Mother's Day Gift Guide: Part II

Here's the second and final part of our Mother's Day gift guide, rounding up some of the pampering, fun products we think any mom would love!

cleanwellness.jpgWELLNESS by CLEAN fragrance, $76.00
"As we all know, being a mother is a full time job, and sometimes she never gets a break! So, reward her with Wellness by CLEAN - a spa inspired scent line that evokes feelings of relaxation, blissful rejuvenation and all-encompassing well-being. Whether it's to inspire simplicity or celebrate the joy of wellness, the natural scents are free of synthetics or petroleum, and the formula's corn-derived alcohol base is safe for even most sensitive skin types."


bobbilip.jpgJaqua Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Lip Gloss Palette, $40.00
"Bobbi's NEW Lip Gloss Palette makes the perfect gift any special occasion. The ultra sleek palette features six exclusive shades of Lip Gloss and Shimmer Lip Gloss that flatter all complexions; only available in this palette. Includes a Mini Lip Brush and comes in a gift-ready box."




popbeautyrose.jpg Pop Beauty Smokey Rose Wallet, $42.00
"Pop Beauty's Smokey Rose Wallet is a great tool for anyone stuck in a makeup rut--it's the perfect makeover! The colors are coordinated to take the guess work out of eye color application and make sure you have the most flattering cheek and lip shades. The powders are coated and triple-milled to ensure super-smooth application and blending."




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Exclusive Limited-Edition Stella Tote Bag Set, $75.00 ($190.00 value)

"Designed exclusively for Sephora by the house of Stella McCartney, this limited edition, 100% Organic Cotton Shopper is the perfect bag to take anywhere while also supporting the environment. Included with this tote is a full size CARE by Stella McCartney 5 Benefits Cream formulated with 100% Active Organic ingredients as well as a 0.33 oz Stella Eau de Parfum travel Roll-On."



anastasiabrowbook.jpgAnastacia7 7-Item Brow Book (a Nordstrom exclusive!), $85.00
An educational kit for the woman on the go. The brow beauty tools help create and maintain the perfect Anastasia arch. Set includes After Tweeze Gel, Tweezers, an Angled Cut/Spooley Brush, Matte Camille Eye Lights Pencil, Brow Powder, Brow Gel and four Brow Stencils.
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Posted on April 29, 2008 9:40 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

Mother's Day Gift Guide: Part I

This is part 1 of 2 in our Mother's Day gift guide, with our favorite new gifts and bundles that are sure to make Mom smile. If you're looking for just the perfect thing for a mother in your life, be sure to check out Part II of this feature tomorrow!

cosmedicine_facial.jpgCosmedicine Spa-It-Yourself At Home Facial Kit
Why get Mom a gift certificate for a single facial when you can buy her 6 for about the same price? This facial kit from Cosmedicine promises to give you the glow of a weekend at the spa. The set includes The Facialist Deep Exfoliator, Medi-Mask Intensive Clay Treatment, Hydra Stat Intensive Moisture Mask, Mega Dose™ Skin Fortifying Serum Ampoules, an adjustable white terry cloth head band, white terry cloth travel pouch and a special how-to.


jaqua_buttercream.jpegJaqua Buttercream Frosting Guilt-Free Body Treats Kit
The Buttercream line from Jaqua is insanely delicious smelling, sweet and just like a fresh, amply iced vanilla cupcake (only this one has zero calories!). Not only that, but the products themselves are rich and truly hydrating. A few days of using this pampering package and Mom will feel like a queen.




philosophy_lemonade.jpg Philosophy 'The Lemonade Stand' Gift Set (Nordstrom Exclusive)
As always, Philosophy has a wide range of gift sets out there for Mother's Day this year, but this one featuring a sweet, pink lemonade scent, has to win the award for the cutest! The set includes pink lemonade shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, pink lemonade body butter and pink lemonade lip shine in a decorative, giftable box inspired by the real thing. (Plus, there's a great free gift when you spend $50 on Philosophy products at Nordstrom.com!)





