last-minute holiday gift ideas...

as you may know, i love gift sets. they can be given as a way to introduce your recipient to a line of products they might not be familiar with, or feature their fave products. they can also be divided up among several different people, making them more cost-effective {always a good thing for the wallet, right?}

the fabulous LORAC Bejeweled Gloss set is a fabulous gift idea for your gloss-loving pal. it would also be splendid to gift one lippie paired with something you know she'll also love {movie tickets, itunes card, that book she has been dying to read}, then wrap it up with gorgeous ribbon or box {be creative!} and watch her face light up with delight over the gift and your thoughtfulness...so fun!



Stila Holiday Dream in Full Color Palette offers endless awe-inspiring color combinations. with 29 shadows, 7 cheek colors, the best-selling Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Stingray, this palette perfect for the gal who has much to do and places to be seen. a step-by-step 16-page artistry lookbook is included to show you how to apply each eye shadow shade to create numerous looks for everything from a day of running errands or grabbing lunch with friends, to a night out on the town or special occasion soiree.



Fresh Brown Sugar Affair combines luxury and nourishing products to pamper for a gorgeous at-home spa experience. the original Brown Sugar Body Polish and Brown Sugar Body Cream are included and will guarantee an end result of radiant, soft, hydrated skin; to give lips a pampering experience anytime, you'll also find Sugar Passion Tinted Lip Treatment spf 15 {love!}, a universal, buildable-shade of red looks stunning on all lips.



for the nail polish fanatic, any of the shades from Dr's Remedy Jolly & Joy nail polish collection would be fabulous. this unique collection of shades includes Revive ruby red, Serene silver glitter, Resolution red glitter, Essential emerald and Passion purple; all are gorgeous, perfect for this season and seasons to come.

holiday gift idea: Borghese Gardens Tuscan Candle Set

if you're still considering gift ideas, candles always make a most lovely gift in my opinion. they create calm, serene feelings and really, who doesn't love a good candle? this Borghese Gardens Tuscan Candle Set includes three beautiful scented candles:

Lavender {so soothing, yet refreshing}...
Tuscan Herbs {earthy and rich}, and...
Clementine {vibrant and energizing}

all three candles are inspired by the lush italian countryside, perfect for anyone on your gift-giving list; they're handmade with only the purest plant aromas, essential oils and natural beeswax, which creates a warmer glow and a longer burn.

visit borghese.com for more info, and find them at your local bloomingdale's or lord & taylor department store! :)

product sent to me by brand pr

mark holiday 2011 beauty collection

hello beauties and happy december! as if you didn't already know, it's time to start shopping for holiday gifts! while most of my shopping is almost done {i have my fabulous, non-procrastinating hubby to thank for that}, i still have gorgeous finds to share.

these beautiful, wallet-friendly goodies from mark will definitely bring delight to your favorite beauty-loving recipient. the holiday collection is glitzy, glam and feature products that are perfect for gifting alone, stuffing stockings or for yourself, to take along while traveling.

take a look...

Showcase Color & Clutch To Go is not only a great grouping of shadows, all-over face powder, blushes and glosses, but the inserts can be removed, transforming it into a clutch.


Earn Your Metal Liquid Shimmer Eyeliner in Silverado or Liquid Gold {pictured} is oh-so-fab! the long-lasting wear formula is an easy way to dress up eyes, even for day!


Glitz & Gloss Mini Purse & Go features a shimmering change purse with attached key chain that connects to any one of four best-selling glow baby glow and glow baby glow luxe lip gloss shades (lotus luxe, girly girl, sweet talk and sun luxe).


Bling On The Brushes Mini Brush Kit is purse-friendly and perfect for the gal on the go...


On The Dot Neutral Eye Color Compact features gorgeous must-have shadows in metallic, shimmering neutrals and Main Squeeze Lip Gloss{Cherry Squeeze, Papaya Squeeze {pictured} and Honey Squeeze} will keep lips feeling nourished and looking gorgeously glossed.


Nailed It Trend Mini Lacquers set includes a shimmery berry, called Sure Fire, and Meltdown, a metallic taupe, that are perfect for giving your tips a bold mani for all your holiday events.

the collection also includes sensational smelling products: Instant Vacation Fragrance Trio Collection {Original, Costa Rica, Ibiza Sol}, Body Luxe Pear Blossom Get Misty Body Mist, Body Luxe Pear Blossom Three’s A Charm 3-in-1 Cleanser and Body Luxe Pear Blossom Whipped Up Body Butter


for more info, to see the rest of the collection {which includes handbags, accessories, fragrance, bath & body and more makeup!} or to order products, visit meetmark.com

products featured sent to me by PR of the brand; pics taken by me :)

Laura Mercier Holiday 2011

Laura Mercier's holiday 2011 collection is gorgeous!

really, could we expect anything less?

take a look at these fabulous gems, perfect to gift to any special makeup-loving gal on your holiday list....


