L’Occitane, the ruler when it comes to shea butter, verbena, and almond – at least in my book! – always has great holiday gifts, limited edition sets, and stocking stuffers. Better yet, they’ve got a ton of value sets so you can load-up on favorites for yourself. Holiday Hands Trio ($25) and Shea Travel Treasures($40) … Continue reading “New Limited Edition Buys from L’Occitane”
Honestly I hate Halloween. Not to sound like a curmudgeon, but here in NYC it’s usually pretty cold by the time October 31st rolls around and nothing makes me feel older than seeing all kinds of drunkenness and an endless parade of skimpy outfits! My boyfriend and his friends are really into it so there’s … Continue reading “Halloween Beauty Buys from Philosophy”
There is no better way to kick off the season of giving than giving a gift ourselves! Even if you’re not an expecting parent, I am sure you have a special mommy and daddy in mind to share in this joy of gifting. The Bellini Gift Baskets are known to be the most spectacular of … Continue reading “Bellini Piccolo Baby Gift Basket Giveaway”
Last week I met LORAC founder Carol Shaw (she’s beyond sweet!), at a small event held at a hotel here in NYC. She told me an a handful of other bloggers about how when she was younger she felt like an “ugly duckling” and that a makeover changed her life; she actually began to tear-up … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Killer Holiday Deals from LORAC”
Special delivery! Bellini pioneers gorgeous, elaborate, and elegant baby gifts, for the occasion you want something truly memorable. The ultimate in niceties, there are no fillers to make the baskets look bigger; everything is carefully edited, better than you could have done yourself, with serious luxury in mind. The Luxe basket, of course, is for … Continue reading “Bellini Luxe and Piccolo Baby Gift Baskets: Put All Your Eggs in This Basket”
Growing up my go-to shampoos and conditioners were from L’Oreal. At the time I loved them…they were super sudsy, smelled refreshing, and seemed to get the job done. Now I look back and think “what was I thinking”?? L’Oreal hair products, for the most part, are like working dish detergent into your hair! The exception … Continue reading “Snob-ify Your Laundry: Tocca Delicato da Viaggio”