November 23, 2011

Tis The Season: Beauty Steals, Deals & Splurges!

I absolutely love this time of year!!  But it never fails that I procrastinate terribly when it comes to holiday gift shopping.  Each year I tell myself that I will not wait until the absolute LAST minute to get into the malls but every year, I fail.  lol  And it kind of sucks because I end up missing out on some really great deals.  Not to mention, that by the time I make it into the stores everything has been picked over. This year will be different, my cycle of procrastination will be broken! *fingers crossed*

So on my quest to "do better", I have been spending a lot of time web-surfing and window shopping in search of the best beauty steals, deals and splurges of this holiday season!  Here are 10 wonderful gift & stocking-stuffer ideas that I found!

Gift Ideas for Her


Yorokobi Super Orgasm Set by NARs
-This three piece limited-edition set features NARs signature shade Super Orgasm.  The set includes a Blush compact, Nail Polish and a Lip Gloss.
-This set is valued at $49 and retails for $39 at Sephora!

L'Occitane "Blockbuster" Shower Gel Collection
-This sampler set includes the following best selling shower gels (2.5 oz ea) from L'Occitane :  Lavender, Cherry Blossom, Pivoine Flora, Rose and Almond. And thrown in for good measure is the Shea Milk Ultra Rich Shower Cream for a deep and moisturing cleanse.
-Valued at $48, this set retails exclusively at Nordstroms for $34!


Little Bit of Bendel Candle Trio
-With this set, you get a trio of Henri Bendel signature candles.
-Each candle is 2.25" in height and you have a choice between the Fig, Pomergranate, and Peony trio.  Or, the Vanilla Bean, Tuberose and Lemon Verbena trio.
-Exclusive to Henri Bendel, this candle trio retails for $20!

The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity by Tarte
-Designed, by Tarte, to be reused as a keepsake jewelry box, this limited-edition mirrored makeup vanity contains 24 eye shadows, Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess, Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Glory (shimmering peach) & Starlet (shimmering rose), Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose (soft petal pink), multiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancing Primer & Lights, Camera, Lashes! Clinically-proven Natural Mascara in Black.
-This makeup vanity is valued at $505 but retails exclusively at Sephora for $52!!


Perfumista's Perfect 10 by Bond No. 9
-This cute box set comes with 10 of Bond No. 9's most popular scents:  Andy Warhol Union Square, Bleecker Street, Bond No. 9 Signature, Chelsea Flowers, Chinatown, Eau de New York, Hamptons, Nuits de Noho, The Scent of Peace and Wall Street.
-For 10 5ml bottles, this set is available at http://www.bondno9.com/ and can be yours for $250!


Dream In Full Color Palette by Stila
-This Holiday Palette features 29 eye shadow shades, 7 blush shades, Stila's top selling smudge stick, and a 12 page step-by-step artistry look book to show you how to apply a variety of looks like a pro.
-Valued at $366, this wonderful palette retails for $39 and is available on Stila Online, Sephora, & Ulta Stores.



Gift Ideas for Him

Dolce and Gabbana The One for Men Gift Set
-This delicious fragrance dedicated to the Dolce & Gabbana man:  charismatic and seductive, elegant and sophisticated.  Dolce & Gabbana The One is for the man who never goes unnoticed.
-With this set you will get:  Eau de Toilette Spray (3.3 oz), Deodorant Stick (2.5 oz), and a signature Toiletry Bag.
-Valued at $100, this set retails for $80 at Macy's.


Kiehl's Ultimate Man Holiday Set
-This set comes with the classic Kiehl's formulas for men:  Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash (8.4 oz), Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream - White Eagle (5.0 oz), Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men (2.5 oz), "Ultimate Man" Body Scrub Soap (3.2 oz), Lip Balm #1 (0.5 oz), and Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (1.0) oz.
-This set is valued at $72 but retails at www.kiehls.com or Neiman Marcus for $50!


Kilian Straight To Heaven Eau de Parfum
-Created by Kilian Hennessy, heir to the Hennessy cognac family, this luxe fragrance is described as having a "rum scent deepened with nutmeg, Brazilian rosewook and cedar.  Inspired by rum, a life-giving alcohol blending the heat of the Carribean".....sounds Heavenly!
-Kilian is available at Saks Fifth Avenue and retails for $225 (1.7 oz).


The Art of Shaving Starter Kit
-Get "The Perfect Shave" courtesy of The Art of Shaving.  The Starter Kit includes:  Pre-Shave Oil (0.5 oz), Shaving Cream (1 oz), After-Shave Balm (0.5 oz), Trial Size Badger Shaving Brush and $25 OFF FULL SIZE KIT CARD redeemable at The Art of Shaving stores.
-This product comes in Unscented, Lemon, Lavendar, & Sandlewood and retails for $25 at The Art of Shaving stores or online, http://www.theartofshaving.com/!!


HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

XOXO

~Tiaja

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