Mother, daughter, friend, sister-friend, aunt, and sister—she is full of multitudes. She is the family calendar coordinator, the entertaining aunt, the considerate friend, and, let's face it, probably really exhausted. I created this gift guide with HER in mind! She enjoys receiving gifts that are sentimental, useful, and both fashionable and timeless.
Health, laughter, friendship, and love are among the finest luxury items in life, and they are undoubtedly free. However, occasionally, an extravagant gift can be given as a heartfelt tribute to the woman we love the most. This season, if you're seeking to spoil her, go no farther than this ultimate list of luxurious gift suggestions. Giving special presents to people we love is a wonderful way to express our sincere gratitude and happiness this holiday season!
skipped one of the most valuable lessons about brown when I was young and am really regretting it now!
I have always groomed my eyebrows properly..however I embraced the thin overly waxed plucked Pam Anderson brows. And now I am so in love with thick brows!!
Wispy bangs are perfect for commitment-phobes like me and I am truly having a moment with mine!! I am SOOOOO glad I did it!!!!
The look is extremely low-maintenance all though I do need to style them daily but considering!!! They grow out easily and are super blendable with the rest of my hair. I have received so many compliments too that I look younger . Um…hello…bonjour….best compliment ever!
Hey friends, how was your long weekend?
Lin and I had an especially relaxing couple of days…watched some Netflix shows (we got sucked into the Alpha Males vortex and it was soooooo hilarious! Highly recommend! It’s like a SATC but with middle aged men……..LOL. The new season of Your Honor is looking like it’s going to be sooooooo promising too! I cannot believe we now have a baby involved in the mix!
Bangs. The boldest fringe option on Le Menu after seeing the new season of Emily In Paris, no?!!
Once you go for the choppity chop-there’s no pinning or tucking that can hide it. It’s a very serious commitment. And it feels like everywhere I look, people are making it – or at least thinking about it!!
From timeless fashion to indulgent fragrances, here are my special holiday 2022 picks for that woman in your life who has kept it all together this year!
rying new beauty products and fragrance makes me very happy indeed, especially when you find beautiful new faves to add to your collection. And what’s better than one discovery? FOUR.
For this post, I’ve rounded up four of my lovely discoveries over at French Wink that make up a pretty good Francophile approved beauty routine if I do say so myself! Now if you know French Wink you’ll know just how much of a mecca for all things French beauty it is. And darling Francophiles…..you can get everything all in one place!!!!
FOR THE LOVE OF SCENTS 🌸
You can be surrounded by flowers all day thanks to GUCCI.
Blended by master perfumer Alberto Morillas under the direction of the House’s Creative Director, Gucci Bloom is created to unfold like its name, capturing the rich scent of a thriving garden filled with an abundance of flowers.
Happy almost Valentine’s day.
It’s just one of my very favorite ridiculous holidays! I think it stems from my mom. She loved Valentines. She would help me craft the most amazing cards for my classmates and make special strawberry cupcakes topped with red-hot candies. We would always go for a lovely hibachi date too at Shogun Steakhouse of Japan. I do ’t really have the fondest moments of her but Valentine’s Day was truly something fond I do remember her by. She made this holiday so ridiculously special for me and it stuck.
It’s been cold here. It’s windy to the point where sometimes your face hurts… but in the world of sensual, trustworthy and luxurious beauty, Skin 1004is really holding a special place in my ❤️. I feel confident that their SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream is taking great care of my skin!
Hey Siri .. wash my hair !
So very excited to share my new favorite dry shampoo with you today! It was such a game changer on my trip. Annnd it’s vegan!
Four Reasons freshens up my hair between washes. Rice starch controls oiliness of the scalp making my hair feel fresh and clean. Gives light and velvety texture and hold too! Plus I just love turning up the volume and it delivers gorgeously with that!
Everybody has a beauty junkie on their holiday shopping list, whether it’s a darling friend who loves all things skincare, a sister who hoards makeup or a mom who can’t collect enough hair products! Shopping for the glam girl who has everything is never easy, so I’ve curated the perfect gift guide to help everyone on your list look and feel their most gorgeous . Lucky lucky ladies!!
ALL of these will make for the perfect stocking stuffers too!
The Emmy’s are tonight ( sooo excited) and I bet the stars hero product of the night is a nice moisturizing lip gloss and I sure hope it’s one of these lip gloss tubes from the Via Natural lip care collection!
Why I ❤️ them :
Skin feeling thirsty?
Crushing hard on OSEA’s new Seabiotic® Water Cream
NEXT WAVE HYDRATION 🌊
• Clinically-tested to provide up to 72 hours of deep hydration
I so adore a beautiful subscription box that transports me somewhere else! I so love giving subscription boxes as gifts too because they are truly the gift that just keeps on giving. Discovering a single item that truly encompasses how much you care can be quite difficult. Whether it’s for their birthday or a holiday or it’s a simple token of gratitude, one way to guarantee you’re giving them something they’ll enjoy is by presenting them with a gift that keeps on giving. Translation: Invest in a themed subscription box they can be excited about for months to come. And imagine a subscription box that transports you to Provence without even leaving your own sofa! I am all for someone bringing Provence to my doorstep every season. What about you?!
