Are Your Stockings Stuffed?

For some, shopping for stocking stuffers means grabbing an old apple and orange out of the fruit bowl, stealing a candy cane from the Christmas tree and throwing in a few pieces of chocolate left over from Halloween.  That doesn’t fly for this girl.

I think some of the best gifts can be found in a stocking…many times because the smallest gifts are the most expensive, but that’s another blog.  No, I’m thinking a little more budget friendly here…that’s right, beauty products, my bread and butter.  And don’t worry guys, you won’t be left out of the occasion, we’ve got some treats for you too.  So here it is, my list for the best stocking stuffers for 2009…and beyond!!

To:  Your Favorite Teenager-  How could anyone under (or over) the age of 18 resist this ridiculously fou fou palette by Too Faced?  The French and Fabulous palette includes six wonderful shimmery eyeshadows (the black can moonlight as an eye liner), a dual bronzer, as well as a cheetah print highlighter.  Me personally, I’m a sucker for the Marie Antoinette packaging.

 To:  Your BFF-  She’s been there as you vented about your boyfriend problems, she’s helped you decide which pair of black pumps make your legs look longer,  and she never makes you feel guilty when you cancel on the gym.  So, why not give her a gift that tells her know how amazing she actually is?  Philosophy’s Amazing Grace mini collection will do just that with their 3-1 shampoo, bath and shower gel, fragrance and body butter.  Give your bestie some much deserved “me” time.

To:  Your Mom-  This isn’t your mama’s cold cream…oh no, it’s Egyptian Magic all purpose skin cream.  Use this cream on your face, hands, body; anywhere that you want gorgeous skin.  Made from all natural ingredients from only living plants and organisms, this cream will leave your mom looking not a day over ______ (I’ll allow you to fill in that blank).  Buy two, you’ll want one too.

To:  Your Girlfriend or Wife (but not both)- Guys, how many times have you been stuck at a fragrance counter trying to figure out which fragrance suits your significant other the best?  Well fret no more!  Sephora has made life easier with their Deluxe Fragrance Sampler.  $50 will set you up with 12 deluxe samples of Sephora’s best selling fragrances (which include Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy and Michael Kors Very Hollywood, among others) that your lady can sniff and try on until she finds one that she likes best.  Once she decides on a match, she turns in the fragrance certificate that comes with the box and voilà she smells great and you’re an instant gift giver genius!

To:  Your Brother-in-law-  That shriveled bar of Irish Spring that he’s been using to wash his face, body, and oh my, hair for the last 10 years just isn’t going to cut it any longer.  Get him spruced up and looking good with Anthony Logistics for Men A Clean Start Kit.  The kit includes everything he needs to cleanse, exfoliate, prep, shave, and even soothe.  Now, if you could just work on that wardrobe…

To:  Your Main Man-  What guy doesn’t like a clean, close shave?  The Art of Shaving’s ‘The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave‘ will help make this tedious task a little easier.  The kit includes everything he needs to achieve a close shave, minus the ingrown hairs, nicks, and razor burn.  Plus, your guy will love the fancy shave brush…all he’ll be missing is a hot towel.

So, put a little thought into those stocking stuffers this year…or one of your Hanukkah presents or if you celebrate Festivus…hmmmm, maybe not…those are typically grievances.  Either way, happy holidays and don’t be a lame gift-giver!