Teens & Tweens! Holiday Gift Guide 2013

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Teens/Tweens are tough to shop for. You never know what you’re going to think is fabulous that SHE is going to think is LAME. Well, these gifts will NEVER disappoint even the most discerning teen:

Clarisonic Mia Deep Pore Cleansing Kit, $169.

These kits come with the unique deep pore cleansing brush to work out black heads, plus deluxe samples of their unique deep pore cleanser and mask. Watch this short video to find out what’s so great about it! It doesn’t matter how much makeup she has—she will never be confident without beautiful skin!

This fun Eye color and lip balm set from Paul & Joe ($30—reduced from $60!) is just precious! These colors would suit anyone—a sheer pink balm and eye shadows ranging from a pale cream to a smokey soot, she can wear this every day and glam it up just enough for night. When she’s done, she can save the cute tins as keep-sake boxes.

Paul & Joe Butterfly Books ($30–reduced from $38)

These cute gifts pair an eye gloss with a powder eyeshadow and loose sparkle in varying shades. Sparkle can be pressed over the eye gloss on the lid for extra fun or used to adorn nails for a fun snow-y mani!

Another great set from Paul & Joe, this Unicorn Gift Set ($32.50–reduced from $65) comes with an adorable clutch, a gorgeous pink cream blush, and a poreless powder for the prettiest glowing skin.

 

Paul & Joe 001 Ornamental Gift Set ($25–was $50) is a fabulous gift for a girl of any coloring…a warm pink lip gloss in a convenient squeeze tube, plus a sheer silver sparkle waterproof eye glaze will get her instantly ready for ANY party! To top it off, she’ll get an adorable green zipper pouch.

Jouer “puttin on the glitz” ($25) is a MAJOR steal! This cute little speckled leather pouch comes loaded with three lipgloss minis in shades that will flatter anyone. She can keep them all to herself, or share with her besties! The pouch is the perfect size for stashing extra gum, hair ties, and bobby pins in her backpack.

Jouer “Party Perfect” Leopard bag ($48) This larger bag is roomier and can fit a larger makeup collection.  Comes already loaded with a nude lipstick, brown liquid liner and black mascara. She’ll look totally chic but still age-appropriate.

Jouer “Paint it red” leather pouch ($75) a large, luxe red leather bag perfect for all of her beauty essentials—only if she’s been a really good girl!

Our teens always dive head over heels for girlactik’s loose sparkle eyeliner! Pick a color of sparkles (our favorites are multi-jewels, antique gold, or champagne—but girls also like picking their school color!) plus an angle brush to apply it with and a pearl cream and to make it all stick and she’s ready to go!

Last, but not least—teens will love these adorable bkr water bottles. $38 for hearts, $30 for plain. She can carry it with her in school so she’s always hydrated in class, at gym, or for her extracurricular activities. Plus she’ll be way cuter than her plastic-water-bottle-toting comrades.

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the MEN’S gift guide next!…

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The MEN’S Holiday Shopping Guide 2013

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The men in your life can be difficult to shop for—practically anything they want–they buy for themselves or it costs an arm and a leg! Here are some things they never knew they always needed.

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the teens & tweens gift guide next!…

a.) Bkr in “kvetch” ($30). Men also might like the colors: “kitsch”, “smith”, “trench”, “bitten”, or “true”. Dishwasher safe, BPA-free….will fit in the cupholder of his car. Can easily be held in one hand through the loop in the top of the lid with room to hold his keys and his cell phone too.

b.) Petite Clarity Truffle Pouch in nude/gray ($32). Men also might like the colors “french gray”, “felted gray”, “oxblood red”, “cream” and “truffle red”. These pouches are wonderful for their gym bag, brief-case or suitcase. My husband travels frequently and I gave him one of these to replace the dingy quart-size bag he used for his liquids over and over again. It easily wipes clean if something spills inside, and it IS TSA-approved.

