Gifts

Flushed

If you see this palette, snatch it!

The all-blush/bronzer Joie De Vivre palette by NARS sold out by 10 a.m. in Nordstom's Web system. The palette is a reprise of another version that quickly sold out at Sephora last Christmas. Top-selling shades include: Laguna Bronzer, Orgasm Blush, Luster Blush, Angelika Blush, Gaiety Blush and Albatross Highlighting Blush.

I wrote about it last Christmas, all my friends bought it and I wasn't able to grab one before they were gone. So bitter. I saw it was making a return, went to Nordstrom first thing and missed it again! Flushed is one word for it.

Nordstrom, $65. 

Etsy Black Hole

Etsy never takes a few minutes. It's an endless vortex of patterned table runners, cheeky rhinestone and neon-intertwined jewelry and tongue-in-cheek art. In no time, you glance at your clock, it's 1 a.m. and your dog still needs to go out.

I received this mini leather envelope as a gift at a workshop I took recently - it's an adorable business card, train pass or camera card holder from the cutest Etsy shop ever. This particular shop has clutches and totes to match!

Matine, $32.

Tiny Dancer

Deep in the back of your mind, haven't you always kind of wished for a necklace with a glam little person hanging onto it? I have, for some reason- I think it originated in pre-school. 

Inspired by Russian dancers and childlike fantasy, Lanvin's handmade Danseuses brass necklace is a masterful mix of whimsy, Swarovski crystals and resin pearls. 

Net-A-Porter, $1,550.

Gourmet...Water?

There are few places in the USA (world?) where people need to chug water and hydrate ad nauseum like they do in Arizona. Too bad water is so boring. And until now, the best you could do is put some cukes or mint in them.

Pam Wenzel penned Spa Water, a book of water recipes from some of the world's top spas. You can create delicious and healthy recipes like Strawberry and Peaches, Raspberry Mist, Citrus Blend, Lemongrass, Lavender-Scented Orange and Blueberry White Tea. Wenzel, a breast cancer survivor, also explains the links between dehydration and a cancer...