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Pamper your guy this holiday season: Payot OptiMale for his shaving needs

PPasha — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:26:36 +0000

Have you a guy in your life that needs some pampering – desperately need a little skin love – but refuses to use anything other than a bar of cheap soap? Here are some ideas for even the most reluctant male:

Designed specifically with your guy in mind, OptiMale relies on all the great scientific advancements of Payot without the frills, bells and whistles that usually turn keep men away from products that are good for them.

Payot OptiMale Effective Shaving Gel

Protective and hydrating , this ultra-confortable shaving gel improves the way a razor glides over the skin, minimizing burns and cuts. The formula is enriched with protective vitamins E, PP, B5 (all known for their soothing qualities), which means your guy’s face with stay moist and hydrated throughout the day.

Payot OptiMale Soothing After Shave Care

What best way to keep a good thing going than to follow the shaving with the after-shave? Designed to calm and repair skin, this after-shave hydrates the skin and helps heal razor burns. The formula is quickly absorbed by the skin, leaving it lightly scented (and LOVE the scent here – very masculine but not overpowering) and soft. You may have trouble staying away from this one.

Holiday Gift Guide: Fragrant Gifts for the Scent-Snobs in your life

PPasha — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:00:15 +0000

Have you a scent-snob in your life? Yes, a scent-snob, one of those people who have opinions – and lots of them – about the everyday scent one meets everywhere in the world. They find most of them cheap, nauseating, and ordinary. Here are some suggestions to keep even the most discerning of noses happy and wiggle-free!

Jo Malone Amber & Lavender ($70)

I love everything about this fragrance. It’s deep, warm, exotic, and delicate all at the same time. The bergamot and citrus top notes beautifully balanced with spearmint, lavender, and amber, creating a unisex (my husband keeps “accidentally” using it!), perfect for the cold months scent.

Liz Hoffman Variations ($95)

You have heard me sing the glories of the Variations Fragrance line. Based on the ingenious concept that the same fragrance is not appropriate and/or wanted at all times of the day and night, Variations offers 4 -yes, you guessed it! – variations on 1 scent: Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Bedtime. With 5 different scents, and a beautiful leather pouch, this is almost like getting 4 presents in one! Choose from Tuscan Fig, Tunisian Neroli, Japanese Agarwood, and Madagascar Orchid (my favorite!).

Casa di Francesca Diffusers ($29)

When I discovered this collection of affordable luxurious home fragrances, my heart skipped a beat. With more than 20 incredibly complex (and yet so simple!) scents, all beautifully housed in hand-crafted decorative Italian glass bottles, these diffusers last and last. The secret? Both the sticks (Rattan Reed Diffuser Sticks – porous little guys with tons of channels for more fragrance in less time) and the scents (high quality oils that strong enough to infuse a whole room with the most wonderful smells). Try English Garden – my favorite scent.

Holiday Gift Guide: Some Holiday Love from Barex and Aetó Botanica

PPasha — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:56:31 +0000

Do you have friends who, like me, obsess about their hair? Who are constantly touching it, smelling it, complaining about it, or simply actively thinking about the overall health of their hair? Yes! You know exactly who I’m talking about! I have just the right gift for such people:

Barex Hair Care Travel Companion ($93)

The travel collection is super cute. Complete with shampoos, conditioners, and styling creams (all travel size and airport approved, of course!) and a black patent leather cross-stitched case, this set not only makes travel effortless, it also makes gifting that expert hair-obsessed traveler in your life ultra easy.

Barex Tote Gift Set ($55-$74)

Every one in my office is getting one of these this year. I love the tote, I heart the products. You can personalize it to fit the type of hair (or person!) you’re gifting. I am a big fan of the Barex Gloss Gift Set and the Frizzy Hair Gift Set. Can’t.Go.Wrong.Here!

Aetó Botanica Holiday Gift Set ($57)

Until now, I had never heard of this company (have you?). If you haven’t, run to the nearest beauty store and get one of these gift sets. It comes packed with every thing your hair needs – and then some! The Bamboo/Yucca shampoo smells incredible and makes my hair feel soft. o! so soft! The Hair Mask has wild mango and Myrrh (one of my favorite smells). When you buy these 2, you’ll also receive a full size Aetó Olio Benessere Wellness Oil in a cute little pouch.

These gift sets can be found at beautypantry.com.

Holiday Gift Guide: Edward Bess does Holiday in Style

PPasha — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:04:03 +0000

A new makeup collection just came into my attention: Edward Bess. Have you heard of it? Everything about screams incredibleness. Sleek packaging, gorgeous colors, and luxurious textures. I cannot wait to try it. Here’s their holiday collection – get ready to drool!

