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Unexpected Holiday Guide For Everyone On Your List!

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Happy almost holidays everyone! If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift, I have searched internet, visited the gift shows and found some amazing, unusual food, tech and happy gifts to help you find something original and fun — and more importantly something that everyone on your list will love.

Gourmand Gifts

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  1. Maille Maison Fondee En 1747 Gourmet Truffle Gifts
  2. Carry On Cocktail Kit ($24)
  3. TheWand by Pure Wine ($24.99/8 pack)
  4. Malin+Goetz Dark Rum Candle ($52)
  5. Compartes Chocolate Bar ($9.95)
  6. Drop Bottle ($40)

Oprah turned me onto the joy of food themed gifts (she includes has quite a few recommendations in her ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things‘ issue, you can shop her list HERE. This inspired me to pick some food themed gifts that are great for all different types of foodies and boozers. Maille makes so many distinguished condiments, from savory mustards (rosemary mustard anyone?) to designer vinegar, and Gourmet Truffle Gifts all wrapped in exquisite packaging, that make a great gift for the sophisticated chefs on your list. For the boozers that like to fly The Carry On Cocktail has everything you need to make a cocktail (i in bloody Mary, Moscow Mule, Gin & Tonic, Champagne), just add alcohol, they supply the rest. For the red wine lover, there’s TheWand, which lets you enjoy any bottle without the side effects.

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10 Last Minute Cool Dad Father’s Day Gifts Ideas

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  1. Herschel Sutton Mid Duffel ($100)
  2. Related Garments The Cool 3-pack Sock and Boxer Brief Set ($29)
  3. John Varvatos Classic Fragrance ($86)
  4. Diptyque Feu de Bois Scented Candle ($32-$62)
  5. Clarisonic Alpha Fit ($189)
  6. Remington Head to Toe Men’s Grooming Kit ($34.99)
  7. Art of Shaving Full-Size Lavender Shaving Kit ($120) & The Perfect Shave Travel Kit ($175)
  8. Timex Weekender Fairfield Rose Gold Watch
  9. Havaianas Hype Flip Flops ($24)
  10. Bose NEW Headphones (not pictured)

Getting to see my Dad and little brother (who celebrates his birthday on Monday) was such a special treat this week when I was in town for a press trip in Boston. We did a pre-Father’s Day celebration on the water since I won’t be with them this weekend. They help inspire my guides since my dad is impossible to shop for and has coined the term “It’s not that I don’t like it, I just don’t appreciate it”. Like most of us as we get older and are trying to cut out the clutter gifts we can’t use or have a million of get old. It’s my goal every season is to pick things he can actually appreciate — his only rule in my attempts are that ties are not allowed. And fortunately I have my brother Andrew to run my ideas by as well as some stylish dads and mens bloggers I seek for approval. Top picks include…

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Gifts we LOVE for Valentine’s Day

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Love is in the air and with the count down to Valentine’s Day being a week away it’s time to prepare for an evening of champs, kisses and maybe more. A few things we’re in love with…

Veuve Clicquot Rose – Lets get the party started and cheers to the celebration of love! As the “pink” expression of Brut Carte Jaune, Veuve Clicquot Rose shares the same bubbly structure.

Clarisonic Mia Fit – Ever since the Clarisonic Alpha Fit men’s version came out, I’ve been not-so-secretly lusting over that perfectly compact rounded shape. I’m not alone since Clarisonic just launched the Mia Fit! Perfect for

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9 Foolproof Hostess Gifts

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If you’re hitting the holiday parties hard this weekend, don’t forget the gift. Baking or a bottle of wine is always a classy move but for something a little extra or as an add on here’s what’s on the list.

1. Your Tea America The Wellness Gift Box ($13.95) – No matter your mood, Your Tea’s Wellness Box has a go-to remedy: teas for the mind, body and soul. For the wellness guru this set includes the brand’s signature Happy Tea, Antioxidant Tea, Sleep Tea, and Energy Tea.

2. L’Occitane Advent Calendar ($49) – 24 days of gifts, 17 travel size L’Occitane products. PLUS! gift tags, a star shaped pastry cutter, nail file, bow tree hanging decoration, place cards, stickers, sachet of stars and holiday gift box! Oh what fun… it will be to open.

