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23
THU

2010 Holiday Gift Guide: The Starry-Eyed

Posted by babu 12:57pm GMT


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A-list-approved gift ideas that can make any woman feel like a star:

Lipstick Queen 15 Minutes of Fame
A set of 5 luscious, shimmer-free — and purse-friendly — lip glosses; Includes: 3 Minutes (apricot), 5 Minutes (peach), 11 Minutes (purple), 12 Minutes (rose) & 13 Minutes (raspberry). ($28, LipstickQueen.com.)

Tammy Fender Intensive Repair Balm
Busy beauties Julianne Moore and Lauren Bush rely on this cult-favorite to moisturize, soothe and protect winter-worn skin. ($130, TammyFender.com.)

Josie Maran Orglamic Revolution
A limited-edition smoky eye/nude lip kit featuring handpicked favorites from model Josie Maran, plus a how-to guide. ($52, Sephora.com.)

Jo Wood Organics Usiku Body Oil
Kate Moss and Jessica Alba adore this import for it's luxurious feel and spicy, unisex scent. ($15, JoWoodOrganics.com.)

Yves Saint Laurent Palette Metallic Colorama
A shimmering, pink-champagne highlighting powder for the face and décolletage; Provides a dewy, red-carpet-worthy finish. ($65, YSL.com.)

Tända Prestige Clear Acne/Regerate Anti-Aging Kit
Considered the leader in LED light therapy skin care, this powerful little device is adored by fresh-faced stars — like Emma Stone — for its ease-of-use. (NOTE: Wait 'til the 26th, and you'll score up to 50% off. Click here to learn more.) ($35-$289, TandaSkincare.com.)

Elemis Perfect Pro-Collagen Gift Set
An ideal introduction to the age-fighting skincare regime beloved by Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow; Includes the brand's Marine Cream, Oxygenating Night Cream, Quartz Lift Mask, Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser and Papaya Enzyme Peel, as well as an exfoliating facial mitt. ($110, TimetoSpa.com.)

Kai Body Buffer
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are amongst countless A-listers that have adopted Kai's signature scent as their own. ($36, Barneys.com.)

Moroccanoil Hair Care
A collection of all-natural treatments and styling aids which boasts a lengthy list of well-tressed devotees, including Taylor Swift and Natalie Portman. ($11-$40, Moroccanoil.com.)

Deborah Lippmann Celeb Set
A 5-piece nail color set from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lipmmann; Comes complete with: Sarah's Smile (created with Sarah Jessica Parker), Just Walk Away Renee (Renee Zellweger), Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar), Believe (Cher) and Hard Rock Hydrating Hardener, a 2-in-1 base/top coat. ($70, SpaceNK.com.)


Crave more? View a complete listing of our holiday gift guides here.

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2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Buff

Posted by babu 4:49pm GMT


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Have an industry insider on your holiday list? Impress them with any — or all! — of these noteworthy innovations:

Evidens de Beauté The Foam Masque
This extremely delicate, warming foam mask works instantly to stimulate skin's microcirculation, allowing for better hydration, increased cell renewal and the prevention of cellular oxygenation. ($150, EvidensdeBeaute.com.)

Bastien Gonzalez Nail Color in No.1, No.13 & No.16
Entirely free of formaldehyde, toluene, dbp, and camphour, these dermatologically-tested nail polishes are also perfectly on-trend. ($21, BastienGonzalez.fr.)

Kjaer Weis Cream Blush
A clean, organic cream blush that adds a fresh glow, brightening the eyes and creating a youthful sun-kissed look. Housed in a striking, refillable case. ($54, SpaceNK.com.)

Sulwhasoo Skin Care
Finally available for purchase in the US, this incredible skin care collection is one of Korea's oldest and most renowned. ($36-$220, BergdorfGoodman.com.)

Serge Normant Hair Care
A collection of ultra luxe, sulfate-free hair care products from the man responsible for the A-list looks of both Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts (who's also a fan of the line, btw). (Currently available in-store at select Serge Normant for John Frieda Salons; See SergeNormant.com for additional details.)

Black 15in1
Both a leave-in conditioner and styling aid, this multi-tasking wonder can assist with almost any issue — from dry ends to flyaways and frizz — regardless of hair type, texture or length. ($30, Black15in1.com.)

Beauty is Life Diamond Sparkle in Luster
Captivates with intense color and a high-gloss diamond effect; Can be used as an eye shadow or highlighter on face and body. ($25, Barneys.com.)

