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Ok, let’s just say that this holiday season, money no object and let’s just say that you still have not gotten that one friend of yours a kick-ass present. You have no idea what to get her but you for sure need to wow or you’ll be in the dog house for all of 2009. Some of these will break the bank for most but what a pleasure it would be to give this and see the reaction from your friend!

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For the finicky female …
LA MER Luxury Essentials ($630 @ neimanmarcus.com) – includes Crème de la Mer (2oz), The Lifting Face Serum (1oz) and The Eye Concentrate (.5oz) all packed in a limited edition mother of pearl round box.

Here’s a category I never thought of giving a gift in – hair care. Us females, and more and more men, are really particular about what we put in our hair. So if you have one of those on your list, how about a one of the great gift sets out there like this HAMADI Honey EcoPac ($30 @ hamadibeauty.com). You know how much we love honey so how could we not recommend this set? It’s 2oz’s of their Honey Soymilk Hairwash, Shea Rice Milk Conditioner and the Healing Serum and they're all tucked in a useful washcloth.

Ok, you find yourself in a unique gifting situation (it happens). You don’t know what their favorite color is; if they are sober so it’s good to stay neutral in this kind of situation. One occasion coming up besides Christmas is New Years. What do you get the host of the party? Instead of regifting the bottle of wine that you got, opt for something citrus-y. I mean, who doesn’t like citrus? While I have not conducted a formal study, I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone say they don’t like it so here are a few suggestions for host gifts.

REN’s Hand Duo ($50/10.2oz each @ bluemercury.com) - Citrus Limonum Hand Wash (10.2oz), Citrus Limonum Prebiotic Hand Cream (10.2oz) 

ORIGINS Blue Skies Ahead ($35 @ origins.com) – Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle (4oz), Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Wash and Bubble Bath (3.4oz) and Gloomaway Grapefruit Body-Buffing Cleanser (3.4oz)

The Makeup Divas reviews and tells you about a romantic and stylish home fragrance line that have made their way into Elton John and P.Diddy's homes. Check it out HERE.

StyleBell finally uncovers the secret to Curling with a Flat Iron! Watch the video and you will be on your way to making beautiful waves!

Felicia over at ThisThatBeauty is giving away limited edition Diane Von Furstenburg lipstick HERE.

A Touch of Blusher loves Dior's spring 2009 collection.

Beauty411 gets her dreamgirl on and shares a Holiday Luxe Gift Guide!

Beauty Banter brings you more fabulous holiday hair trends -- get the looks that Mary-Kate Olsen, Jessica Alba and Reese Witherspoon are already sporting!

Beauty Anonymous takes a look at Shu Uemura Spring 2009 Collection.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having 2 giveaways this week....one with Oral B Pulsonic and another with Phillips Norelco Bodygroom for men. Check out the details here.

Cybelesays.com is cleaning out the beauty closet and having a contest where the readers can win what's in it! Click here to enter!

Glossypink shows you a product that will give you a winter-safe glow!

Beauty Junkie in SF loves the gifts offered by all natural lavanila this holiday season.
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The holidays are a great time to try a new candle lines and scents. You’ll be expecting company and can seem totally in the know on the candle front so mix it up by burning one with a unique scent. Here are a few recommendations.

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Show someone you really care. Care about their wellbeing and most imporantantly, holding onto their youthful look. We’ve always been fans of the OSMOTICS line and they have a collection that’s perfect for this time of year. The 3 products in the Age Defense 24/7 Luxury Collection ($98 @ osmotics.com) contain their patented BRT ingredient (Barrier Repair Technology) that is proven to restore and maintain the skin’s moisture barrier. This kit contains full sizes of the following: Age Defense Barrier Body Silk (3.4oz), which is a brand product in the line, Cream Extreme Barrier Repair (1oz), Anti-Radical Age Defense (1oz) and a DVD that explains the products. This is a $178 value so take advantage of the system and pick yourself one up too.

What part of a makeup palette doesn’t make a great gift? Here are a few this season that make great gifts for the color lover in your life.

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TARTE’s The Vanity ($52 @ sephora.com) – this one packs a lot under one roof and is a $494 value! Here’s what you get: 16 new eye shadow colors, 16 new lip gloss colors, mascara, mineral powder bronzer, luminizer, 4 powder blushes, deluxe eye shadow and 2 eyelining brushes.

SEPHORA Ultimate Blockbuster – Collector’s Edition ($48 @ sephora.com) is the biggest one out of all three of these and has a $320 value. Here’s what is inside: 71 eye shadows, 13 cream eye shadows, 5 blushes, 1 face powder, 60 lip glosses, lip liner, eyeliner, 4 different brushes, and 3 sponge-tipped applicators.

HOURGLASS COSMETICS Color Link Palette in Landscape ($75 @ hourglasscosmetics.com) is 8 universally flattering colors. It contains 6 eye shadows and 2 blushes.

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A gift doesn't have to cost a lot to let someone know you were thinking about them. Here are some on the small side items we are loving for stocking stuffers or a main gift.

1. LUSH Christmascake Soap ($6.95/3.5oz @ lush.com)

2. NAPOLEON PERDIS NP Set Show Loose Dust Duo in South Africa ($26 @ target.com)

3. Wrigley’s Doublemint Lip Balm from ON10 ($9 @ sephora.com)

4. LUSH Chocolate Santa Bath Bomb ($6.95/7oz @ lush.com)

5. PIXI Pixi by Petra Energy Blush in No. 2 Pick-Me-Up Pink ($21 @ pixibeauty.com)

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OK, we heard you! You don’t want to read a book or watch a DVD. You just want to play with products and that's ok, so I’m happy to report that it’s that time of year again -- time to clean out the ol’ beauty closet!

What - Beauty products from the beauty closet. Each prize will contain new products that all together total at least $50! Some of the brands: Berwick Beauty, Bourjois, Essie, tarte, Chanel, Haute Face, Rimmel, Surgeon's Skin Secret, L'Occitane, MAC, Urban Decay, Lise Watier, Benefit, Sephora, Clinique, Diana B, Boots, Blue Q, Raw Skincare, Matrix, Estee Lauder, Von Natur, philosophy, Jergens, Sally Hansen and more!

Who - We will randomly pick 7 winners

How to enter --- Post a meaningful comment on a Cybelesays post (something a little more than, "I love this color!" or "How cute!" I think you get the picture). Then, email your full name and address to Cybelesays (cybelesayscontest@gmail.com or click here). And feel free to comment on more than one post. We love that!
Don't forget to let us know how you found Cybelesays.com if you are a new reader.

Wanna get more than one entry? If you have a blog, post about the contest and then email the link to cybelesayscontest@gmail.com or click here. You'll receive an extra entry for writing about the contest on your site. You must also comment on a post and email your full contact info.

GOOD LUCK!    GOOD LUCK!    GOOD LUCK!    GOOD LUCK!    GOOD LUCK! 

** Entries must be received by 6pm PST, Dec 31, 2008 * Entries are two part - a comment on a post and an email, which includes your full name and mailing address * Both must be completed or you will not be entered into this randomly picked drawing * Those who have won a Cybelesays contest in the last 3 contests will not be eligible to win * Only residents of the US and Canada are eligible to win* One entry per household and email address unless the contest is blogged about **