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!

Guest Blogger - Ada Polla: CEO of popular skin care company Alchimie Forever

Maybe it’s a Swiss thing, but I love the late fall and early winter, which bring with them the holidays, the cold, snow, and cashmere sweaters. My skin, however, suffers during this time of year. Colder temperatures, the drier air, and heated interiors leave my skin feeling dry and flaky, sometimes even uncomfortable, rough, and red. Here are some tips I follow year after year to help my complexion remain calm, hydrated, and radiant throughout the winter.

1. I switch to our gentle cream cleanser. While I love a foaming cleanser during the warmer months, and the feel of “squeaky clean” skin, this does not work for me in colder, drier weather.
2. Even though a hot bath or shower is oh-so tempting in cooler temperatures, I try to resist. Hot water will break down the skin’s natural moisturizing lipids and leave it feeling even drier.
3. I switch to our Kantic+ intensely nourishing cream. Year-round, this is my go-to cream when I travel by plane, which is so dehydrating to my skin. In the winter, I love this nourishing cream every day. I keep one at home and one in the office, as I like to reapply throughout the day, in particular before going outside.
4. I also switch to a more hydrating body cream. I love the thickness and scent of Aveda’s Caribbean Therapy cream to ensure no “crocodile-like” legs.
5. As a hydrating-booster treatment, I like to use our Kantic brightening moisture mask at least twice weekly. I apply it first thing in the morning upon entering the bathroom, and remove it at the end of my shower. It doesn’t add any time to my routine, and gives me instant hydration and radiance.
6. I like a good humidifier to help combat the air’s dryness. A low-cost alternative is to simply place bowls of water in the rooms you spend most of your time in. As the water evaporates, it will add moisture to the air.
7. I protect my hands with gloves when going outside, and use hand cream religiously, at least after every time I wash my hands. Of course, I love our antioxidant relief for hands and feet.
8. I also protect my lips, which are always dryer in the winter. I carry Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour cream in my purse at all times. It is super hydrating, and doubles as lip gloss.
9. On the ski slopes in particular, I remember to use a high SPF sunscreen (I love Anthelios), as the snow reflects UV rays and makes them even more damaging.
10. Finally, I try to remember to hydrate from the inside out by drinking a lot of water – either with my favorite Super Orange Emergen-C, or as a cup of hot, freshly-brewed green tea.

We at Beauty of a Site are seeing new fall trends with bright lace. When worn correctly, lace shows off your feminine side while highlighting your fierce side! Instead of always going with your little black dress for evenings and holiday parties, try these! Kristen Stewart, also known as Bella Swan, dressed in a bright blue lace dress with matching heels and a matching ribbon belt. Also notice that the dress has nude-colored layer underneath to make this blue really pop!

Taylor Swift wore a red lace dress with a black slip. Notice that the black does not reach her neck nor her shoulders. This keeps the dress classy yet edgy, and gives a more form-fitting appearance to the dress. She also wore nude heels which helps keep the focus on the fierce red!

We love the cap sleeves on this dress worn by Jennifer Lawrence, of The Hunger Games. Our only suggestion would be to switch the white slip underneath for a black or nude one. The white softens the look, while nude of black would help it stand out! She also wore red shoes that are not the same red-orange shade as the dress, and so they draw their own attention which takes away from the creativity and edginess of the dress itself. Try some lace on this fall be sure to wear the appropriate slip color under and shoes that compliment your look too!

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!

