Lidia Salazar’s Guide to ‘Little Luxury’ Gifts for Your It Girl Amigas

Welcome to Mis Favoritas! A special shopping guide curated by Latinas influencers and content creators who are part of the HL community and are well-versed in the items all Latinas need to have. From Latina-owned brands to big-name brands that carry the essentials, these mujeres are highlighting their favorites in fashion, home decor, fashion, and accessories. Each guide will be themed to provide the best of the best in their respective categories in a variety of price points for all needs.

As cliche as it may sound, I’m a big believer in romanticizing my life. This is why the best gifts are the ones that add a spark of joy to the ordinary! After all, a morning cup of cafecito just tastes better when it’s made in a beautiful espresso maker and poured over ice in a cute glass cup! When we keep in mind what the gift recipient’s everyday life looks like, there’s always a little luxury we can gift them to help them romanticize their day! — Lidia Salazar 

Disclosure: Every product is independently selected by the guest influencer. Items purchased through our links may earn us a commission.

Beauty Kit Faves: 

1. Fenty Snackz

Although we’re still DM’ing Rihanna daily asking her, “Where’s the album?” she did kind of give us the next best thing: Fenty Beauty. As a thriving beauty brand with a cult-like following, the Fenty Snackz Kit ($38) offers several absolute favorites that influencers (and friends!) recommend time and time again. This handy kit compiles them all into one: the Gloss Bomb, Freestyle Highlighter, and Thicc Volumizing Mascara. Qué más se puede pedir?!

Fenty Snackz by Fenty Beauty, $38, available at www.target.com.

2. Laneige Lip Mask Set

Laneige is well-known for their lip products, specifically their sleeping mask with vitamin C and coconut oil, which claims a 135% increase in hydration immediately after use. Say what?! Come to momma. This Midnight Mini Lip Set ($21) includes five lip sleeping masks—Berry, Gummy Bear, Peach Iced Tea, Mango, and Watermelon Pop. This set is a no-brainer gift.

Midnight Mini Lip Set, $21, available at www.sephora.com.

3. Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick and Liner Set

The infamous Pillow Talk lipstick is what made Charlotte Tilbury gain widespread popularity—well, at least IMO. It’s what everyone knows the brand for, and it is now available in a mini size with a liner in tow. The Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set ($25) comes in four different colors and finishes. Grab one before it’s off the shelves for good!

Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set, $25, available at www.sephora.com.

4. Rare Beauty Trio

J Balvin once sang “pa que highlighter si tu brillas sola…” but sometimes we really do want the extra glow. It helps the plot. In which case this Mini Blush and Luminize Trio ($35) from Rare Beauty is the way to go. Get all of your favorite bestselling highlighters in one kit, including the ​​Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and Positive Light Liquid Luminizer.

Rare Beauty Trio, $35, available at www.sephora.com.

Scentsational Picks: 

5. Bum Bum Jet Set Body Care

There’s a reason almost every it girl has a Sol de Janeiro product in her toiletry bag—they just smell soooo good. That’s why the Bum Bum Jet Set ($32) is the perfect gift for your amiga. Even if she already has the fragrance mist, this kit also includes the shower cream gel and the Bum Bum cream, which are absolute must-haves when it comes to body care.

Bum Bum Jet Set, $32, available at www.sephora.com. 

6. Nopalera Perfume

The Flor de Madera Nopalera Perfume ($78) is the newest addition to the products we know and love from Nopalera. If you adore their candles, you’re going to love these scents—they also come in a Discovery Trio, allowing you to sample three at the same time. 

“I’m dying to get my hands on the sample set to test them out. I have a really hard time choosing scents for perfumes online,” says Salazar. But Nopalera went the extra mile to make the choice easier for us. All you have to do is take their scent quiz to find the one that’s perfect for you or your bestie.

Flor de Madera Nopalera Perfume, $78, available at www.nopalera.co.

7. Spanish Moss Candle

If your amiga loves to smell good, that’s likely not exclusive to her perfumes— she’s going to want her casita to smell good, too. That’s why this Latina-owned Bonita Fierce Spanish Moss Candle ($34) is the best gift. It features notes of sage, oakmoss, and amber. Go ahead and light her up!

“It’s about romanticizing your life and bringing a little bit of joy in the day-to-day things that we do. And that can mean just a really nice candle.”

Spanish Moss Candle, $34, available at www.nordstrom.com. 

A-List Accessories: 

8. Sol y Arena bag

The Latina-owned Sol y Arena Nudo Bag ($90) is everything our dreams are made of. 

“I love the shop Mexico En La Piel—I love their purses, and I have so many of their jewelry pieces. It’s an easy way to showcase your love for your culture in an outfit. You can wear a very trendy outfit and throw on that bag and then you kind of have a little piece of your culture with you. It’s just really fun. A lot of times when I’m out and about, people stop me and say, “My God, I love your bag. Where’s it from?” And I’m always like, “Let me pull up their Instagram for you! I’ll give you her account so you can follow her, check out her drops, and shop for yourself.”

Nudo Bag, $90, www.shopmexicoenlapiel.com.

9. Señora Era Tote

Another fabulous Latina-owned pick is this Señora Era Tote ($32) from Shop JZD. 

“I hate that most regular tote bags are very narrow and you can’t really fit much in them. I love that Shop JZD bags have structured width in the bottom so you can comfortably fit so much more in them!”

Señora Era Tote, $32, available at www.shopjzd.com.

10. Vibras Bonitas Tee

The Vibras Embroidered Bonitas Tee ($36) from Latina-owned Shop JZD is the perfect t-shirt to elevate your basics. Yes, you can opt for a basic Amazon white tee, but why not go for this one instead? In addition to supporting a Latina-owned shop, you also get a t-shirt with a little more personality and an embroidery that will put a smile on your face daily: vibras bonitas para recibir cosas bonitas.

Vibras Bonitas Embroidered Tee, $36, available at www.shopjzd.com.

11. Travel Set

The Amorcito Corazon Travel Set ($60) is the best gift for your globetrotting amiga, or even your amiga who travels at least once a year. It’s one of those things people usually don’t get for themselves because it’s not really a necessity, but that’s why it’s such a great gift and a beautiful little luxury. The best part? Everything Mirasol carries is Latina-owned and made in México. 

Amorcito Corazon Travel Set, $60, available at www.mirasol.com.