Clinique, along with all of the other beauty companies that fall under the very big Estee Lauder umbrella are seasoned pro’s when it comes to gift sets. The latest from Clinique is probably one of my favorites so far.

The Happy Thoughts PDA Set is a limited-edition, online exclusive. It is presented in the most oh-so fabulous sleek, silvery PDA case that is just screaming, “yes, I am fabulous,  yes, I love my blackberry and yes, I can have my cake and eat it too!”

Each set includes a Clinique Happy perfume Spray, Clinique Happy Rollerball Mini, and a Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss Mini in Rootbeer, (love these).  Most definitely a very chic and very happy way to go glam all-the-way!

It makes a great gift at $35, and if anyone from my family, or beauty posse is reading this, my stocking still needs a little more stuffing:)

Available at Clinique.com

Happy shopping!

xx,

beth

image credit: Clinique

Lots of great give-aways and contests going on at b5. What a great time to check out so many amazing products and maybe win a few too. It is so much fun being a girl and especially one that loves beauty:)

Julie from Snarkstress is giving away a Glitter Mehndi Kit from Ziba Beauty to one Lucky reader. What a great gift idea and all you have to do to win it is leave a comment about the post and be automatically entered to win. Of course you have to have a valid email address and live within the U.S. If you do then why not enter to win something so cool and something everyone can enjoy!

Add lots of sparkle to your holiday season with this fabulous gift. It retails for $25 and is available at www.zibabeauty.com as well as all Ziba Beauty Stores.

xx,

beth

The Pedi-Relax Gift Set

I was lucky enough to be sent these amazing foot care products that I have been using and loving!! Made with natural essential oils like Sweet Almond, Lavender, and Thyme. Each foot cream provides extreme hydration and creates a protective barrier that keeps your feet feeling extremely soft to the touch and not just for one day, but for days.

After just one day of using I noticed how soft my feet were. My boyfriend was also enlisted as part of my little test and he was very pleased at how soft his feet felt too. Pedi-Relax is a full line of foot care products developed in Europe more than 35 years ago. Their focus is on keeping dry feet feeling fresh and protected.  All of the products within the line can be used separately or together depending on your own needs.

I have tried dozens of foot creams over the years, and I have to say this is probably one of the best I have ever tried. They are perfectly priced at $7.99 a piece, or you can purchase this Pedi-Relax 3-piece gift set which includes a Protective Barrier Cream, Exfoliating Cream, and Intense Hydrating Cream for only $19.99.

You can purchase the entire Pedi-Relax Line at santeactiveusa.  A great gift idea for anyone who loves to pamper their feet.

image credit: SANTE active

Just a few of my newest favorite beauty products. As always I love sharing my finds, so please let me know what you think. If you have any beauty favorites of your own, feel free to share:)

Looking for a pretty eyeshadow palette inspired by the runway? Look no further. Calvin Klein’s Purple Variation Eyeshadow Quad is fantastic for creating sultry, alluring eyes with two gorgeous shades for color on the lid and crease, one in plum, and one in brown. A soft cream color to use as a base and a rich black for contouring as well and lining the eyes.

For anyone who hasn’t tried Calvin Klein eye shadows, they are extremely creamy, and look gorgeous on. Create sultry smoky eyes and be the envy of all your friends. This is a limited-edition and available only at Sephora.

BUY ONLINE NOW: Calvin Klein’s Purple Variation Eyeshadow Quad, $35

Can we just talk about how darling this Pocket Beauty Case is from Givenchy. A great accessory with a beautiful shimmery pink cream inside that you can use on your lips & cheeks. It gives your skin a dewy finish that leaves you party ready all season long. Clip it to your key chain so you’re never without.

Also exclusive to Sephora and a limited-edition. This fabulous gift is on my wish list. Is it on your?

BUY ONLINE NOW: GIVENCHY’S POCKET BEAUTY CASE, $55

This is one of the creamiest body butters I have ever used and my new favorite for keeping my skin looking beautiful and smelling soooo good. Maldive body butters nourish your skin with exotic  ingredients like illipe butter, shea butter, kelp extract, hibiscus extract, and Vitamin E.

Designed by L.A. based Caroline Atwood, each cream has its own unique smell, and all are delicious. You may be living in a windy city but you’ll feel like you’re in the tropics whenever you use.

xx,

b

image credits: Sephora, Elope Island Beauty

Nikki at Celeblook shows us how to get Ashley Tisdale’s casual look for less. Seen leaving the same Coffe Bean in Taluca Lake that I usually go to when I am in the area. You have to check out the pieces Nikki picked out, they are fantastic! I am especially loving that bag. Also loving her hair color, a beautiful shade of a delicious brown.

Tracy from Hot Mama Daily’s, Hot Mama’s Holiday Gift Guide. Check out Tracy’s Holiday Mini Gift Guide and her Not So Secret Santa Wish List, which I happen to love since so many of us are watching our spending this holiday season.

Get your holiday party hair on with Aly at EBEAUTYDAILY. Great tips on how to get your locks looking holiday ready from the Asha SalonSpa, the largest Aveda Lifestyle SalonSpa in Chicago.

What’s going on at b5 this week….

Check out Shannon from makeupminute and get her picks on some hot silver and gold colors for you guessed it…the holidays!

Shopaholics Daily for up to the minute deals and steals. CVS is sharing the love with a special savings of 20% when you purchase anything online until November 28th. Click here to get the code and start shopping!

Celeb Look’s must have celebrity inspired dresses, accessories, and beauty. Gwyneth Paltrow’s sexy strapless number from Stella McCartney and Rachel Bilson’s knee high boots for less. Let me tell you these boots are hot and Nikki has some unbelievable picks and great insider info for celebrity style!

Check out what beauty gizmo has to say about Benefit’s Eye Primping Kit and see whether it’s something you can or cannot live without.

Splendicity for up to the minute news on what’s hot in beauty, fashion & accessories.