There are WAY too many incredible women-led brands to choose from for this line-up, but we've put together our top picks for cool things from women-led brands for the gal in your life who loves supporting women.
ISSY Bikini Top from Sensi Swim - this classic black top is designed by a pro athlete so you KNOW it's going to stay put. The straps in the back are super sexy and fun. Made in the USA from recycled fabrics!
SUNNYSIDE Bibs from Hoohah - we think these are the cutest ski pants ever! Big vintage skisuit vibes with some sunshine sprinkled on, in an adorable shade of pink. Catch them at a bunch of CO events this holiday season!
DISCOVERY Set from Apo.Ge - this clean beauty brand focuses on Manuka honey & hemp as powerful ingredients to create the most luxurious recipes. And their TikTok is awesome - you can see how they make and package their products! This pack gets you small sizes of their bestsellers.
SHORTIES Merino Wool Drink Sleeves from Citizen Burro - wrapping drinkware in soft wool instantly makes for a cozy experience. These wonderful sleeves, slide easily over metal drinkware and make perfect stocking stuffers.
PACKING CUBES from Wildbrush - we love everything Wildbrush makes and they work with artists to deliver super fun prints on useful goods. Everything is sewn in-house by their small team!
CHILL TOP from Youer (that's us!) - this fun fleecey top is funky and different and slightly cropped making it a perfect winter layering piece. We can't get enough of the colors!
]]>Follow Through Pants by us - you probably realized by now that each gift guide persona features a Youer piece. These pants are comfy for the plane, have large zippered pockets for passports and IDs, and you can wear then a heckuva lot before needing to wash them. They shove in a pack and come out looking great. Alicia and Mallory from team Youer wore them pretty much every day of a work trip to LA this spring - on the plane, to the factories, out to dinner, walking around the city, to the museum, then back again.
Merino Wool Isostatic Top from Alpine Fit - we love a wool top for travel because it's naturally odor repellant, and hardly needs to be washed. After a long day on a plane, you're still fresh and clean! Alpine Fit's fabrics are super soft, plus they're made at their workshop in Anchorage Alaska.
Charger case - One single place for all of the cords you need when traveling. It is small enough that it keeps you from over packing but has enough space for all the essentials.
Packing Cubes from Fishewear - keeps clothes organized so you don't grab dirty undies accidentally! These are a travel MUST. These feature fun fish art from another Alaska brand.
Mini Travel Speaker from JBL - super small and slips onto a bag easily but also throws some decent sound! Great for when you want to listen to music in a new place but also if you need white noise to help you sleep at night.
Cashmere Silk Scarf - This has so many uses when travelling - pillow (and putting over your eyes to darken the cabin light), blanket, scarf, shawl, hair wrap. Plus it's ethically and sustainably made.
Snacks from Kates Real Food - Nutrient dense, whole grain bars to keep your gut feeling good while you're on the move. These are great trail bars, plane bars or a tasty addition to the office kitchen.
Spotify Premium - if she's on the free version, treat her to an upgrade for $9.99/month. With premium, she can download playlists and podcasts to listen in airplane mode and build unlimited playlists for every mood of her trip. And no ads, we're over ads.
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Earned It Legging in Next Top Marble – dog hair camouflage with giant pockets for treats, poop bags, leashes
Xtratuf Deck Boot – the perfect slip on boot for walks, potty breaks and training sessions – no matter the season.
Molly Mutt Dog Bed – a sustainable, washable, 100% cotton canvas dog bed duvet that can be stuffed with old linens, clothes or pillows. Pups love ‘em and the planet will thank you!
West Paw Toppl Treat Toy – Made with zero-waste and recyclable Zogoflex material in Bozeman, MT the Toppl from West Paw will keep pups occupied while the dog mom in your life enjoys some “me” time.
Mtn Straps Dog Leash – A fun stocking stuffer to replace that boring old leash! Made in Bozeman, MT featuring rad designs from different artists. Bonus: this one was designed by one of our customers, Heather Rapp!
Dooloop Poop Bag Holder – a hands-free dog poop bag holder because let’s face it – no one likes carrying around poop bags. Made in Maine with flexible, recycled (and recyclable!) plastic.
Hunter Bay Powder Hound Coffee – for the dog mom who needs a little pick-me-up! This Lolo, MT based roasters has exactly what you need to keep her caffeinated so she can power through those 6am walks.
