While I try to be mindful of what I buy, and I believe that it is better to give than to receive, I also believe in treating yourself and not waiting for a holiday or occasion to do so. So here's a collection of giftable items that you can feel great about knowing that nothing had to travel across the world to get into your or their hands.

Skinny is out. We're coming out of the pandemic where everything had an elastic waistband so let's ease ourselves back into the world with some great jeans. MOTHER denim is super-soft, made-in-La and comes in a range of washes and fits so you can find the perfect pair. The brand evokes the memories and experiences of growing up in California in the 70s – what you were wearing, what you were doing and who you were getting in trouble with. It reflects the freedom to be unfiltered, brazen and above all amusing. MOTHER tries[...]

The Good Karma Collection from Free People (FP Movement) offers performance-ready activewear and beyond the gym staples. It also claims zero bulkiness, barely there feel, and never rides up or down. Good for cycling, yoga, sweaty workouts and everything in between. All items shown are Made in the USA so it doesn't travel far to get to you. Get moving.

Michael Stars makes some of the best tees around. And the company has been producing the majority of their garments locally in LA since 1986 to ensure quality production and fair wages for those making the clothes. The brand started with an iconic one-sized tee but has become a real purpose-driven, women-led and owned company. The Michael Stars foundation supports grassroots organizations working to create a more equal and just world, and we're here for it. These tees are built to last and will be a staple in your closet.

A good hat is the no brainer accessory that keeps you from having to deal with your hair, and protects your face from the sun's harmful rays. With 1 in 5 Americans at risk for developing skin cancer by the age of 70, it seems like a good time to invest in the best. Janessa Leone is an LA-based designer and milliner fueled by a dedication to craftsmanship. Her mission is to revive a time when people treasured clothing as something to be kept and passed down to future generations. And with a comittment to sustainable practice[...]

Aviator Nation was born in Paige Mycoskie’s garage in Venice Beach, 2006. Her passion for 1970’s fashion and the music that defined that time period inspired her to create her own clothing stitched by hand. While working at a surf shop in Southern California, she purchased a sewing machine and spent nights after work teaching herself to sew, determined to create garments with the same look and feel of the vintage pieces she had been collecting for years. The garments are all handmade in California where each item is di[...]