Jet Set collection ($125) combines all of Edward Bess’ must have items: Island Escape Shadow Trio, Compact Rouge, and Defining Lip Liner, all contained in a signature luxury travel bag.

Here’s the breakdown:

- Island Escape Eyeshadow Trio – $60

Skylight; shimmery beige
Warm Sand; matte tan
Sunset Dune; matte deep brown
Also includes a dual ended eyeshadow/liner brush

- Compact Rouge – $36

Cream-based formula for cheeks and lips. Blot on to dress the cheeks or lips with sheer color (Island Rose)

- Defining Lip Liner – $28

Waterproof, long-lasting lip liner delivers a precise, professional line. Automatic pencil design never need sharpening. Creamy formula stays put for hours without feathering (Natural shade).

Pretty, no? Edward Bess is available at Bergdorf Goodman or at EdwardBess.com

Holiday Gift Guide: Wish for Smashbox this holiday season

PPasha — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:14:17 +0000

Every one knows of my undying love for Smashbox Cosmetics – and now, I have even more reason to love them! This holiday season, with the launch of the Wish Collection, Smashbox is making every one’s life prettier, $1 at a time. For each Wish Collection product purchased, Smashbox will donate $1 to the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that provides medical care, life-saving research and on-going education to sick and injured children. Who knew helping could be so glamorous!

WISH FOR THE PERFECT POUT SET

A great set of limited-edition of 6 incredibly gorgeous glossed – including some new-for-the-holiday shades: POUT (full size!), LUSTER (full size!), TEASE, CANDY, AURA & RADIANT

EYE WISH PALETTE

Can you picture a super duper 12 vibrant eye shadows, 4 liners, and a mini Photo Finish Lid Primer in a shimmering raspberry mirrored travel case? Behold the Eye Wish Palette. Includes an exclusive Get the Look Book packed with 13 step-by-step party perfect new looks.

WISH FOR THE PERFECT TOOLS SET

All of your Smashbox tools in one cool, pink metallic case! Includes a TRAVEL ANGLED BLUSH BRUSH, TRAVEL BLENDING BRUSH,TRAVEL CREASE BRUSH, TRAVEL SHADOW LINER BRUSH, TRAVEL ANGLED PRECISION LINER BRUSH.

These make great stocking stuffer, people! I already have 2 in mine (but don’t tell anyone!!).

Holiday Gift Guide: Votivo Decked Out Candles

PPasha — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:20:50 +0000

There’s something magic about the holidays. Regardless of what exactly you celebrate as the year comes to an end, everyone seems to want nothing more than to share happy moments with the important people in their lives. And with all of this magic, there are scents that seem to capture all this that we feel perfectly.

Votivo Decked Out Holiday collection does all of this – and then some! With 5 fragrances that capture different holiday essences, these hand-crafted candles promise AND deliver, quickly filling any room with complex and rich scents. My two favorites this holiday season?

A savory blend of tart red currants and golden fruit glaze ladled over coarsely ground vanilla bean ice cream and served along side of raspberry filled sugar cookies… the original Red Currant.

Joie de Noel: In a centuries old tradition, darkened hearty cut spices, woody strands of aged rosemary, fragrant spruce and delicate hemlock boughs are mulled with caravan herbs and thickened honey combs in a blackened copper kettle over an open cherry wood flame: an unspoken welcome home anytime throughout the year.

These candles come so beautifully packaged that wrapping is utterly optional. $30 for 50 hours of delicious holiday – now, that’s a good deal!

Holiday Gift Guide: philosophy combines all the flavors of the Holiday

PPasha — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:14:16 +0000

Do you, like me, look forward all year long for philosophy’s holiday offerings? No other company out there is able to bottle the flavors and smells of the holiday like they are. And this year, they are doing it in style! Check out these beautiful gift ideas:

philosophy cookie exchange tin: no need to slave away in the kitchen for this type of cookie exchange. instead, treat someone who has a sweet tooth to 4 mouth-watering cookie scented shampoo, shower gel and bubble baths in 4 oz. bottles compliments of philosophy. the cookie exchange includes lemon cookie, oatmeal raisin, coconut macaroon and chocolate chip flavored shower gels for an ultra-rich bath or shower experience. these high foaming, 3-in-1 formulas smell scrumptious and provide a rich, foaming lather. savor every last drop!

