Going somewhere for Easter this year?  You know not to show up empty-handed, but what do you bring?  We are sharing gifts that every host or hostess will love. Check out these great gift ideas sure to make anyone smile!! 

 Lavish Hand Soaps are a  practical hostess gift (keeping their hands clean and feeling refreshed). Create a set for your hostess, tie together with ribbon, and show her how much you care! Choose from our top 3 soaps, Lavamandi Hand Soap, Maria Evora or Blanc Lila! 

 Instead of the typical scented candles, try bringing a Room Mist by Aunt Sadie's -- just the thing for entertaining -- in a range of lovely fresh, and spring time scents."

   

Serendipity's Frozen Hot Chocolate is a secret-recipe, icy-chocolate confection and served at the restaurant in NY. This frosty, velvety-smooth creation is made from no fewer than 14 kinds of chocolate and exotic cocoas, ground into a rich slush. Enjoy it at home, each packet makes two large drinks! The perfect drink for any party! 

         

With Easter just around the corner, its time to snatch up some great gifts to stuff those baskets! The perfect gifts are fun but useful, small but precious and not always covered in chocolate.  Here are some of the most sought after Easter basket stuffers:  

	Zoya Nail Lacquer, Hudson is a adorable addition to any basket. Step it up a little and get Hudson  in a cute sampler called Awaken includes 6 great Spring Colors!
	An affordable luxury, high quality lip balm brightens any basket. Useful for anyone, packaged beautifully and intensely moisturizing, Agatha Ruiz Lip Balm, Cherry deeply nourish lips in seven delectable flavors.
	A Beauty of a Site favorite, Leila Lou Perfume Oil, by Rosie Jane, is a light and airy spring fragrance. In a precious little bottle (that's so affordable!), this beautiful oil will be cherished by any woman who receives it.
	New from Kala style, these fun Statement Soaps make for great gifts, and say something, too! With words like "Faith," "Hope," "Joy," and even funnier phrases like, "Save Water... Shower with a Friend," these bright, high quality suds are perfect basket stuffers!

 

Right around Easter time, we begin to see an increase in temperature, and memories of Spring bloom in our cold Winter hearts! Time to light some candles and sweep the sweet nostalgic scent of Spring into our homes! Whether you need some aromatic inspiration for Spring cleaning, or you're going to a loved ones house for Easter Dinner, Aunt Sadie's candles are wonderful to have at home and to give as a creative gift. We offer original and unique  scents like Lemonade, Fresh Cut Grass (which is a top seller), and other floral scents that take you into the sunny, warm days of Spring. All Aunt Sadie's candles are hand poured with premium wax and authentic scents that contain essential oils. The candle burns the same at the top as it does at the bottom, for an even, all the way down to the wick burn! These fun and fancy candles make a great novelty gift, offering a wide range of decorative labels, for every event in your life. So the next time there is a birthday, wedding, holiday, or a season that brings a smile to your face, remember Aunt Sadie, because she has the perfect candle waiting for you! Shop Aunt Sadie's Candles Now - Only $16 each | Click Here

New Spring Collections

 Essie - OPI - Zoya

The latest from Zoya is the Lovely Collection that houses 6 pastel shades. Five of these colors are bright hues, all but Jacqueline which is a creamy, vanilla neutral.  The 2 colors that have been selling the most for us have been Blu and GeiGei. I think if you like soft pink tones, GeiGei will be a new favorite. This pink goes on light, soft and shimmery, and is extremely flattering on the nail. Easter is coming up, find a light hue for that Sunday best!

 OPI Loves to launch new collections in increments of 12. We don't mind, it gives us more colors to chose from! Big hits from the OPI Euro Centrale Collection are Polka.com, which is not a surprise with the glitter craze still in full swing. My Paprika is Hotter Than Yours as well as A Woman's Praguative have been popular sellers as well. The bronze colors seem to always take off, regardless of the collection. These  bold shades are great "pops" of color when wearing simple solids. If you read our second to latest blog, you can see where OPI got their inspiration from for this collection!

