73 Gift Ideas For the Different Personalities in Your Life
As much as we wish it wasn’t so, not everyone is proud to claim the title of Sustainable Baddie. That doesn’t mean we can’t try to sneak some susty gifts into our peoples’ lives this holiday season. We’ve compiled a list of nearly every possible character who may feature in your life, and curated some susty gift options that reflect their unique selves. From the sophisticated adults we wish we could be like to the maximalists who inspire us to step out of our comfort zones, here are some susty gifts for the different personalities in your life.
“When I Was In [Insert Country]”
If you have a friend who can’t have a conversation without mentioning one of their travel adventures, these gifts will actually perpetuate this behavior.
1. Consider a set of vintage luggage for their next voyage like this set from Etsy (though you could likely find something similar at a local antique or secondhand store). More practical travelers might like a luggage set from Paravel.
2. Travelers can sometimes have a tough time bringing their fave hair and skincare along with them, so help them begin a habit of taking a susty alternative like these Ethique shampoo, conditioner, and soap bars to lessen liquid and plastic baggage.
3. Take one of their instagram travel photos and have it turned into a painting by your fave small or local artist. Adele Chen of Reincarnation Paintings or Molly Anne Bishop are two amazing artists that take commissions!
4. Finally, encourage your friend to slow travel and purchase a carbon offset train ticket for them to a surprise location (or write an IOU to a spot they choose).
Mx. Beauty Guru
We all wish we were Mx. Beauty Guru; they always look amazing, and have mastered the skill of blending that we’ve been failing at since middle school.
5. Clean makeup is a no-brainer for Mx. Beauty Guru. The NOTO Basics Multi-Bene stick for lips and cheeks is the perfect buildable multi-use color stick.
6. We promise Organic Olivia’s Mane Magic will help them grow and strengthen their already beautiful hair and improve their scalp health!
7. They are also sure to love Ere Perez’s oat milk foundation, a buildable, dewy, light-weight, and medium coverage foundation.
8. In the wise words of Shelley Darlingson, “the eyes are the nipples of the face.” Mx. Beauty Guru will make their eyes pop with a refillable eyeshadow palette from Mob Beauty with matte or shimmer eyeshadows.
9. Last, but not least, a Mulberry silk pillowcase, sleep mask, and scrunchie set for when they get their beauty sleep.
Hygge Baby
Maybe they took our Guide to Hygge a little too seriously, and now their house has no hard edges or surfaces.
10. Gift your Hygge Baby some mood setting candles from Cavo or Yui Brooklyn to add to the coziness of their space.
11. Of course, they will need some sustainably-made bedding for when they jump into bed after lighting their mood candles.
12. Hygge Baby would also love a canvas shower curtain and hand-woven rug from Quiet Town (use our code SUSTAINABLE for 10% off!) to bring the coziness into absolutely every nook and cranny of their home.
13. Furnish them with a crochet pillow from Huldra of Norway to cuddle up with on their cloud couch.
14. Finally, a secondhand Sandy Liang fleece for added warmth.
The Sexy Stoner
Let’s not forget about our Sexy Stoner friends this holiday season.
15. We promise they will shed a tear when they unbox this super dreamy grinder from Yew Yew.
16. Poke fun at their munchies by gifting them a glass fruit pipe from Flower by Edie Parker or this insanely cute shrimp nigiri pipe from Elevate Jane.
17. If your Sexy Stoner prefers doobs, they’ll need an ashtray that's just as sexy as them. This pearlescent vibe bathing lady tray from Mosser Glass is perfect for when they aesthetically tap to ash their organic flower.
18. Every Sexy Stoner needs a go-to lighter; this sleek refillable lighter from Laundry Day will make them look even sexier when lighting up.
19. Finally, your Sexy Stoner might appreciate a pack of brownie mix for when the munchies set in.
The Maximalist
You may feel like you need to buy The Maximalist an entire outfit, but they will surely be happy with a few statement pieces to add to their already incredibly complete wardrobe.
