Makeup Wars: Winter Holiday Nails!

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It is time for another Makeup Wars! This time we are sharing some ideas for Winter Holiday Nails. What great timing for this post as I am just wrapping up my Holiday Gift Guide features and wanted to share about an awesome and Limited Edition Nail Polish Gift Set from Côte! 

Côte Shop Limited Edition 9-Polish Gift Set:

While I am new to the brand, apparently I am "late to the party"! This Gift Set was actually featured last year in the December Issue of Oprah's O Magazine as one of her "Favorite Things" of 2014! Well, the great news is that this set was so loved that it is back again this year. It makes a great gift for the nail polish lover in your life (or a sweet treat for yourself!). 

This specially curated set of nine luxurious, hand-poured, “five-free” polishes which are made in the United States, cruelty–free, vegan, FDA approved and free of the five major toxins associated with nail polishes: formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, camphor and formaldehyde resin. Including a luscious trio of nudes, a bold trio of red hues, and a fresh trio of neutral pinks. 

This set comes in a sturdy and sleek box that is perfect for gifting. Nestled inside are 9 polishes in an assortment of colors from light sheer pinks, to subtle nudes, to vibrant reds, you really do get a nice assortment. Almost all of these polishes have a satin finish. 

Shades Included:

• trio of nudes (nos. 12, 41, 49)
• bold trio of red hues (nos. 26, 37, 38)
• neutral pinks (nos. 6, 9, 10)

If you haven't finished your Holiday Gift Shopping yet, this gorgeous Côte Shop Limited Edition 9-Polish Gift Set is a great option!

Do you want some more Nail Inspiration? Be sure to check out my fellow Makeup Wars bloggers' posts by clicking through the thumbnails below!

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Holiday Gift Guide 2015: The Body Shop "Feel So Good"!

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Holiday 2015: "Feel So Good" with The Body Shop! 
Pammy Blogs Beauty's Holiday Gift Guide 2015 Continues with some great gift ideas from The Body Shop!

The Body Shop has a great charity lined up to correspond with this year's gift sets! Proceeds from specially selected gift sets from the Body Shop will go towards the International Charity WaterAid. WaterAid helps provide access to safe water to families in Ethiopia. One gift = one day of safe water in Ethiopia for a family.

The Body Shop has always been one of my go-to stores for bath products, hair products, and makeup. They have some really fun new items, gift sets, and scents for the Holidays! There is a ton to choose from. I will share my thoughts on a few things that I tried from The Body Shop's Holiday lineup!

New Scent: Frosted Plum:
What a lovely new scent for Wintertime! This is an elegant blend of ripe plum, magnolia, and peony. I like that this scent is fruity and fresh without being overly sweet. It is just right! Items available include Body Butter, Bath Fizzers, Sugar Scrub, Body Lotion, and Shower Gel. I got to try out the Shower Gel and the Bath Fizzers and I just adore them! I take lots of baths in the Winter as well as long showers. So, bath products are always an ideal gift for be to both give and to receive. In addition to this awesome new Frosted Plum scent, the Body Shop has also just introduced Frosted Cranberry and Glazed Apple.

Fuji Green Tea Ultimate Collection:
Wow! What a gorgeous gift set. It all comes wrapped up with a big red bow in a cute green cylindar box: no need for additional wrapping. :) This box includes so many products to indulge in! This collection was inspired by the traditional Japanese green tea ceremony. The scent is refreshing and reviving. Perfect for Winter as well as year-round! The scent contains everything you need to envelope yourself in this lovely scent: Fuji Green Tea Eau de Cologne, Fuju Green Tea Body Scrub, Fuji Green Tea Body Wash, Fuji Green Tea Body Butter, Fuji Green Tea Body Sorbet, and Fuji Green Tea Body Lotion. Plus, this gift provides one day of safe water for a family in Ethiopia. Amazing!!! There is nothing better than a gift that gives back!

This is just a small sampling of what The Body Shop is offering for Christmas this year! In addition to body products, they have some really beautiful and limited edition cosmetics as well. Be sure to check out the Body Shop's "Feel So Good" Holiday Collection in store and online! Great gifts and tremendous values!

How are you doing with your Christmas shopping so far? I hope I gave you a few ideas! :)

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Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Gift Sets and More from L'Occitane!

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I am so excited to be able to share information and my first impressions of L'Occitane's Holiday 2015 Gift Sets! L'Occitane is one of my very favorite luxury lines. The Holidays really is the best time to explore this line as the Gift Sets that they offer are a tremendous value. Plus, they really are beautiful gifts! 

I got a couple Gift Sets to try out, the Pamplemousse Rhubarbe Eau de Toilette, and the Advent Calendar (my favorite!!!) to try out. Keep reading to find out more info on all of these items and to hear my first impressions! :)