If you’re a west coast-er you might know of Divine Design. Divine Design is the premiere shopping fundraiser that offers a large selection of designer fashions and home furnishings, decor and accessories at up to 50% off retail! Their sales benefits Project Angel Food so this holiday season, do a little good while you shop!
This year, Divine Design is hosting a special gala in of Beverly Hills on Thursday, December 3rd.   Honorees, celebrities, designers and supporters of Project Angel Food will be in attendance on opening night which includes VIP shopping!
Here are the details, make sure to make your calendars!
VIP …read more

The holidays are a great time to try out new fragrances. Many companies offer mini-sizes in singular scents or an assortment set like the one below from Calvin Klein. It holds .5 oz bottles of Obsession for Women EDP, Eternity For Women EDP, Euphoria Women EDP, Secret Obsession EDP, CK One EDT.
Of course, it would also make a great gift, as that’s the intended use. I’m including the notes of each fragrance below.
Calvin Klein
Women’s Holiday Coffret
$35 at Drugstore.com
*Obsession For Women fragrance notes: Plum, Jasmine, Tuberose, Burnt Amber, Cashmere Woods, Mace, Vanilla, Sandalwood
*Eternity for Women fragrance notes: Freesia, Mandarin, Sage, Muguet, White …read more

Early gift shopping…. Check out this adorable clutch-type makeup bag that comes with the Miss Dior Gift Set. I love the big, silver Dior “D.” 
The rest of the gift set consists of a 1.7 ounce Eau de Parfum Spray, a 1.7 ounce Moisturizing Perfumed Shower Gel, and a 1.7 ounce Perfumed Body Moisturizer. Miss Dior Cherie is an updated version of the original Miss Dior fragrance.

Miss Dior Cherie Gift Set
$ 76 at Sephora
Some of the notes listed  are new to me. For example, there’s a “caramelized popcorn” note.  (Yum, I think I’ll make some.)  This fragrance is classified by Sephora as …read more

You may know that I also write two blogs for b5media’s Lifestyle’s channel, Tangled Thread and my new baby, The Doggy Blog.  I wanted to share what the bloggers in the Lifestyle’s channel have been up to lately…
This year bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels are giving readers a special surprise. We’ve created a virtual mall to help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your Christmas list who may be a little more difficult to buy for.
Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this years Holiday Gift …read more

All around b5media’s Beauty & Style Channel, the Splendicity bloggers have put together some amazing holiday gift guides. Everything from makeup and skincare products to little black dresses and accessories, we have it all.
Let’s go shopping!

Beth at Aging Fabulous offers a selection of terrific beauty gifts.
SP shows you some terrific handbags at Banging Bags, fabulous stocking stuffers at Shopaholics Daily, and even more holiday gifts at Style Her Hair.
Nikki shows us some wonderful little black dresses at Celeb Look.
Gayla features some adorable gifts for your pets at Couture Critters.
Aly offers beauty products for holidays at eBeautyDaily.
Star shows us a selection …read more

I’ve been going through the archives and pulled some of my favorites accessories for the year (and have added some new goodies) to create the Her Accessories early Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa or Diwali or Solstice – insert your winter holiday of choice) gift guide.
In no particular order, here are my top 10 accessory picks for gifts (for the person you’d like to dazzle this year):
1: Diamond solitaire earrings

2: Steel & washi paper pendant from Blend Creations

3: Earrings from Twisted Silver

4: Cocktail ring from Jules Smith

5: Sterling silver heart tag charm necklace from Tiffany

6: A subscription to …read more