Showing posts with label holiday gift ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday gift ideas. Show all posts

Monday, December 12, 2022

Milani Rocio Roses Jewel/Gem Kits


If you have the ability to spot quality you'll find fabulous holiday gifts just about anywhere including at Walmart!

Milani is a stellar makeup brand for less on the same par as the luxury brands sold behind cosmetic counters at major department stores. I bought several shades of Milani's top-notch lipstick and blush at Ulta Beauty.

The following holiday kits and under-makeup primers are two examples of Milani's quality cosmetics for all the makeup mavens on your gift list. The 2 kit colors -- Luxe Jewel and Allure Gem --  are special holiday editions offered at an unbelievable steal for $14.97!!!

 

Here's what you get: 
  • What Do We Think? Eyeshadow Palette – 6 rose gold, plum & soft pink mattes & shimmers
  • Soft Focus Glow Complexion Enhancer – All-over complexion luminizer blurs & illuminates for a real-life filter effect for the face & body
  • Color Statement Lipstick – Milani's best-selling cream lipstick formula is infused with nourishing vitamins A & C
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Here's what you get:
  • Money Saving Bestie Eyeshadow Palette – 6 bronze & emerald-inspired mattes & shimmers
  • Soft Focus Glow Complexion Enhancer – All-over complexion luminizer blurs & illuminates for a real-life filter effect for the face & body
  • Color Statement Lipstick – Milani's best-selling cream lipstick formula is infused with nourishing vitamins A & C

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The primers below are separate buys for stocking stuffers. They give makeup a smooth base with a matte finish to last throughout the day. Cost: $8 - $13.


Milani is so affordable and fabulous, you'll have pocket money left over to get yourself a special edition kit too. Well Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa to you!🎁


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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Gift Ideas For Him

#1 and #2 layered - multiple colors available
An interviewer asked the actress Sarah Jessica Parker what one thing would she like to give to her children. The multi-talented and savvy mother of 3 said, I'd like for them to know the pleasure of wanting things. Anticipation ... waiting for something to arrive is part of the excitement, no? And once in hand, you appreciate it all the more.

We have 4 days left until Christmas. L.L. Bean has a few cozy gifts for the men in your life and if still looking you can order the right gift ... enclose an image of it as an I.O.U. inside a glittery holiday card with a heartfelt note. Find a little box, wrap it up and tie a beautiful ribbon around it. Are you short a gift perhaps?

Here are a few more gift ideas:

1) Unshrinkable Mini-Waffle Shirt - Soft and cozy in 2 styles: Henley and crewneck. Layer it with #2

2) PrimaLoft-Lined Shirt-Jac - Part jacket, part shirt. Provides the comfort of a jacket with the feel of a button-down shirt and insulated for warmth. #1 and #2 are a winning combo!

πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸ””Here are alternative men's Woolrich wool shirts. Plus funnel, cotton and jacket shirts. Same style as L.L.Bean. Excellent quality and durable, yet pricey; and the wool shirts are not washable. I bought 2 many years ago that still look new. Their value has risen just like Chanel handbags! Woolrich blankets are first-rate also. Watch for the after Christmas sales!πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸ””


3) Washable Lambswool Sweater - Wash and wear warmth. These soft sweaters are expertly knit and designed for machine washing.

4) Stabilicers Walkers - Sturdy yet lightweight traction for winter walks on icy and snowy surfaces. Slips over most footwear.

And a bonus --
5) NYC Coffee Cups - A ceramic version of the famous NYC paper street cups. Cute coffee cups that fit neatly into a cupboard, or dashboard!

Over the last days before Christmas, you have the option of paying to expedite shipping; or keep the gifts coming after Christmas! Our family doesn't mind the 2nd less expensive option. You decide.


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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Find Something Gorgeous At Macy's Like Fine Jewelry


1) topaz with diamonds; 2) amethyst with diamonds; 3) pearls
It's the time of the year (again!) for me to feature a few awesome retailers and gift ideas to make your holiday shopping easy! You really can't go wrong at Macy's as the department store offers choice galore for every budget. Plus it has a long history of fantastic customer service. 
    
4) Tanzanites; 5) emeralds; 6) diamonds 
To be honest, it's not concierge customer service, but as an independent shopper, I'm ok with that. When I do need to ask a sales associate to help me, I always find them to be knowledgeable and honest about their wares. Plus the merchant strives to make things right if something goes wrong after you buy it, an invaluable trait. 

7) amethyst with diamonds; 8) blue sapphires with diamonds; 9) pink sapphires with diamonds
Today's blog features mid-priced jewelry made of real stones and 14k gold (with one silver medal ... the amethyst ring above left) you might consider for your mother, sister or daughter. Far from dirt cheap (as you may have to save up a few paychecks) yet they are affordable and durable gifts that should last a lifetime. 

As longtime readers know, I'm a fan of Macy's fine jewelry because jewelry is rarely an investment. Short of being the estate of Elizabeth Taylor or Queen Elizabeth II, you will rarely be able to resell your jewelry for the price you paid for it. Moreover, at Macy's never buy their jewelry at full price, but wait for a rock bottom promotion (such as Black Friday, Friends & Family Sales, Limited-Time-Specials)!


10) onyx, emeralds and diamonds; 11) rolls of pearls; 12) topaz, amethyst, topaz, citrine with diamonds
Macy's online customer associates offer excellent assistance too. I have telephoned them many times to help buy gifts. And, recently they helped me select a bed mattress with their information and tips. (After narrowing the possibilities, I visited the Herald's Square store knowing what mattresses to try for hardness.)

For this blog, I went online to the fine jewelry department category, selecting "sales", "clearance" and "last act" to pull up this array of gift ideas. Some are classic pieces, while others are modern or whimsical -- something to suite every taste and  occasion. The sparklers are: diamonds, sapphires (blue and pink), emeralds, amethysts, topaz (blue), Tanzanites (violet-blue), and citrine (orange).

13) diamonds; 14) diamonds; 15) emeralds with diamonds
I've had instances in a jewelry store when a total stranger asks me to help him select a piece of jewelry for his girlfriend. What a sweet jesture that he's there, I always think and am delighted to assist! I LOVE buying jewelry! I have also taken a 20-something man to Macy's to get his paramount a piece. I start by asking him for a range of what he wishes to spend, followed by the type of jewelry and stones she likes to wear. I ask what her favorite color is and what metals she tends to wear. If you know these answers, you'll get something she likes. There's less choice when buying men jewelry, but I have no doubt I could find the perfect piece! At Macy's the sales associates are very helpful ... and I find truthful.

Do you have a favorite? What do you wear more often ... earrings, rings or necklaces?


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