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Origins Ginger Embrace Set

And while we're on the subject of things that smell absolutely amazing, this collection of products from Origin contains some of their star products in their most delicious scent. The set includes: Ginger Souffle™ Whipped body cream, Incredible Spreadable Scrub™ Ginger body smoother net, Ginger Burst™ Savory body wash, Ginger Essence™ Intensified Fragrance (Rollerball) and a Bath Mitt.



prada_iris.jpgPrada Infusion D'Iris Coffret Gift Set
This is the luxe item in today's gift guide. At a hefty $260, this gift set contains the entire line of Prada's newest scent. The hardest part about this gift would be giving it away! The set contains Eau de Parfum Splash, Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray, Body Lotion, Bath Salts, and Perfumed Soaps.
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Posted on April 28, 2008 11:12 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

DeLush Valentine's Day '08 Gift Guide for Him

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and we know sometimes it can be hard to find a gift for your guy for this particular holiday that shows them that you care. But we know that guys like to be pampered too, and we've got a guide containing lots of gifts that do just that.



If you missed yesterday's guide with great gifts for her, click here to see what you missed!


aveda_men.jpgAVEDA Shaving Ritual for Men

We know you love to pamper yourself with Aveda products, so why not let him experience it as well? This set contains their shampoo bar, shaving creme, after-shave, and Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate.

$39.95 (Aveda.com or Aveda salons)

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Posted on January 29, 2008 11:31 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

DeLush Valentine's Day '08 Gift Guide for Her

We know, it still kind of feels like the holidays just ended a little bit ago, but Valentine's Day is approaching quickly! Today, we're giving you some ideas for the special women in your life that you might want to say "I'm thinking of you today!" to. And hey...if you happen to drop the link to this post in an email for your special guy as a hint...well, he'll probably be grateful for the tip, AND you'll end up with something that makes you feel and look even more fabulous than you already do!

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow when we give you gift ideas for HIM. Yep, even he likes to feel pampered sometimes!

lushperfectmatch.jpgLUSH "Perfect Match" in Honey or Silky

Give her a set of soap and solid fragrance, wrapped in a biodegradeable, wildflower-seeded box that can be planted! "Honey" has honey & toffee notes and contains Honey I Washed the Kids soap and solid perfume. "Silky" has jasmine & vetivert notes and contains Alkmaar handmade soap and Silky Underwear solid perfume.

$19.95 (on LUSH's USA site - see their Canadian site here)

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Posted on January 28, 2008 5:22 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

Gorgeous Last Minute Stocking Stuffers from Bath & Body Works

bbworkscout.jpgWe just wanted to let you know about the utterly beautiful Bath & Boy Works® Signature Collection Couture Limited Edition No. 3. Featuring your favorite scents, this range of specially-packaged and glammed-up products include lotions and hair and body sprays, swirled body crèmes, and more all featuring a hint of shimmer as well as display-worthy eau de parfum bottles. Now with special sale prices, you should snag these up to help finish up with all the lovelies on your list!

Go to bathandbodyworks.com for more info.

The 2007 DeLush Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him

This is the last day for our 2007 Holiday Gift Guide! Did you miss these?

  • Monday - The Gift of Luxury
  • Tuesday - The Gift of Color
  • Wednesday - The Gift of Fragrance
  • Thursday - The Gift of Pampering
Then go here to view our Gift Guide Archive! Happy shopping!


tumikit.jpgTumi Individualism Travel Kit

If he has to travel, this will make him feel organized and classy -- and if he doesn't travel at all, he can still use this at home to help keep his things in one easy-to-access place instead of all over the counter! Stylish and masculine, this leather-trimmed case has interior pockets and two compartments for products and tools and even has a zippered bottom compartment. Not only that, but there are also loops inside for his watch or other important accessories.

$155.00 (saksfifthavenue.com)

 

vedadude2.jpgVedadude Glide (shave gel)

Melissa's husband LOVES this shave gel. True, it's more expensive than some, but he says it gives a very clean, comfortable shave and has a very refreshing, minty sort of scent (nothing cologne-like or unpleasant here!). Plus, if you're interested in the organic and good-for-him ingredients, that's just another reason to slip one of these into his stocking.

$20.00 (vedababy.com)

 

 

barneysmanicure.jpgBarney's New York Large Manicure Set

Jam-packed with all sorts of manly grooming tools, this gift set from Barney's includes a lambskin case, tweezers, nail clippers and file, scissors, a shoe horn, and more.

