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Editor's Pick: If I Didn't Already Have Most of These Items, I'd Want Them for Christmas Gift Guide Vintage Glo Jewelry
Wen by Chaz Dean
Floresheim by Duckie Brown
Victoria's Secret Miraculous Plunge Pushup Bra
Loreal Extra-Volume Collagen Hydra Collagen Volumizing Mascara
Give Her a Gift Certificate to Gilly Hicks
Audio Books
By Kaylene Peoples |
Vintage Glo is a jewelry line created by jewelry designer Gloria Bass who takes vintage pieces and creates something new. You could say her jewelry is "Green." She's definitely helping to save the planet. Her jewelry has been worn by countless celebrities, including Adrianne Curry, Tori Spelling, True Beauty Winner Julia Anderson, Lauren Conrad, Gloria Loring, Leeza Gibbons, Romi Dames, and countless more. Everyone who sees Vintage Glo has to own it! I should know—I have a piece for just about every outfit! What's even more amazing about this jewelry? It's affordably priced. Visit 
Chaz Dean created a line of non-lathering shampoos and has been a big seller among celebrities and anyone who is seeking an eco-friendly, non-abrasive way to shampoo and care for their hair. His products cater to every type of hair; and as a user of the product myself, I can attest to the fact that WEN is amazing. But Chaz doesn't stop at just products for hair and skin. He also has an assortment of other products, ranging from candles to body therapy gift sets. Visit 
The New York based design duo teamed up with Floresheim shoes to create a fashionable, more vibrantly colorful shoe that has always been a symbol of classic Americana in men's footwear. The shoe that "my father" would wear has had a subtle rebirth and now appeals to a much wider demographic of wearers. The shoes come in a variety of colors but is constructed the same. A very sturdy and now more trendier shoe. Okay, this one I don't own, but if I were a guy, I would! Visit any Floresheim retailer. To learn more about Floresheim by Duckie Brown, visit 
There are bras and there are BRAs! I can speak from experience that I have never owned a pushup bra as effective as the Victoria's Secret Miraculous Plunge Pushup Bra. They claim that their bra will give you an additional two cups in size. Well, folks, they're right. You will go from a C-cup to a DD when you put on this bra. It looks as though you had enhancement cosmetically. The good thing about this bra . . . no surgical scars! Purchase the Victoria's Secret Miraculous Plunge Pushup Bra at any Victoria's Secret store, or order it online at 
This little black tube carries a lot of power. After trying eyelash extensions, applying false eyelashes, trying out a variety of lengthening mascaras, I found that Loreal's Extra-Volume Collagen Volumizing Mascara solved all my eyelash woes. No more clumping, hard-to-remove mascaras. No more costly visits to the salon. This mascara gives the appearance of professionally applied eyelashes. The collagen plumps (and protects) your lashes, too. So as you wear it, your lashes grow stronger, thicker, and longer than if you wore regular mascara. If you are eyelash challenged, then I recommend picking up the "Extreme Volume" version. This product can be found at most drugstores, including Rite Aid, CVS, and Wallgreens. 
For those who know me, it's no surprise that my favorite store is Gilly Hicks. This is technically a lingerie store, but it also stocks bras, cute tank tops, sleepwear, sweats, robes, hoodies, perfumes, oils, and makeup. The atmosphere of Gilly Hicks was designed to titillate every one of your senses. It's a visually gorgeous and warm environment, with a great sound system . . . and the smells . . . oh me oh my! Once you enter, it's very difficult to leave empty-handed. Everything is reasonably priced and packaged in a very special way. Visit 
When you have a busy schedule and can't find the time to enjoy a good book, look into audio books. As a busy editor/entertainer, I rarely have time to read, unless they're technical books. But to be able to enjoy a juicy romance novel, or delve into the depths of The Secret, or even brush up on my French, I found total enjoyment with the audio book. I used to fall asleep trying to read; but now I can close my eyes, turn the lights off, relax and enjoy someone else reading to me. Best of all, you can pop the CD in your car or put mp3s in your i-POD and drive to work while enjoying great literature. Audio books are sold in most brick and mortar book stores, and just about anywhere online. Amazon.com and barnesandnobles.com both have an enormous selection to choose from, and they'll even gift wrap the audio books for you. There are also gadgets you can purchase for just that purpose, like the bukki audio book, or Barnes and Noble's nook. 
