Cool gift ideas for the fashionista who has everything. (Well, almost everything.)

When your BFF’s a fashionista who owns designer everything and is stylish in her own right, it can feel impossible to find her a gift that suits both her aesthetic and your budget. Here are 25 cool gift ideas that fall in line with your eco chic sensibilities – and are $25 and under. Basically, they’re unicorn gifts. (Oh, and good luck not wanting to keep them for yourself!)

1. Makeup bag ($18)

This adorable 100 percent natural cotton canvas makeup bag is perfect for all her beauty essentials.

2. Beaded bracelet ($18)

Handmade in Uganda, this bold bracelet has a subtle sparkle and is the perfect accessory for work and play. And by purchasing this bracelet, you’re helping 31 Bits provide an income and holistic development care for the person who made it.

3. Chevron clutch ($24)

This chevron clutch is 100 percent hand-woven, block-printed fabric. Sales from this clutch go toward providing employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in the Himalayas.

4. Cuff bracelet ($21.49)

This hand textured cuff bracelet is both versatile and one-of-a-kind: No two are exactly alike!

5. Stylish journal ($14.99)

For the fashionista who also enjoys getting her journal on, the Ecojot Polka Dot Dress Journal has 150 lined pages crafted of 100 percent post consumer waste. Plus, a portion of sales allows their GIVE program to provide writing tools to children across the globe.

6. Bamboo scarf ($24.99)

This bamboo scarf is made with bamboo charcoal technology that reacts with your body’s temperature to warm up and relieve neck and shoulder issues. Your BFF can say sayonara to tech neck while still looking chic.

7. Threadwork necklace ($14.99)

This handcrafted threadwork necklace is made from strands of blue cotton, creating the effect of satiny beads.

8. Recycled dangle earrings ($23.49)

These dangle earrings are by Brazil’s Gueth Freitas, who recycles vinyl records by painting patterns one side and leaving the underside bare to appreciate the record’s tracks (swoon).

9. Wooden hair accessories ($22.99)

Each of these ebony hairpins are carved by hand and have a polished finish.

10. Passport holder ($19.99)

Is your fashionista also a travelista (I know, I’m lame). Designed by Xochitl Gomez, this passport holder features woven natural cellulose and is trimmed with cotton. Meanwhile, the lining features dried ficus leaves, linseed and Kraft paper combined with adhesive.

11. Ebony necklace ($22.99)

Hand-carved by Chander Kant, this ebony necklace is a true statement piece.

12. Long beaded necklace ($19.99)

By Brazil’s Joias do Rio, this ah-mazing long beaded necklace is made of chip-cut gems that have been strung by hand.

13. iPad sleeve ($19.99)

This iPad sleeve is made by India’s Indraani Singh. It’s fully lined and the corners are accented with khanta embroidery, sewn by hand.

14. Bangle earrings ($22.99)

These bangle earrings are the epitome of elegant minimalism.

15. Silk scarves ($22.99)

This pair of stunning silk scarves made by Thai designer Vinita features one dyed in shades of blue and turquoise, and the other in shades of light and dark pink and yellow-khaki.

16. Wallet ($19.99)

The Moroccan tile-inspired design of this wallet is created using an intricate handcrafted embossing process.

17. Cotton shoulder bag ($24.49)

Made by artisan Jiap Rojjana, this sling tote has an inner pocket with a zipper to keep small items handy, while the purse itself closes with a charming coconut shell button.

18. Headband ($17.99)

This purple cotton headband is handmade by weavers from Yama Aj Chixot Artisan group.

19. Chakra earrings ($17.99)

Handcrafted by Ritu, these colorful earrings include gemstones that represent the seven chakras.

20. Mango wood bangle ($22.99)

Hand-carved from Indian mango wood, this bangle is designed to make a bold fashion statement.

21. Quilted clutch ($15)

This adorable classic quilted clutch is made from vegan leather with diamond-quilted patterned stitching.

22. Neon clutch ($23.20)

This loud-yet-stunning neon yellow clutch is made from vegan leather and comes with an adjustable shoulder strap.

23. Wristlet clutch ($20.00)

This black vegan leather wristlet is perfect for carrying her cell, credit cards and cosmetics when she’s out and about.

24. Bangle bracelet ($17.99)

This stunning bangle bracelet is handcarved from sheesham wood.

25. Friendship bracelet ($21.99)

Why not go old school and buy her a handmade friendship bracelet? After all, nostalgia goes with everything.

What cool gift ideas have you come across so far?

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I know what I want for Mother’s Day: a bath. Actually, not just a bath, but a bath experience at home and some me time to really enjoy it. Know any other moms who could use this? Check out these Mother’s Day gift ideas for the spa and tub loving mom (read: every mom).

Ritual bathing has been around for thousands of years and rightly so.  There is something so incredibly luxurious about slipping into a body of water.  Soaking in warm water actually triggers the dilation of blood vessels allowing muscles to relax and release tension.  The other component of the ritual bath is more enigmatic; a cleansing of energy and spirit. It is a way to release stress and encourage some quiet relaxation in order to be fresh for a new experience.

This Mother’s Day why not give mom a gift of time to herself by preparing a bath ritual for her? Here are our top picks for Mother’s Day gift ideas truly embody the art and ritual of relaxation.

Begin with the environment.

Make sure the bathroom is clean and free of clutter. Make it sparkle. She will find that a gift in and of itself!