$325.00 on sale now for $199.00 (barneys.com)

 

 

jackblack_travelerset.jpgJack Black Jet Set Traveler Set

This airline approved travel kit contains all the essentials for the man in your life: a Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser, 1.5 oz Face Buff Energizing Scrub, Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather, and a Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20, all packaged in a travel-friendly signature black mesh zip-top bag.

$32.00 (Sephora.com)

 

 

 

clinique_shaveset.jpgClinique 'The Luxury Shave' Set

Our DeLush readers who are fans of Clinique may want to pass on that love to the men in your life. This collection contains Skin Supplies For Men Face Scrub to prep and lift hairs, Shave Aloe Gel to soften and cushion even heaviest beards, and Post-Shave Soother Beard Control Formula to help make beard hair softer and finer over time

$30.00 (Clinique.com or department stores)

 

 

 

 

 

anthony_logistics.jpgAnthony Logistics for Men Grab + Go Set

These packaged sets of men's products are a great way to introduce the reluctant male your life to branch out from their basic drugstore essentials. This kit contains everything from shampoo to astringent, giving him a good overview of the product line. Plus, proceeds from the sale of this product are donated to prostate cancer research.

$35.00 (Clinique.com or department stores)

 

 

 

narciscorodhim.jpgNarcisco Rodriguez Musc for Him

This new online exclusive sounds so very sexy. Sure, he'll probably like it, but more importantly, YOU might love it. With Egyptian Musk, with notes of amber, wood, and violet, this mysteriously seductive new scent for him would be a great addition under the tree.

$150.00 (Sephora.com or at a Sephora retail location)

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Posted on December 7, 2007 4:53 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

The 2007 DeLush Holiday Gift Guide: The Gift of Pampering

bbw_sweetest.jpgThe Sweetest Softest Cuddle Pillow on Earth

If you haven't been in a Bath and Body Works store this season and experienced the wonder of their Sweetest Softest Collection, well, you're missing out. Not only do they have this adorable set, but there's also a blanket, some very cute and cuddly slippers, a bath poof and some fabulous smelling concoctions all to help with your beauty rest.

$39.00 (BathandBodyWorks.com or stores)

 

 

 

 


 

doveskinvital.jpgDove Skin Vitalizer 

Here's a great stocking-stuffer!  If she hasn't tried it yet, give her this truly pampering, easy-to-use, beautifying, and affordable tool.  It makes washing your face a spa-like experience. 
Includes:
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SkinVitalizer cleansing tool
·     Six Dove Gentle Exfoliating Cleansing Pillows
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Two AAA batteries

$9.99 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere)






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The Body Shop Merry Vanilla Spice or Merry Cranberry Gift Set  It's hard to decide which to choose, but she'll surely enjoy treating her senses with one of these gift sets each containing a lip balm, wrapped soap, shimmer body lotion, and The Body Shop's famous body butter. 

$25.00 (at thebodyshop.com or in stores)



 

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GAP Bath + Skin

This collection of products from GAP Body not only smell wonderful but are beautifully packaged, making them ideal as a gift. The bath salts, scrubs and oils are totally top notch -- these products are some of Jen's absolute favorites. Pick out a few and add them to a nice box or basket for presentation.

$5.99-12.99 each (GAP.com or stores)




bliss_giftset.jpgBliss Best of Bliss Set

Your friends and family would be thrilled to open up this box of favorites from one of New York's hottest spas. The set contains lemon + sage soap & shower body butter, vanilla + bergamot bubbling bath & shower gel & body buff, foot patrol, and high intensity hand cream.

$45.00 (Beauty.com)



fresh_sugarlemonset.jpgFresh Sugar Tart Gift Set

All of the Fresh products out there are just so fabulous smelling, this gift set from them  is sure to be a hit. The set contains their Sugar Lemon Bath and Shower Gel, Body Lotion and eau de parfum.

