Five Star Gift Ideas

For someone who is passionate about sustainable fashion and upcycling, there are plenty of unique and meaningful gift ideas that will surely delight your mom on her birthday. Here are some suggestions to consider:

1. Upcycled Clothing or Accessories: Look for local designers or online shops that specialize in creating fashionable pieces from upcycled materials. Your mom will appreciate the effort of repurposing and giving new life to discarded fabrics.

2. Ethical Fashion Subscription Box: Consider gifting your mom a subscription to an ethical fashion box, which delivers sustainable clothing or accessories straight to her door. It's a wonderful way for her to discover new sustainable brands and support the movement.

3. DIY Upcycling Kit: If your mom enjoys getting creative and transforming old items into something new, a DIY upcycling kit is a perfect gift. It could include materials like fabric scraps, beads, buttons, and other accessories, along with a guidebook or online tutorials to help her explore her creativity.

4. Sustainable Fashion Workshop or Class: Treat your mom to a workshop or class focused on sustainable fashion and upcycling. There are often local events or online courses available that teach various techniques, such as sewing or transforming old clothes into trendy pieces.

5. Eco-friendly Fashion Books: Look for books that explore the concepts of sustainable fashion, including upcycling, recycling, and ethical production. "Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion" by Elizabeth L. Cline or "The Conscious Closet" by Elizabeth L. Cline are excellent choices that provide insight into the fashion industry's impact and alternatives.

6. Sustainable Jewelry: Find beautiful and eco-friendly jewelry made from recycled metals, sustainably sourced gemstones, or even upcycled materials like wood, glass, or fabric. These unique pieces not only make a fashion statement but also contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of the jewelry industry.

7. Donation in Her Name: Consider making a donation to a charity or organization that aligns with your mom's passion for sustainability and upcycling. Whether it's supporting a local recycling initiative, promoting fair fashion, or assisting in environmental conservation efforts, she will appreciate the thoughtful gesture.

8. Personalized Reusable Tote Bag: Look for a reusable tote bag that aligns with your mom's style and interests. To add a personal touch, you can have it customized with her name, a favorite quote, or even a print that represents sustainability or upcycling.

Remember, the most important aspect of giving a gift to someone who loves sustainable fashion and upcycling is thoughtfulness and personalization. Tailor the gift to your mom's specific interests and values, and she will surely appreciate the effort and sentiment behind it.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”