Mini Lip Glace Set includes posh and portable shades in Rose {red pink}, Blush {medium rose brown}, After Hours {soft peachy-pink shimmer}, Sparkling {nude beige shimmer} and Quartz {rich sienna with a hint of red}...fabulous for any occasion.

The Luxe Colour Portfolio {first pic, at top} is packaged oh-so-beautifully in a faux snakeskin organizer and features a collection of 12 new, exclusive and top-selling eye color shades, plus 3 mini professional brushes. a great options for home or travel.

bath & body candles are available in Tarte au Citron, Creme Brulee and Warm Roasted Chestnut {pictured ~ smells beyond delicious!} and would make a splendid hostess gift!

other goodies in the collection include a Travel Brush Set {4 double-ended brushes + full size finishing brush}, Kohl Eye Pencil Set, bath & body duo sets {in Creme Brulee or Tarte au Citron scents} and trio sets {includes a Souffle Body Creme, exfoliating scrub and soothing honey bath in scents of Almond Coconut Milk, Creme Brulee, and Fresh Fig}; other palettes include a Book of Nudes {featuring 8 classically neutral eye shades, 1 universal-flattering black-brown Tightline Cake Eye Liner and 3 sun-kissed Creme Veil shades for face and cheeks}, Luxe Eye Portfolio {12 eye colors, plus 3 brushes}, and Petite Eye Colour Trio {available in Smoky Neutrals, Smoky Mauves or Smoky Taupes}.

Laura Mercier holiday 2011 is available now on counter at nordstrom, sephora and saks -- visit lauramercier.com for more info.

happy shopping!

pics taken by me :)

holiday gift idea: ghd Dazzle Gift Set

some beauty-related gifts might only be used a few times, perhaps more, a month by your recipient, but i have a feeling that if you gifted this set to your bff, glamorous sister or yourself, it would definitely get used multiple times a week.



the gift i am referring to is the ghd Dazzle Gift Set. this travel-friendly duo (includes a ghd Professional 1" Styler and a black travel Hair Dryer) comes in an adorable and sparkly heat-resistant case, and is, in a word, incredible.



ghd's rounded barrel styler (yes, it's ceramic) heats up to its maximum temperature in seconds (i counted 20) and boasts the ability to help hair retain moisture and hair color, as well as create the sleekest tresses, most fantastic curls, twists and flips. after using it for the past two weeks, i can tell you it really does what it says! straight, curls, waves, touch-ups-- my hair is finished even faster and looks healthy and shiny even more so than when i use my other flat iron.



the black travel hair dryer is petite, but works just as well as a full-size dryer thanks to its 1875 watts of power. it's the perfect companion to the styler, not to mention the folding handle makes it perfect for travel.

needless to say, both items work incredibly well and my other tools are probably sad they haven't been used since.

find this limited edition set at Sephora!

xo
products featured sent to me for review consideration.

holiday gift idea: Smashbox The Gold List Kit

have you started shopping for your holiday gifts yet? it's hard to believe, but it's time to at least start making your list. here's an idea from one of my favorite brands, Smashbox. valued at a little more than $100, you can gift the makeup lover on your list to The Gold List kit for just around $50.

love it!



this gorgeous kit includes travel-friendly sizes of Fusion Soft Lights in Baked Starburst (use the shades individually on eyes or blended together as a bronzer), Photo Finish Luminzing Foundation Primer (gives skin a pretty glow), O-Gloss Gold (creates a perfect rosy-pink lip shade with a gold shimmer) and Photo Op Under Eye Brightener (keeps eyes looking bright and pretty) all in a gold metallic cosmetic case.

p.s., with each purchase from the Smashbox WISH collection, the brand will donate $1 from every purchase, up to $25,000, to Children's Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that grants the wish of life by providing medical care, life-saving research and ongoing education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries.

pick up this limited-edition set only at Sephora!

xo
set featured sent to me for review consideration. pics taken by me :)

Just in Time for the Holidays: Enjoy 30% Off Korres!

hello beauties! i'm thrilled to share that Korres is extending a fabulous gift of 30% off their products and free shipping on orders over $35 using promo code BEAUTYGIRL just for you-- just in time for the holidays!

if you're like me, you like to get as much of your holiday shopping done as soon as possible. if you're not, that's ok, too. just be sure to take advantage of this opportunity! need some suggestions? here are some great picks to consider:



limited edition Sugar Plums color collection-- this set features a Cherry oil lip gloss in Plum, Plum lip butter and Sunflower and Evening Primrose shimmering eyeshadow in Plum. all three products are gorgeous, all-natural and would make a fabulous gift for any beauty-lover.




Triple Threats Little Gift Set-- this limited edition value set includes three travel approved shower gels in scents of Jasmine, Gauva and new Japanese Rose! each shower gel is enriched with Active Aloe®, wheat proteins and vitamins C, E & zinc.

visit korresusa.com, browse around, and you just might find that perfect gift for that special person! if you do, don't forget to enter code BEAUTYGIRL at checkout. :)

xo
products featured sent to me by Korres