$58.00 (Exclusively at Sephora.com and Sephora stores)

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Posted on December 6, 2007 6:08 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

The 2007 DeLush Holiday Gift Guide: The Gift of Fragrance

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Clinique Happy Personalized Photo Bottle Here's one way to add a touch of sentimentality to her gift of fragrance. Touch her heart by adding a special photo to Clinique's popular fragrance, making it uniquely hers. On another positive note, Clinique will donate $1 for every bottle sold to Big Brothers Big Sisters (up to $10,000). Just follow this link to get started; it's VERY easy!

$52.00 (go to Clinique to get started - and enter code HAPPY07 at checkout for FREE shipping)






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DIESEL 'Fuel for Life' Femme Eau de Parfum (Limited Edition) The ads for Diesel's new perfumes are certainly engaging, and this 'Limited Bling Edition' will definitely make a statement. The scent of this perfume is floral with a powdery drydown, making this is a sexy scent for the bold woman on your list. Visit Nordstrom.com and you'll get Diesel 'Fuel for Life' minis with your purchase.

$95.00 (Diesel-Fragrances.com)












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Exclusive Limited-Edition Prada Deluxe Atomizer Here's another way to pamper someone very special on your list. This deluxe atomizer is limited to 100 pieces, which are only available at Neiman Marcus stores and Prada boutiques. A unique blend of fragrance and fashion, this is one fragrance she'll adore.

$550.00 (NeimanMarcus.com)







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Marc Jacobs Solid Daisy Perfume Ring How sweet is this? She can take this pretty little daisy with her anywhere, even attach it to her handbag, and apply Marc Jacobs' scent, which actually features a violet note among other feminine, uplifting layers of scent.

$30.00 (only at Sephora.com or in Sephora retail locations)







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Nanette Lepore to Go Rollerball Applicator This is one of Melissa's personal FAVORITE scents. Feminine, delicate, yet lush - a sort of powdery, sweet floral - this scent has amazing staying power and being able to throw this in a purse or makeup bag is just another reason to love it. And that's exactly what she'll do!

$18.00 (Sephora.com, or in Sephora retail locations as well as Nordstrom)







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Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile eau de parfum Another one of Melissa's favorite scents of all time, this sumptuous mix of exotic but light florals and warm, creamy notes like vanilla and amber is so gorgeous, she'll fall in love with it. It's not overpowering at all, and warms beautifully. Some of its featured notes are star anise, Cypre, ylang-ylang, and amber.

$95.00 for 1.7 fl oz. (saksfiftavenue.com or splurge and get the 3.4 fl oz. size for 145.00)





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Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Created by CHANEL parfume creator since 1978 Jacques Polge, this VERY exclusive new collection (celebrating "the places, numbers, and streets that have become symbols of the house of CHANEL") contains original interpretations of sophisticated scents sure to be perfect for at least one women on your list. If you want to give her something that everyone else won't be wearing after the holidays, this special set gives you TEN options. Here are the choices in this impressive collection:

Nº22: Folds of tulle. A shower of petals... Nº22 is a magic lantern showing a succession of images of freshness and bliss. In 1921, Chanel and Beaux shook up the very foundations of perfumery. Nº5 was born. One year later, they launched Nº22 - a number that refers to its date of creation. This smooth and powdery swirl of whiteness, rich in beautiful flowers, with Tuberose blossoming forth, could only be full of grace.

Gardenia: Mademoiselle Chanel liked white flowers, so well-defined, so sensual... And yet her signature emblem - the camellia - has no scent. Fortunately, the gardenia, which the camellia so closely resembles, fills the air with fragrance. In 1925, Ernest Beaux created a stunning and avant-garde evocation of this magnificent flower. Green notes, a creamy heart and a trail full of fantasy... All of the flower is there - its leaves, its petals, enhanced by the spirited characteristic touch of the duo that recreated it.

Bois des Iles: The year is 1926. It is a time for modern style, for creation at every level. BOIS DES ILES is the first woody fragrance for women in the history of perfume and seems to be a faraway land in itself. It's all there: the precious woods, the opiate scents and magnificent, languid flowers, Ylang-ylang from the Comoros and Sandalwood. Nothing conventional, nothing imposing.

Cuir de Russie: Ernest Beaux, born and trained in Moscow, created CUIR DE RUSSIE in 1927. Through long musky, smoky notes, it evokes the spirit and splendor of a wild yet elegant world, with its scent of boots tanned by birch bark and the essence of blond tobacco. Ernest Beaux softened his composition with Oriental jasmine.

