By Chevaun Jackson
We’re here for you this holiday season, scoping out the hottest products for the most important people in your life. This edition we focus on those high-maintenance, girly girls in your life. You know, the ones that take forever to get ready before going out, spend way too much time in Sephora and can’t have enough makeup. .
Brushes! This is the perfect gift because as gifts go they are fairly inexpensive, and will definitely be used. Also, one can never have enough brushes considering the various sizes, types, makes and models, and they can range from a simple set for a make-up newbie to a full set for a make-up connoisseur. If you’re scared that this sounds too much like a major dilemma (like buying a car) a few I would suggest are Sephora’s Signature Brush set—a five-piece brush set (three of which are double sided) currently on sale for $39, which is good for beginner and intermediate make-up divas.
Blockbusters! As with brushes the blockbuster is a great gift idea because it is basically a large palette of colors, and with such variety regardless of age, skin type or taste, there is sure to be something in it for everyone from the beginner to the experimenter to the professional make-up diva. The two that catch my eye are Nordstrom’s, and while this is a relatively new venture for Nordstrom Color Palette (their first blockbuster debuted holiday season 2009) they have brought it back for a second season after its super successful first run where it sold out in ridiculous time. However, (as a loyalist) I must also recommend Sephora’s blockbuster. I own the one from the 2009 holiday season and can honestly say I LIVE for it! And for only about $50 they are certainly worth the purchase as they will last a long time.
Accessories! This can get a bit trickier because of taste. However, I recommend either a simple, chic charm bracelet (or a charm for someone that already has a bracelet). If you decide on getting a charm this is one of those things where you can make a statement to your daughter, friend, sister or mother. Maybe there’s a joke that you have between you. Or you want to show them that you love them. Accessories and trinkets are a great way to get that message across. Juicy Couture has a wide array of charms and bracelets that are simple so that if the person you have in mind isn’t into gaudy then they have something simple, or if they have a loud, boisterous personality the bracelet is just the beginning and with charms they can add their fun. You can even start it off with a meaningful charm.
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