Lips

That gray cashmere sweater your best friend loves?  The new gray suede boots your sister wears daily?  Mom’s gray military-inspired coat?  This adorable, giftable tin from MAC’s Holiday 2010 collection–A Tartan Tale–is filled with five lipglass minis in the perfect shades of pink to accent the recent gray acquisitions of any woman on your holiday gift list.  The equally adorable name?  5 Sassy Pink Lassies!

Sassy Pink Lassies swatches above (left to right):  Electrolush- deep serious mauve, Sassy Lassy- flirty bright pink, Frozen Dream- frosty medium pink, Fab Fun-super sheer and sparkly, The Wee Coquette- icy pale and opaque white.

Another perk?  The reusable plaid tin!  They’re perfect for storing some cotton swabs on top of the bathroom counter!

Retail price is $29.50.

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Don’t let the sparkling gold overlay on these limited-edition lippies scare you off… it’s just fun window dressing.  Extravagant Red and Extravagant Berry Pure Color Lipsticks–from the Estee Lauder Extravagant Holiday 2010 collection–are both creamy, traditional red hues that will work well for the entire winter season!  I love Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick formula.  It’s rich, creamy, and lasts.  Definitely a good choice to wear to any holiday soiree! 

Here are some swatches, to help you pick a favorite!

Swatch above:  Extravagant Berry Pure Color Lipstick, a cranberry red.

Swatch above:  Extravagant Red Pure Color Lipstick, a bold orange-red.

At left, check out the gold shimmer on the Extravagant Red lipstick!

Retail price is $22 per lipstick.

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Guerlain Holiday 2010–Collection Les Ors–contains a new shade of Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick.  Rouge G Le Brilliant in Bee (B64) appears to be a dark purple in the tube (right most lipstick in photo).  When applied, Rouge G Le Brilliant in Bee is an anytime-wearable medium plum shade with amazing luster!

If you carry a clutch–or even a petite cross-body bag–space is scarce.  Cart too many possessions, and your bag will look misshapen and comical.  For those of you with an appreciation for high-end cosmetics and a passion for tiny bags, Rouge G is a perfect solution for you.  Simply remove the lipstick from its tube, and a spring-loaded mirrored compact automatically deploys for application!  Guerlain’s gadgety lipstick tube is proof that there is clearly an engineer or two on staff!

Retail price is $46 per lipstick.

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Rouge G Le Brilliant B64 Bee Swatch, below.

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The Extravagant Lip Palette–from Estee Lauder Holiday 2010–combines five buttery glosses into one gleaming golden compact!  What won me over was the amazing variety of colors and finishes housed in this pretty little palette.  Shades range from pink berry to a deep brown Cabernet to a ripe golden peach.  Finishes range from semi-matte to high-shine gloss.  This variety makes Estee Lauder’s Extravagant Lip Palette extremely versatile, whether you’re celebrating the holiday in cold or warm climes!

I always think of gloss palettes as the ultimate decadent gift.  Whether this is a treat for someone you love–or even for yourself–Extravagant certainly qualifies as an extra-special treat.  Complete with two petite application brushes, consider this palette a holiday accessory!

Extravagant Lip Palette Swatch Above.

Retail price is $42.

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