Hot Holiday Items Part I: The 2009 Gift-Giving Guide

We all know the drill. This time of year, we go into gift-buying mode. Which means we get stressed.

“What do I get for everyone on my gift list this year? How do I find out what’s hot? What’s not?

And could someone please help me find something for my 14-year-old New Moon-obsessed Twi-Hard sister!”

But this year, a miracle happened.

The beauty conoisseurs at Beauty Collection created a splendid holiday catalog with fabulous gift ideas for everyone. In other words, they did my holiday work for me.

This year, I’m going almost exclusively Beauty Collection. Between the gift baskets and featured products in the catalog, I managed to find something for everyone. So I’m really able to enjoy the spirit of the season instead of panicking over gifts.

Here are a few of the hot holiday items I think you’ll be swooning over too.

Home

Voluspa Fragrant Oil Diffuser is hands-down the best gift for a host or hostess at the neighborhood holiday party, your in-laws, your hairstylist, and the list goes on! It’s simple, thoughtful, and brightens up any room.

Fragrance

Leila Lou Perfume Oil and Michael Kors Very Hollywood. Leila Lou is the perfect little perfume for that on-the-go gal. It’s small enough to throw in your purse and smells delightful. Michael Kors Very Hollywood has been receiving rave reviews for its beautiful design and sophisticated fragrance.

Bath & Body

Epicuren After Bath Moisturizers and Bliss Sinkside Six-Pack. Epicuren’s prestigious skincare line has a recognizable name among the beauty conscious. And the six-pack shower companion from Bliss is the perfect skincare kit for guy or gal.

Makeup

Too Faced Caribbean In A Compact in Snow Bunny Bronzer and Japonesque Tube Brush Set. The compact creates that beautiful vacation tan without any harmful UV rays. And the brush set has every makeup brush any 14-year-old girl would want for only $20.

Beauty Collection Showcases “The World of Beauty” In Its First Holiday Catalog

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) November 15, 2009 — Beauty Collection announced the launch of its first holiday catalog to a select group of beauty shoppers nationwide today. The catalog showcases renowned brands and collections of products from around the world that were carefully selected by Beauty Collection’s top beauty curators just in time for the holidays.

A variety of price points that match the needs of every holiday shopper were chosen. Readers will find handpicked products perfect for:

· Pampering someone special and offering a relaxing treat for the mind and body in the Bath and Body collection ($16 – $95).

· Transforming a home with the spirit of the holiday season in the Candles & Home collection ($14 – $32).

· Glamming up with make-up in demand in the Cosmetics collection ($20 – $125).

· Sharing the scent of love in the Fragrance collection ($38 – $310).

· Easy gifting, with gift sets made simple in the Gift Ensembles collection ($50 – $200).

· Giving a little beauty for the boys too in the Men’s collection ($25 – $100).

· Sharing the perfect skincare regimen in the Skincare collection ($14 – $95).

· And of course, Stocking Stuffers! ($3 – $16).

Brands featured in the catalog include:

· Jack Black: It creates superior, advanced skin care for men including shaving creams, moisturizers, grooming sets, cleansers, anti-aging, hair care, body care and sun care products specially formulated for a man’s needs. The skincare products are all made from natural and organic ingredients suited to men’s skin.

· Ole Henriksen: His skincare products addresses major skincare concerns such as blemish control, anti-aging, redness/sensitivity, ingrown hairs, coarse texture, visible pores, dark circles/puffy eyes, and dull skin. The products are formulated with some of nature’s most effectual botanicals that allow every customer to experience a transformation from head to toe.

· Tom Ford: Aside from being a leading fashion designer of luxury clothing, accessories, cosmetics, Tom Ford offers luxurious and sensual fragrances that is truly modern and timeless.

· Too Faced: Too Faced Cosmetics has earned a reputation for being trendy, irreverent, innovative, and fun. It offers unique products and packaging, with shade names that have wicked sense of humor and undeniably glamorous formulas.