The Zoya Pixie Dust Collection is a glittery and sandy matte polish with a 3D effect. This collection has been overwhelmingly popular! The best seller has been Godiva. This shadeh as been popular because it is a neutral and the most wearable color in the collection. It goes on evenly, and dries with a slight subtle shimmer. A nice every day polish. If you like matte polishes, this collection is definitely something new.

Coming Very Soon!

The Essie Madison Ave-Hue collection contains very wearable colors, we know these shades will be a huge hit! The gray and creamy undertones make these colors attractive and modern. One thing we know Essie gets right every time, their reds! They go on easily, and Essie offers reds that people find appealing and usually in shades that always seem to be slightly different than the rest!

Whether you like bolds, pastels, or neutrals, a fun new polish a great way to spice up an outfit. Find your collection and bring some warm and color back into your nails!

Scents like Vanilla, Jasmine, Rose, and Lavender are thought to be Aphrodisiacs.  All three products listed below contain one or more of the above fragrances. Whether you are buying for Valentines, a birthday, anniversary or just for yourself, a key "go to" fragrance is great to have on hand, especially one that promotes romance and sensuality! According to many scientist, scent is one of the key factors of attraction. It is thought that the connection between our sense of smell and how we feel, our emotions - is founded on the evolution of our brain with the two being intrinsically linked. With that said, picking the perfect scent is important! We have 3 great options! Aphrodisiac perfume smells beautiful and anyone who tries it, is an instant fan. This brand has a loyal and growing following for a very distinct reason... Aphrodisiac includes notes of  Rose, which encourages intimacy, Tuberose which encourages seduction and Amber which encourages sensuality. I love this perfume! It has everything women want. It's light and not too strong and most importantly, it doesn't smell like hair spray (those perfumes are the worst). Aphrodisiac is the perfume pretty women wear... do you know what I mean? Sometimes when I smell musk, I think of my grandmother, or when I smell baby scented products, I think of baby powder or infants hair. Aphrodisiac smells lovely. If I had to describe it, it's a rose meeting an ocean, meeting a Summer Breeze. The scent is almost nostalgic. Men love this scent on women and women love this scent on themselves. Have you heard of CAKE? Cake Beauty started a number of years ago in the best place for making a cake -- a kitchen. The vision behind it? To create a line of products that was the true marriage of style, innovation and supreme quality. Cake products are 90-95% all natural and 100%  Paraben Free. Each product is kissed with delectable fragrances and unique textures that are sure to delight the senses. Cake Beauty Indulge Eau de Parfum contains top notes of citrus sparkle, fresh and juicy orchard fruits, caramel syrup, island sugar cane and star anise. It has a heart of rich florals of jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and water lily. Base notes are warm vanilla met with sweet powdery notes. Now that's sweet. Now for a little something different - A candle that turns into massage oil! Naked Princess Love.Lust.Light Body & Boudoir Candle is a decadent hand-poured candle designed to transform any room into a luxurious boudoir that delights the senses with the irresistible scent of Moroccan Vanilla, Sweet Almond & exotic Tonquin Bean. Infused with a rich blend of Vitamin E, plus Organic Shea, Jojoba and Soy Butters, the candle’s natural clean-burning “wax” melts to a perfectly soothing temperature. Warm wax may be poured onto the body where it transforms into a light moisturizing or massage oil on contact with skin. Shop the entire brand line here.  Aphrodisiac | Cake | Naked Princess

The monochromatic look was very "in" during this years SAG Awards. Actresses like Ann Hathaway, Claire Danes, and Jennifer Lawrence stole the night with classic black dresses.

The best outfits are the ones that are simple. I remember that Oprah once said, if you're going to spend more money on clothes, spend it on black and whites, because they never go out of style.  A black dress is crucial in any woman's wardrobe, it's the GO TO dress, when all else fails. A great item to pair with fabulous turquoise jewelry, or any color of your choice, for countless color options.

