Fragrant Friday - Carolina Herrera Good Girl Dazzling Garden Holiday Collector

Carolina Herrera introduces the Holiday collector's edition bottle that is sure to be on every fragrance lover's wish list...

 

Good Girl Dazzling Garden - 80ml EDT - $178 - the stiletto shaped bottle is shimmering in metallic deep purple and accessorized with a festive glistening gold flower. With the same sweet but sensual scent that blends the aromas of jasmine, cocoa, tonka bean, almond and coffee to create a feminine yet mysterious bouquet. It's what holiday dreams are made of!

Available while they last at Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart and Jean Coutu stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Live Clean Moisturizing Foaming Holiday Hand Washes!

For me, it just isn't the holidays until these show up in the stores:

Live Clean Moisturizing Foaming Holiday Hand Wash - 400ml - $4.99 - in 2 scents: Frosted Apple - with a warm and spicy scent and Fresh Snow - with the scent of a crisp country winter day - with a rich, creamy lather that rinses away easily and a certified organic botanical formula that includes lavender, chamomile and rosemary along with vitamin E to pamper hands.

Wonderful for the season and the planet - they are plant derived and free of SLS/sulfates, petroleum, DEA, parabens, silicone, phthalates and phosphates!

Available at Walmart, London Drugs, Metro, Sobeys and Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore and Pharmasave stores across Canada and online at amazon.ca, well.ca and live-clean.com.

- Lisamarie -

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas - with Live Clean!

Now even your hands can smell like the holidays with the return of:

Live Clean Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap in Vanilla Peppermint or Holly Berry - 500ml - $4.99 - brightly seasonally scented and festively packaged for the holidays. With a formula enriched with vitamins E & B to hydrate and restore moisture as well as gently cleanse and free of any of the crap you don't want or need including sulfates, petroleum, DEA, parabens, silicone, phthalates and phosphates.

Available now at Walmart, Rexall, Sobeys, Lawtons Drugs and well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Go from the office to the office holiday party with glam and ease with some help from Secret, Sleek MakeUP and Avon!

Whatever idiot had the bright idea of holding the company holiday party on a Thursday night right after work should be shot - there's no time to go home and glam up so I count on a few key accessories to turn whatever boring outfit I wore to work into something a little more festive without having to lug around a change of clothes...

Add a little shimmer with: 

Sleek MakeUP Gold Standard i-Lust Palette - $11.49 - includes an array of shades to make eyes sparkle with tones of shimmery champagne, rich gold, metallic bronze and copper. Get creative with four silky shimmer powders (Laurent, Coco, Vera & Vivienne) and two rich cream formulas (Margiela & Louis) that are flattering on all skin tones.

Available online at www.sleekmakeup.com and they do ship to Canada for a pretty reasonable rate or if you buy $85 or more, shipping is free!

Add a little sexy with:

Silks Fishnet Control Top Pantyhose - $12 - offers a glamourous fashion statement while providing tummy slimming (very useful for the all-you-can-eat meatball bar). With breathable fabrics for extra comfort and hygiene along with a reinforced toe for more comfort.

Available at major retailers across Canada.

Add a little sparkle with:

Avon Nail Gems - $4 - includes over 450 individual gems with 12 different deigns in graduated sizes.

Nail Gem Applicator - $3 - a stainless steel, easy-to-use tool designed exclusively to apply Nail Gems.

If you're doing it at home and have lots of time then paint your nails with your favourite nail enamel, apply the gems to the wet polish using the applicator and seal with a top coat. But if you're doing on the fly at your desk - just use a couple of drops of nail glue to apply - they won't last you much more then the night without the top coat of course - but who cares, there's lots more where that came from!

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Holiday party must-haves for your handbag from Klorane, Avene, DenTek and Hard Candy!

Too much dancing leads to flat, limp and greasy hair and instantly fixed with:

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oak Milk - 50ml - $6.10 - extends the life of blow-outs and helps decrease the frequency of washing hair by restoring freshness and lightness thanks to the combination of oat milk, with moisturizing, softening and protective properties and highly absorbent micronized powders.

Tip your head upside down while spray at the roots and not only will it get rid of the greasies, it will add some great body as well!

Available at drugstores across Canada.

The perfect perk-up for your make-up or when you're overheated from crowded rooms or dancing - just spray a fine mist on your face and you'll be ready to party some more:

Eau Thermale Avene Thermal Spring Water - 50g - $9.70 - rich in silicate and trace elements that help cool, soothe, protect, purify, calm and soften the skin and is especially beneficial for hyper sensitive, allergic and irritated skin with a low salt mineral content that won't dry it out.