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In Reach Pullover in Sweet – a color named after food seems fitting. This no-fuss, easy-to-clean top is a perfect layer for cooking up a storm (and a sweat!) and marinara + flour wash right out.
Evolutions In Bread written by Ken Forkish – Now that everyone and their cat is a sourdough enthusiast, take it a step deeper with this elaboration on pan breads and Dutch oven loaves. Available at most of your local booksellers.
Fruit Variety Box from Miami Fruit – a box of tropical in-season fruits, that you probably can’t buy in your grocery store, is an exciting gift for the whole family really. Spend Christmas morning tasting things like cacao, soursop and lychee.
Danish Dough Hook from Ballerina Farm – a must-have if you’re even remotely considering making bread. The genius shape keeps dough from sticking while thoroughly mixing. This one is offered by a lovely family-owned business that you absolutely must go follow on Instagram (thank us later)
Granola Butter from OatHaus – truly any flavor is divine. Spreadable oat butter, that’s nut-free, dairy free, gluten free and woman-owned! We have at least a couple jars of this in the work pantry at any time.
Cheesemaking Kit – this gift delivers twice – make the cheese, then eat the cheese. What’s not to love about that?!
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Chill Set from Youer (hey that’s us!) – Whether it’s keeping her cozy on her way to and from her favorite fitness studio, or watching a movie with a glass of wine on the couch, this set delivers COMFORT & JOY. It’s a splurge, but buy a top and bottom and same 10% off the set
Chocolate Kettlebells from ChoconChoc – honestly, the best kind of kettlebell. Takes up no space and everyone can lift it.
Eve Sock from Tough Cutie – a comfy durable sock that can handle a hike or a HIIT class. Woman owned (by a rad gal, her name is Brittany!) and made by women in the USA.
Jasmine Hydrating Mist from Ranavat – a delightful naturally scented pick-me-up for the gal who works out before work, this travel size will fit in her gym back or center console. This woman-owned brand uses traditional Ayurvedic ingredients to craft truly luxurious skin care, but this travel size is just the right price to slip into a stocking.
½ Gallon Stainless Steel Jug from Hydrojug – for the friend who’s always “just getting my 100 oz in”, this epically sized water bottle will get her 64oz closer to her daily goal. It comes in fun colors, plus it’s pretty impossible to lose.
Starter Jumprope Set from Crossrope – a ‘pack in your bag’ workout that you can take anywhere, this weighted jumprope set brings back the joy and humility of childhood fun.
Spin Classes from your local studio – A single class or a class pack to a group fitness or spin studio is a fun gift she can use on her own time. If you live in Missoula, we highly recommend Sobba Cycle for your gifting.
]]>1) UPLINE: TRIFOLD CLUTCH WALLET
This is by FAR the most amazing wallet I've ever had. So good, that I had Donovan make me a custom one from an old banner after my last one lasted 5 YEARS! It has so many pockets for cards, change and general junk. And it's too big to lose or misplace, which is imperative for me - I lose everything. Made in Missoula from upcycled banners and bike tubes!
2) HEC STUDIO: MOUNTAIN SERIES BEANIE
I wear this beanie every single day from September-May. No joke. The color is so fun and bright, and it makes every day a great hair day. The side patch is an incredible applique of a mountainscape. Sewn by my friend Sarah in a solar-powered bus named Lucy at 10k' in Colorado.
3) OVEJA NEGRA: ROYALE HIP PACK
This might just be the best thing I bought myself in 2021. Everywhere I go I get compliments on it and it's versatile as heck. Originally I bought it for mountain biking, but I use it as a slingsack/purse daily. This is what Oveja Negra calls a 'wack pack' - they choose the colors/fabrics/details for you based on what they have available. When it arrives at your door it's a total surprise. This one owuldn't have been more perfect. High viz, camo and rainbow stitching. Mmm mmmm. Oh, and it's made in Salida CO by incredibly cool people.
4) THE SALMON SISTERS; FISHING FEASTING AND LIVING IN ALASKA
Emma and Claire, the Salmon Sisters, have an incredibly inspiring story which is illustrated beautifully in the pages of this book. Their lives in Alaskan commercial fishing with their family, have generated super tasty wholesome recipes and a deep appreciation for the land. These two women are true gems.