Ellis Faas Milky Lips
For a subtle look with just a trace of color, this sexy, bullet-like liquid lip color can't be beat. Choose from 9 shades. ($35, BergdorfGoodman.com.)

SachaJuan Hair Repair
An intensive hair treatment for frizzy, damaged or color-treated hair; Promotes cell regeneration and lends vitality and strength. ($30, WoodleyandBunny.com.)


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21
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High-Style Holiday Gift Guide

Posted by babu 5:21pm GMT


In need of a last-minute gift? Be sure to browse our High-Style Holiday Gift Guide.

20
MON

2010 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Boys

Posted by babu 5:03pm GMT


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Must-have gifts for the men in your life:

The Car Fanatic: Kiehl's Ultimate Man Collection
Rev him up to face every day with this collection of classic Kiehl’s formulas for men. Includes: Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream White Eagle, Facial Fuel, Lip Balm #1, Ultimate Man Scrub Soap deluxe and Ultimate Strength Hand Salve deluxe. ($71 value for $50, Kiehls.com.)

The Novice: Anthony Logistics Shave Kit
An easy-to-follow skincare regimen for clear, smooth & supple skin. Includes: Pre-Shave Oil, Shave Cream, Face Scrub and After Shave Balm. ($30, Anthony.com.)

The Trendsetter: Refinery Bath & Body Care
Uplifting, detoxifying formulations housed in modern, minimalist packaging. Favorites include The Body Wash, The Mud Soap & The Shave Foam Gel. ($22.50-$60, BigelowChemists.com.)

The Twenty-Something: Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman
With its understated oriental notes, this fragrance evokes a contemporary sense of elegance and simplicity. ($42-$73, Sephora.com.)

The Executive: Tom Ford Vetiver Gris
This EdP takes vetiver — the hallmark of a classic, sophisticated & masculine man — and moves it from the background to a signature placement that develops from top note to drydown. ($85, TomFord.com.)

The Sports Enthusiast: Ralph Lauren The Big Pony Coffret
As showcased in the brand's much-hyped 4D show, this limited-edition fragrance quartet aims to evoke a man's strengths, empowering him to "Get in the Game." ($45, Sephora.com.)

The Grooming Guru: The Art of Shaving Power Shaving Set Pure
Handcrafted in polished chrome, this razor and badger brush duo is sleek, contemporary — and comes complete with razor cartridges. ($325, TheArtofShaving.com.)

The Gentleman: Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Collection
Mix and match from this luxurious collection of grooming essentials for a personalized gift that's sure to please. Favorites include:
Shaving Cream and After Shave Balm. ($40-$73, BergdorfGoodman.com.)

The Time Traveler: Givenchy Man Skincare Collection
Gift any
— or all! — of these incredible anti-aging wonders to help him put his best face forward. ($22-$63, Sephora.com.)

The Stylist: Bumble & bumble Sumotech, Styling Wax & Sumowax
A trio of styling aids that provide hold, definition, shine and texture for the ultimate 'do. ($22-$25, BumbleandBumble.com.)

The Jetsetter: Malin+Goetz 1 oz. Essentials Kit
A brilliant starter kit from one of NYC's most beloved brands. Includes Face Cleanser, Face Moisturizer, Body Cleanser Bergamot, Body Moisturizer, Shampoo and Conditioner. ($30, MalinandGoetz.com.)

The Entertainer: Diptyque Feu de Bois Candle
The warm and inviting scent of a crackling wood fire captured in a long-lasting candle. ($60, BigelowChemists.com.)

The Athlete: Jack Black Race Day Gift Set
A trio of hard-working skin protectors: Sun Guard Sunscreen SPF 45, Jack’s Dry Down Friction-Free Powder and Mr. Fix It Antimicrobial Wound Rescue. Arrives ready-to-give in a premium, black gift box. ($58 value for $48, GetJackBlack.com).


Crave more? See a complete listing of our holiday gift guides here.

14
TUE

Current Obsession: Tammy Fender+FEED P4P Gift Set

Posted by babu 11:29am GMT


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Though its luxurious formulation and spot-on packaging earn this limited-edition gift set a place atop our holiday wish list, there's an eco-friendly, socially conscious twist that makes it all the more irresistible:

Each purchase of a Tammy Fender+FEED P4P Bath & Body trio contributes to a healthier food system for all.