c.) Black Clarisonic Aria PRO ($199). This awesome device is the smart-phone of skin-care! Sonic cleansing will clean his skin 10x better than manual washing alone. It’s slim, sleek design will appeal to his senses, and he’ll love the charger that has a USB connection or outlet connection so it can charge from a computer or a wall outlet! It comes with a brush head (recommended to replace every 3 months), a trial sized cleanser, 3-speeds and the PRO that we sell here has a 3 YEAR warranty (the regular only has a 2 year warranty). Wondering if he’ll actually use it? Most guys are pretty into gadgets—using this might be the ONLY way you’ll ever get him to clean his face at all!  Note– if he has BACNE you may want to splurge and get him the Face/Body Pro for $225…It comes with a brush meant for the body, an extra speed, AND a nifty handle the clarisonic can pop into that will reach areas on his back

d.) Natura Bisse AHA Cleansing Gel ($49). The basic white design of the bottle is nice for men and women alike. A carefully selected blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acids will help exfoliate his skin so other products–like after shave and moisturizers can penetrate better, and he can get a closer shave. Great for men with oilier skin. For men with drier skin he might like the AHA Cleansing Cream or Tolerance Cleanser from Natura Bisse.

e.) Natura Bisse Stabilizing Toner ($40). Fabulous to use after shaving to calm the skin and restore it’s pH. Can be spritzed directly onto the face. Once again the packaging is simple and male-friendly. Wonderful for oilier skins. For men with drier skin, the tolerance toner would be a fabulous alternative.

f.) Marvis cinnamon-mint travel-size toothpaste ($6). It’s practically scientific fact that men like the taste of cinnamon! Marvis toothpaste is awesome—it leaves teeth feeling dental clean for hours on end and is available in this and other quirky flavors like licorice, strong mint, ginger mint, and jasmine mint (surprisingly–jasmine mint is my hubs favorite…he keeps a travel size permanently stashed in his truffle bag for travel). Also available in a full size for $12.

g.) Slim Sonic toothbrush in silver ($16). He may also like this in blue or black. These toothbrushes are wonderful for at home OR travel. The vented cap protects bristles while still allowing moisture to escape so it doesn’t start to get mildew-y inside. Comes with a battery and an extra brush head.

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the teens/tweens gift guide next!…

 

The Minimalist! Gift Guide 2013

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The minimalist loves all things stream-lined. She loves neutrals with a few pops of color. She likes products with multiple uses that save time and don’t take up much space. She likes modern, sophisticated packaging with no frills. She cuts out excess where she can but still appreciates the finer things in life. She likes to look clean…classic…timeless…

Please note that the items in the image below are not to scale with one another.

A.) Diego Dalla Palma Compact Powder- has sleek modern packaging, a smooth-micro fine texture that glazes over imperfections like enlarged pores and fine lines, and can be used alone or with her favorite foundation or tinted moisturizer ($55).

B.) Best of Kevyn Aucoin Gift Set- This boxed gift has all of the minimalist’s makeup essentials (except maybe powder & lipstick) housed in one box. Black eyeliner, lash curler, volumizing mascara, brunette brow pencil, and a single caramel-colored eyeshadow will pull her look together in a snap ($93).

C.) Clarisonic Face & Body PRO- This clarisonic does it ALL. It comes with an attachable body brush handle so she can reach difficult to reach areas. The docking station keeps her bathroom clear of extra cords. It comes with a face brush AND a stiffer/bigger body brush appropriate for back, legs, feet, elbows, knees or wherever she wants exfoliation and a deeper clean! Sonic cleansing removes makeup, oil, and debris 10x better than manual washing alone. The PRO sold here has 4 speeds and a 3-year warranty (the regular, sold for the same price elsewhere only has 3 speeds and a 2 year warranty and DOESN’T include the body brush handle) ($225).

D.) Natura Bisse Cure Sheer Cream- A multi-tasking dream! Anti-aging moisturizer PLUS sunscreen PLUS a hint of color all in one! Fabulous for a kiss of color to smooth uneven skin tones and conceal redness while protecting and hydrating in one step. This large container will last her at least three months if not more since a little bit of product goes quite a long way ($180).

E.) Rubis tweezers- When you wear minimal makeup, your brows really count! Help her keep hers clean and precise with the most precise tweezers known to man! Rubis tweezers are sharp enough to get even the teensiest hint of a hair ($40).

