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Gift Guide: Beauty Buff

By |December 1st, 2011|Gift Guide|

I don’t know a girl who doesn’t love receiving something not only beautiful, but also beautifying.  While we’ve outgrown the ol’ Bath & Body Works gift sets, it’s still wonderful to give (and receive!) the gift of beauty.  I could have listed a hundred products that would make more than stellar gifts, but I have whittled it down to ten as to not overwhelm you.  Maybe these gifts didn’t tickle your fancy, but they did get you thinking about buying someone special something from the beauty department.  Here are a few tips to keep in mind while shopping:

  1. Don’t give something offensive like a waxing kit (even if she does have a hairy upper lip).
  2. Perfume is way too personal (unless recipient has told you EXACTLY which fragrance she’s wishing for).
  3.  When in doubt, go for something with lots of options, like a kit where she can mix and match to make the perfect shade.

1. Bliss Glow Ho Ho Gift Set, $75, 2. Fresh Sake Ritual Bath Set, $95, 3. Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Trio, $60, 4. Philosophy Holiday Bundle Ornament Set, $15, 5. NARS Kudoki Kabuki Lip Set, $125, 6.  Urban Decay 24/7 Travel Size Pencil Set, $32, 7. Red Carpet Manicure Starter Kit with Portable Light, $59.99, 8. NARS Kuroko Kabuki Mini Nail Polish Coffret, $359. Benefit I’m Glam Therefore I Am Gift Set, $36, 10. Estee Lauder Good Fortune Compact, $125

xx,

WhyDid

Gift Guide: Glamour Girl

By |November 29th, 2011|Gift Guide|

Oh yes, it’s that time of year again.  Not only is it time to crank up the heat and hibernate, it’s also time to spend money we may or may not have on gifts for people who may or may not appreciate them.  I’m kidding, I’m kidding.  Everyone with a soul appreciates a thoughtful and gracious gift.  So, in the off chance that you do have any money left after Brown Thursday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, it’s time to start WhyDid’s Holiday Gift Guides.  I don’t mean to toot my own horn (beep beep) but I’m pretty great at gift giving.  Is that something I can add to my resume?

Let’s start with the toughest on the list, shall we?  There’s always that one person who has (or at least wants) everything.  We all know someone like her.  Hell, she may even be you.  Why not please your fickle friend with something shiny?  Something sparkly.  Something so glamourous she couldn’t possibly turn up her perfect little nose at your offerings.

1. Bond No. 9 New York The Swarovski All Stars Quartet, $700, 2. Diane Kordas Black Diamond Embellished 18K Rose Gold Bracelet, $810, 3. Kiki de Montparnasse Fucking Beautiful Ring, $950, 4. Kiki de Montparnasse Je T’aime Ring, $895, 5. D.L. & Co. Black Dahlia Candle, $75, 6. Kara Ross Prunella Glitter Envelope Clutch, $650, 7. NARS Arabian Nights Trio Eyeshadow, $45, 8. Miu Miu Jewel Heel Glitter Platform Sandal, $990, 9. Tarte The Starlet Limited Edition Makeup Vanity, $52

Phew!  Check her off the list.

xx,

WhyDid