Holiday Stocking Stuffers {For Her}

I'm a big believer in waking up on Christmas morning to an amazing holiday stocking. The Mrs. and I go all out complete with luxury items, gift cards and trinkets that make us both smile. Here are my top picks for stocking stuffers in 2013.

1. L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Travel Treats, $18

2. Fresh Sugar Keepsakes, $25

3. Benefit Groovy Kind-of-Love Kit, $36

4. Tweezerman Ultra Precision Slant Tweezer, $35

5. butter LONDON Scrubbers 2-in-1 Nail Prep & Remover Pads, $10

6. Ciate Tree Trinkets, $21

7. LORAC - Rockin' Red Hot Mini Glosses To Go, $20

8. Bare Minerals READY Face & Body Luminizer, $45

9. Do You Speak Shoe Lover: Style and Stories from Inside DSW Book, $16.95

10. Napoleon Perdis Lip Gloss Collection, $39

Luxe Beauty Gift Guide {For Her} + A Naked3 Giveaway!

Christmas is right around the corner and many are flocking to stores to pick up last minute gifts. Most online boutiques are offering rush shipping, so don't worry! Consider these luxe gifts for the women on your list. What woman doesn't love a little luxury?

1. Limited Edition Minnie Mouse Makeup Kit - Romantic Serenade 02 by Anna Sui, $50
2. Bobbi Brown Old Hollywood Eye Palette, $75
3. Ciate Mini Mani Month, $41
4. Frends Taylor/Rebecca Minkoff Headphones, $250
5. NARS One Night Stand Palette, $65 (Sold out online but still available in many Sephora boutiques!)
6. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar All-Star Mini x 12 Set, $58
7. Lush Cosmetics Christmas Candy Box, $48
8. Urban Decay Naked3 Palette, $52 (Sold out online but still available in many Sephora boutiques!)
9. Moroccanoil Repair Essentials Collection, $69
10. Limited Edition Tom Ford Beauty 12-Piece Lipstick Set, $588

One of my favorite luxe gifts on this list is Urban Decays new Naked3 Palette. It's a stunning palette with rose gold eyeshadow tones & sleek packaging. I knew I needed to have it and didn't want you to miss out as well, so I picked up a second for a giveaway. See more details on how to enter below. Best of luck & happy shopping!

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Holiday Gift Guide For Her: All Gold

Christmas is only 16 days away and I am still picking up last minute gifts. How's your list coming along? I keep shopping for myself (oops) and you know I feel about gold. Nothing is better than a little glam for the holidays. Here are my top gold picks for the season. See anything you like? 

1. Ciate Caviar Manicure Luxe 
2. West Elm Figurative Owl Mug 
3. Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Palette 
4. Gold Embossed  Damask Business Card Case 
5. Chiara Ferragni's Gold Lips Bracelet 
6. Archie Grand "Faux Pas I Made And Liked" Notebook 
7. Marc Jacobs Beauty Lightshow Luminizing Powder 
8. Bauble Bar Feline Triad Ring 
9. LORAC 3D Liquid Lustre 
10. Kenneth Cole New York Pavé Dial Bracelet Watch 
*Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick - Sicilian Jewels Collection

NARS Announces New NYC Boutique in Soho

Tis’ the season to go shopping, and NARS Cosmetics totally understands. The cosmetic and skin-care company opened their fourth free-standing location in the United States right in the heart of Soho, New York, and they did so just in time for the Black Friday and Christmas shopping fever. Located at 124 Prince Street, the futuristic 450 square-foot boutique screams “ENTER”! The sleek, modern design conceived by Founder and Creative Director François Nars in conjunction with Fabien Baron will leave you speechless. The glazed white, red and black theme is not only the perfect holiday colors, but it’s also alluring enough to attract the thousands of people that walk by Prince street each hour. Lead Artists and NARS makeup stylist, Cindy Rodriguez, opened the store with free personal consultations; now, that’s what I call a GRAND opening. Don’t worry, you can still check out their Facebook page to make an appointment of your own!

Written by Amanda Torres

Star Products To Update Your Winter Skincare Routine

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The weather is getting colder (sadly), which means it’s time to protect that delicate skin of yours. Afterall, it is the main thing protecting your insides. Here are some star products you should update your winter skincare routine with! Thank me later.