Eau de Cologne: All the great perfumers have their eau de cologne, so it's only natural that Jacques Polge should create his own interpretation to take its place among the Exclusifs de Chanel. The hallmark ingredients - Citrus fruits and Neroli - are present, but with a quality that is so rare, in a blend that is so subtle, that a little of the Eau de Cologne's modesty is lost. More refined, more acute, it already has something of a light floral feel. Yet it also remains generous, ready to delight the skin with splashes of innocent pleasure.

31 Rue Cambon: The epicenter of the world of Coco Chanel, a place that harmoniously combined her need for simplicity with her taste for the baroque. It took the complex form of a beautiful Chypre fragrance to capture these contrasting passions, along with her love of Haute Couture, in a scent. Here it is, reborn by Jacques Polge, a breadth of the mysteries of both sensuality and elegance.

Nº18: 18, Place Vendome - a new number and symbol of the world of CHANEL enters the legend...A prestigious address, a place that Mademoiselle Chanel marked with her presence. The spirit of Fine Jewelry, where the most beautiful jewels are given a new life, each time more exceptional than the last. Intimately echoing the radiance of a diamond, Nº18 is a fragrance that sparkles and surprises, richly inspired by the delicate scent of Ambrette flowers.

Coromandel: Could there be any more beautiful accompaniment to the screens of Coco Chanel, which opened up to reveal - wherever she went - the marvelous secrets of their lacquer designs. A spirited oriental that reveals itself by interrupting its amber vibrato with dry notes and finally settles into a long, restrained, voluptuous accord.

Bel Respiro: Bel Respiro, Coco Chanel's first home in the countryside of France, is a perfect illustration of her art in keeping things simple. To evoke such a place, Jacques Polge created a fragrance full of freshness and refinement, which brings together sun-kissed grass, crushed leaves, a delicate wind and the aromas associated with the French countryside.

28 La Pausa: La Pausa: the house that Gabrielle Chanel had built on land bought in 1928, above the village of Roquebrune in France. The location is idyllic... the vision is one of elegance. To evoke its luxury and simplicity, all the facets and contrasts of the iris flower were unraveled, for a scent that is both earthy and powdery, radiant and secret.


$175.00/200 ml bottle, $300.00/400 ml splash Eau de Cologne (sold exclusively IN STORE - not online - at Bergdorf Goodman and select CHANEL boutiques - call 1
.212.872.2667. to talk directly with a Bergdorf Goodman associate and order via phone)








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Posted on December 5, 2007 10:14 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

The DeLush Holiday Gift Guide 2007: The Gift of Color

sephora_palette.jpg Sephora Blockbuster Palette You can't get much more color than this! This palette from Sephora has a whopping 64 eyeshadows, 32 lip colors, seven cheek colors, one translucent shimmer powder, four double-ended shadow applicators, two blush brushes, and two lip brushes.
$48.00 (Sephora.com)






urbandecay_survivalset.jpgUrban Decay Urban Survival Set This collection from Urban Decay contains mini versions of all the classics: Eyeshadow Primer Potion; Lip Envy in Greedy; XXX Shine Lip Gloss in Naked; Chopper, Twice Baked, Smog, and Grifter Eyeshadow; 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero; Mascara
$42.00 (Sephora.com)







dior detective.jpg Limited Edition Dior Detective Chic Eye Palette This sleek wallet-shaped palette contains six shadows that will enhance any set of peepers. It includes a double-ended sponge tip applicator. With subtle, softly shimmering shades and a range of colors that go from highlight to drama, this is a great idea for that gal with the gorgeous eyes.
$49.50 (exclusively at Sephora.com, or in Sephora retail locations)







hardcandymini.jpgHard Candy Delinquent Mini Nail Kit Have someone young or just young-at-heart on your list? This set of seven mini Hard Candy shades will be sure to get a happy reaction when tucked in a stocking or wrapped and topped with a bow. Also, the pouch can be re-used as a makeup/brush bag later.
$25.00 (hardcandy.com or find a store near you)