We can carry this concept into many avenues of our "wardrobe" life. DuWop offers a variety of bold options that pair up nicely! Think of this: A dark blue dress and nude lips, or a yellow sweater and white jeans with pink lips!

You may think "lipstick doesn't look good on me, I've tried before", but.....you have never tried DuWop.

This brand offers solid color, but the neat thing is, you can chose whether you want it to be darker and more bold, or lighter and more sheer.   I don't like to wear lipstick when the color is saturated. I like translucent color, so you can still see my lips underneath it. With Duwop My Private Lipstick, the first layer is thin, with a little color, and the second layer is solid. It's your choice.  It's also the perfect shade for any skin tone because it blends well and has a magical way of looking good on anyone!!

If you're going for that bold lip, natural eye and cheek, we have some suggestions!

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With the SAG Awards over, it's on the the next fantastic Red Carpet, The Oscars!  BOAS will be on the lookout for all the hits and misses, as well as the report on latest in fashion and beauty!!!

It's the trick that every woman tries to master "how can I apply makeup and make it look natural?" We have all seen the girls who cake the make up on and we can all agree it doesn't look good.

The romantic shades are trending this Spring, you will see clothes, nail polish and make up in rose, peach and pink  hues.

Let us show you some tricks and tips for that natural, born this way appearance.

For a list of the brands seen in this blog, please see below:

Duwop|TIGI|Naked Princess

Valentines Day is here again, but this year, we're not going to make the mistakes of last year. No more getting your wife a humidifier, long under wear, or socks. Surprise her with a gift you  know she will love. People love being pampered!  So what does that mean for you? It means taking the time to stop, and really think "what does this person enjoy, how can I make them feel special?"

We will start with gifts for HER first... Sometimes it's hard to find time for yourself with work and other daily responsibilities so  we think it would be a wonderful thing to offer your Valentine the gift of  "me time". By giving her bath salts or bubble bath you're telling her, relax and don't you dare feel guilty! All women have those days they just feel "blah" and not put together.  We can all admit that when we get a hair cut, a manicure or new clothes, we feel renewed. Pamper your Valentine and gift her any one of Zoya's many beautiful nail polish collections. What a fun way to give a gift of luxury. Let your gal paint her fingers and her toes and give her an array of colors to chose from! Have you heard of Kai? You may recognize Kai from the many magazines it has been featured in, Kai has also been on Opra's favorite list! All Kai products are lightly scented with the signature scent, white gardenia. Kai sells an array of products for woman ranging from body wash, shampoo & conditioner, perfume, linen spray, etc... Check out Kai | Click Here. Women love a man who can cook, or in this instance, offer up a delicious home made sundae!  Have you heard of Serendipity3? This is a famous and most delicious restaurant in New York City, and they serve a to die for hot fudge sundae! They have packaged their recipe for the perfect at home frozen hot chocolate sundae! Now all you need is the movie!

For your guy! A major misconception about this holiday is, that it is just for woman, and that is simply not true! Men deserve to feel special too! A great gift for the man in your life is the LUXO Oporto Soap Gift set. He can use them at the gym, at home, on trips, they will make him smell exceptionally good! With 3 great scents to chose from, he can mix it up any way he wants! Generally, and this is not always the case, but most men need help when shopping for hygiene items. They need us ladies to tell them what looks good on them and what smells good on them! Need more ideas for him?| Click Here Let's get adventurous ladies! Kama Sutra products offer a wide variety of items that can enhance the intimacy between loving couples. The Kama Sutra Lovers Edible Body Paint is a fun way to explore your playful side! This item comes in Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Milk Chocolate and Rich Caramel. View the entire Kama Sutra Line | Click Here We don't think that Valentines day should break the bank, we offer a wide variety of price ranges for any budget!

Have you heard about OPI Sand, inspired by Mariah Carey? We didn't know what to think, but we knew this limited time collection was going to be very cool and very different!