Returning to my senses with Osmia Organics. I love this natural skincare hand-crafted in the Colorado mountains!
A few faves:
Lavender Shea Soap- This lavender soap was created for our founder's friend, Alan, who wanted a very simple bar of soap - "without any stuff in it". We use spinach powder and French green clay to give a soft green hue, but the bar is very smooth and untextured in your hands. The beautifully subtle lavender smell comes from organic, Bulgarian lavender and balsam of Peru.
Swapped out my regular face spritz for a lovely microbiome mist recently!
The Hydrating Pre+Probiotic Facial Mist from Happy 2nd Birthday is rich in antioxidants, prebiotics, and probiotics. This multitasker can be used throughout the day to restore radiance, soothe sensitive skin, and boost absorption of other skincare and makeup products plus
it delivers refreshing hydration and balances your skin microbiome!
I get so many questions about my hair….seriously! My hair posts are my most read blogs STILL to this day. You all are VERY interested in these locks.
This is the first time in a super long time I have not had extensions and if I am honest, there are days I wonder what organs I can sell to get them back in. They are truly such an expense and truly so time consuming though so I am focusing on the positives—more money in my account and more time in my life .
A beautiful moment with “Goldie Red” (The Gucci Red) from Gucci Beauty!
Gucci Beauty presents Rouge De Beauté Brillant, a special lip color set apart by unique benefits. Serving as an in-between for a sheer and satin lipstick, the hybrid long-lasting dual-action formula delivers 24 hours of moisture and a beautifully pigmented shine. Formulated with nourishing and antioxidant ingredients, the creamy texture highlights and preserves the natural beauty of the mouth, so lips look fuller and plumped to perfection. A new vintage shape and design inspired by vintage brooches bears witness once again to the Creative Director’s passion for collectable objects of desire. Obsessed!
Beachy summer hair conjures up visions of sun-kissed highlights and bouncy, shiny waves- doesn’t it?! ( Brigitte Bardot -Saint Tropez - that’s where my head goes! ) But the reality of the harsh unapologetic sun, humid air, and salty or chlorinated swims can mean that, come August, one feels less mermaid-like than she imagined. Thankfully, all is not lost though!
Plants require patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them. They please my eye and please my soul and challenge my patience.. and I love seeing them thrive and grow.
I love seeing myself and GFY grow too but have been in a constant state of languishing . But I am trying to get back to flourishing . I know that there are more things I can be doing to better serve my followers so I have finally decided to be active on the LikeToKnowIt platform! I get messages everyday from you guys about how much you miss Shop Sam’s Closet - and this is pretty much like having my own “boutique” again .
Getting lost in CINNAMON · ALLSPICE · CLOVE · EUCALYPTUS today .I can always count on Amass Botanics for a brief sensory ritual and I so enjoy this escape to candle-lit bistros, cabin getaways, and the bustling markets of Marrakesh. Y’all must try their Four Thieves Soap right away .
Kicking June off with a dapper Father’s Day gift idea for you //
A great way for a guy to express his individuality is with facial hair. ( love a man with a beard) And Rodge has really discovered the right beard style for his face shape that make him look and feel his very best. Keeping it well-groomed maintain that feeling too!
There’s nothing discrete about excessive armpit sweating. And with the obvious wet or sweat-stained clothing and worrisome body odor, it’s easy to feel uncomfortable, frustrated, and embarrassed.
Excessive armpit sweating is a condition known as axillary hyperhidrosis, and more people deal with this condition than you think. According to St. Louis University, 2.8% of Americans are living with hyperhidrosis to some degree.
I happen to fall into this category and if you have followed me for a long time, you know I have tried anything and everything to not sweat as much anymore excluding underarm botox.
Do you ever have the longest most hectic day working and want nothing more than a relaxing spa facial and a hot bath?! The older I get the more I greatly appreciate a solid skincare routine that both works and feels like pampering! I definitely spend more time on my routine at night, where it can feel like more of a ritual or even a meditation. Apparently the beautiful people over at ELEMIS® heard me because they sent me their line of best sellers and I am SO impressed! But why would I expect anything less from this innovative and global British skincare brand with over 30 years of expertise.
Smells like RELAXATION
Loving these gloomy spring rainy days even though my hair is not. 😆 But my sleep has been soo very blissful the last few nights. The sound of rain pouring down from the window and this dreamy lotion from Violets Are Blue has me feeling super calm and centered. This delightful face and body lotion transports me to the lavender fields of Provence.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to ignite the romance and show the special woman in your life just how much she means to you. Whether she's a hopeless romantic, a trendsetter, or an adventure seeker, there's a perfect gift waiting to make her heart skip a beat. I've curated a selection of Valentine's Day gifts that cater to every style and personality.