 Available at drugstores across Canada.

There is nothing worse then spending 15 minutes talking to your husband's boss at his company Christmas party only to discover later that you had a piece of lettuce in your teeth the whole time...

DenTek Triple Clean Floss Picks - 75 picks - $2.99 - features minty, extra strong floss that won't break and helps freshen breath along with multi-filament texture for a deep clean even between tight teeth that stimulates gum health while removing food and plaque - the other side of the pick is a tongue cleaner that removes germs and bacteria that can lead to bad breath.

Available at Rexall, London Drugs and Walmart stores across Canada.

Lipstick touch-ups become a thing of beauty:

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipstick - $5.98 - in 9 daring, highly saturated shades: Chalkin' Pink, Provocative, Show Off, Galactica, Newly Berried, Prowler, Glisten To Me, Thunder, Black Diamond - with an ultra-soft weightless texture and a formula infused with argan oil for added moisture and shine.

The brilliant shades look great on my lips, the sparkly tube garners envy in the ladies room and the affordable price means that when I lose it in the club or the taxi, as I am prone to do, buying a new one is no hardship!

Available exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Nudestix #Giltylove Holiday Kit!

It's that wonderful time of the year when all our favourite brands start to offer up their holiday gift sets! So be sure to check back every Monday at 10am from now until Christmas to see which one I am lusting after this week - right now it's:

Nudestix #Giltylove Holiday Kit - $55 - includes 3 Magnetic Eye Colours in Twilight, Gilt and Night - that can be used as an eye primer, shadow, liner, or highlighter along with a pencil sharpener all housed in a collectable limited-edition tin with mirror.

You'll love the pencils for their mess free application and the formula which is soft and super-gliding and ideal for oily lids.

Available now at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Take the stress out of holiday shopping with Murale!

I have a hard and fast rule not to go anywhere near malls come December - they're too crowded, I hate Christmas music and they just make me feel stabby, so it's better for everyone that I just stay away! So unless I am super organized and get everything bought ahead of time (not) I rely on online shopping to get everything on my list.

You probably won't be surprised to know that I give a lot of beauty gifts - I like giving products that I've tried myself and know are good so I've ordered from and have an opinion on all of the major beauty retailers. Murale is a great one for finding all of my favourite brands like Caudalie, L'Occitane, Guerlain and Burberry and what I really like is they are super-quick to ship - I had my package 2 days after I ordered - and it came all nicely packed in a pretty Murale box with a handwritten note thanking me for my order - now that's service! Here are a few things I picked up for some ladies on my list:

NARS Modern Future - Roman Holiday Lip, Cheek and Nail Set - $57 - add sheer delicate pastel pink to lips, tips and cheeks, housed in a clear acrylic container making it perfect for gifting.

What I like about high end sets is they cost less then buying the products separately and you can break the set up to give to a couple of girlfriends while still looking super-generous!

Smashbox Try It Kit - $22 - a collection of bestsellers in sizes perfect for trying and travel including: Photo Finish Foundation Primer, Photo Finish Lid Primer, Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume, Full Exposure Mascara and Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx.

Perfect for that traveling friend or the one you want to get hooked on Smashbox! I should have bought something else too - right now when you purchase $35 or more of Smashbox products you get a free Be Legendary Lip Gloss Duo!

RapidLash - $59.99 - a serum that improves the overall appearance and condition of lashes and brows in just 30 days with daily application.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Rapidlash so at least one person gets this from me as a gift every year - this of course is my passive-aggressive way of saying "hey bitch, you have skimpy eyelashes, do something about it already"!

A collection of our best-selling superstars in try-me sizes!

Includes:
• Smashbox/Photo Finish Foundation Primer
• Smashbox/Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume
• Full Exposure Mascara
• Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx - See more at: http://www.murale.ca/14218-Smashbox_Smashbox-Try-it-Kit.aspx#sthash.g1HK1MKi.dpuf

A collection of our best-selling superstars in try-me sizes!

Includes:
• Smashbox/Photo Finish Foundation Primer
• Smashbox/Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume
• Full Exposure Mascara
• Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx - See more at: http://www.murale.ca/14218-Smashbox_Smashbox-Try-it-Kit.aspx#sthash.g1HK1MKi.dpuf

A collection of our best-selling superstars in try-me sizes!

