifts are perfect for gifting at any time for any occasion.

ONE: As you know, I am strong believer in coordinated sleep sets. I love giving them as a gift to others-- it encourages rest and comfort (both key in the holiday season, especially for the matriarchs) but they are often something people don't think to buy themselves. This set from Cuyana hails from Peru and would be great layered under a sleep sweater in the colder months ( i.e. sweaters that have retired from daily wear because they are no longer appropriate to wear in public but as still so so loved) or solo in warmer temps.
TWO: This bracelet says exactly what you want to say this holiday season: "Hey! I'm worldly. While I didn't have a chance to swing by Vietnam to pick up this bracelet for you in person, I did search the entire world wide web for the perfect up cycled bull horn bracelet to complement your dainty wrists. Enjoy!"
THREE: This gift has girl power written all over it. Featuring products made by seven women entrepreneurs, this box includes a menagerie of items including Tory Burch Sport socks, South African Tea (a personal favorite for afternoon pick-me-ups), a face mask and more! Plus 100% of the profits go towards the Tory Burch Foundation which works to empower women in business. Perfect for the person you don't know quite what to gift...
FOUR: No matter the climate or the season, scarves are always the answer in my book. Peace Treaty works with artisans around the globe to produce their lust worthy collection. See all the beautiful creations here-- one (if not all!) would make a great gift!
FIVE: While buying household gifts for someone else can be a bit tricky, I think everyone can always benefit from the addition of a great new bowl. This one is fashioned in leather and hammered bronze and was made by local and refugee artisans in Burkina Faso. It would be perfect out on a table to hold jewelry or even on a coffee table to corral remotes.
SIX: This is perhaps one of my favorite gift trick-- Buy a bag and fill it with some of your favorite skincare and makeup goodies. It is a great way to share the fantastic finds in your routine with others, and the adaptability of the number of items totally allows you to control the price all while seeming totally generous and thoughtful. I love this Rhino pouch from FEED to hold the items. It provides 25 meals!! (there is a great variety pouches from FEED if the Rhino isn't your thing) Below are some natural beauty finds to add to the mix:
- A: I just started my relationship with Drunk Elephant, and despite the name is is going swimmingly! This adorable duo of serums offers a testing opportunity to your lady of choice. Or she can add it to her travel kit arsenal. Drunk Elephant supports the International Elephant Foundation and all products and cruelty-free and vegan.
- B: Winter isn't coming... It's here. This is a delightful body scrub perfect for the gift recipient's winter wonderland. Cruelty-free and vegan, it even comes in a reusable glass jar, perfect for holding makeup brushes when it runs out.
- C: Turn that natural glow up a notch with RMS' Luminizer Quad. Especially great for those who dream of winter holidays in warm locations but never actually get to actualize those said dreams.
- D: Sheet Masks are so easy to use, even the most unpracticed at home facialist (aka the person receiving this gift) can master it. This one from Credo is full of goodies to leave your skin glowing!