20. Add to their susty maximalist fits with this ball chain charm necklace
21. A custom adjustable car wash scrap skirt from Shop Journal Vintage
22. An everyday bag and opera gloves from Zig Zag Goods that they will be able to style like literal art when walking down the street.
23. Maximalism is not just about the clothes you wear. The true Maximalist will also have a home that looks like them (if they were interior decor personified). This gorgeous tea towel by Chris Ofili doubles as a home object and work of art.
24. If you really love them, this insane mirror by Concrete Cat would look lovely in their home.
They’ve Literally Climbed a Mountain
These gifts are for the friends who have structured morning routines and the will to climb literal mountains.
25. A multi use travel pack from Cotopaxi would be a useful addition to their next outdoor adventure.
26. They are sure to need an energy boost on their hikes, an insulated mug will help them keep their coffee or lunchtime soup warm for the whole hike.
27. For days when they are at home resting and resetting, a matcha set by Mud Witch to help them start their morning rituals off right.
28. Your mountain-scaling friend probably loves to prioritize their health and well-being; giving them an ImmuneShroom supplement by Organic Olivia will help them build their immunity before their next big adventure.
29. If their climb is an overnight one, they’ll need a lightweight wearable sleeping bag made from recycled plastic bottles.
30. Finally, if your adventuring friend lives in the U.S., purchase a national park pass for them to encourage more adventures.
Actual Coastal (Grand)Mother
These gifts are for the Actual Coastal (Grand)Mother in your life (or even your 23-year-old friend who wishes they were.)
31. The Actual Coastal (Grand)Mother spends time in the kitchen cooking up elegant meals with this oak-smoked olive oil.
32. While they are cooking they’re wearing an adorable patchwork pocket apron by Oddli.
33. The Actual Coastal (Grand)Mother might have recently stopped purchasing real flowers, and would love to add a floral note to their home with these Anthurium Forever Flowers.
34. Spice up their beach strolling wardrobe with a balloon sleeve tunic from Hackwith Design House.
35. For when they decide to stop strolling and sit down on the beach to watch the sunset, they will look very cute sitting on this recycled throw blanket.
36. Your Actual Coastal (Grand)Mother would love nothing more than to spend some time with you, so give them the gift of taking a pottery class together!
Wants To Be A Rococo Painting So Bad
The Wants To Be A Rococo Painting So Bad friend spends a lot of time taking ’fit inspo from the European Paintings section at the Met.
37. Every Rococo Honey needs a handmade corset perfectly tailored to their beautiful body, so a hand-embroidered corset from Swayed Stature would be the pièce de résistance to their Rococo ’fit.
38. Their ’fit would not be complete without a skirt with a bustle, they would probably die over this vintage Vivienne Westwood bustle skirt.
39. Wants To Be A Rococo Painting So Bad is a lover of pearls and decadent jewelry and needs dreamy pieces like this pearl basket bag from Vanina
40. Or this ornate Roma Cross Necklace from Monna Luna.
41. Their home is a collection of elegant decor, every aspect of their life, down to the last detail, has to be beautiful - this oyster bottle opener will help them put the finishing flourish on their moody bar set.
The Adult
The Adult is wise, composed, has refined taste, and would certainly appreciate any one of the following gifts.
42. Help them decorate their home with a vintage framed art piece.
43. Their idea of relaxing is working on an intricate 1000 piece puzzle; this Fancy Ideas puzzle by Piecework will keep them entertained for hours.
44. They will most certainly be sipping on some wine while working away at their puzzle, so a natural wine from Zafa and a recycled wine decanter would look great on The Adult’s bar cart.
45. We don’t know how to use cheese knives, but they probably do! This set of cheese knives will bring a sparkle of joy to your sophisticate’s eye.
46. And picture this: the early morning after their puzzle and wine night, they brew an organic coffee delivered to them via your gifted coffee subscription from Trade!
The Astrology Angel
The Astrology Angel understands that there is planetary reasoning behind most of the events in their life.