We want beauty shoppers to experience our first catalog as a mini beauty adventure – a discovery of new and exciting works of beauty on each page. And of course, we want them to find the perfect gift for that special someone,” said Shawn Tavakoli CEO/President of Beauty Collection.

Stop by a Beauty Collection store to grab a copy of the catalog while quantities last.

Brighten the Holidays with the Perfect Scented Gift

candles Brighten the Holidays with the Perfect Scented Gift

Besides sometimes getting writer’s block I also get “gift block” – the inability to think of a gift.

However, since coming to work at Beauty Collection I’ve discovered there is one gift that you can’t go wrong with: candles.

Candles bring a romantic light to any room. They remind us of our favorite childhood scents. They help us relax at the end of a day when we’re wrapped up in our Snuggie sitting on our favorite chair and reading our favorite novel. They keep the light going while we’re enjoying dinner with old friends.

Best of all, they’re the perfect gift for anyone and everyone.

So if you’re still scratching your head wondering what to give this holiday season, you’re in luck. Use this candle guide as a starting point.

For Your Boss

You want to impress her without shelling out the big bucks. Claus Porto makes beautifully packaged candles with an affordable price point. Try the Claus Porto Favorito (Red Poppy) Candle and she’ll be so impressed she might give you a Christmas bonus.

For A Quirky Relative

You love your Aunt Joan, but what in the world do you get her when the holidays roll around? Give her a Sage Travel Candle – Turquoise because it doubles as an enriching scent and home décor. It comes in a beautiful box that’s perfect to set out year-round.

For Your Kid’s Teacher

This one is tricky. You need a gift that says, “I appreciate all the help you’ve given Eddie!”  but you don’t want to be a brown-noser. Tocca is famous for its rich signature scents and has a small cult following. Give her Tocca Candele da Viaggio – Candelina Gift Set – it’s better than just giving one candle, there’s four of them in this set!

For A Guy In Your Life

Guys are incredibly difficult to shop for. Whether you’re searching for your friend, boyfriend, spouse, or father-in-law – this can definitely be a major roadblock. Try Molton Brown Air Candela – Black Pepper for a masculine, sophisticated, and non-lousy option.

Gift Ideas for Men

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Art of Shaving’s 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave
Give your man the key to a smooth stubble-free and forever kissable
face. The Art of Shaving’s 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave includes a full size Pre-Shave Oil, Shaving Cream, Shaving Brush and After-Shave Balm. A great gift for any man in your life – kissable or not! $100

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Anthony Logistics IT Kit
The Anthony Logistics call to action IT kit provides the full package for action packed grooming built upon a clean-shave-smooth strategy. The 7 piece all-inclusive kit includes facial cleanser, pre-shave oil, shave cream, after shave balm, face scrub, sea salt body scrub and a reusable travel bag. Plus give a little back as a portion of the proceeds from the sale are donated to prostate cancer research. $50

Holiday Gift Sets

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Claus Porto Soap Gift Set
Enjoy Claus Porto’s Favorito set which includes three Red Poppy soaps, one of their most popular fragrances. It comes packaged in a beautiful gold gift box – perfect for holiday giving. Numerous other fragrances available as gift sets as well. $30

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The Thymes Eucalyptus Sink Set

The Thymes Sink Sets with Caddy come in several different scents. The one pictured is their Eucalyptus Hand Wash and Eucalyptus Hand Lotion in a silver colored rust resistant caddy. A perfect gift for home. $26

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Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry Gift Set
The perfect gift, the Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry Gift Set will fill any home with the rich aromas of rare Huckleberry mixed with vanilla pods and sugar cane for a sweet, delicious scent. The set includes: fragrant oil diffuser, travel candle and aroma room spray. $48

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Tocca Bagno da Viaggio Gift Set in Cleopatra
A perfect gift of Tocca’s most popular items in an elegant box. Set contains Crema da Corpo Body Lotion, Bango Profumato Bath & Shower Gel and a Candelina Travel Candle. Cleopatra is the scent of watery Cucumber and tangy Grapefruit. $48