Who What Wear Feature - I’m in my 50’s and These are the Holiday Gifts that Women my Age Will Love

It’s giving season, which also means busy season—so to keep up with the pace of the holidays, I do my best to organize my gift list and then dedicate an afternoon to jumping on my computer to shop online.

Who What Wear has a huge audience of women my age looking for some great holiday gift ideas and I was thrilled they featured my article, “I'm in My 50s, and These Are Gifts People My Age Would Love.” I am posting the original article below so you can check it out and start shopping; there is something for every type of Glow Girl!

Holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Our to-do lists can feel endless between shopping, parties, events and completing work projects before year end. In order to select the best gifts that are truly enjoyed and appreciated, I like to stay as organized as possible by making a list of everyone to gift, and then choosing something specific for them.

I’ve listed some of my favorite gift ideas below by category to help with all your shopping needs for friends, family, employees—this is my curated shopping wish list and holiday gift guide for the lifestyle categories that resonate with me and so many Glow Girls my age! I selected items for every budget so there is something for everyone.

Passion for Fashion 

Help her get up and glow in style with these unique pieces that add the perfect touch to her day. 

Franne Golde Doheny Wrap

Stay warm while looking cool. 

Bandolier Fashion Phone Case

Chic and functional phone fashion.

Hampton Faux Fur Jacket by Reformation

Where chic meets wild. 

Rivers Eight Faux Python Crossbody and Belt Bag

Sustainably made from rubber, converts from cross-body to belt bag in seconds. Use code GLOW10 for 10% off purchase.

Lele Sadoughi Hair Scrunchies

The perfect playful touch for a ponytail.

Apolis Custom Market Bag

Sustainably fashionable to carry to the farmers market or a boss babe meeting. 

NakedCashmere Cora Chunky Knit Turtleneck Sweater

A classic - oversized meets turtleneck.

Majorelle Puff Sleeve Sweater

Puff sleeve game so strong.

Bling it On!

For the girl who loves to layer pretty things.

Dainty Necklaces 

Looma x Melissa Meyers Glow Necklace

The perfect choice to splurge on, with an extra sparkle and charge of good energy. Use code GLOW20 for 20% off.

Mama by Tiny Tags

For all those good mamas. 

Arm Candy That Looks Great Alone or Stacked

Shylee Rose Pop of Color Bracelets

When a pop of color is what she needs.

Karen Lazar Bracelets

Because she can never have too many. Use code GLOWGIRL10 for 10% off purchase.

Timex Marlin Mesh Strap Gold Watch

Their best design yet; “takes a licking and keeps on ticking.”

BaubleBar Safety Pin Earrings

Day to night modern, edgy glamour.

Cuyana Mini Jewelry Case

The perfect home for the littlest luxuries.

Beauty Becomes Her

Want a gift that shouts “you glow girl”? Then, look no further. These beauty themed presents will keep her glowing all year! 

Ilia Discover Clean Color Gift Set

A cult fave for clean beauty make-up.

Tata’s Daily Essentials Skincare Set

A 7 Step Regimen for on-the-go and travel.

Olie x Melissa Meyers Golden Ray Glow Drops

Brilliant winter glow revealed with active French Marine Algae.

Versed Twice as Nice Serum Rolling Gift Set

Facial roller and anti-aging serum set, a massage for the face.

 Slip Pure Silk Sleeping Mask

Slip off to dreamland in style.

Wellness Girl

Is she more about igniting her inner-glow? These gift ideas will feed her mind, body and soul.

Vitruivi Stone Diffuser

Sculptured for the senses. 

Mindful Breathing Necklace

Making every breath she takes… mindful.

Unplug App

Unplug to happy and calm days. Use code WWWUNPLUG when signing up online for 25% off.

Elissa Goodmans 7-Day Reset Cleanse

Good-bye brain fog and bloating.

 Vitruvi x goop The Oils Bundle

Use them on their own or mix as the perfect cocktail for a mental vacation. 

Collagen Sparkling SkinTe

Hello, liquid radiance. Use code GLOWGIRL40BF at checkout to receive 40% off $100.

Home Alone

When she’d rather Netflix and chill, these items will keep her warm and cozy when there’s nowhere to glow.

Ugg Fluff Yeah Shearling Slides

Change up the cozy slippers game. 

Sundry Leopard Print Sweats

Softest and chicest loungewear in town.

 Boll and Branch Waffle Robe

Everyday should be spa day.  

Nest Fragrances Moroccan Amber 3-Wick Candle

Setting the mood with a fragrant burn.

Cast of Stones White Sage Smudge Set

Good vibes in time for the new year.

Herbivore Self Love Body Ritual Kit

A new daily ritual.

