beautysweetspot-com holiday gift guide

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Tavalon Tea Sampler Gift Box

As a true tea lover I had to include this gift set on my holiday gift guide, but not just because its loose leaf tea, but because it's my favorite brand of loose leaf tea  – Tavalon. I first discovered Tavalon Tea while getting a facial at the Townhouse Spa in NYC that was infused with the goods.  The antioxidant properties were working on my skin and then I decided to purchase the loose leaf tea the spa had for retail because it smelled so good. Give someone the gift of relaxation and antioxidants this holiday season with the Tavalon Tea Sampler Gift Box, $35.  It includes three medium jars of of their most famous teas – tropical peony, serenity and summer fruits in a gift box.

Want one?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetSpot!  I'm giving away a set to one reader.  Follow and RT the giveaway and comment below telling me about your favorite type of tea.

A winner will be chosen at random at the end of the day.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Baby-G Vivid Metallic Digital Watch

Here's one you may want to add onto our own wish list – the Casio Baby-G Vivid Metallic Digital Watch, $79 .  It's sporty chic! Available in metallic black with pink, metallic lime green with turquoise, metallic hot pink with purple, metallic orange with black and metallic silver with purple.  Features include world time, an alarm, stopwatch and date functions.  I'm sure everyone has someone on their list that this gift would be perfect for.

Want one?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetspot!  I'm giving one away!  Comment below by telling me who you'd gift it to and why.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, December 19th.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Trina Cosmetic Bags

I think a makeup bag is a great gift for any woman because it's something we all need but wouldn't necesilary invest in for ourselves.  I found the cutest bags by Trina and they're not just for your cosmetics, but for all of your beauty loot and more. Trina's fall collection offers five different types of bags from a four piece weekender with removable pouches to a jewelry valet and three piece travel pouch set.  I'm obsessed with the weekender.  I separate my skincare, cosmetics and jewelry in each of the cases and am set to go.  All of the cases come in a variety of chic colors and patterns but my favorite is the Grace collection (pictured).

Want one?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetSpot!  I'm giving away three – a weekender, jewelry valet and three piece travel set to three lucky winners.  Comment below and tell me how you keep your cosmetics organized on the go.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, December 19th.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Mason Pearson Hair Brush

Depending on how well you know your beauty loot or how hair obsessed you are, you may be questioning why I'm so excited to giveaway a hair brush on my holiday gift guide.  Well let me tell you, this isn't just any hair brush – it's a Mason Pearson, $126! So why is it so fabulous?  It's every stylists absolute must-have and has a strict cult following because of it's mixed boar and nylon bristles.  Handcrafted in England, they prevent breakage and damage when brushing.  Depending on your hair type, there are 17 different brushes in the line to choose from, but they're pricey!  Definitely something to put on your wish list.  Your hair will thank you.

Want one?  Happy Holiday's from BeautySweetSpot! I'm giving away a Mason Pearson Junior from LockandMane.com.  Comment below and tell me why you need this beauty gem.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, December 12th.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Fresh Sake Ritual Set

I love my sushi and sake, but I like it even more when it comes from Fresh.  Fresh makes my absolute favorite body care lines. They look and more importantly feel like luxury.  That's why I'm including their Sake Ritual Set, a $110 value for $95 in my holiday gift guide. The set includes: a Sake Bath that detoxifies the body and helps to even out the skin tone, a Sake Petite Candle and Cranberry Pinot Noir Oval Soap.  I cannot even begin to stress enough how much I love Fresh soaps! They're wrapped so nicely you don't even want to use them, but after you get over using them as a beautiful bathroom display, you find yourself lathered in the most enriching scents.

Want one?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetSpot!  I'm giving a set away.  Comment below by dishing about your most coveted products.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, December 12th.  Good luck!

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Philosophy Holiday Greetings Set

When thinking of the holidays I think of baking with my mom – powdered sugar cookies, macaroons, warm apple pie.  That sums up the Philosophy Holiday Greetings set, $22. Each product smells just as delicious as the baking tastes.  Think Brown Butter Cookie Shampoo, Coconut Macaroon Body Butter and Pink Frosted Cookie Lip Shine.  Mmmm!  What a sweet holiday treat sans the calories!

Want one?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetSpot!  I'm giving away a full set to a lucky reader.  Comment below by telling me about your favorite holiday baking memory.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, December 5th.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Calvin Klein Euphoria

Fragrance is a gifting staple – but not just any fragrance.  I know I'm super picky about what I wear and I'm sure the people on your list are too.  One fragrance that has stood the test of time is Calvin Klein Euphoria .  I've always appreciated the scent on men and women because it's classic. The Euphoria eau de parfum spray, $60 has top notes of pomegranate, persimmon, lush green; mid notes of lotus blossom, champaca flower, black orchid; and base notes: liquid amber, black violet, cream and mahogany making it seductively intoxicating.

Euphoria for men, $75 is spicy with top notes of ginger pepper, raindrop, sudachi; mid notes of black basil, cedar leaf, sage; and base notes: suede, patchouli, brazilian redwood and amber.

Want a set?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetSpot!  I'm giving away a Euphoria eau de parfum and cologne to one winner.  Comment below telling me what your favorite scents are during the holidays and why.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, December 5th.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Victoria's Secret Star Bright Beauty Rush Gloss Set & Bombshell Fragrance Ornament

You know how much I lust after Victoria's Secret products!  From their pj's to beauty products their catalogue alone can fulfill my wish list.  My top two stocking stuffer faves this year – Star Bright Beauty Rush Gloss Set, a $42 value for $25 and the Bombshell Fragrance Ornament, $10. The Star Bright Beauty Rush Gloss Set contains 6 universally flattering, yummy glosses in a festive star shaped package.  And what's cuter than hanging a fragrance ornament on your friend's tree?  I think it's such a great hostess gift!  Bombshell is very feminine with notes of purple passion fruit, peony and vanilla orchid.

Want one?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetSpot!  I have one of each to giveaway! One winner will receive both, a $35 value.  Comment below telling me who you'd gift them to.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, December 5th.  Good luck!

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Live Worldly Brazil Intention Bracelets

I love stacking bracelets, but my collection of wrist candy is all meaningful.  For my second gift of BeautySweetSpot's on-going gift guide, I suggest giving a trendy bracelet that gives back to your BFF.  Introducing Live Worldly, the jewelry collection highlights different cultures and traditions around the world and portions of proceeds back to the environment. Kristen Stewart, Lilo and Anne Hathaway are all fans of the Brazilet bracelets, but my fave from the collection are the Intention bracelets, $35.  They wrap singly around your wrist and are made of silver beads intertwined with gold leather.

Want one?  Happy Holidays from BeautySweetSpot to you!  I have two to giveaway.  Comment below telling me who you'd gift this to and why.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, November 28th.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Nordstrom Ltd. Edition Color Blockbuster Palette

To kick off a month of gift ideas and giveaways I thought I'd feature perhaps the most lust-worthy makeup palette ever!  All hail the Nordstrom Limited Edition Color Blockbuster Palette, a $150 value for only $29.  Beat that. The sleek black case features a good sized mirror with two slide out side drawers to reveal even more makeup beneath. Are you ready for this?  It contains: 150 eyeshadow shades, six universally flattering blushes, three pencil eyeliners and six creme and an assortment of mini professional brushes. That's 156 colors in one cosmetic case!  Available exclusively at Nordstrom.

Want one?  Happy Holidays to you from BeautySweetSpot! I have one to giveaway and you can win by commenting below and telling me what would you do with 156 makeup shades?

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, November 28th.  Good Luck!