Beauty gifts for the holidays

Beauty gift ideas for the holidays from top left: YSL lipstick gift set / Estee Lauder skin care gift set / Elemis skin care set (I own this and love it!) / Laura Mercier gift set / Clarisonic gift set (I own this one and it’s amazing!) / Chanel gift set (be still my beating heart!) / Fresh skin care set / MD Perricone no makeup set (watch for my upcoming review-love it!) / MAC lipstick set (On my gift list!) / Makeup gift set / Dior lipstick gift set (I need this one!) / Colleen Rothschild skin care gift set (I love these products!) / Burberry nail polish set (love these blues!)

If you have been following along, you know I test out, and review, a ton of beauty products. Since I have tried so many products, it was easy to put together this beauty gift guide for you; I just included all of my favorite products!

I always try to give people something I know they would like, and I also would buy for myself. I like to give people the same quality I buy for myself. This is why I am only featuring products in this gift guide which I already own; since these are gift sets, ,this could be one or more products featured in each set.

The brands I am featuring in this beauty gift guide are beauty brands I use, love, and trust. Only the best for you!

Lipstick beauty gift sets

Skin Care beauty gift sets

More fabulous beauty gift sets

Beauty gifts on my holiday wish list-hey hubby, are you reading this? Hint, hint 😉

Happy Holidays!

XOXO

Cathy

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Cool fall day

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wearing: antique silver earrings / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / long sleeve black tee / mustard jacket c/o Karen Klein (also avl in black) / silver ring / Chanel holiday nail polish / Chloe bag / jeans / classic black socks / suede booties (on major sale!)

How cute is this jacket! I love how comfortable and chic this mustard jacket by San Francisco designer Karen Klein is. The 1960s vibe, combined with a flattering fit, makes it my go-to jacket this fall in order to instantly elevate a basic jeans ad tee look.

I wore this outfit the other day while enjoying brunch with my family. My eleven-year-old daughter, and my nine-year-old son, insisted on taking my pictures before we ate brunch. They both wanted to take pictures, but there was giggling going on while they were using the camera, so some of the photos are blurry, while some photos have my shoes cut off. Now you know why I have that strange look on my face in the photo above! haha

Karen Klein’s clothing is made to fit all body types. It is so comfortable, high quality, and made right here in San Francisco! Love that! Check out this jacket and more at UbyKarenKlein.com

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Holiday Gift Guide to Santana Row 2017

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‘Tis the season! The holidays are my favorite season of the year. One of the things that make the holidays special, is spending time at San Jose’s premiere lifestyle destination, Santana Row. I love strolling the Row with my family in tow, brunching at Left Bank, lunching at Maggiano’s, and enjoying dinner at Sino. In addition to eating and hanging out, Santana Row is special during the holidays because of the decorations, and wide variety of shops to find that perfect somethin’ somethin’ for everyone on my holiday list.

Since I know the Row like the back of my hand, I wanted to share with you some special new shops at Santana Row which feature fabulous gift ideas! There is something for everyone at these new shops; as well as the established stores we have all grown to love at Santana Row.

Holidays Gifts from Makers Market

How fabulous is this jewelry and decor from Makers Market! I love their local, handmade wares which make amazing holiday presents. You can find artistic pieces from local, emerging designers who put their heart and soul into their craft. I am pretty sure I need at least one of those bracelets in my life. Which will you choose?

You can see these gift ideas and more at Makers Market located on Santana Row or call 408.320.1868

Holiday Gifts from Liberatone

Have you checked out Libratone yet? If not, then run there now! They have the most amazing speakers with blue-tooth capability. I especially love their speaker which is water resistant. It is perfect for outdoor entertaining. The colors are just as bright as the sound. My daughter, pictured above, declared these the “best headphones on the market!” This means a lot, she is a headphone snob. The headphones are blue-tooth wireless and produce crystal clear sound. They would make the ideal gift for the teen or college student on your list!

To see these gifts and more, check out Libratone on Santana Row or call 888.429.6133

Holiday Gifts from Amazon Books

There is a new bookstore on the Row! Amazon has opened an Amazon Bookstore which offers shoppers local favorites, a vast children’s section, and some electronic toy demonstrations. This is a great place to start if you plan on shopping with Amazon this holiday season.

You can find plenty of gifts from Amazon online at Amazon.com, check out local favorites and test out toys at Amazon Books on Santana Row, or call 408-346-0212

Holiday Gifts from Aesop

Aesop is a fabulous beauty product line filled with hair and skin care products. They have a large assortment of gift boxes for the beauty fan on your list. Plus, if you like to test before you buy, they have the cutest testing station I have ever seen. Isn’t it fabulous and hip! Love!

You can find all these fabulous beauty products at Aesop on Santana Row or call  408.320.1866

Holiday Gifts from Sugarfina

So you know I have a sweet tooth! I can’t walk into Sugarfina without buying something. After taking these pictures to scout out all the yummy treats you can give this holiday season, I walked out with enough candy to fill my empty bento box at home. You too, can find the perfect sweet treats to give this holiday season at Sugarfina. They have holiday themed bento boxes available to ensure you have the right presentation too. The little individual boxes also make the ideal stocking stuffers. Love!

You can find these gifts, and taste a little too, at Sugarfina on Santana Row or call 855.784.2734

There you have it! Old and new shops with fabulous gifts for the holidays at Santana Row. Which if these gifts are you hoping to find under the tree this holiday season?

Still can’t decide to what to buy? Why not give a Gift Card to Santana Row! They not only make shopping easy, but they are also fabulous stocking stuffers! You can purchase a Gift Card, in any amount, at the Santana Row concierge, or online at SantanaRow.com

Happy shopping, and have a fabulous holiday season!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by Santana Row. all thoughts and opinions are my own