Includes:
• Smashbox/Photo Finish Foundation Primer
• Smashbox/Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume
• Full Exposure Mascara
• Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx - See more at: http://www.murale.ca/14218-Smashbox_Smashbox-Try-it-Kit.aspx#sthash.g1HK1MKi.dpuf

·         Earn Optimum points

·         Every transaction gets Free Samples, and for Holiday specifically, Murale is offering 5 samples instead of the usual 3
 

As an extra bonus, there is free shipping on orders $75+ for the holiday season and you get 5 free samples right now instead of the usual 3!

The other great thing about shopping at Murale is access to brands that can be hard to find elsewhere including Tata Harper, Foreo Luna, Eve Lom, Rodial, Juice Beauty, Darphin and Rococo Nail Apparel - you can find all the brands available here.


And of course if you are one of those people that insist on going into stores and subjecting yourself to holiday shopping in person you can do that too - there are 6 physical locations for Murale and you can find the store locator page here which will also give you info on the services offered at each particular store, upcoming events and general store information. 

Either online or in person, happy Murale shopping!

- Lisamarie -

Send a Philosophy Merry Gram for the holidays and score a free sample - win our Philosophy contest and score a big prize! Contest!

Being Festive just became a lot easier with the Philosophy Merrygram Facebook app -  which helps you create a personalized holiday card, to share with their family and friends.

Just go to - http://bit.ly/1qxshuv and upload which you will then be able to customize into a card with a festive background, holidays accessories, frames and more.Then just click to share your Philosophy holiday card and personal message via email (up to 10 recipients) or facebook (one user at a time). After sharing the card, you'll receive a voucher for a free gift of the award-winning purity made simple skin cleanser, which is redeemable in store. And because it's better to give then receive (so they say), recipients of the Merrygram will receive an email or direct Facebook message with the Merrygram card and gift.

Available until December 11th to Canadian residents only.

*a free gift of a philosophy hands of hope hand cream 30 ml will be granted to the first 1,000 participants.

And because Merrygrams put us in the holiday spirit how about a fabulous prize pack of Philosophy products to win right now that includes:

Philosophy Cozy Christmas Set (Vanilla Jasmine Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath and Body Lotion)

Philosophy Peppermint Stick High Gloss, High Flavour Lip Shine

Philosophy Have a Cherry Christmas High Gloss, High Flavour Lip Shine

Philosophy Amazing Grace Layering Set

This contest is open to all our Canadian followers and it's very easy to enter, just leave a comment letting us know that you follow through Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin' or Facebook Networked Blogs (if you aren't a follower you can do that now - sign up buttons are in the right sidebar) Leave your e-mail in the post as well so we can find you if you win.

1 entry for following and letting us know who you'll be sending a Merrygram to?

And for extra entries:

Follow @Beautycrazedcan on Twitter and tweet the contest

Follow @lovephilosophy on Twitter and tweet the contest

Like Philosophy on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/philosophy/53006362456

If you prefer not to leave your info on a public post, please leave a post saying you want to enter and then e-mail your info to info@beautycrazed.ca, please put "Philosophy contest" in the subject line. Remember to leave the post or you name won't actually end up in the draw! Winner to be decided by random drawing and you have until December 5th to enter. Good Luck!

- Lisamarie -

Celebrate 12 days of Christmas with 12 days of LUSH bath bombs!

Day 1 - Cinders - $4.95 - evokes the feeling of a glowing fire with cinnamon leaf oil, sweet orange oil and a touch of popping candy so you can get the comforting sound of a crackling fire in your bathtub!

Day 2 - Bombardino - $5.25 - enjoy the smell of rich lemon cheesecake as you bathe thanks to Sicilian lemon oil and Fair Trade vanilla absolute  while softening your skin with cocoa butter - just don't drink the water!

Day 3 - Golden Wonder - $6.95 - drop this gold-dusted gift into a warm bath and watch it explode as golden stars burst in every direction, dissolve into the water and turn the bath water a vibrant blue. With a champagne-like scent of sweet orange oil, cognac oil and lime oil that revives the mind and spirit!

Day 4 - Father Christmas - $6.40 - fizzes around the tub turning the water from bright red to vivid green and filling it with a fruity fragrance of mandarin oil, bergamot oil and orange blossom absolute to stimulate the mind and help banish the winter blues!

Day 5 - Lord of Misrule - $5.95 - slow dissolving with a wine-coloured center and scented with Fair Trade vanilla absolute, spicy black pepper oil and soothing patchouli with some popping candy to get the party started!