5) EAT FEEL FRESH by SAHARA ROSE KETABI
Beautiful food photography is a requirement of mine in cookbooks and Eat Feel Fresh is the ultimate in beautiful food. Sahara teaches the principles of Ayurvedic eating, and lays out recipes that work best for your individual style. Plant based, tasty, and fresh, I reach for this book when I want to feel energized.
6) PACIFICA: GLOW BABY SERUM
This smells divine - like citrus vanilla, and I want to drink the whole bottle. I put it on every single morning and I feel alive and awake. Vegan and cruelty free and full of food-for-your-face ingredients. It's a treat to myself every morning!
7) TRULY: VEGAN COLLAGEN FACE MASK
For those who live in dry climates, this is a winter must-use. It's a fun jelly texture that goes on easily at night and washes off with a few splashes of warm water in the morning. Leaves my skin hydrated and bright and I love that the collagen is vegan. The packaging feels very luxurious - heavy glass jar with a brass lid.
8) LOW TIDE LANDING: AVALON ABALONE KELP RING
The sea-inspired jewelry from Low Tide Landing is all incredibly gorgeous, but I particularly love the rings. They're sculptural and interesting and the stones are a fun divergence - sea glass or abalone. They make a lot of stacking rings which are my favorites.
9) CLEMENTINE & CO: CACTUS SPINE EARRINGS
Emily makes all of my most favorite earrings. They're all so well crafted, super unique yet timeless. These are cactus spines! The ear wires are the absolute perfect shape and I love how they're all integrated into the entire earring design.
10) KETA HANDMADE: VENUS AND MARS EARRINGS
I love hoops, and these are such a fun, and slightly anarchist, approach to them. They're the perfect bit of edginess that I'll add to a professional outfit and they're light and well made. 35% of sales are donated to organizations that support women and the LGBTQIA+ community!
11) CITIZEN BURRO: MERINO WOOL SHORTIES
Every morning I made a smoothie and wrap the metal cup in one of these merino wool sleeves. Wow. What a pleasant tactile way to start the day. It's soft and cozy and keeps my hands warm. Plus, Kelly Sue Enfield, the founder, was a finalist in this Title Nine's Pitchfest this year, and I had the opportunity to meet her in person. Citizen Burro makes a whole range of sleeves for all kinds of different drinkware. SUCH A GIFTABLE THING!
12) SIMPLY STRAWS: GLASS STRAW SET
I also use this every morning with that smooth. A simple glass straw makes drinking smoothies at home super fun. And it's very easy to clean with the included brush. I've dropped it on my kitchen tile several times and it's still in tact!
13) IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN by GRACE BONNEY
The coffee table book of entrepreneurial dreams. Compiled by Design Sponge founder Grace Bonney, this is a lovely collection of snippets of wisdom from some of the most creative women out there. Every time I need some inspiration I pick it up and read a few pages. It's a beautiful hard cover with glossy photos of workspaces.
14) THE IMMORTALISTS by CHLOE BENJAMIN
I read a ton of non-fiction, business-y books so I balance it out with some flippable fiction before bed. This story is nothing short of beautiful and chronicles the fantastically tragic lives of siblings as they live out their fates given to them by a NYC fortune teller. Couldn't put it down! I'm a super slow reader - I read about 2 fiction books a year - but I finished this one in just a few days!
15) SKHOOP: KLARA DOWN JACKET
Hands down my favorite thing right now is my incredible metallic pink puffy. They don't make this color anymore, BUT this jacket is WARM AF. I'm a very cold person, and my entire life have struggled to stay warm when outside in the winter. I'm finally warm in this jacket! I bought a size up so it's cozy and it's the perfect jacket for resort ski days. Expertly designed and made (Skhoop is based in AK!), I adore everything Skhoop makes.
16) - SET ACTIVE: SCULPTFLEX® LEGGINGS
I design a lot of prints (that's kinda Youer's thing), but I love wearing solid bottoms with our dresses. SET is my go-to for amazing basics with amazing performance. Their brand and style is so well developed and their team is very talented. I have bras, tops, leggings and onesies from them and I love them all. Many of their pieces are made the USA too! Their color names are awesome - Oatmilk, Hug, Snowcone - and they have very exciting product drops.