Nobody panic!

But holidays are quite nearly here. With all the after-work holiday parties that have been going on, it’s been really handy for me to have MAC’s makeup remover wipes and cleansing tips.

These are perfect for removing your makeup on the go. I like to go to a party with a fresh face, and these wipes make taking off your old makeup to reapply new so easy. I also like the cleansing tips to touch up any eyeliner or mascara mishaps. I am getting these for a couple of friends at the office!

By now you might be stressing over what to get the man (or men, whatever) in your life.

I know mine is super picky about health and beauty care products. Above all – they MUST be manly. How do I tell him that no one is going to know what’s on the packaging (except me)?

I found just the thing. This Grooming Essentials gift set for men from Aveda fits the bill perfectly. It has great masculine packaging and comes at a great price – just $75 for $105 value.

The set includes:

• Aveda Men Pure-FormanceTM Shampoo 300
• Aveda Men Pure-FormanceTM Conditioner 300
• Aveda Men Pure-FormanceTM Grooming Cream
• Aveda Men Hair & Body Bar
• All of it tucked nicely into an Abaca Fiber Travel Kit

Pretty sweet, even a guy would have to agree!

Get Positively Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Gorgeous by Carmindy (you may know her as the makeup artist from TLC’s “What Not to Wear”).

If you love Carmindy as much as I do, you will love this book (and so will your friends). I am currently reading it and I am giving it to some of my girlfriends for the holidays. Best of all, Amazon is currently running a sale on it. Hardcover for under $15!

Wow, here is something you don’t see everyday: a high quality 12-piece makeup brush set for only $99!!! Yes, that’s USD. Not Euros or anything.
The Sephora Prestige Brush Set ($295 Value) is on sale for Christmas from $99 to $150 and includes a pearlized clutch case. The set comes complete with a powder brush, a blush brush, a foundation brush, a fan brush, a retractable lip brush, a large eye shadow brush, a small eye shadow brush, a concealer brush, a dome smudge brush, a flat eyeliner brush, a contour brush, and an angled brow brush – each with a creamy pearl handle and stylish silver accents.

I knew I could count on Sephora! This price is fabulous and they are doing free shipping on orders over $50! Now only 12 more fabulous gifts to go before the holiday shopping season is behind us….