Gift giving is always challenging; will she like it? Did I spend the right amount on her? Will she return it? Is it the right color?  Can I really afford this?  Will this present show her how much she means to me?

In the midst of our dire economic climate, gift giving becomes even trickier.  This year more people than ever are out of jobs and barely making ends meet so for the first time in a long time, the idea of presents on the holidays seem over-the-top and even socially unacceptable.  I have the answer!

My answer is giving a gift that keeps on giving. Spend Less Get More.

At the same time you are picking something stylish out for your mom, friend, sister, think about what lies beneath the tangible aspect of the gift.  Gifts this year have endless philanthropic possibilities. Perhaps the proceeds of the gift goes back to a particular cause near and dear to her heart, perhaps by buying one item you are giving another item for free to an unknown face.  Philanthropic gifts have become the zeitgeist for this holiday season and I have found the best gifts for Her that will make you feel even better giving or receiving. Gift Giving becomes fun and fulfilling once again and even takes a little but of the guilt away.

TOMS Shoes

Philanthropic footwear company: with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give pair of new shoes to a child in need. Check out these cool and snazzy Skull grosgrain slip ons.

Threads 4 Thought Short-sleeved Africa Burnout tee shirt

Threads 4 Thoughts will donate 2% of sales for every t-shirt to total sales of the International Rescue Committee, a global network that provides access to safety and sanctuary for refuges.
Check out this cozy and cutting edge tee shirt.  The shirt says it all.

Bobbi Brown FEED 10 pouch

For every pouch you buy, you also open up the door for ten disadvantaged women with food and job training for a year through the United Nations World Food Program.
Check out this pink glossy and glimmering set filled with three full size lip glosses (Petal, Rose Sugar, Aubergine) perfect for those cold days a holiday parties.

Ten Thousand Things

Trinity Jewelry: a small jewelry making business providing employment and profit sharing at the edge of Kenya called Kariobangi, one of the poorest sections of Nairobi.
Check out these interlocking spiral shape handmade brass earrings. Perfect with your best blouse, pencil skirt and a slicked back ponytail to show them off for the evening.

Radame Touhami + Barney Scented Candles

Radame Touhami of Cire Trudon has collaborated with Barneys to create this scented candle collection: whereby each candle is 100% vegetable-based wax, has a pure cotton wick, is biodegradable, allergen-free, pesticides free and most importantly, $5 form the sale goes to Oceana: the international advocacy group dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans.
Check out this beautiful candle that when lit at her holiday party, will make everyone nostalgic for past late night walks on the beach with the smell of peppermint, anise, mimosa, tea leaves, honey and benzoin.

Versace Tote bags

One of the most famous fashion designers Donatella Versace has gotten into the holiday spirit and gifts that keep on giving by collaborating with the Starlight Foundation and the Whitney Museum of New York to create a project titled Art Unites. The handbags adorned by kids artwork and personal touch ad=and with each purchase, art supplies will be delivered to sick children worldwide.
Check out the whimsical imaginative prints and drawings on the perfect beach or business day tote.

Jimmy Choo Shoes’ Special Charity line

Jimmy Choo, one of the most fabulous and famous highly coveted stiletto heels have just launched a line of footwear Project PEP in collaboration with The Elton John AIDS Foundation where sales of the shoes will directly benefit the Simelela Rape Center in Cape Town.
Check out these oh so sexy high-heeled sandals to dress her jeans or for her little black dress on New Years Eve.

Love Quotes Scarves

With each purchase of a scarf, 10% of proceeds will go to a children’s charity and is accompanied with an inspirational quote. Check out these cozy colorful cotton scarves to keep her warm on those cold winter nights.  They brighten and instantly fashionably update any monotone winter outfit.

Zrike Co.’s “Whatever it takes Mugs”

Each mug is inspired by and created by a famous artist, musician, and musician, fashion designer and positive and influential creative force. Each mug is designed with messages from of the hope o future by leading with these leading artists. Royalty proceeds go to support charitable projects run by the 21rst Century Leaders foundation.
Check out this Giorgio Armani Mug for the fashionista in all of us. When she wakes up, she may not look most fashionable but at least her coffee mug always will.