Price: $30 at philosophy.com

philosophy the classic cookbook: crinkled pages of holiday baking tradition. the holiday cookbook includes 6 (2 oz.) recipe inspired shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths. prepare to swoon to the scents of red velvet cake, cinnamon buns, spicy pear cobbler, pumpkin spice muffin, gingerbread and double rich hot cocoa. philosophy infused these decadent scents into bottles of our ultra-rich shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths for a scrumptious bath or shower experience.
Price: $35 at philosophy.com

philosophy first snow: stimulate your senses with the pure, crisp scent of fresh fallen snow. philosophy’s first
snow gift set includes 4 oz. snow shower exfoliating shower gel, 2 oz. snow body shimmer lotion and .5 oz. snow kiss lip shine in a glittery gift box. our exfoliating gel gently polishes rough skin, and our shimmer lotion melts into skin for hydrating and skin-softening benefits. snow kiss is the ultimate high-gloss, very emollient lip shine. each product contains a hint of shimmer for a beautiful, winter glow.
Price: $25 at philosophy.com

philosophy the bake shoppe: leave room for dessert this holiday. the bake shoppe includes 4 oz. pink frosted layer cake and raspberry mousse shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths; 2 oz. buttercream body lotion; and .5 oz. raspberry mousse flavored lip shine. not only is the bake shoppe a great way to satisfy a sweet craving, it’s ideal for whenever you want a high-foaming lather in the tub or shower, an ultra-rich body lotion for silky soft skin and a very emollient flavored lip shine for smooth, glossy lips.
Price: $30 at philosophy.com

Holiday Gift Guide: SpaRitual Goodies for the Vegan in your life

PPasha — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:29:25 +0000

Everyone who knows me knows that I LOVE Sparitual. I still remember how surprised I was several years ago to learn that people made vegan products. I knew people who were vegan, was more acquainted than I wanted to be with their dietary needs (have you tried cooking a Thanksgiving meal for vegans?!), and was more or less familiar with the things they would not do: wear any-thing leather, silk blouses, wool sweaters… But nail polish? Who ever thought that nail polish needed to be vegan?

That’s where SpaRitual comes in! Committed to eco-friendliness and veganism, SpaRitual creates high-quality spa products that are not only beautiful but utterly free of animal-by products. The nail lacquers are naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes; the packaging is made with the environment in mind; and the colors are just plain fabulous.

And for the holidays, they have created winter collection, packaged in cute little box. Can you say perfect stocking stuffer??

It's a Wonderful Life! - everything you need in one little box: Look Inside Organic Moisturizing Lotion; Instinctual Energizing Fragant Mist; Infinitely Loving Oil

Two great polishes for the Holiday: I Feel the Earth Move (creme) and Stiletto (shimmer)

The shorter brush (a signature SpaRitual item) and the Plum Cap (a non-slip cap – another signature item) make application a breeze. The fact that it dries very quickly and lasts for a while makes this line even better. Also, SpaRitual is dedicated to the environment and all of its products are free of DBP, toluene and formaldehyde.

For $14 a piece, this makes a sweet little gift! Check you local salons, spas, and skintore.com.

Mama’s Goodies Nut Brittles is pure goodness!

PPasha — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:45:39 +0000

I’m not a very big brittle person. It’s just not in my genetic makeup. So, when the opportunity to try Mama’s Goodies Nut Brittles arose, I was less than excited. But that was then. Now, I have not only eaten through the several bags of brittle I was sent, but have also ordered a new shipment!

Pecan Brittle

These sweet and savory nut butter brittles were developed by Kathy Khodi and her mother, Rohy Khorshidian, both Iranian immigrants, based on an old family recipe. These “old family recipes” include ingredients such as sesame, almonds, cashews, pecan, and macadamia. For $4.99 a bag, these all natural and kosher snacks will make your holiday season just a little merrier. Check them out at mamasgoodies.com.

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You’re not dreaming! LeSportsac and Bath and Body Works have teamed up!

PPasha — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:22:29 +0000

I think it’s safe to say that everyone – EVERYONE – loves LeSportsac. There’s just something about these bags.. Could it be the super fan pattern? The fact that they last forever? That they come in just about every size imaginable? A combination of all of these? Well, for whatever reason, we know that we love it. And now, for a limited time, LeSportsac has teamed up with Bath and Body Works to keep you looking fab and germ-free all at the same time!

Don’t you just love the Penguins?

Until December 24th, all LeSportsac bags will feature a nice collection of Bath & Body Works PocketBac waterless hand gel, providing a stylish way to keep hands healthy. Guaranteed to kill 99% of germs, the pocket-sized bottle contains natural ingredients and powerful germ killers that get hands clean without water (or the alcohol scent), anywhere, anytime. Stop by LeSportsac stores or log on to lesportsac.com to snag the bags plus a PocketBac waterless hand gel and a bounceback card good toward your next Bath & Body Works purchase—a savvy solution to winter germs.

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The Product Pasha » Holiday 2009

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