M·A·C Holiday 2007: Curiositease M·A·C has several holiday collections on the shelves right now, but this one is the most countertop worthy of the bunch. Each of these gorgeous cylinders contains a selection of holiday colors of your favorites: LipGlass and Lustreglass, Pigments, or Soft Sparkle eye pencils. (Stay tuned to DeLush this week for our review of several of these collections!)
$29.50 each (MACCosmetics.com)







bobbibrown_chocolate.jpg Bobbi Brown 'Best of Chocolate' Eye & Lip Kit For those on your list who are fans of Bobbi Brown, give them a taste of one of the line's best selling collections: Chocolate. This palette contains 4 glosses and 4 eyeshadows in Bobbi Brown's best neutrals. You may just want to keep this one for yourself.
$55.00 (Nordstrom.com)







trishmcevoy_pureglamour.jpgTrish McEvoy Exclusive Pure Glamour Set Trish McEvoy's collection of goods contains the basics to achieve a very glamorous holiday look, all wrapped in a quilted, silver leather bag. The set contains a shimmer powder and blush, plumper lip gloss, a portable face brush and a purse-sized eau de parfum spray.
$125.00 (NeimanMarcus.com)






narslipset.jpgNars Lip Lacquer Set Ooh, even if they've never tried Nars Lip Lacquer before, this gift of two very pretty shades ("Baby Doll, a sweet, cotton-candy pink, and Chastity, a rich, shimmering mauve") will create gorgeously glossy lips and the included retractable lip brush will be sure to make her feel oh-so glamourous!
$48.00 (narscosmetics.com or go here to find a retail location near you)





philosophykiss.jpg Philosophy Kiss Kiss Flavored Holiday Lip Shine Trio These yummy, shimmery glosses not only moisturize pouts, they look pretty, too. In Raspberry Sorbet, Christmas Cookie, and Melting Chocolate, this gift would make an excellent stocking stuffer for just about anyone!
$25.00 (philosophy.com or find a retail location here)
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Posted on December 4, 2007 7:39 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

The DeLush Holiday Gift Guide 2007: The Gift of Luxury

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Givenchy Limited Edition Prisme Solitaire All-Over Diamond-Effect Powder In its fab leather ring box, this micro-sparkly refined powder will create a lovely effect for the season of sparkle with a single swipe. The effect is described as "mother-of-pearl" --gorgeous! $50.00 (Sephora.com and select department stores)






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Bobbi Brown Exclusive Pink Quartz Deluxe Trunk What do you get the girl who has everything? Everything Bobbi Brown has to offer! This unbelievable trunk contains a huge swath of Bobbi Brown's color, skincare, fragrance and brushes, all in an adorable pink leather trunk. $2000.00 (Exclusively at Neiman Marcus )






esteelauder_compact.jpg Estee Lauder Beautiful Bejeweled Butterfly Perfume Compact Every year, Estee Lauder releases a series of compacts, some that are common between department stores, others are exclusives. This butterfly compact is among the best of this year's selection, but it's worth shopping around to find the best design for your special someone. $300.00 (Exclusively at Neiman Marcus )






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T3 Mini Pink Iron
If you're going to straighten your hair, it's easier to feel better about all that heat styling when you're using something that's professional quality and not as likely to damage those locks. This smaller, travel-friendly version of the famous T3 Straightening Iron is great when you're on the road, and is easy to use on shorter hair. $119.00 (Nordstrom.com or in stores)




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Zensation Skincare Gift Sets Zensation, the all natural skincare collection from Switzerland, is offering some value-priced sets in beautiful packaging for the holidays. Each of these three sets is packed in luxury gift box, tied in a satin ribbon, and presented in Zensation signature gift bags - and they each include a specially-designed cup and platinum-clad saucer set. "The cup...and...saucer is the safe-haven where dragonfly and lotus flourish. And depending on the position of the cup, the dragon can either be found flying over the pond or resting on a lotus." Set A: Intensive Hydromask & Nourishing Silky Night Cream plus cup and saucer Set B:Hydrating Moisture Cream SPF15 PA, Nourishing Silky Night Cream plus cup and saucer Set C: Choose 4 items from any of the Zensation product line plus cup and saucer