3. Slip for Beauty Sleep, ‘Slipsilk’ Pure Silk Sleep Mask ($39) – Sleeping on Christmas Eve just got easier with the most indulgent sleep mask from Slip for Beauty Sleep. The mask, alike to a pillow for your eyes, is the perfect pair for their pure silk pollowcases, which has luxe anti-aging, anti-sleep crease, anti-bed head “technology”.

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Waterford Launches Rebel Collection

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A REBEL is someone who stands up for their own personal opinion despite what anyone else says. An INDIVIDUAL who refuses to follow the crowd even if it means becoming an outcast. Jo Sampson’s Rebel collection embodies a spirit of nonconformist cool. Using the iconic motif of the punk stud as the heart of its design, designer Jo Sampson chose the stark, geometry of this simple shape for its enduring outsider appeal. The punk stud injects a tough, streetwise vitality to the pieces, which contrasts with the refined craftsmanship that goes into their creation. Combining golden metal with crystal in shades of plum, amber, blush, pink and purple, the Rebel aesthetic mixes the rough with the smooth.

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Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts that Wow

Lots of tools, a chainsaw… even a designer slingshot. In the past I’ve given some interesting, possibly questionable presents to my dad. Growing up in the coutnry, these are all practical gifts we could use to build things together or enjoy an outdoor adventure. Living in the city with a love of the country, here are a few of our choice picks whether he’s a city dad or outdoors man.

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Lab Series Age Rescue+ Essentials Kit: Having a beauty blogger for a girlfriend has pushed me to know the importance of a good skincare routine. That said, like most men I want a low maintenance routine that includes a face wash, moisturizer and eye cream.  This set perfectly hydrates my skin without being oily and keeps those city miles from showing up.

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Enter our Timex Watch Giveaway!

Congratulations to @sarahsphotobooth on the win! This giveaway is now closed.Timex Expedition Field Chronograph and Timex 80 giveaway

In case you woke up this morning and thought, when is Father’s Day? It’s Sunday, June 21st! With less then 2 weeks out if you haven’t figured it out yet don’t worry, we’re posting some suggestions shortly.  Until then one of our top picks is a Timex watch! Whether he’s sporty, classic or more retro, Timex has a very affordable range of cool watches for him. And to celebrate dad’s big day, we’re giving one away!

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Lara’s Lust List: Our Valentine’s Day Must-Haves

Valentine's day beauty picksHi loves! I’m excited to share Modeliste Magazine included my “Lara’s Lust Haves” for Valentine’s Day on their site. You can see the post HERE and why these items below made the cut!

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Josie by Josie Natori for the Holidays!

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We wear her bras, lust after her clothes, and now — just in time for the holidays — her fragrance is here! Josie Natori recently launched her JOSIE by Josie Natori fragrance, available in an Eau de Parfum Spray (3.4oz/$94, 1.7oz/$75), Rollerball (.25oz/$22), Body Cream (6.8oz/$58) and Body Lotion (6.5oz.$45). The intimate scent is a beautiful musk with fruit and floral notes, opening with Asian Pear and Bergamot followed by a bouquet of Sampaguita flower.

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Nordstrom Beauty Holiday Preview

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Even though the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting hasn’t happened yet, the holidays are in full swing at Nordstrom. PC got a chance to jumpstart our shopping list at The Standard – Highline.  This year, we weren’t telling Santa our Christmas list, we were vying to get on Nordstrom Beauty Directors’ nice lists.

This season, Nordstrom Beauty is a one-stop shopping destination for everyone on your holiday list.  Seasonal offerings and exclusives include top cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skin care and men’s grooming brands from Bobbi Brown, Clarisonic, Diptyque, Chanel, MAC and more!

Here’s what’s topping the wishlist this year:

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Diptyque Mini Candle Set: Nordstrom Beauty Exclusive – $130

Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set

Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set: $135

D&G Light Blue Rollerball Set

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Light Blue Eau de Toilette Purse Spray Set: $50 ($75 value)

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Laura Mercier Into the Wild Look Book Collection: $125 ($276 value)

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NuFace Little White Dress Mini Facial Toning Device: Nordstrom Beauty Exclusive – $199

YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch-Wild Edition

YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch: $41

After you’re done shopping, be sure to make a pitstop with Nordstrom’s Beauty Stylists. Similar to personal shoppers, Nordstrom Beauty Stylists offer complimentary services to customers to help them find the perfect makeup, skincare and fragrance products across ALL brands and counters! Nordstrom Beauty Stylists are available in-store, by phone at 1.800.7beauty or via live chat.

Happy Shopping!

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