Holiday Gift Guide: Something for Everyone

Okay so it’s the final weeks before Christmas, Hanukkah ends tomorrow so if you’re looking for some gift inspiration, here are some great gifts for everyone on your list.

1. Tocca Gift Sets – Eau de Parfum Viaggio ($45) gift set includes three of their signature fragrances Stella, Florence and Cleopatra in miniature size, and Candele Da Viaggio ($42) box set includes an assortment of four travel size candles including Cleopatra, Grave, Havana and Kyoto.

2. MAKE UP FOR EVER Rock For Ever Aqua Eyes – $36 ($49.50 Value). Set includes five travel size Aqua Eyes pencils in shades Gold, Bronze, Dark Grey, Mat Black  and Silver.

3. NARS Cosmetics – Follow the Boys Lip Gloss Coffret – $40 ($48 Value). Set includes four medium size glosses in shades Turkish Delight (Pink Sorbet), Moon Fleet (Sparkling Platinum Gold), Easy Lover (Ultra Sheer Hot Pink) and Sweet Revenge (Sheer Pink Grapefruit).

4. Tarte The Jewelry Box $52 ($637 Value). This combination set includes 32 eye shadows, 8 lip glosses, 5 eyeliners, a mineral powder bronzer and highlight powder in soft pink all, which opens and folds to condense into a compact jewelry box.

5. Cellies ($35) – Fashionable stretch cuff bracelet that carries your cell phone so you don’t have to. They have a terry version perfect for working out, and a collection of decorative studded ones in pink and black to wear as a fashion accessory.

6. Pylones Mug Angel Wings – $25.  This mug is available in colors: blue (featured), red, lime, black, pink and orange.

7. ThinkGeek Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt – $29.99. Complete with mini amp this interactive t-shirt has a fully playable guitar built into the t-shit. Available in ADULT

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YOU’RE INVITED: Join David Barton, Susanne Bartsch, Marc Jacobs, Andre Balazs and Help Makes A Difference this Holiday

When I first considered starting this site, I almost named it ‘VanityandCharity.com’. Mainly because that sums up two of my passions, writing about beautiful products that excite me and make us look good, but also charitable efforts and causes. I have always valued the importance of giving back and very often the two worlds collide to bring an explosion of good.

DavidBartonGym seems to share my fervor. They have spent the past decade committed to making a difference in the lives of children. This Friday, DavidBartonGym is hosting their 10th annual Toy Drive with the hopes of collecting their 200,000th toy for children in need this holiday season and you’re invited!

If you’re familiar with DavidBaronGym, you know they have a very cutting edge approach

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Travel Essentials To Get You Through The Holidays

1. Boots No7 Quick Thinking 4-in-1 Wipes ($6.99/pack of 30 wipes) – If you don’t have access to your beauty regiment, these wipes are the next best thing. They cleanse, tone, moisturize, and remove eye make-up! So whether you’re at the gym, on a plane or just feeling too lazy to make it to the bathroom to take off your makeup, these wipes are great to have on hand.

2. Scent Genie ($11/4mL) – Turn any of your fragrances into travel size. The Scent Genie, refills in seconds and holds 50 sprays. Lightweight and leak proof, it’s the perfect addition to any makeup case.

3. Dr. Hauschka Daily Body Care Kit ($22.95) – Just because you’re traveling, that’s no excuse to neglect your skin. Packaged in a convenient on-the-go tin, the Daily Body Care kit has everything you need to keep your body hydrated. Plus it’s a great way to try the Dr. Hauschka’s body care range. This set includes

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Chantecaille Opens NYC Flagship Boutique in Bloomingdale’s

Olivia Chantecaille, Chantecaille Creative Director, Michael Gould, Bloomingdale’s Chairman, & CEO, Sylvie Chantecaille, Chantecaille Founder & President, Olivier Chantecaille, Chantecaille CFO Howard Kreitzman, Bloomingdale’s VP, DMM Cosmetics, Alex Chantecaille, Chantecaille Director of Sales
From left to right : Olivia Chantecaille, Chantecaille Creative Director, Michael Gould, Bloomingdale’s Chairman, & CEO, Sylvie Chantecaille, Chantecaille Founder & President, Olivier Chantecaille, Chantecaille CFO, Howard Kreitzman, Bloomingdale’s VP, DMM Cosmetics, Alex Chantecaille, Chantecaille Director of Sales

Yesterday, Sylvie Chantecaille, Founder & President of Chantecaille alongside her family and colleagues celebrated the opening of her new flagship at Blommingdale’s (59th Street, NYC), with a private ribbon cutting ceremony. Howard Kreitzman, Bloomingdale’s VP, DMM Cosmetics, Sylvie Chantecaille and Michael Gould, Bloomingdale’s Chairman, & CEO stood before the audience to say a few words.

“We’ve been doing so many wonderful installations around the world, we’ve built all of these beautiful boutiques in Tokyo, Seoul, Taiwan, Hong Kong… but never in New York. We wanted to show New York who we are and I couldn’t think of anyone better to do it with so we really thank you for the opportunity”, said Chantecaille in thanks to her associates at Bloomingdales.

I, of course could not have been more honored to be amongst this class of distinguished patrons in the beauty industry to witness this Chantecaille milestone.

“It’s so nice to work with people who are just such a pleasure to work with, so thank you so much, we are looking forward to great things, we’re off to a great start, and this is only the beginning” said Howard Kreitzman, Bloomingdale’s VP, DMM Cosmetics.

Michael Gould, Sylvie Chantecaille, Howard Kreitzman: Ribbon Cutting Take 1

The over-sized scissors were then unmasked and held by Sylvie Chantecaille. The moment was before us, the scissors we’re in place but the ribbon did not cut.  After several attempts and assistance from her fellow speakers, they resorted to a small pair of over-the-counter mini scissors for their big moment.  While that

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