Set A: $125.00
Set B: $190.00
Set C: $390.00
(at PIR Cosmetics New York and skinterra.com or visit zensationbeaute.com for more product information - plus, their site is GORGEOUS)






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Dior Jeweled Makeup Necklace For the Lips This decadent silver ball, studded with rhinestones and dangling from a sleek black cord, contains a mirror and mini lip gloss inside. This little bauble will make a statement!
(gasp!) $90.00 (Sephora.com)











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Viktor & Rolf 'Flowerbomb' 2-Tier Confectionary Set For the woman in your life who likes florals or just brings out the sweeter side of life, here's an impressive fragrance gift from Victor and Rolf that contains a large eau de parfum, a mini parfum that's great for travel, and a body lotion, all in an adorable packaging.
$95.00 (Nordstrom.com)











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La Mer Connoisseur CollectionHere's a present that any woman on your list can appreciate - the gift of gorgeous skin. This collection from La Mer contains all the favorites: Cream de la Mer, Body Lotion, and Eye Balm.
$395.00 (SaksFifthAve.com)











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Bond No. 9 I Love New York Double-Decker Sampler Box Okay, please hold on to your seats, because this is the BIG ONE. The folks at Bond No. 9 have admittedly gone "over the top" with this gift set including all of the Downtown Eaux de parfum (50ml flacons), in a lush white keepsake box with the Bond No. 9 logo debossed on the top. For the true luxury perfume enthusiast (and VERY lucky lady who will likely NEVER need perfume ever again), this set is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime type of gift.
(gasp!) $1600.00 (bondno9.com)

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Posted on December 3, 2007 8:08 PM in categories: Holidays and Gift Guides

DeLush Mother's Day Gift Guide 2007

Here are a few of our suggestions for beauty, fragrance and bath product ideas to make any special mom happy this Mother's Day!


Origins Paradise for Two Balinese Body Cleanser and Balinese Body Cream
What They Say: (about the Body Cleanser) "To escape to paradise, simply squeeze a small amount of this lushly lathering cleanser into wet palms or washcloth and massage over body skin. Feel how mega-moisturizing Shea Butter and Glycerin silken and soften skin. And let the unmistakable aroma of fresh-cut Pineapple and Orange take you away to a land of languid waterfalls, lush flowers and deep turquoise skies. Rinse. Skin is left softly scented with the exotic fragrance of the tropics."

(about the Body Cream) "To escape to paradise, simply massage this seductively smooth cream over body skin after bath or shower. Feel how mega-moisturizing Apricot, Grape Seed and Rice Bran Oils melt right in to silken and soften skin. And let the unmistakable aroma of fresh-cut Pineapple and Orange take you away to a land of languid waterfalls, lush flowers and deep turquoise skies. Skin is left softly scented with the exotic fragrance of the tropics."

Retail Price: $25.00 (origins.com or go here to find a retail location near you)


Bobbi Brown LIMITED EDITION Brighten Up Collection
What They Say: ""Brighten" and "lift" your look with the eye, cheek, and lip shades featured in this specially-priced set. Includes two mini brushes: Cream Shadow Brush and Face Blender Brush. Comes in a sophisticated white faux-leather Organizer with removable mesh pouches and mirror. Created exclusively for Neiman Marcus. Click to view image of Organizer open.

Featuring Long-Wear Cream Shadow recently awarded 'Best Cream Shadow' from "Self Healthy Beauty Awards" (May 2007). View model wearing this set in Bobbi's Brighten Up Look."

Retail Price: $125.00 (bobbibrowncosmetics.com or go here to find a retail location near you)


Laura Mercier Custom Portfolio
What They Say: "Laura Mercier Custom Portfolio is a melon leather zipper case containing two compartments for your beauty necessities. One easily holds an empty makeup board for customization while the other contains room for signature Flawless Face products and select skincare and accessories. The removable insert holds all your key brushes necessary for creating endless looks."

Retail Price: $65.00 (lauramercier.com and select retail locations)


Masaki Matsushima Cherry
What They Say: "Cherry blossom season is an important and symbolic time of year in Japan. It marks the end of winter and the rebirth of nature with deep philosophical meanings: The cherry blossom (sakura) represents absolute beauty and is a reminder of the ephemeral nature of life, and the cherry fruit is a symbol of harmony. It's only natural that Japanese designer Masaki Matsushima captured this facet of his country's culture and rendered it in a conceptual perfume.

