Archive: Christmas Must-Have’s

Erin’s Must Have, Number 9

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Smashbox has some great new Holiday collection gift sets that start under $20! Any of the Rapture gift sets would make a great gift I have listed a few of my favorites:

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Smashbox best-sellers for eyes, cheeks and lips in convenient travel sizes – perfect for your holiday clutch or carry-on.

BEST OF SMASHBOX SET includes:
BIONIC MASCARA in JET BLACK – TRAVEL SIZE
MINI FUSION SOFT LIGHTS in DUSK
MINI LIP ENHANCING GLOSS in AURA

$19.00 Best of Smashbox

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RAPTURE TRAVEL BRUSH SET

Perfect for beauty on-the-go, this limited-edition collection features 5 metallic pink travel sized brushes in a take-along quilted pouch that protects brushes and keeps them clean.

RAPTURE TRAVEL BRUSH KIT includes:
TRAVEL FACE BRUSH
TRAVEL SHADOW BRUSH
TRAVEL ANGLED BLENDING BRUSH
TRAVEL SMUDGER BRUSH
TRAVEL CONTOUR & LINER BRUSH

$49.00 RAPTURE TRAVEL BRUSH SET

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RAPTURE LIP GLOSS SET

Get glam with this party-perfect set of our award-winning, ultra moisturizing lip gloss. The luxurious velour wand perfectly contours lips for a flawless application every time. Includes three best-selling shades and three holiday exclusives. Wear alone or layer together for instant color and stunning shine.

RAPTURE LIP GLOSS SET includes:
LIP GLOSS in ILLUME
LIP GLOSS in RADIANT
LIP GLOSS in CANDID
LIP GLOSS in RAVISHING
LIP GLOSS in LOVELY
LIP GLOSS in STUNNING

$29.00 RAPTURE LIP GLOSS SET

Popularity: 5% [?]

It’s that time of year again1

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We have gone through a whole year of products, and narrowed down our finds to a perfect 20! We have each chosen our favorite 10 products of 2008, and every day we will show you two of them. We will be posting our Must-Have products from December 8th through December 19th. You will have more than enough ideas for this Christmas season! Enjoy!

Jocelyn & Erin

Popularity: 3% [?]

Jocelyn’s Christmas Must-Have, Number 10!

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I was recently sent a sample of this new Private Collection perfume by Estee Lauder. I’ve tried it a couple times, and without fail – every time I wear it – I get stopped at least once and asked what I’m wearing. It really makes an impression on those who smell it.  This product would make any woman happy this Christmas!

“Great fragrances create a world of their own.” –Aerin Lauder

In creating Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang, the second fragrance in her Private Collection, Aerin Lauder drew inspiration from the luxurious simplicity of her own private world. The fragrance captures the essence of an enjoyable evening in a warm, inviting room filled with the luxurious textures of wood, velvet and cashmere in browns and golds.

“To me, a perfect evening is a private one, spend at home with family and friends,” said Aerin Luader, Estee Lauder Senior Vice Presient and Creative Director. “Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang represents the relaxed intimacy and quiet comforts that we love to come home to at the end of the day.”

Rick with texture and surrounded by warmth, Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang subtly evokes the legendary fragrances of the past yet invites you into an intimate, private world of today. From deep within this very modern, warm, luminous fragrance emerges a carefully crafted bouquet of Golden Amber, Ylang Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Honey, Incense, Vanilla, and Sandalwood.

The richness of Amber and Ylang Ylang combined with the luxurious depth of Sandalwood and Vanilla.

The second fragrance in Aerin Lauder’s Private Collection. Warm and inviting. Luminous and intimate.

The Parfum Spray is the jewel in the collection…the purest expression of the Amber Ylang Ylang experience.

The sleek bottle features a cap embedded with natural semi-precious gems. Tiger eye, smokey quartz and red agate stones have a glowing, fire-like brilliance. The shapes of the stones on each cap are different, making each one unique.

Fragrance Type: Oriental Amber

Top Notes

  • Ylang Absolute
  • Italian Bergamot
  • Geranium Oil

Middle Notes

  • Bulgarian Rose Absolute
  • Cinnamon Ceylon
  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Vanilla Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

Parfum Spray, 1 oz. $300.00

Eau De Parfum Spray, 1 oz. $65.00

Eau de Parfum Spray, 2.5 oz. $120.00

BUY HERE!

Popularity: 4% [?]



Erin’s Christmas Countdown- #10

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When the weather turns cold and rainy I love to take a long hot bubble bath to relax. I love to have a candle burning and maybe a

glass of wine to complete the experience. The new Harry Slatkin candles from Bath & Body Works smell amazing, and help set the mood for ultimate relaxation. My favorite new scents are Frosted Cranberry and Tree scent from the Holiday line.

This is the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree in a little candle. Due to allergies we are a fake tree and house Harry Slatkin’s Tree scent  has the perfect scent of a real fresh cut tree without all the sniffles.

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Slatkin & Co.
7.3 oz. Filled Candle
Tree

Tree is the perfect blend of fresh douglas fir, sweet musk, warm vanilla, crisp winter air and enchanting Christmas magic.

* Created by world-renowned home fragrance expert, Harry Slatkin
* Harry Slatkin delivers a fragranced candle experience like no other; his scented candles make the ordinary extraordinary, and we guarantee it!
* The elegant way to scent your home
* Burns up to 50 hours

Only $10.00! Slatkin & Co. Tree

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I love Frosted Cranberry it‘s the perfect blend of cranberry, berries, and peach, it really fills a room nicely. My favorite thing about  Slatkin & Co. candles is their authentic true to life scent.