Set the mood

Light some candles – I first discovered Big Dipper Wax works candles at Whole Foods.  They are made of 100 percent beeswax, which has a lovely sweet honey smell on it’s own. Big Dipper Candles also come in ten blends that are created with pure essential oils. Aromatherapy candles can set the mood whether mom needs to relax (lavender) or energize (lemongrass and grapefruit). I always travel with one of Big Dipper’s candles in a convenient tin, the ylang ylang and tangerine combo is my favorite.

 Prepare the skin

Before getting into the bath, have mom take a warm shower and thoroughly exfoliate the skin. Clairvoyant Beauty’s Blue green Algae Body Polish contains a super-moisturizing blend of shea and cocoa butters, almond and avocado oils, as well as sea salt to gently smooth skin while delivering essential moisture. (Encourage mom to spend a little extra time on elbows ankles and knees). I love that the founder’s grandmother was the inspiration for this line!

Fill the tub, and have mom pick one of the 5 herbal bath formulas from Kneipp, Revive 5 Herbal Bath Collection that best suits her needs. These highly concentrated oils combine with the soothing powers of water to create a spa like atmosphere. Choose to awaken vitality with rosemary, and for deep sleep use valerian and hops; may chang and lemon creates an uplifting experience; juniper is great to sooth muscles; and almond blossom softens the skin. Each bottle contains enough for 1-2 baths.

Set a glass of cold water with lemon near the tub so mom can sip while she soaks.

And don’t forget to leave a clean towel with a bottle of Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Nourishing Body Oil, for mom to use after her bath.  I used this light sweet almond oil blend throughout my pregnancy and still love it after my bath (ten years later).

Now turn off the phone, close the door, and let mom enjoy.

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This Mother’s Day, venture beyond flowers, chocolate and a card. Sure, the gesture is always welcome, but for a mother as special as yours, why not gift her something that will put an even bigger smile on her face?

The following 5 alternative Mother’s Day gift ideas are just as sentimental as they are unique.

1. Charitable Gift

The International Rescue Committee has set up a way for you to give a gift to help refugees around the world for causes including health, education, emergency relief rebuilding, and supporting women and girls. Mother’s Day gifts include a $24 safe delivery, $52 maternal health care, a $240 new classroom, and an $80 safe space for children, among many others. Gifts range from under $50 to over $250, so you can give comfortably within your budget. Mom will be happy to know that she has a helping hand in making the world a better place.

2. Handmade Goods

Buying clothes and other items from online retailers is nothing out of the ordinary, but ensuring that it’s handmade isn’t. Etsy allows you to buy just about anything from independent designers. Check out Etsy’s Mother’s Day Gifts section for ideas.

3. Personalized Cookbook

Is your mother a great cook but doesn’t have an organized cookbook? Bring her recipes together in a beautiful and personalized way with Tastebook. First, you create a recipe collection online and then you design a cover and add a dedication page. Your mother will love seeing all her favorite recipes in one straightforward and decorative place.

4. Personalized Wine

A good bottle of wine is never unwelcome, but for Mother’s Day, it’s worth it to up the ante on your gifting game. Personal Wine lets you personalize your wine bottle with Mother’s Day-apropos labels as well as a range of others fit for holidays, celebrations, corporate occasions, or for general purposes. Wine ranges from $23 to $150.

5. Personalized Chocolate

Chances are your mother is a fan of chocolate, and what better way to entice her taste buds than with a chocolate bar that practically screams her name? Chocomize lets you create your own chocolate bar. You begin with a dark, milk, or white chocolate template at $4.25 and then can add up to five toppings, each ranging from $0.50 to $4.00. Toppings include nuts and seeds, fruits, herbs and spices, candy, decorations (“Happy Mother’s Day” insignia included), and others, such as potato chips, money munch, ground coffee, graham teddies, and mini pretzels. Given the options, the resulting chocolate bar will truly be one of a kind, just like mom!

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Hasbro? More like has been.

BIS Publishers, the Dutch version of Rizzoli, is giving Monopoly game-maker Hasbro a run for its pastel-hued money. Purveyors of prestigious tomes on graphic design, fashion, architecture, product design and advertising, the indie company has also made many star turns in gaming – the old school way.

The games produced by BIS (many inspired and created by writers featured in their portfolios) are thought-provoking, socially-extracted, culturally-relevant, self-referential nods to the collective state of being alive in the 21^st century. As the side of the box on Brand Memory puts it “Most people today can identify more brands and logos than birds or tree species.”

You are one of those people. Surely, one among these seven games will find a slot in your game collection.

The Brand Memory Game is being released this year. It was created by Hendrik-Jan Grievink, who sampled thirty internationally popular brands and stripped them of their names. A player’s challenge is to match it to its pair, based solely on characteristic color and style elements.

The Fake for Real Memory Game is in its 4th printing. Developed in collaboration with All Media, the challenge here is to discern the real from the fake and the PhotoShopped.

We carry an “encyclopaedic image bank” around in our brains each day, hence the Visual Power Memory Game. Photograph montages are depicted on each playing card based on images “imprinted on our visual memory as icons of the mass culture in which we live.”

The player who matches up the most sets of identical twins wins the Twins Memory Game. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? That depends on your definition of identical.

Designed for the fashion-forward and discerning player, the Street Style Memory Game tasks players with finding the correct style combination.

The You are what you eat Memory Game matches the food to the “specific and consistent effect” it has on your body.

Inevitable, a font matching game. The Quick Brown Fox Jumps over the Lazy Dog Typeface Memory Game challenges the player to match 25 variations of the letter “A” with the same letter type.

Finally, a competitive way to distinguish the men from the boys, and Univers from Helvetica.

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