Holiday Gift Giving Ideas - Candles

I have candles burning in my office and around my home all the time, so I adore receiving, and giving them at any time of the year.
Here are some lovely gift ideas...

h.wood.beauty has amazing tea infused candles that actually double up as lotion! These beautiful all natural candles have a 70 hour burn time, come in a variety of flavors (I love Pom -Rose)
Check here for locations: hwood.beauty lotion candles $44

From Jo Malone this Tea Box Collection is a decadent keepsake, luxurious and innovative it contains three uniquely scented 400g deluxe candles with its own candle lid and silver plated Jo Malone candle trimmer and snuffer.

The candles come in Parma Violets, Eau de Cologne and Sweet Almond Macaroon. $425 JoMalone.com

How fun is this? From Tommy Bahama bring the beach to you with the flickering tropical fragrance of the islands in 7 shots labled Cheers, Fiesta, Happy Hour, Salute, Celebration, Party and Toast.

I also love the Tommy Bahama Pineapple Cilantro candles for a slice of beach time when I'm everywhere but at the beach. TommyBahama.com

Summer by the sea in Greece surrounded by the fragrance of figs warmed by the sun - and time stands still. The new large diptyque Figuier candle has the same effect. Designed to burn for 110 intoxicating hours, indoor and out. Its embossed porcelain-over-earthenware casing created by the famous French porcelain house, Virebent, makes a lasting impression, too.

The notes: Fig wood, freshness of its leaves and the milky sap dyptich.com

Anthropologie Capri Blue candles are a refreshing take on candlelight,formulated to burn for hours with an enduring fragrance. Now in a deep red jar made from recycled glass exclusively for Anthropologie.

• 100 hour burn time
• Paraffin-soy wax blend, fragrance
• 5"H, 4" diameter  
• Volcano carries the alluring fragrance of tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens

Bath and Bodyworks Kitchen Spice candle smells like the holidays. And that never gets old! A faster burn, these candles only last 25 - 40 hours, but are so inexpensive - who cares?

Julie Hewett Holiday Gift Ideas

Who hasn't wanted to unleash her inner feline on the world at large? Julie Hewett has put together some truly fabulous Holiday Gift sets for the glamour girl who wants a cat eye and a luscious red mouth this season.

Glamour Cat Eyes In A Bag in black $26

Cat eyes don't have to be black - here is the Glamour Cat Eye In A Bag in brown (Tessa) $26

Femme Noir Lipstick and Liner $26. Vibrant, gorgeous red!

Ruby/Goldie - soft ruby lip balm/gloss paired with Goldie Shimmie together as a set for $30

You can find locations or purchase all Julie Hewett products at JulieHewett.net

6 Gift Ideas For The Beauty Junkie

I found these oh so fabulous gift ideas on FashionMagazine.com
All images by Carlo Mendoza for Fashion Magazine.com

Check them out:

Love and Tears. They always seem to go together.... $250

This is fun! Stila's MP3 Player and makeup case $65 ebeauty.ca

Dior Minaudier. I've shown this one before, but its worth while checking out again. $68 at Sephora

Tarte, The Jewelry Box, Limited Edition Palette $68 at Sephora

Sephora by OPI Blockbuster. 18 shades, $62, at of course, Sephora

This one is truly decadent! Guerlain Or Imperial Face & Body Powder $100 guerlain.com

Rock For Ever Holiday 2010

Check out the fabulous Rock For Ever Holiday Collection from Makeup Forever, available exclusively at the makeup mecca also known as Sephora.

Makeup Forever has introduced a collection of four rock 'n' roll inspired gift sets to achieve the ultimate in rock star style. Each limited edition set is packaged in a reuseable metal container adorned with gold and silver grommets, and contains an assortment of best selling products and festive holiday coleurs.

Rock For Ever Eyeshadow Palette

This super star palette boasts 4 full size eye shadows to create show stopping "sweet rock" and "smoky rock" inspired makeup looks.
Expert application instructions are included to help you create music video worthy eyes.

Colors include:
* Diamond Shadow #306 beige shimmer
* Diamond Shadow #307 black shimmer
                  * Eye Shadow #7 white shimmer
                  * Eye Shadow #82 silver iridescent

Rock For Ever Aqua Eyes

This new collection of cult-favorite Aqua Eyes waterproof pencils boast 5 mini eyeliners that are perfect to take on the road.

Check out this amazing offer!
Rock For Ever Danny's Essentials

An amped up makeup case filled with 29 of Makeup Forever's Creator and Artistic Director, Danny Sanz' favorite products including:
HD Elixir, HD Primer, HD Powder, HD Kabuki Brush, Mist & Fix,
Smoky Lash, Aqua Smoky Lash, Aqua Eyes #0L, #2L, #3L, #11L, Aqua Black, Aqua Creme #13, #15, Eye Shadow #126, #139, Diamond Shadow #309, Star Powder #922, #940, Faux Lash #21, #115
Travel SensEyes, Double Pencil Sharpener,
Lips: Rouge Artiste #1, #36, #43, Aqua Creme #5, Aqua Lip #1C, #8C

This is a $US597 value available at Sephora for $299
Smokin deal!!