Slatkin & Co.
7.3 oz. Filled Candle
Frosted Cranberry

Frosted Cranberry is the perfect blend of sweet white cranberry, juicy peach, wild strawberry, sparkling raspberry and true Christmas joy.

* Created by world-renowned home fragrance expert, Harry Slatkin
* Harry Slatkin delivers a fragranced candle experience like no other; his scented candles make the ordinary extraordinary, and we guarantee it!
* The elegant way to scent your home
* Burns up to 50 hours

$10.00 Slatkin & Co. Frosted Cranberry Candle

Popularity: 2% [?]

Jocelyn’s Must-Have #1!!

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I’ve gone back through all of the products I’ve tried this year, and my number 1 Must-Have was easy for me to pick out.  Dior’s Diorshow is by far my favorite find this year.  It is hands down the worlds BEST mascara, and any woman would love to see this in their stocking this year. 

DiorDiorshow Mascara

What it is:
Dior’scult-fave, super volumizing, lengthening, and curling mascara.

What it is formulated to do:
Creates the longest, thickest, curviest lashes ever, resulting in an ultra-glam “just-off-the-catwalk” look.

Trust me people – you owe it to yourself to give this a shot.  You will not be disappointed!

$23.00 – Dior Diorshow Mascara Black 090

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Popularity: 7% [?]

Erin’s Pick #1

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The Ultimate gift for the girl who has everything! I had the chance to review No! No! hair removal system and was really impressed with the results. The price tag can be a little scary but if you regularly pay for waxing treatments you will quickly recoup your money. And for the girl who just takes the time to shave you will see a definite improvement with a much slower regrowth and reduction in overall hair regrowth.

The no!no! hair removal device doesn’t hurt and my fears of scorching pain were put to rest. According to the manual to effectively use the no!no! you need to “glide” – it’s a method that you quickly learn thanks to the no!no!’s signal light. The signal light will be a steady green when you’re working at the right speed and start to flicker when your timing is off. Within minutes I felt like a pro. While it is a little slower than shaving the results were worth it.

I’m impressed and happy with the results from using the No! No! hair removal system. In my opinion, the no!no! beats shaving any day. Shaving results in stubble within 24 hours while the No!No! averages 36 to 48 hours of smooth skin before the stubble appears. Of course, the strong point of the No!No! is that there is also much less hair that pops up after each treatment – shaving doesn’t reduce the amount of regrowth.

nono no!no! no!no! – Pink

What it is:
A revolutionary new concept in hair removal, suitable for all hair types and skin colors.

What it does:
Achieve hair density reduction at home, with no mess, no cuts, no burns, and no noise. No!no! is based on an exciting new technology called Thermicon™, which uses the scientific principles of thermal transference to conduct a gentle pulse of heat to the hair. It features a unique innovation: a thermodynamic wire to transmit the heat to the hair. This patented wire and built-in safety mechanisms has allowed for the adaptation of professional hair removal technology into a home use product.

What else you need to know:
With a no!no! treatment there’s no pain, you don’t have to wait for hair to grow long in order to remove it, and there is no skin irritation like in-grown hairs, red pimples, or rashes to cover up. Remember no!no! is a treatment process for hair reduction and not a miracle cure for unwanted hair. Like any professional hair treatment, it takes time and dedication to achieve your desired results. The same holds true for the revolutionary no!no! hair removal system; with all the right moves, stubble-free, super smooth skin will be yours. Be sure to follow the directions closely for the safest, most effective results.
-no!no! is not recommended for use on the face.
-The thermal heat signal destroys the hair, which is characterized by odor.
-no!no! is not a razor. Using no!no! in conjunction with the buffer will remove a majority of hair, but not all. For smoothest results, especially in the first few weeks of your hair reduction program, use a razor along with no!no! for a clean shave. Use the buffer to remove residue and maximize smoothness, then shower or bathe and follow with body moisturizer.

Everything you need to get started with no!no! is here: 3 short blades, 2 long blades, a storage bag, small brush to clean the no!no! device, a charger, and one buffer. Hot Blades and buffers are designed to last approximately three months (2 – 3 hours of treatment time). The actual life of a Hot Blade or buffer, however, depends on several varying factors among them: frequency of use, the area and type of hair being treated, and the stage of treatment you are in.

$250.00 nono no!no! no!no! – Pink

Popularity: 6% [?]



Jocelyn’s Must-Have #2!

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Vanilla Grapefruit Rollerball and Body Butter Set by Lavanila!

How great is this set!  It would be perfect for any woman this Christmas season!

An Uplifting Citrus.
Awaken your inner spirits with this luscious blend of sparkling grapefruit, fresh lime and warm cedarwood, softened in a base of rich Madagascar vanilla. Sweetly seductive and kissed by sunshine, this uniquely crisp scent is destined to be a cult classic.

LAVANILA carefully infuses pure essential oils with 100 percent active botanicals for natural fragrances that are fresh, clean, and nurturing. With each spray, proprietary natural technology wraps the skin with super antioxidants goji berry and kakadu plum, soothing willowherb, and hydrating olive leaf for a healthy dose of 30 essential vitamins and minerals and 19 amino acids. Imagine, a fragrance that not only smells good but also is good for you!

Set includes a 0.32 oz Vanilla Grapefruit Eau De Parfum Rollerball and a 2.75 oz Vanilla Grapefruit Body Butter, in a signature gift box.

Notes:
Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime, Orange, Cedarwood, Heliotrope, Madagascar Vanilla.

$25.00 - LAVANILA Vanilla Grapefruit Rollerball and Body Butter Set

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Popularity: 9% [?]