Holiday: Last Minute Budget Buys

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Top $12.95

This trendy polka dot top is a great basic essential to wear with jeans. The style comes in 12 other shades and can be a statement maker with a dramatic necklace.

 

 

 

Yardley London Limited Edition $1

Bath products are good stocking stuffers or add it into a mix of pamper themes. Yardley London  has two limited edition scents that would be ideal for a gift, Vanilla & Sweet Orchid + Almond Buttercream. Both soaps are available at Walgreens , CVS, Rite-Aid and Walmart for only 99 cents!

 

 

 

Smashbox
Wondervision Lip Gloss Set $19

Lip glosses are a girl's best friend and the shades of Smashbox's gift set is right on. The five shades Radiant (metallic golden rose), Pout (sheer pastel pink), Tease (sheer raspberry), Luster (sheer with golden pearl), Ruby (sheer bright red) are beyond fabulous to gift.

 

 

 

Stephan & Co. 

Curved Bar Necklace $10

The simple necklace is very versatile for dressy and casual. It's flashy to catch your attention and it's a good buy for the price.

 

 

 

Beyonce (Explicit) (CD/DVD) $15.88

If you want to gift a music lover, Beyoncé's new CD is the one to get this holiday season. The CD/DVD combo is perfect to dance around in the mirror and the DVD will keep you glued on the beauty looks and dance moves.

Trends: Holiday Gifts For Moms

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are a few Christmas gift ideas for moms that focus on luxury and also sentimental value as well.

 

 

 

Melie BiancoElaine Colorblock Wing Tote $74.99

Handbags are always a great holiday gift for any woman, finding a signature style like a tote bag is always a good approach. The style of this is great for the office and also a weekend out look as well.

 

 

Valentino Valentina Set $103.50

 

Fragrances are the most gifted items on special occasions and every woman wants to smell her best at all times. This perfume is for a mature woman who loves something light, feminine and timeless.

 

 

 

 

Anne Klein Double Wrap Chain Bracelet Watch $89.98

This gift is perfect for new moms giving them a stylish look while on the go with their newborn/s. It has a bracelet trend making it easy to add in with a simple look or a day of running errands.

 

 

 

Natori Chinchilla-Patterned Robe, Cashmere $140

A robe as a gift can go a long way especially for the cold season or if you're just lounging around the house. Finding one that will give amazing wear and be used regularly is also a plus. These are a major splurge but perfect for those with parents that are much older.

 

 

Home is where your mom is spoon hand stamped spoon $15

 

I thought this was the cutest gift idea to give if your mom is a huge coffee or tea drinker. Maybe add some cute cups with it as a little heart filled gift set.

 

 

 

 

Rainbow Loom Personalized keychain $8.99

 

If you're are one of my young readers that are on a tight budget you can always look for personalized items for your parents for the holidays. It can be a coffee mug with their name, a picture frame/s with a picture/s of your family or even this simple key chain with the word mom. You don't have to buy the most expensive item mom will love you regardless.

Holiday Gifts Under $150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are 5 great gifts for this holiday under $150 that your mom, sister or bestie could enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joy & IMAN 4-piece Iconic Quilted Patent Luggage Set with Handbag

Flex Pay $57.49

A few days I purchased this luggage set at a special value set of $129 or 4 flex pay for $29.99, well the price did go up. I decided to still added it because of the flex pay deal. This is a great option just like a layaway plan. The set comes in a variety of shades you can keep it classic or add some pop for your travel needs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pave Petal Drops $68

 

This is a gorgeous gift for someone who loves to dazzle and wears glamorous things, it's also a perfect addition for a bride to be to add to her wedding party.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viktor & Rolf

 Flowerbomb Holiday Set $145

This holiday set is a wonderful splurge which smells fresh, feminine and most importantly very light on the skin. I love the fact that it also comes with a roller ball because you can always have it in a tote bag for easy applications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French Connection

      Buckle Up Crocodile-Embossed Tote Bag $98

I love the detailing of this tote bag, it works well to be chic, classical or transitional. Any one can work this in their wardrobe and it will always remain stylish.

