holiday gift ideas for under $50, part four!

how are you my beauties? it's friday, and that means more gift ideas that are fun, fabulous and super-affordable!

this week is an eclectic mix of fun little items:




Origins Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla Milk Bath sounds divine right about now! but seriously, this amazing product will turn the bath into a relaxation station with the two most soothing smells: lavender and vanilla. plus, the milk mixture will soften your skin-- perfect for the winter months!



Sephora Swirl Bag Collection is perfect for the person in your life that needs more space for her beauty goodies (ahem, ahem...). really, if you know she needs more space to store her never-ending collection, than be a doll and get her some things to put them in! these bags are sold separately, but still cost less than $50 for the four!




Clinique Happy To Go fragrance pencils (yep, pencils) will help her create a new scent everyday, or create a signature scent that is all her own! includes Clinique Happy in the original scent, A Hint of Citrus and A Wealth of Flowers.




Hamadi EcoPac features a soymilk shampoo (choose ginger for all hair types or honey for volume), shea rice milk conditioner, and one healing serum in 2oz bottles that are airline friendly! the natural weave bag they come in can also double as a soft body cloth.




Harney & Sons Tea is my favorite brand of tea, and if you have a tea lover on your list, i suggest you take a look at the fabulous selection of blends and accessories! all of the flavors come in a variety of forms: bagged, loose and in sachets, so if you know how they prefer to make their tea, then you can choose it! my favorite? the Bangkok blend-- a green tea with a blend of lemongrass, coconut and ginger-- in sachets. love it! :)




Acca Kappa "The Flowering Seasons" Soap Set includes 4 amazingly luxurious bars of soap that are vegetable based, rich in scent and lather and are perfect for any skin type! i don't know any gal who wouldn't love these-- unless she doesn't like soap...





Betseyville by Betsey Johnson "Polka Bow" Clutch is too cute not to share! this would be great for the friend who loves to play up her outfits with an amazing accessory piece, or the relative who is spunky and not afraid of using color in her ensembles.





this Holly Golightly Sleep Mask is so adorable, and as you already may know was inspired by the sleep mask worn by Audry Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's (my all-time favorite movie!). so if you know a fan, this would definitely be a surprise for them to open!




Kim Vo Replenish Moisture Masque will give hair a hydrating, nourishing treatment like one that would be received with the much sought-after hair stylist, but without the hefty price tag!


next friday is the last installment of holiday gift ideas under $50, can you believe it? soon it will be 2009...*sigh*...until then, have a fabulous weekend!

xo

holiday gift ideas for under $50, part three

as the amount of holiday shopping days becomes less and less, there seems to be this sort of panic that is setting in-- have you ever noticed or experienced it yourself? the malls become crowded with people desperate to find the gifts they should have bought months ago because they knew what they wanted to buy, and of course there are the people that have no clue and procrastinate...

thankfully, i have a hubby who is all about getting the shopping done the month before to avoid the crowds. so we're done with our shopping (and all of decorations and tree are already up!) and i'm happy for it, so i can concentrate on suggesting items and products to you!

take a look:


Gaiam Damask Yoga Mat would be a welcome gift to the yoga-lover in your life!


LORAC Croc Case- Full Face Collection features all the products she'll need to create the looks of the season. packed with an arsenal of shimmering eyeshadows (16), a highlighter, bronzer, and three lip glosses, creating looks to match every mood will be so easy! the croc makeup case can be used strictly for beauty business or as a party-perfect clutch for a night on the town.



Red Envelope Amethyst Friendship Bracelet is a simple yet gorgeous way to tell your BFF how much her friendship means to you.



27 Dresses is a movie that i love, and i myself can think of many people who would love to own it! it's funny, romantic and full of fabulously tragic dresses...LOL!



this Elodie Ruffle Bag is adorable, isn't it? this would look great with all of the spring fashions that, believe it or not, will be hitting the stores soon!




