on saturday, during one of two amazingly fun style consultations i had scheduled, i walked into sephora, innocently thinking i could take a moment to glance at a product i'd seen in the recent catalogue that might interest my client. after five full, silent minutes of standing in front of the nars display, mouth agape, eyes glazed, i decided it would behoove us both if we made a quick exit; after purchasing a multiple orgasm, that is.
in the spirit of the holiday season, a time when it's most fun to have shimmery eyes, glowing skin, and full, red lips, a time when you never know what size your cousin's girlfriend is and beauty products are a phenomenally underrated gift idea, a time when some of you out there might be wondering just what to get for your favorite friendly fashionista, i share with you my holiday hotlist, the beauty edition. the majority of this list is luxurious but basic products on which perhaps a woman wouldn't want to splurge for herself, but are almost universally flattering and useful (with a few fun, funky, fabulously unique items sprinkled in, of course).
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| NARS the multiple in "orgasm" |
even the fringes of the cult of beauty know about nars orgasm, the impossibly perfect blush that puts just the right flush on the cheek of just about any skin tone imaginable. this longtime favorite has won allure's best of beauty something crazy like 11 years running, and nars has turned it into just about everything imaginable - lipgloss, nail polish, illuminator - but the multiple, a creamy stick that can be used for lips, cheeks, eyes, even, ahem, other body parts, is surely the cream of the crop. i mean, they don't call it a multiple orgasm for nothin'.
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| lancome eclat miracle illuminator |
i don't know why, but i am obsessed with this new product. lancome's eclat miracle is a beautiful illuminating serum that is so simple and luxurious to use that it is an absolute no-brainer if you're looking to pamper someone with a truly stellar beauty product. just blend a couple of tiny drops with your foundation and voila! instant glow-from-within-like-you-might-be-in-love-or-just-got-laid. if you really wanna make someone's day by way of lancome, add the l'absolu rouge lipstick in absolute rouge. it's a universally flattering red that's 100% holidays and not in the least bit ho-ho-ho.
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| tarte cheek stain in "flush" |
this gel blush is raspberry scented, water-based, alcohol-free, has sephora's natural seal, improves your skin quality, and makes you look exactly like you just came in from the cold and would love a cup of hot cocoa. i can't really think of anything more convincing to say about it.
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| guerlain rouge G de guerlain jeweled compact in gala 21 (true red) |
guerlain is luxurious. the jeweled compact with built-in mirror is decadent. and the shade gala 21 is universally flattering. it is the perfect way to pamper your pucker.
and now, for the trendsetter in your life, a few ideas that are a bit more on the daring side...
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| stila color wheel eyeshadow palette |
this holiday edition featuring a rainbow of shades for day, night, or anytime in between is a likely number one on my personal want list. this is the kind of thing that you can't much carry around with you, but could not be more perfect for girls' nights getting ready to go out.
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| sephora give me some lip deluxe sampler |
i'm forever thinking i've found the PERFECT lip gloss, until i find the next one...and the next one...and the next one. with this gorgeous set, not only do you pretty much never have to buy lip gloss again for at least 6 months, you can try them all back-to-back, so you will know for sure, with recent memory in tact, which is actually, truly, perfectly perfect.
so, i have given you ideas and gifts and goals; go forth and purchase for everyone in your life who deserves a little pampering, a lot of love, and doesn't need another shopping trip because the oddly-fitting chunky sweater you bought in basic black is just not cutting the mustard.
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