Lipstick Powder N Paint

Finery is part of the M.A.C Antiquitease collection and includes four lip sets. Each set has the sweetest little fabric bag with gold or silver metallic thread woven through it. Inside are two lipsticks and a gloss, in one of four colour schemes.

My personal favourite is the Plum Lips and I am giving my mother the Coral Lips for Christmas. Hope she doesn’t read this before then!

Finery: 3 Plum Lips
Lipstick: Ultra-Madame, Culture Class
Lipglass: Contessa

Finery: 3 Coral Lips
Lipstick: Aristo-Chic, Ruling Class
Lipglass: Splendid!

Finery: 3 Tan Lips
Lipstick: High Tea, Haughty
Lipglass: Honorable

Finery: 3 Pink Lips
Lipstick: Snob Appeal, Blue Blood
Lipglass: Gentility

Linda Hay has worked with the most beautiful women in the world including supermodels Heidi Klum and Karolina Kurkova.

For the holiday season, Hay provides Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint readers with three makeup looks that will have you looking like a Victoria’s Secret model in minutes:

Supermodel Glam
“This is the wearable version of the look I do on girls like Karolina for the VS Fashion Show. It’s all about the “sexy Siren” with dark smoky eye, a touch of color on the cheeks and full, provocative pink lips. And creating it is much easier than anyone would think.”

Simply Sexy
“This is a sexy, flirty daytime look. It’s all about a fresh, pink glossy lips and a bit of soft shimmer for the eye with a naturally rosy cheek simultaneously pretty and sexy.”

Sultry Smoke
“Nothing says sexy like a sultry, smoky eye. The beauty of it is that while it looks like it takes hours and a team of professional makeup artists to create, anyone can do it. The key? Blend, blend, blend.”

Linda Hay used one kit for the recent VS show and that was the Look of the Show kit.

The kit includes:
Mosaic Eye Shadow in Sultry
Mosaic Blush in Afterglow
Perfect Lipstick in VIP
Lip Gloss in Intimate
Intensifying Mascara in Blackest Black

These items all come in a black patent leather CD makeup case with Victoria’s Secret logo on front.

www.victoriassecret.com

When purchasing a gift at the Holidays, or really at anytime, you want to know it is good quality, and that the recipient will like it. Origins has a fantastic selection of products that anyone would be thrilled to receive. Each item is made with the highest quality plants, earth and sea substances and 100% natural essential oils.

Something that we don’t necessarily look for, but is a definite benefit, is that Origins is focused on helping make a healthier planet. Their cartons are made from 50% Forest Stewardship Council certified paperboard and 50% post-consumer recycled fiber, all of their printed materials is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks and Origins is partnering with Community Energy Inc. to purchase wind generated power to offset electricity used in its North American stand-alone retail stores. Wow!

And if that wasn’t enough, part of the sales from the following gifts are donated to not-for-profit organizations. Doesn’t that make giving even better?

FOR HER

Ginger all ‘Round ($73)
Let the warm welcoming scent of Ginger gather round skin and senses for a sensuous experience unlike any other.

Includes:
• Ginger Souffle Whipped body cream
• Ginger Essence Intensified fragrance rollerball
• Incredible Spreadable Scrub Ginger body smoother
• Ginger Float Cream bubble bath
• Ginger Bar Savory bath soap

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Up and Calming ($58)
Keep them feeling calm all season long with the soul-soothing secrets of Lavender and Vanilla.

Includes:

• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla body smoother
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla bath bar
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla body souffle
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla oil for bath and body
• Eye Mask

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FOR HIM

Salt Supplies ($28.50)
This salty set is sure to bring a sense of soothing serenity.

Includes:
• Incredible Spreadable Scrub Sea Salt body smoother
• Salt Suds Foaming body wash
• Smoothing Souffle Whipped body cream

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Well Traveled Man ($25)
From a smoother, more comfortable shave to a refreshing clean that goes skin deep, now no matter where you’re going you can take nature’s grooming greats with you.

Includes:
• Fire Fighter Plus Beard taming after shave soother
• Blade Runner Energizing shave cream
• Skin Diver Active Charcoal body wash
• Skin Diver Active Charcoal body scrub

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FOR THE POOCH

Doggy Dip Silky Coat Dog Shampoo ($27.50)

Why shouldn’t you pet been spoilt at the Holidays too? With natural essential oil of Lavender that will keep Fido smelling fresh.

I will definitely be ordering this for the pugs.

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If you are not too sure if any of these gifts will work for your special someone, you can always create your own Origins gift. Just pick the items that you would like to include, click on take it and then just check out. Your custom gift will be gift wrapped and labeled with a gift tag - perfect!

I really like shopping on line - so much easier and relaxing than going to the Mall.

www.origins.com

I love to spoil my honey at the Holidays. When buying him a gift I try to get him a couple of fun items, and then practical ones that he wouldn’t get for himself. Skin, Body and Haircare items may not sound that exciting but he does appreciate trying out new products.

Here are a couple of items that most men would be pleased to receive:

The Jack Black Jet Set Traveler ($32)
This grab it and go travel set includes four essential, daily skin care products in a stylish bag. These airline approved items make this the perfect stocking stuffer for every guy.

My husband has been using this the past week and finds it very convenient having all the items together in the one little bag. He really likes the feel of each product on his skin and I find the smell very appealing.

Buy it!

Every Man Jack Holiday Body Set ($9.99)
This kit contains their Signature Body Wash, Body Bars and Face Wash; everything a guy needs to get his face and body squeaky clean.

My husband especially likes the body scrub as he it keeps him really clean and smooth.

Buy it!

Redken For Men
With multiple products to pamper that special guy, you can choose what items you want and make up your own little goodie bag/basket for him. I chose Go Clean Daily Care Shampoo and Finish Up Daily Weightless Conditioner, Get Groomed Finishing Cream and Maneuver Working Wax. His hair is going to look just perfect in 2008!

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Gillette Fusion Chrome Manual Shaving Set ($300)
Combining the expertise of Gillette, with the craftsmanship of The Art of Shaving this set offers an exceptional blend of style & performance.

My husband would absolutely love this.

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Anthony Logistics For Men A Clean Start Kit ($40)
Cleanse, exfoliate, prep, shave, and soothe the skin with this set of five highly effective facial care products formulated specifically for men.

Buy it!