Fall signifies the unofficial start of self-care season for us (crisp weather + shorter days = soft sweaters & heavy blankets) and our shopping wishlists are filling up with all the healthy hygge fixes we can find. But, we swear, these fall gifts are not just for us—we’re all about showering our loved ones with wellness swag, too. After all, what’s more feel-good than gifting your best buds stuff they’ll surely swoon over (but might not *add to cart* for themselves)? Step into your new role of self-care fairy godmother and consider this list your one-stop-shop for the best pampering gifts (hint: just in time for all those fall birthdays!).
1. A Cozy-Cool Pullover
You know she’ll never donate that perfectly worn-in college hoodie, but it *might* be time for something equally snuggly that sparks some true joy—and looks chic to the max when strolling into yoga on Saturday morning. A tie-dye pullover is just the ticket.
Shop It: Chill Factor Orange Multi-Tie-Dye Pullover Hoodie
2. A Chic Pillbox
It seems almost too simple—but having a pretty pillbox can make taking that daily dose (of meds, vitamins, CBD gummies, you name it) less of a chore and more of a routine to really relish.
Shop It: Port x Polish Pillbox
3. A Next-Level Candle
This exotic and mystifying scent is totally transporting, thanks to the sandalwood and frankincense blend. It’s perfect for perfuming her next guided meditation to a far-flung locale—and for feeling totally at home when she finally blinks open her lids.
Shop It: Boy Smells St. Al Candle
4. A Luxe Robe
A silky robe feels like the so-chic splurge item she definitely needs to wrap up in while penning thoughts in her gratitude journal every night.
Shop It: Feeling Tranquil Royal Blue Floral Print Satin Robe
5. Super Soft Travel Essentials
What’s more luxe than a matching knit travel wrap and eye mask duo? Gift to your girl who’s always on-the-go and help her sneak in a li’l R&R at 30,000 feet.
Shop It: Coyuchi Organic Cotton Knit Travel Set
6. A Personal Necklace
For the babe who wears her sign on her sleeve, this zodiac nameplate necklace will proudly announce her sun sign to the universe and help her connect to others in her starry orbit.
Shop It: In Retrograde Gold Libra Script Zodiac Necklace
7. An Inspirational Book
The power of manifesting is what makes Sarah Centrella’s vision boards transform into #futureboards. Part journal prompts, part manifesting how-to, grab a copy of this book and present it to the DIY queen who needs a gentle push to realize her dreams.
Shop It: #Futureboards by Sarah Centrella
8. A Cozy Cap
Popping on a cute cap lends major style with minimal effort (and suddenly, running out to grab a green juice feels more like an event and less like an errand). Take the teddy trend all the way to the top with a classic baseball cap that elevates everything from athleisure to denim.
Shop It: Team Player Beige Sherpa Baseball Cap
9. Instant Lattes
Help make her morning coffee habit a little healthier thanks to these adaptogenic, mushroom-laced super lattes. Reishi and cordyceps bring the focus while maca and cacao lift mood and balance hormones.
Shop It: Kroma Adaptogenic Lattes in Spicy Passion
10. A Refreshing Flower Water Spray
It’s tricky to buy skincare for someone else—everyone has their thing. But a hydrosol is essentially fancy flower water and who doesn’t want that? This ultra-refreshing jasmine spray is a great panacea: it revives makeup, tones pores, lightly scents hair, cools you down, and relieves stress.
Shop It: Shea Brand Jasmine Hydrosol
11. An Oversized Scarf
Frankly, I think all scarves should double as blankets. A plaid wrap looks chic with a blazer but can double as a soft shawl when she’s in dire need of a nap.
Shop It: Pomfrey Black and Ivory Plaid Oversized Scarf
Which of these fall gifts are you shopping? Tell us in the comments!
This guide to the best self-care gifts was curated by our health and wellness contributor, Jessica D’Argenio Waller, MS, CNS, LDN, founder of WELLTRIBE. Jessica is a licensed clinical nutritionist whose primary goal is to help women support their hormone health by eating more plants and incorporating more science-backed self-care, one day at a time.
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