Fitness Enthusiast

This girl doesn’t sweat, she glows! If fitness is her thing, these gifts are sure to make her heart race faster than a 5-minute mile.

Rose Quartz Crystal Infused Water Bottle

Hydration X self-love.

 Nike Classic Cortez Sneaker 

Retro street style.

Think Royln Wingman Bag

Stylish carry-all workout and travel buddy.

 Fashionit U Mini Speaker

Small in size, with big and mighty sound and style. 

LoRox Travel Foam Roller

The perfect travel companion.

Bandier Gift Card

When only the cutest athleisure wear will do.

Yellow Willow Yoga Mat

For the most fashionable yogi in town.

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‘Tis the season to eat, drink and….be glowy! Happy shopping! 

xxMelissa

Check out the full feature on Who What Wear HERE!

Father's Day Gift Guide

It’s almost Father’s Day! The trickiest part of shopping for the perfect gift is wondering if your man is actually going to really enjoy it or let it collect dust in the corner of a bedroom or the back of a closet. When putting this list together, I thought to myself, “what would Michael want?” Many of these items I already bought for him in the past, and they seem to be his favorites. Read on to see my top 14 picks for your guy whether he’s techie, sporty, a foodie or metro!

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1. Ultimate Ears UE ROLL 2 Black Volcano Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker Waterproof

2. Hudson Park Collection “his” Bath Robe

3. Williams Sonoma Stainless-Steel BBQ Tool Set with Set of 4 Mini Rubs

4. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model)

5. RBT Decanter

6. Manscaped Perfect Package 2.0 Kit

7. Tom Ford Fabulous Candle

8. Olie Biologique All Natural Moisturizing Shave Oil and Beard Conditioner

9. Ooni Koda Pizza Oven

10. GUCCI Men's Rubber Slide Sandals

11. TUMI Harrison Seneca Leather Slim Briefcase

12. Baxter Of California Skin Upgrade Kit

13. James Perse Vintage Fleece Hoodie

14. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) - Stainless Steel Case with Milanese Loop

I hope you find something great for your special guy and wish him a very Happy Father’s Day from me!

xxMelissa

Mother's Day Gift Guide - My Top 10 Picks Including the #GIVINGBEADS Project!

Mother’s Day is around the corner - this is the day we celebrate the special mother’s in our lives and show how much we appreciate them for everything they do. If you are looking for some creative gift ideas this year, check out my Top 10 Mother’s Day gift guide with my fave selections. I hope you find the perfect gift for a special Mom, be it a best friend who looks after you like a mom, your own mom or a grandma!

Be sure to scroll down to see all the Glow Girl discounts when ordering for the special mama in your life!

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1. OnlyRoses Infinite Rose Plaza

OnlyRoses Infinite Rose Ebony

2. Giving Beads - Glow Bracelet

3. Herbivore Soaking Salts

4. Barbara Sturm's Glow Essential Kit

5. Personalized Waffle Weave Robe

6. Bib&Sola Carafe - Rose

7. R0AM Cloud - Pink

8. Kora Organics Rose Quartz Gua Sha

9. Slip Silk Pillowcase

10. LOOMA X Glow Girl Necklace - Use code Glow20 for 20% off click here to buy.

In curating the selection for my Top 10 Mother’s Day gift guide I also came across BOXFOX - the ultimate suite of build your own gift boxes that each come with a handwritten note to help share the love! Choose your box color, your items, your card and add to cart! They also offer pre-built options for more ideas!

1. OnlyRoses: The Infinte Rose Plaza and Infinite Rose Ebony are the perfect gesture of love from The OnlyRoses boutique in Beverly Hills. OnlyRoses specializes in the World’s finest fresh-cut roses, and preserved Infinite Roses® - real roses that last several years without water. Disruptors in luxury gifting, creating a new category with a distinct style and positioning. With its uniquely simplistic, fashionable and innovative design approach to high-end floral, the brand has elevated a rose from a flower to a luxury gift and the result is simply stunning. The go-to floral gift solution for the entertainment industry and countless celebrities, when last February, OnlyRoses supplied and installed 40,000 of the scarlet red Infinite Roses for the 91st Academy Awards/Oscar’s stage.

Use special code LOVEMOM to get 10% OFF your order! This is valid to use for any products bought online at www.only-roses.com or in-store. Not combinable with any other offers. Order deadline for nationwide Mother’s Day delivery is Wed, May 8th.

2. Giving Beads Glow Bracelet: This beautiful bracelet was created in loving memory of my mother Marlene Russo, who lost her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. I collaborated with @laurelandbleaujewelry to design this give-back bracelet with my fave word GLOW and choose rose quartz beads for the Mothers Day. Rose quartz is a stone of the heart and the crystal of unconditional love. It carries a feminine energy of compassion, peace, healing and comfort. I hope you will consider buying a bracelet for yourself or a special Glow Girl Mom in your life! Go to www.laurenandbleau.com to order a bracelet-it retails for $90 and $45 from each sale goes directly to the @HirshbergFoundation, an important charity to me and my family.