This collection offers 8 new colors, 4 of which have a sand like texture and appearance, for a fun and textured 3D nail design. Included in this collection is a shade called "Pink Yet Lavender" a sparkly fabulous mix of pink and silver sequins! This polish would pair great with a new years dress and some sparkly heels!

Included in this bold and fun new collection is a neutral shade "A Butterfly Moment" that is a great every day wear. A lot of the cable knit sweaters that are out now for Winter would pair nicely with this shade for a warm, adult and shimmery pretty appeal.

Whatever color rocks you, there is a shade for everyone! Shop this collection now! 

Who's on your gift list this year? We all have that tough person we put off shopping for, but don't delay too long or they might not receive their gift in time! Visit our holiday store for some great gift ideas! Idea generator: Hostess gifts that wont break the bank! See Below!  Serendipity3 Frozen Hot Chocolate - Made famous by New York Restaurant Serendipty3 Aspen Bay Candles: Juniper Twig - The fragrance of cedar and grapefruit - Burn time 85+ hours! Get Fresh Memories of diffuser: Create a warm ambiance in any room, with a lasting fragrance

If you're like me, you aspire to give gifts each year that are meaningful and specific to the person you're shopping for. This Christmas the goal is to give a gift that is useful, enjoyable and most importantly, affordable! For those of us with the best of intentions in our gift-giving, Kai has come to our rescue! The new Kai Travel Gift Set is a ready-to-go ideal customized gift!This six-piece travel set includes lavish body wash, luxurious bathing bubbles, soothing body lotion, a vial of Kai's signature perfume, and two of Kai's newest products (shampoo & conditioner). For those new to Kai, this travel set is the perfect sampler! The best part about Kai products is that the scent smells different on every person! This gift is automatically customized to the person you give it to! Top it off with the very handy and reusable hemp bag, and you'll be giving the most useful, thoughtful, and customized gift of the season! Did I mention that Kai fans include Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon. These celebs indulge in Kai... why wouldn't this be the perfect gift? Kai Travel Gift Set: $49 | Shop Now!

The newest James Bond movie, Skyfall, which debuted in the U.S. this past weekend, grossed $87.8 million, bringing the movie's overall gross to over $500 million so far (Boston Herald). This revenue for a James Bond movie debut sets the new record above the $67 million brought in during the first weekend of Quantum of Solace in 2008 (Boston Herald). This collection features 6 new dangerous shades, all of which can be layered underneath the previously anticipated 18K gold leaf top coat, Man With The Golden Gun! Bold styles and colors are hitting the red carpet this Winter and this gold leaf polish is right on trend...and we don't know about you, but we love a little bling!

Naomie Harris is one of two leading ladies in Skyfall. Known for her roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, this British actress portrays Eve, a field agent with James Bond. At Skyfall's red carpet premiere, the actress wore a dress by Marios Schwab. She wore a deep, rich, burgundy color nail polish, which you can match with the OPI Skyfall shade! The second female star is French actress Berenice Marlohe, who's first major movie appearance is in Skyfall. She plays Severine alongside James Bond.  At the film's red carpet premiere, Bernice wore a dress by Vivienne Westwood. She also dazzled the crowd with her signature smokey eye and messy yet poised up-do. Try our ModelCo Eyeshadow Trio in Smokey Eye to get your own smokey-eyed look! The OPI Skyfall Collection celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Bond 007!  It is filled with eye-pleasing darks that are perfect for this winter season! Popular shades to note are OPI The Living Daylights, which is an elegant multi-color glitter sparkle. We also really love the OPI Live and Let Die because of it's mysterious and rich blue-black shade, which is perfect for winter.  Check them out here and get yours before they are gone.....it is a limited edition, which means when they are sold out, they are gone for good!! $8.50 per bottle | Shop now! OPI has also created an 18K gold topcoat called The Man with the Golden Gun. This polish contains real gold flecks and is released in very limited quantities.  Most stores are already sold out....but we have a few left!!   Real gold nail polish is a trend right now among celebrities, so it's the perfect time to grab your gold for that Bond Girl manicure! $40 per bottle | Shop now!