The holidays are upon us which means lots of parties, food, cocktails,
holiday cheer and my favorite, gift giving! I love looking for amazing
things to give people to bring a smile to their face and to let them
know how much I care. I make a list and I check it twice as I find
gifts that I know will fit their personality or interests - especially
if they are an avid traveler like me. I love putting together little
gift bags for the traveler, because when you are always on the road and
things become mundane and frustrating, little new items from a loved one can really brighten up your travels.
So here are some of my favorite finds for the traveler in your life:
Ballet Flats – I am 5”2 so I like my heels. Even when I am traveling, I feel the need to look fashionable and most of my outfits require heals – especially during the winter when I am traveling with boots. It makes it so much easier to wear them through the airport instead of jamming them in my suitcase. But if boots are too much for you to travel with and you want to stay a fashion conscience traveler, what better gift go give then a pair of shiny ballet flats with skid resistant soles that not only look stylish but save the feet from pain. And they can roll up and slip into your carry-on with ease.
Lots of Lip Gloss – I am a lip gloss junkie…I buy multiples so I always have them nearby. With the Clinique High-Shine-to-Go
palette of 12 travel-size lip glosses you can give your loved one who
loves lip gloss 12 options to take with them on all of their travels.
With the variety of flavors and SPF 15, the lips will be covered and
shimmery all day long.
Travel Water Bottle – I am obsessive about water…I drink at least 3 waters a day, even when I travel. What I struggle with is that I don’t have my handy dandy refillable water bottle that I use every day at home with me when I travel, and I struggle buying plastic bottles as I believe in saving the planet. So I was thrilled to find these really cool water bottles that are sleek, easy to carry and give back at. Each of the four vessels they offer is focused on a different water related issue. Feel good while giving a gift that can affect our planet.
Sparkly Jewelry – Every spirited women likes a little sparkle in their life and there is no better way to get it then with some great jewelry. The problem with travel and jewelry is that you don’t want to bring your good stuff with you for fear of the pieces get lost, stolen or broken. So, receiving some great costume pieces that add pizzazz to any outfit is a fashionista's dream come true. Check out some of the cool pieces at www.meetmark.com, where you will find some sparkly rings for around $14 each.
Wine Wipes – The perfect stocking stuffer, if you know a traveler who spends a lot of time entertaining at dinners where the red wine flows, Wine Wipes are a must. I am always covering my mouth after a few glasses of red wine for fear that I will have red teeth while smiling. Wine Wipes are exactly what I need to have with me at all times to keep my teeth gleaming white and the conversation flowing without interruption. Check them out at www.Winewipes.com.
Keep the Glow – When I am running from meeting to meeting and then on to dinner, the one thing besides lip gloss that I must have is a rosy glow on my cheeks. I love finding a great little compact of blush that I can dap on my cheeks to keep that glow going and keep me looking fresh and ready to handle anything on the road. I found this great product from Philosophy called Supernatural Lit from Within Healthy Cream Blush which is moisturizing and easy to throw in your purse for any travel need.
Ok, I have some shopping to do….I hope this helps with your shopping list this Holiday season! Have fun!
Monica Rohleder
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