 

 

 

                                             

  Ciaté Mini Mani Month Set $58

Nails galour for the nailista for this holiday season! You get neutral shades for you safe looks and dazzlers for your party themes. You can also add the sparkle colors on the solid polishes to give your nails more of a impact. This price is good especially for someone who loves to paint.

Beauty: Inglot Holiday

 Silver Linings holiday set gives lavishing pinks and a silver mix.

Good as Gold offers some bronzed champagne shades with a spark or red.

 

Both sets debut tomorrow online and at their boutiques, will these be on your Christmas list?

 

http://inglotcosmetics.com/

Holiday Gift Ideas Under $25

 

Set of 3 Mini-Purse Manicure Kits with Mirror by Pursfection $19.98

These gift sets are great travel items especially for someone who loves to do their nails. The collection has three variety of shades so you can choose a few stylish options as well.

Get Some Scents Solid Fragrance Pencil Gift Set $20

I love this gift set, I actually have this one. It’s a cute stocking stuffer or work grab bag and all the scents smell fabulous you can’t go wrong.

H+M Clutch Bag $24.95

If you’re gifting to a fashionable lady this style is the one to get. It’s perfect to add to all black styles or a playful metallic outfit as well.

 

Titanium Bracelet Watch, 38mm $20

A watch can costs a big piece of change if you’re looking for a designer label but for those that are on a budget this holiday season these will still make the cut. This style offers three styles that can work a simple look, a day at the office or to dress up a gorgeous blouse. Best shade that goes all the way is rose gold.

NYX Fall in Love' Nail Art Collection $20

What woman doesn’t love to have her nails looking amazing and the color range for this collection goes far in pop. The shades are fun to create many nail art looks and statement transitions ones too.

CATHY'S CONCEPTS Personalized Craft Beer Growler $22

If you know someone that loves to entertain this is the perfect gift, it can be customized with their initials and can be use for ay liquid drink they choose.

Holiday Hosting: Top 4 Glam Foods To Make

When it comes to holiday hosting everything has to be perfect, comfortable and overall enjoyable for you and your guest/s. The most important factor at any party is the food so while you work your pretty cocktail dress make sure you add these four glam foods to the menu.
SWEET POTATOES

This is perfect for the holiday season mixed with your ham or turkey dish that’s likeable for the adults and kids too. Plus there’s so many fun ways to make it, you can go for the maple syrup soul food tradition or add some flavor with tasty marshmallows.
EGG NOG

A touch of egg nog makes the season come alive especially in pretty martini glasses. Make this a signature dessert drink or add some rum in it for a extra late night kick.
SHRIMP

This is a wonderful appetizer to add on gorgeous platters as your guest/s arrive.  Add a few flutes alongside filled with rose champagne just to start the party with a bang.
RED VELVET

Desserts are the finale to the night and red velvet seems to be the most popular choice for a glamorous look. Add a sleek gourmet style with cups of tea or coffee. Or display miniature cupcake styles so your guest/s have the option to take it home as favors.

Review + Giveaway: mark. Holiday

The season for beauty giving is in the air and mark. has a wide selection of beauty items for your wish list, holiday shopping guide and those stocking stuffers as well. Check out a few of my favorites which include the Lemon Sugar Bath and Body Trio, Nailed It Trend Mini Nail Lacquers and their Fragrance Pencils. Plus enjoy a beauty giveaway on one of my faves from mark’s holiday beauty.
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Special thanks to Jennifer R. at Kaplow PR for the samples, really loving the fragrance pencils ; )

Beauty: MAC Holiday RiRi Collection

MAC is back with another Rihanna edition, this time its the holiday collection starting at $16-$40 featuring two NEW Lipsticks: Pleasure Bomb and Bad Girl RiRi, Nail Lacquer RIRi Woo (matte), Superslick Liquid Eye Liner shades rose gold and shimmer white, Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow, Bronzing Powder, the double-ended 217 Blending Brush and the 239 Eye Shader Brush. This limited-edition collection is encased in exclusive white-pearl packaging with RiRi’s rose-gold detailing.
It will be available in December, will you be splurging or adding to your wish list?

Presh Out + 2X Dare

Bad Girl RiRi

Pleasure Bomb

RiRo Woo