47. Help them gain insight into their past, present, and future with a tarot deck from Spirit Speak. Their makeup is always ethereal, sparkly and makes them look like they just came down from the cosmos themselves.
48. They would get great use out of ATHR Beauty’s Manifest palette, which has crystal-charged pigments infused with Amethyst Powder to illuminate the skin.
49. They will need a new lunar planner for the New Year, and this Many Moons Lunar Planner will help them channel the moon's magic in 2023.
50. The Astrology Angel of course would love to learn about themselves further through a photo of their aura
51. or through a tarot reading by your/their fave astrologer! We love Chani Nicholas, Alice Sparkly Cat and Stephanie Caponi.
Spends All Their Money On Food
The friend that Spends All Their Money On Food is a chef, a restaurant goer, and is unafraid of experimenting with their taste buds.
52. For the days when they’re at home combining unlikely flavors, a cookbook from Home Ec will come in super handy.
53. They probably need bread more than they need air, so this handmade bread lovers gift basket will turn eating bread into a spiritual experience.
54. Sauce samplers are also a great gift for the foodie in your life, and this Japanese BBQ Sauce set from Bachan’s is a great example.
55. If you’re looking for a thoughtful DIY gift option, make them a guide to restaurants you think they would like in their area, and go the extra mile by presenting it on a handmade card or a decorative PDF.
56. Spends All Their Money On Food is a sucker for experiential eating, so take them out to enjoy a fine meal together!
I Don’t Write Poetry, Poetry Writes Me
You may know someone who actually lives their life as if they were the main character of an indie film. Guilty as charged 🙋🏽♀️.
57. I Don’t Write Poetry, Poetry Writes Me will need a thought-provoking book in their hand as they take their daily walk. A used poetry book by their favorite poet is a great choice, or you may want to check out these Sustainable Baddie recs: Poetry Scam / Estafa Poetica, The Plants Are Burning / Las plantas se queman, Notes on Shapeshifting.
58. They may be a tortured artist, but they are also working to heal. Shayna Klee’s I Love Being Sensitive journal will help them take their introspection to the next level.
59. They’d love an old secondhand jazz record to play as the soundtrack to their life.
60. These sexy wine and cocktail glasses for when they “write drunk, edit sober”.
61. Finally, for an outfit for when they haven’t written in months, but need people to know they are a writer, this artist’s tool box dress from FashionBrandCompany will do the trick.
The Practical Friend
These gifts are for the people who have their lives together. The only gift they would appreciate is one that makes their lives easier.
62. Start with the basics. Does this person have a favorite product? Stock them up with one or more replacements of their fave!
63. The Practical Friend would surely appreciate a few susty alternatives to household items that can be reused and won’t need to be replaced. Metal straws are out, glass straws are in; gift your Practical Friend a set of glass straws from Hummingbird! They come in both clear and colorful options.
64. The Practical Friend would love some cute reusable Baggu shoppings bags to take with them on their next trip to the grocery store.
65. They may also like bee’s wax wraps for food storage
66. A countertop compost bin
67. A ceramic checkered spoon rest
68. A classic stocking stuffer, a set of funky ethically made socks from Friday Sock Co.
The Sustainable Baddie ;)
Anyone can be considered a Sustainable Baddie, and these gifts will capture the essence of the Sustainable Baddie in your life.
69. Gift them a curated style bundle to show them how much you love their susty style, our fave curators are GlowWithLitzy or ShopThrftd.
70. The Sustainable Baddie is a lover of susty sets, and would love a matching set from KS Garner.
71. Patchwork is a symbol of Stainable Baddie-ness, and this Granny Scarf by the Series NY will keep yours warm and fashionable this winter.
72. And who is a Sustainable Baddie without their elaborate nail set? Naked. These reusable press-ons from Studio Aoko are the most fabulous things we’ve ever seen.
73. The Sustainable Baddie’s look is not complete without a book in their tote about saving the planet; All We Can Save contains illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement.