Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

20 Great Beauty Gifts 20 Dollars Or Less

Everyone loves a good bargain and everyone loves giving a great gift; here, you have the best of both worlds with a collection of beauty goodies that won't ruin your budget.  Everything is $20 or less!  You'll find something for your mom, sister, BFF, co-worker, girlfriend, and any other lucky lady in your life.  What will you be giving this year? 

eos Lip Balm Triple Pack ($9)
My number one favorite lip balm in a clever pack of three!  Sooth chapped lips all winter and protect them from sun damage this summer.



Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum ($15)
Three of Tocca's most popular scents (Cleopatra, Florence, and Stella) in tiny travel versions just as lovely as the full sized bottles.


Japonesque Professional Touch Up Tube set ($19)
Good brushes are a trade secret of flawless makeup application.  These five for eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, and foundation fit into this sleek pink metallic case.  Touching up your makeup in public has never been so tempting.


King Crown Flat Pocket Mirror ($9)
Because every woman needs a beautiful compact mirror.



Sephora Collection Nano Eyeliner Set ($20)
Eight perfect eyeliners in an amazing variety of shades from matte to metallic



Marshmallow Sparkling Lickable Body Powder ($20)
When your holiday outfit doesn't have enough sparkle and when mistletoe just doesn't cut it - take matters into your own hands!

Josie Maran Holiday Glow Argan Kit ($20)
Get luminous skin and glowing cheeks with this kit featuring Josie's signature ingredient, argan oil

Stila Daydream Palette ($18)
22 eyeshadows with artisitc packaging inspired by dreams and flights of fancy


Weleda Body Oil Essentials Kit ($15)
A sampler pack of Weleda's famous body oils in lavender, citrus, and rose scents.  They're extra fabulous poured in a hot bath!
Mor Lip Macaron in Sorbet ($10) 
A decadent lip gloss in the prettiest packaging I've ever seen.  Very Marie Antoinette, no?


 Sonia Kashuk Geo Foldover Makeup Bag ($10)
A cosmetic bag lovely enough to double as a clutch!


Lush Out Of This World Giftbox ($13)
This is just ONE of the stunning variety of gifts Lush boxes up for the holidays!  It includes Space Girl, a glittery blackcurrant scented bath bomb, and Rock Star, a creamy vanilla star-shaped soap.




Pacifica Take Me There Tuscan Blood Orange set ($18)
A travel-sized luxury trio of perfume oil, body butter, and lip tint scented with notes of strawberry, raspberry, mandarin, and of course, blood orange.



Philosophy 3 in 1 Shower Gel, Shampoo, & Bubble Bath in Holly Berry Bubbly ($16)
Oh, you knew it was coming.  What's a gift guide without my beloved Philosophy bubble baths?  The Bubbly collection is my favorite scent EVER, and since it's becoming a bit difficult to find, better snap it up while you can!


Too Faced Glamour To Go II palette ($20)
A gorgeous pocket palette of eight eyeshadows, four lip glosses, blush, and a mirror for perfecting your makeup anytime, anywhere




Stila for Urban Outfitters Nail Polish Collection ($20)
Four glitter bomb nail polishes of iridescent, sparkly fabulousness


Kat Von D Art of Elysium Kimberly Palette ($20)
The pale pink, pearly taupe, shimmering purple, and charcoal grey eyeshadows in this palette look stunning wet or dry. 


Bare Minerals Keychain Kisses Lip Gloss set ($15)
This trio of peach, plum, and pink lip glosses will always be available on your keychain!  The formula is unbelievably moisturizing and perfect for cold weather.



An entire rainbow of loose glitter for eyes, nails (mix with clear polish!), or anywhere a lot of sparkle is necessary!


Alterna Caviar Spun Gold Hair Pomade ($20)
Does it get any more luxe than this?  Tame frizz, add shine, hold hair in place, and add subtle golden highlights with this stunning hair product.  And the scent?  Coconut and lime.  Sold.



Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Gift Guide: Lindsay's Picks

Lindsay, of the charming and informative blog Belle Belle Beauty, chose to share with us her favorite picks for the 2011 holiday season: lovely package deals to give (or treat yourself!) for every beauty aficionado. 


Probably no surprise to you, but beauty gifts are on the top of my wish list this holiday season.  Here are some of my favorites: 
  1. Bobbi Brown Party Eye Palette: A set of beautiful, classic nudes that every girl could use
  2. Laura Mercier Travel Brush Set: hauling around full-size brushes can be a drag during a holiday getaway. These are perfect to keep in your purse or for packing. 
  3. Deborah Lippmann Get This Party Started Nail Lacquer Trio: festive shades from the queen of glitter polishes
  4. Malin + Goetz Essentials Kit: fun way to introduce yourself to this brand
  5. Laura Mercier Mini Lip Glace Set: high shine gloss with loads of shades to play with
  6. Dior Beauty Deluxe 2011 Palette: true essentials in a classic, Dior tweed case
  7. Bliss Six-Pack Lemon and Sage Travel Pack: mini-luxe skin and bath treats
  8. Le Metier de Beaute Ken Downing's Lip & Nail Duo - Red My Lips: Lady-chic set from Neiman Marcus for the on-trend elegant lady
  9. NARS Sea of Love Set: cult-classic shades all in one box