Day 6 - Luxury Lush Pud - $6.95 - back with a brand new fragrance of comforting lavender and ylang ylang oil for a soothing and calming bath before bed to help put you to sleep!

Day 7 - Secret Santa - $9.95 - a double layered balm scented with soothing sandalwood, zesty lime and beautiful floral oils to emulate the iconic fragrance of LUSH shops - use the whole thing for a luxurious experience or break it in half to enjoy over two baths!

Day 8 - Snowman - $5.95 - warm and nourishing for the winter months with vanilla and ylang ylang oils and chunks of cocoa butter to moisturize the skin.

Day 9 - Shoot For The Stars - $6.95 - enriching Brazilian orange oil, clarifying bergamot and the creamy scent of honey are combined for a deeply relaxing soak as the stars whizz and swirl around the bathwater!

Day 10 - So White - $6.45 - the outer layer dissolves to reveal a delicate pink center and fragranced with a fresh apple inspired scent of neroli oil and rose absolute that will wrap you in a relaxing blanket of soft, foamy bubbles.

And while not officially bath bombs, these bath melts will make bath time wonderful!

Day 11 - The Melting Snowman - $5.95 - with a spicy and comforting scent of cinnamon, clove leaf and sweet orange oil along with cocoa butter and almond oil to nourish and soften the skin while cinnamon leaf oil invigorates and helps shake of fatigue.

Day 12 - Star Light Star Bright - $6.95 - crush under running water and watch the moisturizing cocoa and shea butter melt to create a soft, creamy bath as a trail of silver luster spreads across the turquoise coloured water. Scented with refreshing ginger and cheery lime oil to give you an extra spark during dreary winter months.

Available at LUSH store and online at lush.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Win every day with The Body Shop 25 Days of Joy-Aways!

You'll want to get in on The Body Shop's latest contest which is offering 5 prizes every day cumulating in a grand prize on December 25th. There's a different prize pack every day, some curated by your favourite bloggers, others just random stuff they found lying around the warehouse - all yours for the winning! You can enter once every day and from what I understand that day's entry will count towards the next day's prize pack! And the more you enter the better your chances are of winning the Grand Prize!

Be sure to check out the prize on December 20th when my Satsuma stalker side becomes evident (but you'll need to make sure you fill out an entry on the 19th if that's the prize you want)!

You'll find all the details and entry form at www.facebook.com/thebodyshopcanada.

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - L'Occitane Fleur D'Or & Acacia for women and Cedre & Oranger for men

L'Occitane feels that there is no better way to celebrate the winter festivities then with a new fragrance - good news for us as it means two new collections are available just in time for the holidays!

For women Fleur D'Or & Acacia - 75ml EDT - $75, 175ml Body Milk - $24, 175ml Shimmering Shower Gel - $20, 30ml Hand Cream - $12, 15ml Sparkling Lip Gloss - $18, 50g Perfumed Soap - $6 - a musky floral with top notes of lemon and beragmot; heart notes of broom, mimosa and acacia; and base notes of white wood and musk.

This is a really pretty fragrance, even though I don't usually like a floral, the musk offsets it and the citrus notes give it some brightness - but even more I like the men's offering:

Cedre & Oranger - 75ml EDT - $75, 75ml After Shave Balm - $36, 175ml Hair & Body Shower Gel - $20, 50g Perfumed Soap - $6 - a woody citrus with top notes of orange, bergamot and pine needles; a heart note of cedar; and base notes of vetiver and musk.

Best thing about it, you can buy if for your husband or boyfriend and then wear it yourself! This is one of the few male scents that I've ever tried that I liked as much on myself as the boy!

Available now at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Sephora Holiday Light Show Brush Set!

Sephora Holiday Light Show Brush Set - $82 - a limited edition seven-piece brush set that contains all the brushes your eyes and face have been asking for, including: powder, foundation, face contour, crease, shadow and slanted eyeliner brushes.

The brushes are fluffy and of the good quality that you would expect from Sephora brushes, which is nice - but the best things about this set are the metallic rainbow shimmer handles and black acrylic stand!

I don't think I need to explain why metallic rainbow shimmer handles are an excellent idea and should be incorporated into just about everything - if you really don't know I am happy to send you my 10 point metallic rainbow shimmer action plan!

A brush stand on the other hand might not be something you've ever considered - maybe you lock your brushes up in a case where they can't breath or keep them all mushed together in a glass but don't you think they deserve to stand straight and  proud flaunting their fluffy heads and rainbow-y handles? Of course they do - and you'd be cruel not to let them!

