Give The Gift Of Gorgeousness With My 10 Favorite Beauty Sets!
by Alex Gambardella
Dec 16, 2009 10:18 AM PST
As any beauty addict knows, brand name makeup doesn't come especially cheap. When restocking on your favorite MAC lipglass or Urban Decay eyeshadow primer, the price you pay per item doesn't necessarily burn a hole in your wallet (after all, you can't skimp on essentials!), but when it comes to gifting, makeup items can easily run you over budget even after just a couple of pots of eyeshadow. This is exactly why I gotta give praise to one of my favorite retail-related inventions ever: value sets! Themed for the holidays or just packaged as an always-festive good deal, gift sets from our favorite department store brands combine brand favorites into one beauty bundle and help you save big bucks (to spend on more makeup, of course!). If you have someone on your list who can't get enough lip gloss, how about something from Shu Uemura's Holiday Collection by Tsumori Chisato? Or if you know a gal who loves everything Lancome, consider their all-inclusive Holiday Beauty Box! Take a look at more of my favorite value gift sets in the slideshow!
Cute And Stylish Holiday Gifts For Under $50!
by Lisanne Silverman
Dec 4, 2009 10:23 AM PST
If I had to have a least favorite form of shopping, holiday shopping would be it. Don't get me wrong- I love finding the perfect gifts for my friends and family- but the process is downright exhausting whether you brave the malls or swipe your credit cards the virtual way. Setting a price limit is the best way to start narrowing down who's getting what, and furthermore, the best gifts happen to be the ones whose prices aren't quite so obvious, so you might want to skip the typical mall stores (unless you know exactly what your recipients want, of course!). I've compiled a list of 10 stylish gifts as precious as they are practical, like a limited edition Tsumori Chisato lip gloss set or a set of super sweet enamel bangles from Dylan's Candy Bar. Or what about a luxe neckwarmer from Madewell? They're all under $50, so you can still stay within your budget without feeling like you've skimped. Click the slideshow to see my picks, and happy shopping!