10 Fabulous Pink Gift Ideas

Today my lovely friend Nascar Camping World Truck Series and Nascar Nationwide Series driver, Jennifer Jo Cobb is making history at the final race of the season at Homestead Speedway in Miami.

image by Jeff Robinson, Daytona 2010

Jennifer is the only full time female driver in any of the top three Nascar series, and today becomes the highest ranked female driver of all time in Nascar. On top of that she is the first driver in Nascar to bring a makeup sponsor to the sport.
Jennifer's primary sponsor today is LillysCosmetics.com. She will be driving a pink Lillys Cosmetics Ford F150, and wearing a pink Lillys cosmetics firesuit.

All week I've been posting the Jennifer Jo Cobb makeup looks that you can duplicate with products from LillysCosmetics.com.
Today I'm celebrating Jennifer's huge achievement with 10 pink gift giving ideas for the holiday season. (Jennifer's truck is the #10)

1.) Limited Edition Clarisonic Mia Hope

I swear by my Clarisonic! 

With every purchase of the Limited Edition  Clarisonic Mia Hope Clarisonic will make a donation to help women with cancer to look and feel like themselves again.

2.) A girl needs to smell fabulous too! Enjoy the naughtiness of Agent Provocateur on your wrists, throat, and all your other kissable places.

3.) Celebrate your gorgeous derriere with fun pink undies from Kiki de Montparnasse.
A bow here, a wiggle there - what more could a girl ask for?

4.) Pink diamond earrings. Fabulous!

5.) A pink ceramic watch from Michael Kors. Completely lovely.

6.) The Pink Room Candles. I found these on one of my favorite blogs, Flat Out Fabulous

7.) A cerise or rose pink pashmina. A beautiful accessory as well as the perfect throw to take with you when traveling. Real pashmina is both lightweight and warm, and ideal for air travel.

8.) Pink Frette Sheets.
I don't actually know anyone with pink Frette sheets, but the thought of them is just delicious!

9.) Juicy Couture Bath Caviar. A Juicy Girl needs a little luxury, so why not add some coral extracts of youth and vitality to your bath of glory?

10.) What better celebration of the pure pinkness of it all than a Pink CD? Every girl needs her Funhouse!

Prior work commitments meant I couldn't be in Miami with Jen and the crew to celebrate today, but I will make it home in time to watch her race tonight, so I will be there in spirit! And keeping with today's pink theme I'll be drinking one of these:

 

The perfect (pink) Cosmopolitan!

Good luck Jen!

10 Stocking Stuffers Under $25

Back to Ulta
(because most of you have an Ulta or something similar nearby)
for more stocking stuffers.
This time under $25.
Or thereabouts.



Stila Lip Glaze $22.00
I'm loving it in Cranberry.
There's a gift set of all of them in a smaller size.
I was too excited to get the price...


OPI Nail Polish in Thrill Of Brazil $8.50
Smokin hot, sexy red!
VitaBathTriple Treat Gift Set in Spring Green $15.00
Who needs to smell like winter?
Smell like spring instead.

n.a.p. breast cancer awareness fluffy socks $20

When not on a beach in Mexico, let your senses take you there.
Yankee Candle in Sun & Sand $14.99


Ulta brand heated lash curler.
$15.00
I love these!

Grace Shower Cream by Philosophy $22
I adore this fragrance
Begin your day in a state of Amazing Grace



Smashbox PhotoFinish Travel Size $16
Lots of colors to choose from - get the clear one.




OK, so these last two aren't at Ulta.

But you have to know about cult classic CamelliaBalm
from Julie Hewett. (website for locations)
It's a make up artist favorite!
I have it both in my makeup kit and at home.
In fact, I'm wearing it in ruby while I'm writing this!

John Mayer Battle Studies.
Download or CD.
I love him so!

if you're on Twitter he's @johncmayer

He's singing Heartbreak Warfare to me right now.
oooh!

xo

C

10 Stocking Stuffers For Under $10

So I cruised by Ulta yesterday
to find you 10 stocking stuffers for under $10.
Amongst other things.

And here they are:


Keeping the lips lush
Burts Beeswax Lip Balm Bee Keeper Gift Set $9.99


A girl's gotta have bubbles
Ulta Bubble Bath $10


Keeping your shiny bits to yourself
Oil Absorbing Rice Papers $3.99



Eye care
Neutrogena Ultra Soft Eye Make Up Remover Pads $6.99


Zadro Miniature Compact Mirror
$2.99





These are great for your handbag, and fabulous for flying
Celebrity Clear Square Make Up Bag $3.75Love the concept, but don't want the sand...um...there?
Essie Nail Polish In Nude Beach $8.00




Its just not a party without lashes!
Ulta Individual Lash Kit $3.99


Boys love kissing blackberry lips!
Neutrogena Moisture Lip Shine in Blackberry Ice $8.99



This is fun!
Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen $7.79