F.) Bkr in “trench”- There are other colors that may strike her fancy but this classic nude will go with anything–from her bag to her car interior and most of her wardrobe. A clean silhoutte just like she wants that houses her beverage in a glass container–keeps her water clean with no BPA and won’t affect the taste. Easily dishwasher safe ($30).

G.)Jessica Brilliance Top Coat- She may like color on her nails occasionally, but she likely keeps her nails short & tidy with a little bit of shine. This gives a beautiful shine over any color or her natural nail and dries quickly. All Jessica products are also formaldehyde and cruelty-free ($10).

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the jet-setter gift guide next!…

The Techie! Holiday Gift Guide 2013

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The “Techie” is a technological savvy girl with the latest and greatest smartphone or tablet. She may be a gamer, or just likes to be well-connected and have the latest gadgets. She likes clean lines, bright colors, and things with a modern edge! Wow her with these gifts:A.) Bkr in “kitsch” (shown), “kvetch”, “smith”, “crush” or another bright color, will hold their beverages in sleek style! These fun-colored bottles look stylish, are easy to carry, and won’t leech BPA into beverages or change the taste. They are also dish-washer safe ($30).

B.) IT cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush in “Je Ne Sais Quoi”– her inner nerd will FREAK OUT when she finds out that this lipstick CHANGES COLORS based on the pH of her skin! It turns a slightly different shade of pink on whomever it is applied. Not only that, but it also STAINS the lip that color for long-lasting wear, AND moisturizes the lip ($20).

C.) Beauty For Real Illuminating Lip Gloss in “D Light” (shown), “Light Hearted” or “Kiss Me”- this satisfies her need for all things bright and shiny! The container actually has a black button on the lid that contains a small LED light that shines directly on her lip as she applies. It also has a nifty mirror on the side of the gloss so she can always see what she’s doing! Not to mention the gloss gives sheer color, smells like peppermint, and plumps the lip! ($22.50).

D.) Clarisonic Aria Pro in white (shown) or black- this awesome device is the smart-phone of skin-care! Sonic cleansing will clean her skin 10x better than manual washing alone. It’s slim, shiny design will appeal her senses, and she’ll love the charger that has a USB connection or outlet connection so she can charge from her computer or a wall outlet! It comes with a brush head (recommended to replace every 3 months), a trial sized cleanser, 3-speeds and the PRO that we sell here has a 3 YEAR warranty (the regular only has a 2 year warranty) ($199).

E.) Diego Dalla Palma Twiggy Eyeliner– for the most precise, technical line, she will LOVE the ease of use she will get from Diego–it’s like a felt-tipped pen that is water-resistant and smudge proof, but is not difficult to remove when she’s done ($30).

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the ultra-femme gift guide next!…

 

28 Days to Better Skin

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We have all heard it before, but the proof is in the pudding….DRINK MORE WATER is something we have heard from countless doctors, health & nutrition magazines, etc. But here is proof that you can see. They say a picture is worth 1,000 words.

This woman was photographed before and after 28 days of drinking 3 liters (101.2 oz) of water daily. She changed NOTHING about the rest of her skincare or beauty routine. Notice the clarity in her skin! Not to mention more even skin tone, substantial reduction in under eye puffs/bags, and increased smoothness around mouth and eyes! (Buh-bye crow’s feet!) To read her post about her journey to hydration, click here.

Segue to our latest addition in the store…the BKR bottle! I am much more likely to drink water if I have it with me…the BKR is easy to transport, at 16 oz, you only need approx 6 refills to meet the 3 liter goal. I like that it isn’t a whole liter—it’s just too big and heavy to carry that around all day. These are easy to refill from the filter in the door of your fridge, a brita water filter, or a water fountain. I love that the glass does not affect the taste of your beverage, and that it can be cleaned in the dish washer.

What’s more–you are not exposing yourself to potentially carcinogenic BPA that is found in disposable plastic water bottles and even some refillable water bottles.

Available in a variety of fun colors, and priced at $30, they make a fabulous gift!

 

And if THAT isn’t enough…here’s a little peer pressure for you: C’mon!…all the celebs are doing it!!!….