Score your very own set while they last at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

The best of Kiehl's is yours for the gifting!

Lazy shoppers rejoice you can find something for everyone on your list at your local Kiehl's counter or store!

Give back with a Kiehl's classic:

Limited Edition Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter - 235ml - $45 -
This luxuriously scented cream is light on skin yet rich in 24-hour hydration. This formula is quickly absorbed to deliver deep moisturization with an addictive scent.

100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sales of Limited Edition Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter will support the Canadian Association of Pediatric Oncology Camps (CAPOC).

You'll also love the limited edition artwork adorning many of the holiday products and packaging by New York city artist, Eric Haze.

Limited Edition Creme de Corps - 250ml bottle - $37.50, 500ml pump - $62 - for extremely dry, or flaking skin - your body is just 10 days away from improved skin texture thanks to the super-moisturizing and repairing ingredients.

Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream - 50ml - $32 -  a 24-hour, light-textured daily hydrator that leaves skin comfortable and visibly well-balanced, particularly in harsh weather conditions. With a unique combination of ingredients that helps reduce moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air. With continuous water replenishment throughout the day, skin is smooth, healthy-looking, and "moisture-even."
And not only will your skin look great but you can also feel great - 100% of the net profits from these products will support children's charities.

Essentials for Him - $35 - includes: White Eagle Shave Cream - 75ml; Facial Fuel - 75ml; Ultimate Man Scrub Soap Deluxe; Ultimate Strength Hand Salve - 30ml; and Facial Fuel Cleanser - 30ml all in a special gift box.

Daytime Face Care - $78 - includes: Ultra Facial Cream - 50ml; Clearly Corrective - 30ml; Powerful Strength Concentrate - 7ml; Ultra Facial Cleanser - 30ml; and Ultra Facial Toner - 30ml all in a small red canvas gift pouch.

And feel free to customize your own gift set - Kiehl's will be happy to gift wrap in one of the limited edition Haze gift boxes at any freestanding store!

And you can never go wrong with a fragrance, like my particular fave:

Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit Aromatic Mist - 100ml - $62 - a fresh, floral aroma that was mixed with the Brazilian-born accords of Pink Grapefruit heightening the overall sensory experience with its rich sweet scent and accented by ginger and rounded out with soothing notes of soy milk and white musk.

Don't want to have to put on pants to do your shopping? No problem, it's all available online as well at www.kiehls.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - eos Holiday Collection!

eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm 3-pack Holiday Collection - $11.99 - includes 3 balms: Limited Edition Vanilla Bean, Sweet Mint and Pomegranate Raspberry in an ornament-inspired package with winter inspired graphics.

Not only is the set is a great gift, but the balms are enriched with nourishing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil making them a saviour for winter-parched lips!

Available at Walmart, Target, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Uniprix, London Drugs, Rexall, Giant Tiger or online at www.evolutionofsmooth.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Holiday nails made easy with Kiss and Avon!

Kiss Nail Dress Holiday Series - $10.99 - in 6 designs: Snow Queen, Winter Wonderland, Mistletoe, Champagne Toast, Sleigh Ride and New Years Kiss - add a festive look to your nails in minutes that lasts up to a week and comes ff in seconds without remover.

Available at Brunet, Lawtons, Pharmasave, Uniprix, Proxim, Familiprix and mass retailers across Canada.

Avon Holiday Nail Art Design Strips - $12 - in 3 designs: Winter Wonderland, Candy Cane and Holiday Cheer - creates salon-style nail art at home in minutes that won't smudge or rub off and requires no dry time.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Make some hair magic with help from Herbal Essences and Charles Baker Strahan!

Holiday party time is quickly approaching which always begs the question - "What the hell am I going to do with my hair?!" Charles Baker Strahan, celebrity hair stylist for Herbal Essences to the rescue with this easy and super chic updo! Don't have long hair? No problem, the style still works just add some curls to the back instead of doing the whole braiding thing!

1. Wash and condition hair with Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Shampoo and Conditioner (300ml - $4.29). Ideally, allow hair to air dry or dry with blow dryer diffuser.
2. Section hair diagonally towards the nape.
3. Take one inch sections to curl with curling iron; release from iron and set with clips.
4. Allow hair to cool and release set.
5. Spray soft bristle brush with Herbal Essences Set Me Up Hairspray and brush through set to integrate waves.
6. Section hair out at the nape of neck to braid across to create a base for the up do. Depending upon length of hair the braid may be doubled.
7. Take smaller slices of hair working from base and back comb these sections then work into braid and secure with pins.
8. Back comb hair at crown to build up body and a pleasing silhouette.
9. Smooth waves around face working back into up do.
10. Add accessory to make the final look fun and festive.