On a global scale, a donation is made via FEED Foundation to the United Nations World Food Programme’s Purchase for Progress (P4P) initiative, which purchases food from local farmers to feed hungry people in the region. And to further the success and proliferation of local farm practices and the communities that they support, the all natural, food-grade ingredients found in both Tammy Fender's Clay Body Wash — which is an equally amazing facial cleaner and shampoo, btw — and Tucuma Butter Body Balm — a brilliant conditioner, as well — are sourced from producers in struggling nations, such as Haiti. With all three unisex products made from sustainable, recyclable materials, to boot.

Stock up while supplies last!

FEED Projects+Tammy Fender P4P Gift Set, $95. Available online at FeedProjects.org & TammyFender.com.

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MON

2010 Holiday Gift Guide: The Foodie

Posted by babu 3:39pm GMT


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Delicious treats that are sure to please:

Philosophy Peppermint Bark Gift Set
This giftable tin includes mint chocolate candy shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath and high-gloss, high-flavor lip shine, for clean, soft skin and irresistibly kissable lips. ($15, Philosophy.com.)

Byredo Bakers' Guild Candle
Boasts top notes of bitter orange and star anise, heart notes of ginger, clove bud and beeswax and base notes of bran and white cedarwood. ($65, Barneys.com.)

Kiehl's Liquid Hand Soap Trio
Celebrate your loved ones with a unique gift of splendidly scented hand cleansers for the holidays – Grapefruit, Coriander and “Pear Tree Corner.” ($46.50, Kiehls.com.)

Caudalie Merlot Friction Body Scrub
This "mint butter" scrub shapes and tones with organic essential oils of lemon, peppermint and sweet mint, as well as fine grains of sugar. ($29, Caudalie-USA.com.)

C.O. Biglow Lemon Body Care Collection
Mix & match any (or all!) of these luxurious, lemon-scented products for the ultimate body care gift set. ($7.50- $49.50, BigelowChemists.com.)


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07
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2010 Holiday Gift Guide: The Romantic

Posted by babu 6:10pm GMT


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Gift ideas for those that fancy all things delicate, floral and feminine:

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile Gift Set
Presented in a beautiful ivory box and sealed with a satin embossed ribbon, this glorious gift set includes Magnolia Nobile Eau de Cologne, Bath Shower Gel & Body Cream. ($110, SpaceNK.com.)

Annick Goutal Petite Cherie Collection
Features sweet, youthful notes of peach, pear and cut grass, as well as the more mature notes of rose musk and vanilla; Available in Shower Gel, Candle, EdP and EdT formulations. ($40-$175, Dermstore.com.)

Fusion Beauty Objects of Desire Virtual Powder
A spray-on, loose finishing powder with anti-aging properties to illuminate (and refine) from head-to-toe. ($29, FusionBeauty.com.)

Emporium Mor Once Sapon a Time Gift Set
A trio of elegantly hand-wrapped soaps housed in a collectible tin that produce a rich, silky, lather. ($40, SpaceNK.com.)

Lipstick Queen Peacock Alley
Layered or worn individually, these glosses take a nude lip to another level. Includes Strut (sheer pink), Saunter (metallic nude) and Sway (clear iridescent). ($38, LipstickQueen.com)


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2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Eco Chic

Posted by babu 4:32pm GMT


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7 green giftables that are anything but granola:

Kjaer Weis Lip Tint


This moisturizing, delicate lip balm offers creamy texture, sheer color and an uplifting lemon scent; Housed in a stunning, refillable case. ($48, SpaceNK.com.)

Elixirs de Bach "Urgency" Room Fragrance Spray
An exclusive blend of essential oils creates a cocoon of calm and serenity with every spritz. ($42, BigelowChemists.com.)

Nude Advanced Cellular Renewal Serum


Suitable for all skin types, this all-natural serum stimulates cellular renewal by up to 70% and reduces cellular damage by up to 50%. ($92, Sephora.com.)

Jo Wood Organics Eau de Toilette
Four sophisticated, certified organic scents that are sure to please. ($57, JoWoodOrganics.com.)

Intelligent Nutrients Destress Express Hair & Body Treatment Oil
Formulated with a therapeutic blend of certified organic essential oils to stimulate, relieve tension, uplift and calm. Also boasts antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties. ($42, IntelligentNutrients.com.)

Tela Natural Boar Bristle Brush
Hand-crafted natural boar bristles and a unique cushioned-pneumatic pad work as one to massage the scalp, condition and effectively smooth each strand. ($72, Barneys.com.)

Bamford Geranium Botanic Diffusing Bath Oil
Essential oils of geranium and lavender help to balance the mind, whilst peppermint and eucalyptus invigorate the body. ($72, Barneys.com.)


