Three gifts under $50, perfect for cold weather:

Winter Makeup: Estee Lauder’s Holiday Blockbuster is $48.50 with any fragrance purchase at Macy’s. A $250 value which includes eyeshadow and blush compact, 3 lipsticks, 3 lip glosses, lip and eye pencils, mascara, two travel cases, and brush set. Add it to your fragrance gift or keep it for yourself!

Winter Skincare: L’Occitane Shea To Go is $20 at Sephora. A travel size spread of Shea butter products including hand cream, shower cream, body lotion, milk soap, and pure Shea butter. Shea butter is a great way tackle dry skin. Read Bravadora’s article on the benefits of Shea Butter.

Sun-kissed Winter: Stila Gift of Glow Bronzing Kit is $45 at Sephora. A $90 value which targets pale winter skin with a great selection of bronzing tools including an SPF powder bronzer, Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar, eyeliner & brush, and an eyeshadow trio in Gold Glow.

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The parties are planned, the dates are marked on your calendar and now it’s time to get your holiday look.

One of my favorites every year is the Chanel Holiday Collection. This year it includes a limited edition translucent gold loose powder, two shades of festive nail colors, and the always lovely lip and eyeshadow quads. Get the look

Another nice holiday combination is DiorLight by Dior which incorporates soft shimmery golden hues and delicate pearly pastels. However I am not fond of the gimmicky Star Product which is too flashy and really not too practical to wear or stuff in a clutch. See if DiorLight is a Holiday Must Have for you.

Speaking of glamorous compacts: Mac has a 6 different collections which offer antiqued, vintage looks inspiring old fashioned glamour with a modern edgy appeal. My favorite is the Finery Collection which includes the Ruling Class Lipsticks. I could have stolen them right from Marie Antoniette’s herself.

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Philosophy’s Bath and Body products include a fun little three-in-one wash for the hair, in the shower and in the tub. And while you are sudsing away with delicious scents like Coconut Frosting, and The Gingerbread Man, you can read the corresponding recipe on the bottle!

Just like I love to celebrate every holiday, so does Philosophy. So they’ve created a flavor for every occasion which just adds an extra special touch to your festivities. It gives me just the boost I need to get into the holiday spirit! And don’t forget the recipe that you’ll be tempted to make every time you catch a whiff.

Yummy…Yummy Pumpkin Pie and Spiced Apple Cider. Perfect for when the air turns cool and the leaves change colors. Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner…

As the temperatures drop and rain and snow fall…warm up with Philosophy’s Double Rich Hot Cocoa and Cinnamon Buns.

Don’t forget about Birthday’s and Valentine’s Day…Try Philosophy’s Vanilla Birthday Cake and Crumb Berry Pie!

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