It is quite a challenge to create a feminine fragrance that is based on the cherry without it falling into the category of edible scents used in liquors or candies. Jean Jacques, Masaki's "nose," managed this subtle combination of the mat; base with a cherry top and blossom heart.

Notes:
Cherry, Blackcurrant, Bilberry, Watermelon, Lotus Flower, Cherry Blossom, Sweet Pea, Raspberry, Crystal Musk, Blackberry.
Style:
Feminine. Inspiring. Soft."

Retail Price: $32.50-60.00 (only at sephora.com)


Bath & Body Works Signature Collection™
Fab Bath - Japanese Cherry Blossom

What They Say: "Tote around town in style. This fun-filled bag includes your favorite full-size Signature Collection products: 8 oz. Body Lotion, 10 oz. Shower Gel, and 8 oz. Body Splash. This exotic fragrance is a sensuous blend of Japanese cherry blossom, vanilla rice, oriental woods and delicate mimosa petals."

Retail Price: $28.00 (bathandbodyworks.com and in stores)


Aveda Serenity Ritual Gift Set
What They Say: "Escape to tranquility. Our 25 pure flower and plant essences soothe your senses as you gently cleanse, condition and style hair.

• ShampureTM Shampoo—8.5 fl oz/250 ml
• ShampureTM Conditioner—8.5 fl oz/250 ml
• ShampureTM Soy Wax Candle—.7 oz/275 g
• Wooden Styling Brush

Gift box reuse: Reuse this box to hold hairbrushes, combs and accessories.

Our gift sets come prewrapped—ready for giving."

Retail Price: $48.00 - retail value of $58! (aveda.com or go here to find a retail location near you)


LaLicious Coconut Cream Sugar Souffle (one of Melissa's all-time favorites!)
What They Say: "Delicious shredded coconut makes this delight a pure pleasure for your morning ritual.

This product is made with all natural ingredients. We use a whipped technique so the consistency will never change. You will never need to re-mix them. Coconut oil absorbs quickly and easily into your skin, leaving it moisturized and protected without feeling greasy. Pure cane sugar crystals exfoliate dead skin cells while coconut, sweet almond and vitamin-e oils condition, moisturize and smoothes you to perfection!

This is a highly moisturizing product that can be used in the bath or shower. The oils will literally melt into your skin as you exfoliate. We recommend this being the last thing you do, after you wash your body and hair, to get the full benefits."

Retail Price: $30.00 (b-glowing.com)


Anastasia All About Brows Kit
What They Say: "Everything you need to create the perfect brow, start to finish. Six specialized tools used by brow artists - all in one deluxe kit.

Set includes: Tweezers, Brow Powder Duo, four Brow Stencils, Duo Angle/Spooley Brush, Brow Gel, and an Eye Lights highlighting pencil."

Retail Price: $75.00 - a $145 value! (only at sephora.com)


Japonesque Roll-Top Tote (a Nordstrom Exclusive)
What They Say: "The hardest-working soft-sided case in the industry. On your own or on the job, you care about the details. Now, with the Roll Top Tote, there's now one less thing to worry about. This soft-sided wonder opens wide with a double-zip, rollaway closure. Inside is a divided main compartment with detachable mesh pocket, ideal for organizing makeup essentials, while open pockets that line the interior keep small items in place. Comfortable rolled handles make it easy to carry anywhere."

Retail Price: $55.00 (nordstrom.com)


Philosophy Greetings from Maui
What They Say: "If you are dreaming of a relaxing vacation on a beautiful white sand beach beside the beautiful crystal-clear water but can't get away, then you need to send yourself Greetings from Maui. Turn your bathroom into your own island oasis with Philosophy's 8 ounce Coconut Cake award-winning, ultra rich 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath and our 3.5 ounce Coconut Cake body soufflé. It's the ultimate mini-vacation when you just need to get away. here's your opportunity - go coconuts!"

Retail Price: $25.00 (philosophy.com and in select retail locations)


Carol's Daughter Mango Madness setCarol's Daughter Mango Madness Moment
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