Bare Escentuals RareMinerals 30-Day Skin Revival Duo will help her to achieve a beautiful, glowing complexion with all-natural ingredients that will soften and nourish the skin.



this amazing Chantal necklace from the etsy.com store called Namesake Designs is truly beautiful and would make anyone happy! described as a classic piece with a great combination of simple elements, this necklace features faceted black czech glass beads and brass stamp filigrees set against large pearls and gold beads. i love it!



for all of the jewelry i'm suggesting today, i think this Red Envelope Jewelry Roll would be appreciated by the gal who already has a lot of pieces of her own.


below, find more beauty items and accessories i've chosen that are all fabulous!



have a great weekend!

xo

Holiday Gift Ideas for $50 or less, part two

hi everyone! glad to see you survived thanksgiving! today is "black friday", and if you didn't get up to brave the sales this morning, don't worry-- neither did i!

there are so many great deals online right now, there's really no reason to go out, unless you really like that sort of thing (i know i like to do it the day after christmas).

so today i have more fabulous gift ideas for $50 or less, and i'm excited about this batch of goodies!


Voluspa Makassar Ebony & Peach 3-Wick Tin is a generous 12 oz three wick candle in a metal tin. packaged in a festive metal candle bowl, this limited-edition fragranced candle gives off a rich glow and easily scents a large room! warm ebony wood, rich mahogany, mirabelle peach and sweet peony make this candle unique and with 80 hours of burn time, you'll definitely want to get one for yourself!

Sephora Luxe Noir Eyeshadow Palette will make any makeup lover happy! the colors range from sheer and sparkly to deep, rich hues all very buildable and blendable. these are available in two different palettes, silver and gold.

This Works Christmas Cracker Eye work great as stocking stuffers or as a gift on their own. these soothing eye de-puffers will leave your loved ones thankful to you when they can give themselves a pampering treat the morning after the all the excitement-- not to mention helping them look fabulous for some shopping!

Banana Republic Cabochon studded bracelet is gorgeous, and i know something my mom would love! available in three styles, this bracelet is a classic-style piece that can be worn again and again!

a Nine West Snakeskin Clutch is something every gal needs in her handbag collection. and even if she already has one, more than likely, she doesn't have one like this! pre-order this style and it will ship no later than december 15.

Essie Steel-ing the Scene is perfect for your hip trend-setting friend or family member! the burnished pewter with gold reflections will dazzle through the cooler months, but is light enough to look fab through spring!


Mika Shu Gloss Unlimited Mini Trio will help create the ultimate lustrous lip expression for the gloss maven in your life! the Seductive Gerbera trio gloss set includes three classical and feminine colors of gold, pink, and wine red to dress up your lips. Delicious Rose includes vivid colors of candy orange, candy pink, and red. comes with three shades and an exclusive portable cosmetic soft vinyl pouch decorated with a Mika Ninagawa photograph.


have a great weekend!

xo

holiday gift ideas for under $50, part one

happy friday!

as you may have realized, the holidays are quickly approaching...have you even started to make or buy those gifts to whittle that list down? if not, don't be discouraged. these not just beauty-related gift ideas will (hopefully) inspire you to get moving!


something like this Multi-Beaded Choker is a fabulous gift for your fashion-forward friend, sister or relative who knows that bold-statement jewelry is so hot right now.


Stila Loves Sephora 10th Anniversary Can includes Illuminating Tinted Moisturize, Convertible Color in Peony, Kajal Eyeliner in Onyx, Mini Multi-Effect Mascara and Brown Sugar Lip Glaze and would be great for any makeup-loving gal-pal!


SukiColor Pure Cream Stain is something a green makeup-lover would appreciate! this multitasking product works beautifully on lips and cheeks, and can be worn to look bold and dramatic or more subtle and natural.



Ren Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm will give a spa-goer the perfect opportunity to save some money and treat themselves at home. this unique body treatment is unlike other scrubs because the oil and salt are perfectly mixed together and do not separate, which means no dipping into the oil to find the salt. love that!



your fashion-loving, Vogue-reading, book-collecting friend will appreciate this Vogue Covers book. no it's nothing deep, but it is a remarkable book that will take her back to the original illustrated Vogue covers (i want this one myself!)



Bliss You Look 'Spa'-Velous is another spa lover's dream! it's everything she (or he) needs to pamper themselves at home. the new thing these days is to find alternatives to any type of extra expense, and think of all the money you'll save the ones you love with a gift like this!



Brothers and Sisters is one my favorite shows. if you have a super-mom friend who loves the show too, why not get her the entire first season? it's a great gift that she can enjoy anytime the kids are at school or asleep...



let your glamorous friend create every look in the book! Laura Mercier Eye Book contains a fabulous variety of colors that will take any gal from day to night, vacation to work and everywhere in between. wow...


xo