Hello My Beautiful Fashionistas!!!
I KNOW I've been totally MIA, lost from the blogging world and I apologize for that. As some of you may know I recently graduated from Law School, and in the past months I had to hide myself in my house and study for the Bar Exam. This required all my time and attention which kept me away from all of you for quite some time. After that I took a little vacation to rest from all the studying, reading and long nights, and to catch up with family and recent changes that were taking place around me. Anyways, I'M BACK and for the perfect season, The Holidays. This is by far my favorite season of all. I love Christmas, family gatherings, and parties. I just love everything that surrounds the Holiday Season. This of course includes gifts.
I don't know about you, but for the past 2 years I have shop for at least 90% of my Christmas gifts online. This requires research and time, but keeps you away from the mall madness and the never ending lines. Whether you do your shopping online or at the Mall, you must likely have run into a zillion Holiday Limited Edition Beauty Products, I know I have. Every year, picking out the very best gets harder and harder, but lets not panic, take a look at my picks for the top holiday Limited Edition Beauty Products.
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Charlotte Tilbury Genius Talking Gift Box ($265, Nordstrom). Here is what I know about this from the press release: “
Gift the ultimate in “makeup made easy” with this exclusive talking video box. Combining the vintage wonder of an old-fashioned Ballerina jewelry box, and the technological ease of an iPad, you can watch, learn and apply makeup just by opening the lid. Charlotte shares her secrets step-by-step, bringing her artistry to your fingertips. For a limited time only, you can get The Supermodel Look – the perfect smoky eye that looks good on every skin tone.” Need I say more?! The set includes The Supermodel (Luxury Palette in The Fallen Angel, K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Confession, Lip Lustre in Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (or L.S.D), Cheek to Chic Blush in Sex on Fire, Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eye Pencil in Bedroom Black, Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk & Full Fat Lashes Mascara). Basically all of your CT must haves but in one set with a newly released quad.
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Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lipstick Charms ($35, Nordstrom). I you follow me for sometime now you know I LOVE lipsticks. These are smaller versions of the the Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick and are perfect to keep in a small purse or even your pocket. The shades included are So Marilyn, Penelope Pink and Bitch Perfect.
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NARS Kabuki Brush Set ($149, narscosmetics.com). Three of NARS iconic brushes in a gorgeous keepsake box – Mie Kabuki Brush Mizubake Kabuki Brush and the Kabuki Eye Brush. I don’t own any NARS brushes, so I feel like I’m totally justified in buying this. Definitely.
(4) NARS Vault ($500, narscosmetics.com). You guys this is so expensive but could you imagine owning it?! I think I died a little when I saw this amazing set. It’s got 10 Audacious Lipsticks (Raquel, Anita, Jane, Claudia, Michiyo, Grace, Lana, Carmen, Vivien, Sandra) and 10 Nail Polishes (Ecume, Ithaque, Orgasm, Trouville, Schiap, Hunger, Dovima, Jungle Red, Purple Rain, Back Room) all in a keepsake box with a mirror. Yes, please.... Totally IN LOVE!
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LUSH (prices vary, lushusa.com). Anyone you talk to knows I’m obsessed with cute packaging, and LUSH and their holiday offerings are buying their way into my hearth. This year they have even more adorable sets going on… my faves are
Rudolph ($37.95),
Little Snow Fairy ($13.95) and
WOW! ($299.95) because it contains
everything! What’s particularly nice about the LUSH sets is you can find one to fit any budget – big or small.
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Urban Decay Full Frontal Lipstick Stash Set ($39, Sephora). I’ve got such a thing for lipsticks, I know!! And if their mini and fit into any purse, I mean why not?! This set includes six miniature shades of the Revolution Lipstick (Ladyflower, Crush, Illicit, Gash, Liar and F-Bomb) and a full size 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Ozone. If you have read previous post you know I love the Revolution Lipstick, their pigmentation, and texture is amazing on the lips. I was going to include the
Naked Vault but it’s already sold out! You guys work fast!
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Make Up For Ever Makeup Station ($300, Sephora). This is full of all the things you need to beautify your face for holiday festivities and anything in between – 30 iconic bestsellers for eyes, lips, and the complexion. Other sets worth mentioning (because they’re definitely more budget friendly) are the
Studio Case ($59.50 – 12 Artist Shadows and 1 Matte Liner) and the
Beauty Kit ($39 – the six bestselling makeup artist essentials).
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Tarte Bon Voyage Collector’s Set And Travel Bag ($59.00, Sephora). A lot of Tarte’s finest goodies all housed in a portable and gorgeous travel case. A chic, portable travel bag filled with limited-edition, over sized must-have beauty essentials for the eyes, lips, cheeks, and complexion. I love this because the shades are perfect for more than just the holidays and are the types of colors that are flattering and easy to wear.
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Laura Mercier Into The Wild Book Collection ($125, Sephora). I love Laura Mercier, I have to say every product I have tried I have fallen in love with. This gift set set contains three complete palettes – Safari Chic, Jungle Chic and Tribal Chic. With a total of 16 eye shadows, highlighters, eyeliners, cheek colors, and more it’s definitely a fantastic collection for beauty lovers that like to switch up their looks.
(10) I often give philosophy’s gift sets for the holidays; everyone loves these adorable sets. This year, one of my favorites is the philosophy pink marshmallow buttercream trio ($24). This set includes a lightly-fragranced (a cross between frosting and marshmallows!) Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath, body cream and lip shine.
(11) The holidays are the best time to buy fragrances; special sizes and extras give you a lot for your money. Daisy Dream is the new fragrance from Marc Jacobs. Think of it as ‘Daisy’s’ more sophisticated older sister! The Daisy Dream Gift Set ($99) includes a large fragrance, Radiant Body Lotion and rollerball packaged in a keepsake box
Yeah… I’m going broke this year for sure. Must buy all the pretty things.
Tell me which Gift set is your favorite and where can I find more of this pretty things!!
Happy Styling!!
M·A·C Keepsakes Eye Bags ($39.50 each) make the perfect evening accessory. Included are Eye Shadow, In Extreme Dimension Lash and Eye Pencil in three majestic palettes: Smoky, Plum and Brown.
