CK One High Shine Gloss Trio Holiday Set

CK One's new lipgloss trio gift set is not only pretty but a deal as well.

The set contains two current glosses, Proper (300) and Tender (810) and one new shade, LE and limited to this set, Faithful ( 910) which is a sparkling translucent gloss for $ 20.

All the colors are very wearable and it's packaged  nicely in a gold mylar box ready for giving.

Of course if you use one of Ulta's $ 3.50 coupons you'll be paying $ 16.50 or 5.50 per gloss. That's hard to top even at the drugstore level .

CK One High Shine Holiday Gloss Trio and all CK One is available at  Ulta. 

L'Occitane Arlésienne

Earlier this week I previewed L'Occitane's holiday  hand cream gift sets. One mentioned came in  a scent called Arlésienne . That's the brand's newest fragrance , hitting stores in time for the holiday season, inspired by the town and area of Arles , France.

 Arlésienne is  a rose based fragrance,  the kind L'Occitane does so well. But it's not simply rose.  Violet, an excellent companion to rose is in there as well along with a sprig of lily of the valley.  There is a peppery bite at the beginning courtesy of saffron .  The base notes of  tonka and sandalwood don't come along into well into the drydown, but once they do they give  a touch of soft woods that makes it a  fragrance perfect for the Winter months.

Arlésienne  comes in a full complement of products from EDT to Solid Fragrance to Velvet Hand Cream.  Shown are Body Oil , which is a lightweight , fabulous smelling spray oil  along with Shower Cream and the EDT.

Arlésienne  EDT 2.5 oz is $ 50
Arlésienne  Shower Cream is $ 20
Arlésienne  Body Oil is $ 36

All are available now at  L'Occitane online and in stores.

Clinique The Nutcracker Suite -Holiday 2014

  

Clinique announces their  holiday color collection. Based on the beloved Nutcracker ballet with inspiration provided by The American Ballet Theatre ,The Nutcracker Suite will be launching later this month  with pale pinks and plums for eyes  , lips ands cheeks. 

      The Nutcracker Act I Compact ($36.00): Inspired by the dazzling dance of the Snowflakes, The Nutcracker Act I color compact includes a Snowflake Suite eye shadow quad in soft pinks and sultry tones, and a delicate pink Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Plié Pink.

·          The Nutcracker Act II Compact ($36.00): Inspired by the whimsical land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Nutcracker Act II color compact includes a Sugar Plum Suite eye shadow quad that couples beautiful plum shades with shimmering white and silver tones, paired with a flushed pink Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Tutu Pink.

·             The Nutcracker Blended Face Powder in Snowflake Dreams ($24.00): The new Blended Face Powder in Snowflake Dreams was created to mirror the shimmering elegance of the performance. Perfect for shoulders, neck and chest, the new powder imparts a beautiful shimmer – ideal for any holiday party.

·            Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($17.00): The super-nourishing, multitasking chubby stick lip balms are loaded with mango and shea butters as well as antioxidants to help pamper and protect lips. The immediate and lasting moisturizing balm is perfect for dry, delicate lips during the winter months. Budding Blossom complements The Nutcracker Act I compact; while Flowering Freesia was chosen to complement the ballet inspired tones and shades of The Nutcracker Act II compact. (** These are re-promotes). 

mark. Sleekest Link Stretch Bracelet

Ready for some holiday looks from mark ?  Every year they put out some fab and fun accessories and this year is no different.

The Sleekest Link Stretch Bracelet is has the look of chain mail jazzed up with rhinestones. A  little edge, a little glitz. As with many of the mark. jewelry items I have, this one is heavy and large. No lightweight piece, this is a substantial bracelet.  It looks pretty great too.

The width measures just shy of and inch and a half   with nine rows of stones .

This has a lot of presence and will take you through holiday , New Year's and look good all through winter.

mark. Sleekest Link Stretch Bracelet is $ 24 and available now at www.meetmark.com