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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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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

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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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I first got hooked on Lush went I went to school in Canada, it’s like a grown up girl’s candy shop. All their products are handmade and free of the chemicals you find in a lot of regular bathing items. Anything from Lush would make a luxurious gift for a friend, I love that they come gift wrapped and ready to give!

LUSH Best Wishes

Send your fragrant best
Bathing has never been so blissful than with this amusing trio of vanilla, spice and almond-fragranced holiday treats that will leave her moisturized, soft and inspired.

The Best Wishes set contains:

Mr. Butterball

A vanilla sweet tonic for over-dry holiday skin
This charming snowman smells just like our sweet, soothing Butterball bath bomb as he melts pieces of cocoa butter into the bathwater to moisturize and soften your whole body. A classic way to get children into the bath when they’ve been watching too many cartoons, eaten too much chocolate and are all too excited about the holidays. (Same goes for adults.)

Christmas Kisses

Spicy lime and orange bubbles kiss you clean
A Christmas Kisses bath gives you spicy lime and orange-scented bubbles and a layer of froth keeps the water feeling nice and warm so there’s no need to waste energy topping up with hot water. Keep a warming, soothing Christmas Kisses ready for when you’ve been out in the cold shovelling snowdrifts or doing last-minute shopping.

Snowcake

Creamy almond icing dessert for the body
Snowcake, possibly our smoothest, creamiest soap, makes its annual trip home for the holidays. Why don’t we keep it all year round? Well, it wouldn’t be quite so special now, would it? This way, you will never be bored with Snowcake’s rose-tinged, almond-icing-scented lovely lather all over your body.

$19.95 BUY IT HERE.

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Wow, we’re really getting down there! In case you’ve missed 4-10, go here to check out our complete 2007 Must Have List!

Over the last several months, I’ve had the pleasure of trying out some of the products from Fresh. The scents are amazing, the lotions are perfect, honestly I can’t find enough positive things to say about Fresh.  So my number 3 pick was easy.  I chose the Oval Soap Trio Set!  What woman wouldn’t want this? (Hint, hint)

What it is:
A lavish box of Fresh soap.

What it does:
Fresh’s iconic triple-milled, moisturizing Freesia, Verbena, and Hesperides oval soap set makes the perfect gift.

What else you need to know:
The tantalizing trio is housed in an elegant red and gold decorative box.

$42.00 – Fresh Oval Soap Trio

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Bath & Body Works Temptations Totally Twisted Twisted Peppermint™

The perfect peppermint scent with a hint of vanilla comes perfectly packaged in a red patent box! So yummy it will be hard to give away.

Treats with a twist. Includes 16 oz. 3-in-1, 10 oz. Body Lotion, .5 oz. Lip Gloss Swirl and wash mitt in a dandy red patent box, ready to give.
Imported.

$27.20 BUY IT HERE.

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MAC’s  

When I finally discovered MAC’s waterproof eyeliner, I was in HEAVEN!  I love wearing eyeliner, but I do not love having to keep wiping my eyes every ten minutes.  This perfect eyeliner has eliminated this problem!

Waterproof. Longwearing. Metallic, shimmer and matte finishes. Smooth to apply. Won’t transfer, smudge, or budge… Draws the line: powers your eyes. Makes its point. Lasts.

$13.50 – BUY IT HERE! (Fixed – Sorry!)

PS: I have no reason to post these pictures of Kristen Bell, other than to say I like her makeup (and eyeliner!).  Here she is at the Gum Holiday event.  And I have no idea what that is…but she managed to take a picture with Brothers & Sisters hottie Dave Annable.  Lucky girl!

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Have you been wanting to get a gift your sure she doesn’t have? Something that can save time and be fun? Try ColorOn…Professional Instant Eye ShadowApplicators, something fun and new she will be the first to try. These kits make a great gift or stocking stuffer and you can choose one of the bestseller kits or create your own.

I was skeptical when I first tried this some of the pictures on the website looked like it might be heavier than I like and I wondered about the cost. I have been using eyeshadow for over 16 years and while I am pretty good I still have issues creating the perfect smoky eye. I tried the Ibiza (shown above) shade first and it was really easy to apply it looked a bit dark at first but it was really easy to adjust the shade with the brush or your finger. Once it looked perfect I used the setting powder and it turned the eyeshadow into the perfect matte look and it stayed put until I washed it off.

I really love these kits and can’t wait to try more, one of the great things I found is the applicators have so much pigment you can use them at least 5 times and the color is as perfect the 5th time as it is the 1st.

ColorOn…Professional Instant Makeup Applicators’ website is up and running allowing you to view color samples, see the product applied to a range of skin tones, and purchase directly.

The company’s debut product, colorOn…Professional Instant Eye ShadowApplicators, can make anyone look as if they have a make-up artist on call –and you can literally see that for yourself when you visit http://www.coloronpro.com/. The patented, revolutionary application technology makes eye makeup so easy, fast and fun to use that it appeals to everyone, from the makeup junkie to the makeup artist to the makeup-averse.

You can choose from nine pre-made multi-shadow kits containing five or 10 applications or createyour own custom kit with five, 10 or 20 applications from a range of 19 individual color combinations.

ColorOn…Professional Instant Eye Shadow Applicators are pillowy-soft disposable applicators already laden with mineral cosmetic eye shadows in colors and designs ranging from subtle daytime to smoldering evening looks, created to suit every skin tone and ethnicity.

These are single-use, hygienic, hypoallergenic applicators that require no makeup skills, no brushes or secondary applicators. Imagine an eye shadow that is waterproof, crease-proof, and long-wearing that transfers to the eyelid with just a touch. The result is nothing short of amazing: A professional, flawless look every time.

Available at select retailers or directly through our new website at http://www.coloronpro.com/ , ColorOn…Professional Instant Eye Shadow Applicators come in color combinations to suit every taste and every skin tone due to their rich, intense pigments, and unique advanced design.

Visitors to the site can sign up for our e-VIP list to receive great benefits and “beauty insider” status including special offers, discounts, samples and personalized product picks.

With ColorOn, industry pro artists can color outside the lines — this revolutionary application technology offers the instant ability to apply intricate designs on the eyelid, with tremendous potential for theatrical makeup, runway looks, avant-garde club looks and costume/holiday makeup.

$16.00-$30.00 BUY IT HERE.

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Best Of Sephora Set ($96 Value) 

What it is:
A five piece set of Philosophy’s most popular products for face and body.

What else you need to know:
Each product in this set has been chosen time and time again as the Best of Sephora by our clients. Philosophy brings all these wonder products together for the first time, to give you simple skincare, soft skin, and a one of their signature soft floral fragrances.

Set includes a 1 oz Hope in a Jar moisturizer for face, 4 oz Coconut Milk Body Butter, 1 oz Amazing Grace Spray Fragrance, 4 oz Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel, and a 4 oz Purity Made Simple facial cleanser.

$65.00 - Philosophy Best Of Sephora Set ($96 Value) Best Of Sephora Set

AND DON’T FORGET!

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I love the Ginger line from Origins, its a warm citrusy scent that is perfect for winter. This is the perfect little starter set and would make a great gift.

“A Note of Ginger”

Warm their soul with the sensual scent of Ginger. A $27 value. Set includes:

• Ginger Glimmer™ Whipped body cream net wt. 3.4 oz./100 ml
• Ginger Essence™ Intensified fragrance rollerball 0.14 fl. oz./4.4 ml

$19.50 BUY IT HERE.