Alterna Haircare “Katie’s Favorites” Travel Set
Alterna Haircare “Katie’s Favorites” Travel Set
Curated by Alterna Co-Owner, Katie Holmes, this holiday gift set reflects Katie’s travel must have’s for the woman on the go. Keep hair youthful-looking and fresh with the limited edition collection, hand-picked by Katie, which includes Caviar Replenishing Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner, Bamboo Smooth Kendi Pure Treatment Oil, and Bamboo Style Cleanse Extend Dry Shampoo.
Price: $29.95, Available at AlternaHaircare.com, Ulta, Beauty.com and fine salons
This travel kit features airline-compliant essentials
Anthony Logistics Essential Traveler Kit
Perfect for the jet-setter on your list, this travel kit features airline-compliant essentials for looking sharp and refreshed when on the go, including Glycolic Facial Cleanser, Shave Cream, Invigorating Rush Hair & Body Wash, All Purpose Facial Moisturizer and Advanced Formula Lip Balm SPF 25.
Price: $48, Available at Anthony.com, Sephora & Sephora.com
Karen Erickson, founder of Erickson Beamon, calls the festive pieces “jewelry for the hair” that “add glamour to every day dressing.”
Beauty.com + Erickson Beamon GEMS
Beauty.com and Erickson Beamon have partnered to create a limited edition collection of hair accessories, with 100% of proceeds benefiting GEMS (Girls Education & Mentoring Services). Karen Erickson, founder of Erickson Beamon, calls the festive pieces “jewelry for the hair” that “add glamour to every day dressing.” (Offerings are listed below and indicated by respective images).
Twisted Sister, $60
Deca-Dance $130
Tropical Punch, $115
Tropical Punch Butterfly, $130
Price: $60-$130, Available exclusively at Beauty.com
This festive, modern gourmet-floral scent blend captures New York’s essence.
Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Holiday
This unisex scent is a festive modern gourmet-floral blend that captures New York’s essence. Top notes of Mandarin, Osmanthus and Pomagrenata blend with middle notes of Nutmeg, Fennel, Patchouli and Freesia finish with Labdanum, Musk and Praline, leaving a delicious gourmand.
Price: 100ml, $175; 50ml, $105; Available at Bond No. 9’s five New York stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Sephora, and BondNo9.com
Polo Red is the perfect gift for the man with drive.
Ralph Lauren Fragrances Polo Red
Inspired by Ralph Lauren’s car collection, Polo Red is the perfect gift for the man with drive. With powerful notes of red saffron, red grapefruit and red cedar wood this spicy, woody fragrance captures speed, adrenaline and seduction. The ultimate in design and distinction, the fiery red, high-gloss bottle mimics the sleek curves of an automobile.
Price: $76 for 125mL; Available nationwide on RalphLauren.com and at select retailers.
Kids of all ages loved getting a big hug from Elmo
Big Hugs Elmo
Big Hugs Elmo loves getting hugs, but he really loves giving them! After getting a hug from Elmo, little ones can pretend along with him, and even dance, sing, nap, and cuddle with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street pal! Preschoolers are entertained while learning the ABCs, numbers, shapes, colors and more.
Price $49 Toys R Us
The much awaited Apple iPad mini offers a razor sharp retina screen
Apple iPad mini
The iPad mini brings all the pixels from the 9.7-inch iPad to its 7.9-inch screen, delivering razor sharp text and detail in an amazingly thin and light design. It features the powerful and power-efficient Apple-designed A7 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, ultrafast wireless with faster built-in Wi-Fi and expanded LTE cellular connectivity, iOS 7 featuring hundreds of great new features and access to all 475,000 apps designed specifically for iPad.
$299 www.apple.com
The Paris makeup kit evokes a sophisticated, fashion-forward feel with rich red and black tones with hints of sparkle
CARGO Let’s Meet In Paris Makeup Kit
Inspired by a luxurious trip to the French city, this kit evokes a sophisticated, fashion-forward feel with rich red and black tones with hints of sparkle. The look is 100% luxe – a bold red lip, soft eye with shimmery black liner and seductive full and defined lashes. Housed in a baroque patterned clutch-shaped carton, it makes for a festive gift or splurge for yourself. Kit contains: NEW Red Essential Lip Color, NEW Travel Size HD Lip Primer, NEW Swimmables Eye Pencil in Black Sea Travel Size Reverse Lip liner, and TexasLash Mascara.
Price: $36 (an $85 value), Available exclusively at Ulta/ulta.com
Girls will rejoice as they can design and make colorful rubber band bracelets, rings, pendants and more.
Shimmer n Sparkle Cra-Z-Loom Rubber Band Bracelet Maker
The ultimate rubber band bracelet and accessory maker! Design and make colorful rubber band bracelets, rings, pendants and more! Create single, double or triple loop rubber band combinations. For added fashion flair, connect multiple rubber band loops to make an awesome belt! Simple and easy to do! Includes over 600 mixed color rubber bands! Stretch imagination, enjoy hours of totally trendy bracelet and accessory making fun!
Price $14.99 Toys R Us