With your hair looking so hot you are sure to pick up some lucky someone tonight so make sure the rest of you is ready too:

Gillette Venus & Olay Sugarberry Razor - $11.99 - with 5 blade close shave and exfoliating action will take care of the winter pelt growing on your legs while Secret Clinical Stress Response Antiperspirant - $10.99 - will help hide the fact that picking up new people freaks you the hell out!

Available at drug, mass and grocery stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Ciaté Mini Mani Month

Ciaté Mini Mani Month - $69 -
change your polish every day of the month with this rainbow of color and texture sensations.

This holiday calendar countdown includes a playful mix of mini Paint Pots, glitter sprinkles, caviar pearls, salon quality treatments, cute nail gifts, and some hidden surprises along the way. With 18 of Ciate’s favorite creme shades and 7 textured manicure toppers, you’ll be entertained all season long.

The shades of Paint Pots Nail Polish include: Snow Globe, Boudoir, Hoopla, Hopscotch, Sugar Plum, Fit For A Queen, Candy Floss, Amazing Gracie, Pepperminty, Encore!, Starlet, Chinchilla, Members Only, Play Date, Ivory Queen, Main Stage, Pillow Fight and Tweed and Tails.

Along with 3 Caviar in Metallic Pearls Silver, Metallic Pearls Gold, Pearls Midnight in Manhattan and Pearls Cupids Arrow; Glitter in Twinkle Toes and Sequins in Dallas Dolly.

The best part is that it's set up like an advent calendar with little doors that you open to reveal that day's surprise - way better then the cheap chocolate you usually get in one of these!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Holiday editions of your favourite products from Beauty So Clean, Boscia, The Body Shop and Maybelline!

Beauty So Clean Gingerbread or Candy Cane Scented Conditioning Brush Cleanser - 60ml - $6.99 each or 2 for $10 - cleans and conditions both natural and synthetic bristled makeup brushes while leaving them smelling delicious!

Available at www.beautysoclean.com.

Boscia Pink Peppermint Blotting Linens - 100 sheets - $6 - instantly blot away excess oil and perspiration without disturbing your makeup all with the delicious scent of peppermint!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

The Body Shop Lip Balm Dome - $6 - in Vanilla Bliss, Cranberry Joy and Ginger Sparkle - they moisturize, they shimmer and they smell incredible - what's not to like!

Available at The Body Shop and thebodyshop.ca.

Maybelline Baby Lips Holiday Collection - $9.98/duo pack - in Pink Wink, Twinkle and Coral Crush - offer, moisture, a light tint and a delicious scent!

Available at drugstores and mass retailers.

- Lisamarie -

Sequins that help you sparkle for the holidays from Reitmans, RW&CO, George, Maybelline and Lancôme!

Reitmans Sequin Dress in French Plum - $60 - do something different then the usual basic black!
Available at Reitmans - www.reitmans.com

Reitmans Sequin Clutch in Black - $36 -
Available at Reitmans - www.reitmans.com

RW&CO Sequin Shift Dress in Black - $98 - I absolutely love the bit of chiffon overlay which gives it a bit of mystery!
Available at RW&CO - www.rw-co.com

RW&CO Sequin Clutch - $38 -
Available at RW&CO - www.rw-co.com

 George Sequin Dress in multi-stripe - $18 - I can't get over how pretty (and cheap) this dress is!
Available at Walmart - www.fashionbygeorge.ca

George Sequin Shoes in Black - $29
Available at Walmart - www.fashionbygeorge.ca

Maybelline Color Show Sequins Collection - $3.99 - in 8 shades: Lavender Sparks, Gold's Night Out, Ruby Rhinestones, Silver Gleam, Sapphire masquerade, Rose Bling, Cocktail Dress, Sea-Quins - that offer a 3-dimensional glitter effect.

Available for a limited time now at drugstores and mass retailers.

Lancôme Petit Trésor - $39 - in 2 shades: S112 Fil d'Or and S207 Fil d'Argent - with a woven look like a lame fabric that I think looks very sequin like so I'm letting it in! Enriched with golden glints that frames the eyes in a halo of dazzling light and for a more intense effect, can be applied with a slightly damp brush.

Part of the limited edition holiday collection so you might have to hunt for it a bit!

- Lisamarie -