Check out a complete listing of our 2010 holiday gift guides here.

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THU

2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Gym Junkie

Posted by babu 12:17pm GMT


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Whether someone in your life has just embarked on a healthier lifestyle or is a full-on fitness guru, these top gift ideas are sure to keep him or her motivated, energized and looking great:

David Kirsch Ultimate Energy Blast
The man responsible for Heidi Klum's abs and Kerry Washington's derriere offers this brilliant kit to kick-start your day. includes Energy Bubbles (Boosts physical and mental performance, increases defense against stress, aids in the reduction of fat & helps to build muscles), Vitamin Mineral Juice (potent multivitamin) and Muscle Restore (for energy and recovery). ($112.50, DavidKirschWellness.com.)

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Balm, Vitamin Body Wash, Body Lotion & Smoothing Body Buffer
This quartet of invigorating, peppermint-scented bath and body products boasts a blend of nourishing, all natural ingredients and retro-inspired packaging. ($7.50-$14 ea; $47.50 for all 4, BigelowChemists.com.)

Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil
Firms and tones, improving skin elasticity to help prevent slackening and leaves skin soft and satin-smooth to the touch. Also reduces the appearance of stretch marks and promotes an overall feeling of well-being. ($52, Clarins.com.)

Aveda Ritual of Relief
Includes both travel-size and full-size tubes of the brand's beloved Hand Relief and Foot Relief therapies, which work to exfoliate and soothe. ($53 value for $44, Aveda.com. BONUS: Purchase this gift set and receive a free sample of Aveda's Light Elements Smoothing Fluid.)

Philip Kingsley Swimcap
Guards against discoloration and damage caused by weathering from sun, chlorine, salt water and wind, whilst simultaneously providing a super conditioning treatment for hair. ($33, SpaceNK.com.)

Molton Brown Bracing Silverbirch Thermal Muscle Soak
Enriched with dynamic thermal muscle salts and active extracts of linden and birch, this uplifting soak helps to flush toxins, soothe the muscles and boost skin condition. ($28, MoltonBrown.com.)

TechnoGym Wellness Pad
A perfect blend of functionality and design, this ab/yoga/pilates accessory folds up to become a stylish carryall and includes a series of go-to streches right on the mat. ($95, TechnoGym.com.)


Crave more? View all of our 2010 Holiday Gift Guides here.

01
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2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Ageless Beauty

Posted by babu 5:04pm GMT


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First up on our Holiday Gift Guide, that much-loved-yet-awkward-to-give anti-aging aid. Though even pre-teens are now slathering themselves in the latest formulations, there's nothing more deflating than receiving a present boldly marked with words like "crow's feet," "age spots" or "sagging skin" — especially from a loved one or co-worker.

7 discreetly packaged, must-try miracle workers that are sure to please:

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Beloved by fresh-faced stars like Cate Blanchett, this powerful potion has been the brand's best-selling SKU for over 20 years. Suitable for all skin types. ($100-$195, SK-II.com.)

Kerastase Elixir Ultime
This lightweight treatment oil delivers a powerful cocktail of emollient and anti-oxidant active ingredients for ultimate shine and suppleness, whilst also promoting cellular renewal. ($50, Kerastase-Usa.com.)

Guerlain Midnight Star Collect'or Extraordinary Radiance Treatment
Contained in convenient, single-dose capsules, this potent pearlescent gel dispels the signs of fatigue and stress, to reveal a fresh, radiant complexion. ($73, Sephora.com.)

Fresh Brown Sugar Escape
Includes Kate Hudson's beloved Brown Sugar Body Polish, a purse-friendly tube of Brown Sugar Body Cream and the brand's ultra-nourishing Brown Sugar Oval Soap. ($96 value for $75, Fresh.com. BONUS: Spend $75+ before 12/25, and you'll receive a complimentary Brown Sugar Body Lotion with code GIVEMORE75.)

Lip Fusion Objects of Desire Micro-Collagen Lip Plump
Creates fuller, smoother, perfectly plumped and moisturized lips in seconds, with results lasting up to 48 hours. Available in four shades. ($29, FusionBeauty.com.)

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight
A luxurious lip therapy that works on contact to soften roughness and soothe dry lips, and also reduce the look of fine lines for a more youthful-looking pout. ($20, Philosophy.com.)

Bliss Make Over Your Mani
This dual-action hand treatment set combines Bliss' gel-lined Glamour Gloves and High Intensity Hand Cream to transform winter-worn paws from parched to petal-soft in minutes. ($66 value for $48, BlissWorld.com.)