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Wednesday
Dec152010

Jimmyjane Holiday Gift Sets

Perfect for hedonists, the Jimmyjane KNEAD ME Massage Set ($45) contains two sensual products to produce a lot of tactile pleasure. If your mate loves massages, he or she will absolutely love this gift set. It comes with the AFTERGLOW massage candle, which is completely body-safe and paraben-free. The Dark Vanilla scented candle melts at the perfect temperature so it won't burn the skin. It burns up to 32 hours and the moisturizing formula contains Jojoba, Shea Butter, Soy, Vitamin E, and Aloe.

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Tuesday
Dec142010

COOLA Lotion Bars

Like most women my hands and feet tend to get pretty dry during the winter. I don't like to carry leaky bottles of lotion with me everywhere but COOLA has some solid lotion bars that activate when you warm them up with your hands.

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Tuesday
Dec142010

Bourbon Steak

The Mina Group has done a superb job of transforming the former Michael Mina flagship location into the swanky Bourbon Steak. After a splashy $1 million renovation, the handsome steak house is now outfitted with a dark, masculine interior and elegant Mondrian-inspired window treatments. If you want lots and lots of meat, this is definitely the place to get it.

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Monday
Dec132010

Bobbi Brown Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation

I generally favor liquid foundations over powder ones but at long last Bobbi Brown's new Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation SPF 12 is now available. Bobbi has spent over five long years to perfect this formula and her hard work has really paid off. 

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Friday
Dec102010

Guerlain Sur Mes Lèvres: Spring 2011 Makeup Sneak Peek

I know, I know...the holidays are not over but we're already seeing a lot of the makeup collections for the Spring 2011 season. Guerlain in particular has some snazzy products for us to look forward to. I can't wait to see the Sur Mes Lèvres collection on the counters.

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Thursday
Dec092010

Leonor Greyl Hair Care

A favorite of celebrities, Leonor Greyl is one of the most luxurious hair care lines from Paris. Their products do not contain any sodium laureth sulfates, parabens and silicones. In fact, the company was one of the first brands to pioneer the use of natural botanicals in their hair care line. 42 years later, their coveted products are still as popular as ever.

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Wednesday
Dec082010

As Always, Julia

Julia Child fans and gourmands everywhere have another gift they can add to their wish list. As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child & Avis DeVoto is an intimate look at Julia Child's lifelong friendship with Avis DeVoto. A fervent and staunch supporter of the classic masterpiece, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, DeVoto worked tirelessly to get the book pitched, edited and eventually published. Without her perseverance, this influential cookbook might never have been published.

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Wednesday
Dec082010

Snow & Graham Holiday Stationery

If you've managed to get all your holiday presents (lucky you!), don't forget to think about gift cards and wrapping paper. Snow & Graham's adorable collection of holiday designs will bring lots of colorful cheer under the Christmas tree.

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Tuesday
Dec072010

Hourglass Holiday Makeup 

Need expert help with your holiday makeup? Look no further than one of the best in the beauty industry. Gina Brooke, Artistic Director of Hourglass Cosmetics, has a few easy tips on looking stellar for the holidays. Gina is also Madonna's makeup artist so she definitely knows a thing or two in creating the hottest look.

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Tuesday
Dec072010

Valrhona Holiday Chocolate

Valrhona has never disappointed me with their superb chocolates. The venerable French chocolate company has launched two special holiday gift boxes to please the most discerning chocolate connoisseur.

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