3. Herbivore Soaking Salts: Available in Calm or Detox Herbivore Botanicals’s formula contains Pacific sea salts, which are extracted and solar dried from the saline and mineral-rich waters of the Pacific ocean, and are nutrient rich and extremely fine. The Calm Bath Salts contain ylang-ylang essential oil, which is extremely effective in maintaining moisture and oil balance of the skin to keep it looking hydrated, smooth and young; and vanilla oil, which soothes the body, has a relaxing and calming effect on the brain and nerves and provides relief from anxiety, anger and restlessness.

4. Barbara Sturm’s Glow Essential Kit: I love the Glow Essential Set which contains a Cleanser, Super Anti-Aging Serum, Facial Scrub, Face Cream Women, Glow Drop and Face Mask. The perfect introduction to this buzz-worthy luxury skincare and wellness brand. “World-class skincare yields maximum results with a minimum number of products” – this is the concept behind Dr. Barbara Sturm’s nourishing formulas. Based on a thorough medical understanding of cells and anti-aging, her products protect, strengthen and detoxify without overburdening the skin and are gentle enough for sensitive complexions.

5. Personalized Waffle Weave Robe: This superabsorbent Bamboo Waffle Weave Robe by Williams Sonoma blends luxurious cotton and fine bamboo fibres for sublimely soft texture that lasts wash after wash. Terry woven on the inside, the cozy robe is ideal for wrapping up at home anytime of the day particularly after a long soak. For a limited time only this robe is on special from $99 to $68.97 and you can monogram it for that added personal touch.

6. Bib&Sola Carafe: Bib&Sola is contemporary and stylish glassware that offers a conscious alternative to plastic. Striking in their simplicity and elegance, each piece of glassware is hand blown to create these collectibles. Created by Kira Heuer, Bib&Sola (Latin for drink and comfort), it all began with the notion to dig deeper when addressing the power of influence, consumerism, fashion, art, beauty and water. I love this Carafe as it is the perfect table centerpiece (photo on Instagram ). Available in several color accent options.

Use special code glowgirl10 for a 10% discount on your order!

7. R0AM: I adore the casual chic style of these Faux fur ROAM Cloud’s which are padded and lined in cotton fleece. Created for and inspired by those who truly live dynamically, integrating sport, travel, health, fashion and adventure into a lifestyle of wellness and fun! The proceeds from each purchase goes to the R0AM Foundation which provides at risk children an opportunity to explore and spend time in nature. I have them in the TITAN style also obsessed with the LEO!

8. Rose Quartz Gua Sha: Another gorgeous product by Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics clean beauty line, the Rose Quartz Heart Facial Gua Sha is a beautifying stone specially designed to enhance your natural beauty by supporting natural circulation to de-puff and visibly sculpt your face by helping to ease tension, stress, and anxiety.I like to use together with Olie Biologique’s Calming and Rejuvenating Oil (which I’ve been a huge fan of for years) and the soon to be relaunched RoseGlow Drops Face Oil! These oils absorb deep into the skin, increase blood flow and promote collagen production.
Order your 5 free samples of the RoseGlow Drops Face Oil here and be the first to hear about the new enhanced formula by visiting Olie Biologique.

9. Slip Silk Pillowcase: Slip Beauty's Queen Silk Pillowcase is THE anti-aging queen-size sleep pillow case made of the highest grade mulberry silk for the ultimate beauty sleep. Traditional pillowcases don’t slip, and over time, this causes damage to delicate facial skin and hair resulting in visible premature stretching, sleep creases, damaged hair, and bedhead by morning! Slip silk is so gentle, it allows skin and hair to glide across the surface - protecting and hydrating skin, reducing split ends, and ensuring a longer-lasting blow out. Available in a variety of colors, but I love the snow leopard pattern!

10. Glow Necklace by Looma Jewelry x Melissa Meyers: Give this timeless piece of fine jewelry that can be layered or worn alone - specially created for women who inspire others and glow from the inside out!  In light a more holistic direction, The Glow Necklace nows comes with a mantra card and a healing selenite stone with the intention that you lay the necklace onto the stone to ‘charge’ the healing energy for when you wear it. Available in gold and rose gold.

Use code Glow20 for 20% off click here to buy.

I hope you enjoy giving one of these to a special mom this Mother’s Day. I would love to hear your feedback on some of these ideas and if you have some things to add to the list, please do so in the comments below!

Wishing you all incredible hardworking, giving and loving Mom’s a very Happy Mother’s Day!

xxMelissa