Issa Rae Shares Her Favorite Holiday Gifts Under $50 — Including a 'Dope' Shirt and Her Go-To Coffee

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 08On-the-Go Hair Care“I am always somewhere else, so this pack is perfect to keep my hair intact and moisturized no matter where I am in the world,” Rae says of this travel set from herbeauty company, which she co-owns with her sister in law, Hannah Diop.Buy It!Mini Hydrating Ritual, $30;siennanaturals.com

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On-the-Go Hair Care

“I am always somewhere else, so this pack is perfect to keep my hair intact and moisturized no matter where I am in the world,” Rae says of this travel set from herbeauty company, which she co-owns with her sister in law, Hannah Diop.

Buy It!Mini Hydrating Ritual, $30;siennanaturals.com

02of 08A Shirt With Heart“As an L.A. native, I love supporting local brands," she says. “Not to mention, Bricks & Wood’s designs are simplistic and dope! I love their neutral colors and the softness of the materials.”Buy It!From South Central with Love T-Shirt, $50;bricksandwood.us

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A Shirt With Heart

“As an L.A. native, I love supporting local brands,” she says. “Not to mention, Bricks & Wood’s designs are simplistic and dope! I love their neutral colors and the softness of the materials.”

Buy It!From South Central with Love T-Shirt, $50;bricksandwood.us

03of 08Celebratory Sips"I’m about the sweet life or la dolce vita,“says Rae, who launched her Italian sparkling wine company in October. “Viarae is for celebrating your best moments.”Buy It!$20 for 750ml;viarae.com

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Celebratory Sips

“I’m about the sweet life or la dolce vita,“says Rae, who launched her Italian sparkling wine company in October. “Viarae is for celebrating your best moments.”

Buy It!$20 for 750ml;viarae.com

04of 08Mission-Driven Coffee"I’d like to consider myself a coffee connoisseur. As we continue to expandHilltop Coffee + Kitchenthroughout Los Angeles, I enjoy trying an assortment of different coffees and teas. One of my favorites is BLK & Bold, a Black-owned specialty coffee and tea brand with social impact at its core,” she says. The companydonates5 percent of profits to help kids in need.Buy It!Dark Roast Blend, $14;blkandbold.com

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Mission-Driven Coffee

“I’d like to consider myself a coffee connoisseur. As we continue to expandHilltop Coffee + Kitchenthroughout Los Angeles, I enjoy trying an assortment of different coffees and teas. One of my favorites is BLK & Bold, a Black-owned specialty coffee and tea brand with social impact at its core,” she says. The companydonates5 percent of profits to help kids in need.

Buy It!Dark Roast Blend, $14;blkandbold.com

05of 08Great Glosses"I love how they are offered in multiple flavors and tints, and extremely moisturizing,” says Rae. Pick from scents like blueberry and watermelon.Buy It!Magic Lip Oils, $5 each;juviasplace.com

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Great Glosses

“I love how they are offered in multiple flavors and tints, and extremely moisturizing,” says Rae. Pick from scents like blueberry and watermelon.

Buy It!Magic Lip Oils, $5 each;juviasplace.com

06of 08Stylish Stemware"Of course while drinking my prosecco, Viarae, a sophisticated glass is a requirement.These are my go-to. They have a sexy, long stem, and come in a variety of colors perfect for any occasion!“Buy It!Coupe Glass, $48;estellecoloredglass.com

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Stylish Stemware

“Of course while drinking my prosecco, Viarae, a sophisticated glass is a requirement.These are my go-to. They have a sexy, long stem, and come in a variety of colors perfect for any occasion!”

Buy It!Coupe Glass, $48;estellecoloredglass.com

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Colorful Notebooks

Buy It!Classic Notebook, $25;moleskine.com

08of 08A Candle for Creatives"This is my favorite candle for my home office. It makes me feel like I’m working at a quaint coffee shop in Paris and has the perfect scent for productivity and creativity.“Buy It!CDF Paris Roses Musk, $44;terminalbstore.com

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A Candle for Creatives

“This is my favorite candle for my home office. It makes me feel like I’m working at a quaint coffee shop in Paris and has the perfect scent for productivity and creativity.”

Buy It!CDF Paris Roses Musk, $44;terminalbstore.com

source: people.com