Super Cute Porcelain Red Toile Print Teapot For Christmas!

Let us be frank here. We don't like tea, BUT---we DO adore super cute teapots. And we have girlfriends who like to collect them, too.

We stumbled on to this real beauty:

Teapot Lovers Red from the DanielBooneTradingPost ($34.50, porcelain red toile-print teapot).

It's so very 'Downtown Abbey! And we like the size of this Madison Bay reproduction teapot, measuring 9 1/2". It breathes British aristocrat.

This makes for a lovely holiday gift, and looks much more expensive than it really is. A party hostess would enjoy receiving a present like this.

If you're scrambling around, frantic for the perfect holiday gift, try a tempting teapot like this one.

Stocking Stuffer Beauty Cream That Promises 8 Skin Miracles

Okay, we get a little uncomfortable when beauty products promise to remove wrinkles, permanently firm up the face, fade irregular skin tone perfectly, and so on. You get the drill.

We're still going to talk about Bremenn Labs' Miracle Cream (for the face) ($49 for 1.3 fl. oz., at bremmenlabs. It comes with a 100% satisfaction guaranteed label, or you get your money back.

So, that is fair.

Bremenn's Miracle Cream performs 8 Beauty Rescues:
1. as a wrinkle cream.
2. as a firming cream.
3. as a moisturizing cream.
4. as a neck cream.
5. as an eye cream.
6 as an anti-aging cream.
7. as an day cream.
8. as a night cream.

Yeah, right, you sneer?

According to Bremenn Labs, their Miracle Cream contains a winning combo of effective ingredients that claim to increase skin elasticity and firmness, fade discoloration, brighten and smooth the complexion, etc. The formula includes: peptides, unicellular algae, red seaweed and a few other intersting things.

There you have it. This skin cream is worth a try, especially if you find it as a Christmas stocking stuffer!

Cute Clutch Deal Of The Day! Under $25!

'Tis the year of the clutch, ladies! And the holiday season spells glamour, parties, and the right, little bag.

The clutch is classic and sophisticated. We found a beauty at mimiboutique. It's a stunner called the Chain Link Swirl Clutch (On SALE now for $24.99!).

This would make for a truly elegant gift for that someone special. Original price was $44.75.

This is a roomy clutch in a versatile, classic tan shade.

  Here are the fashion stats:

-High quality soft faux leather
-Chain Link Swirl Accent
-Magnetic snap closure
-Gun Metal Tone Hardware
-1 inner zip pocket -2 open pockets
-Measures approx. L6.5" x H 2 1/4" x 1"
-Detachable chain shoulder strap
-Designer inspired -Vegan friendly
-Not animal tested -No animal products

Gotta LOVE the clutch and our deal of the day!

Bling In The Holidays With A Cute Collar Necklace

Celebrities like Katy Perry understand the glam power of the collar necklace! This 0h-so-HOT jewelry trend continues to make waves right through the holidays, when a little pop of pretty bling around your collar looks that more special.

If you have an extra $18,000 to splurge on the amazing Amrapali Victorian diamond necklace that cutie Katy is showing off here, then by all means, go grab it! But, if you're like most of us, well, an adorable collar necklace at a much cheaper price will do.

Our gal-pal emailed us a sassy substitute. Check it out below by Lucky Brand ($55, at Macys). How lovely is this?! Ornate open-work in gold-tone mixed metal.

And there's more. We hunted down 2 more collar necklaces. These are so adorable. The collar necklace is a super fashion accessory, because it brings all attention to the face and neck. It's a flattering style!

Look at this stunning piece by Anthropolgie. All eyes will be on you in this Sparked Agate Collar Necklace ($58). So elegant.

And you gotta want the Lacquered Link Collar Necklace by Forever21. It's on SALE for only $10.80/ Can't beat that.  So pretty in peach.
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We all seem to freak out about the dress or top we're going to wear for the holidays, when sometimes, just a striking piece of jewelry says so much, and makes the outfit pop.

And that's exactly what a collar necklace can do.

E!'s Giuliana Loves Essie For Classic Nail Shades

E!'s Giuliana Rancic sees a lot of hot trends in her business.

 

One day it's in, and the next day it's out. That is why the 'Fashion Police star' sticks to timeless beauty and fashion concepts:

 

One of Giuliana's go-to-nail polishes is from the popular Essie line. When it comes to nail polish, she adores Essie's Ballet Slippers tint.

 

"I think Essie makes the most classic colors,"Giuliana explains.  

 

We must agree, Giuliana. Essie features gorgeous nail color palettes! We found a bottle of Essie's Ballet Slippers polish for $7.79, at Target. It's a pretty, pale pink!

Great choice, G!

Lovin' Red Lipstick The Taylor Swift Way

Taylor Swift is in LOVE with red lipstick! Everytime you see the singing superstar, whether it's on the red carpet or a casual day at the beach, Taylor is wearing crimson lips.

It's a cool, classic look that appears to require frequent touch-ups, precise application, and the right red for the skin tone you have. Since Taylor is a CoverGirl spokeswoman, she's got her red pout perfectly chosen. Her go-to red is CG's LipPerfection Lipcolor in Flame ($6.49, at Walgreens).

So, how do you keep that bold red long lasting on your lips without constant peeks in the mirror and all that maintenance that comes with a glam, scarlet kiss?
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Follow Taylor Swift's advice, as given to People StyleWatch(Dec. issue):

"I love wearing red lipstick, but I hate reapplying it! I apply one coat, then brush powder over it, then apply another coat. That usually holds the color the whole night."

Thanks for the beauty tip, Taylor!

Just 4 Spritzes and Miracle Makeup Is Born!

If you're busy running around trying to be Miss Perfection during the crazy holidays, you're going to need this:

Model in a Bottle Make Up Setting Spray in Matte Finish ($18, at modelinabottle.com).

Maybe your cosmetics last and last all day long into the wee hours. But probably like most of us, your makeup can look dull, greasy, crease-y, tired, etc.

Celebs like Tyra and Oprah all swear by it, as does Kim Kardashian's main makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic.

Here's Marios beauty advice on how to use Model in a Bottle:

"Give your look staying power by spraying 4 pumps of a setting mist in the shape of a square, 6 inches away from your face."

Model in a Bottle has been used successfully in the hot, humid Texas sun, at many weddings--indoors and out, and through a lot of dance recitals.

Hey...any beauty product that can go the distance during the holiday season is a plus for us!