Zoya Gilty Pleasures Trio

Zoya's Gilty Pleasures Trio truly is just that - a guilty pleasure! The bottle of Gilty polish is a topcoat made of 18K gold flakes! Raven and Purity also come in this gift box and are perfect base colors beneath the gold flakes.  We sampled each color and tried the gold-flake topcoat alone too. Whether it is worn alone or over another polish, the gold flakes dry flat on the nail and add a touch of class to any color!! The black Raven polish creates a boldness under the Gilty gold-flake topcoat, while the white Purity polish generates sophistication and class. Wearing Gilty on its own also makes a statement of glitz and glam!  The gift set also includes a booklet with color combination suggestions. Several celebrities have been spotted wearing gold polish, including Rihanna at this year's Grammy Awards. Be sure to act quickly to get this set....they are in limited supplies, and are sure to be one of this holiday season's hottest trends! Gilty Pleasures Trio & Delux Zoya Logo Gift Box: $35 | Start shopping!

September is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Essie has made a charitable contribution to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within her life time. Essie introduces four of their prettiest pinks yet! The color "We're In It Together" contains a subtle hint of diamond like sparkles to give this unique pink something special! If you are a connoisseur of pink shades, this is an eye catching must have! This collection of warm pinks radiates love, support and strength. Help spread awareness through wearing these four empowering shades! $8 a bottle, shop now! 

Zoya introduces 2 new smashing fall Collections! The Designer Collection & Diva Collection!

Reds, blue greens and dark purples are trending right now. You will see a lot of these shades in accessories and  clothes this fall.

We love the sparkle shades from the Diva Collection, great for layering on top of the solid colors for a little more bling! All of these new colors wear well with work attire in addition to transitioning perfectly with an evening wardrobe. Throw on your spiked black stilettos, your leather jacket and find someone with a motorcycle, because once the clock hand strikes, work is so over!

Ask yourself. Are you a designer or a diva? Shop now.

OPI did it again! A great new line of fresh fall colors that scream sexy, fun and sophisticated! We love that OPI thought to create a dark bold collection as well as integrating some soft neutral colors! Specifically, we really like the Don’t Talk Bach to Me. This is a great polish to wear with browns or blacks for a pop of color. Pair this shade with pinks and oranges to blend blouses and sweaters for a fun, playful look! Some of our other favorites include Don’t Pretzel My Buttons and Berlin There Done That. We absolutely love these creamy soft shaded neutrals that go with anything! Dress it up or down, and it doesn’t matter, these two colors are flawless with any look! It’s time to retire your old nail polish shades and adopt this fantastic new fall line! $8.50 per bottle, start shopping this collection now! Are you a polish lover? Check out Essie's new collection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Fall is just around the corner, and the dawn of a new season brings exciting things! We at Beauty of a Site look forward to all that the crisp season has to offer, such as sweaters, boots, carving pumpkins, apple cider, and of course brand new fall nail colors! Essie's new rich and luxurious shades will make your nails look like a million dollars, only without the expensive tab! Save money at the salon during these tough economic times and give yourself an at home manicure! Essie’s polishes are highly regarded as salon quality, all Essie nail polishes are DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde free. We love the purples and neutrals in this collection, a great fashion add on for that old outfit in the closet that needs a little pick me up! It’s amazing how something so little as a new nail polish color can completely change your outfit and your mood! Every girl has to treat herself every once in awhile, but Essie makes it easy with their affordable, great quality and long wear polishes! Now that's something to bank on! $8.00 a bottle, start shopping now!

Venique just came out with their Desire the Desired collection fresh for summer! We love the mix between bolds and neutrals to make this collection versatile for everyday fashion decisions! We think the Havanah Glam would be a great polish to pair with white  shorts and a dark brown top; you have yourself a fresh and simple approach to “polish” off a classic look. We want to know one thing; does your nail polish talk to you? Ours does! Night Walker says “wear me with your favorite little black dress and heels”. Make a statement with Venique polishes, a little flare, similar to a belt or a pair of earnings, can make a big difference!   Venique Nail Lacquer is made with a Sil-Tek, a silicone-based ingredient that causes the polish to be flexible, preventing annoying chipping and peeling of your polish. If that isn’t enough, Sil-Tek works with a diamond dust ingredient to give your nails a beautiful shiny, glamorous finish! Throw on one coat and it will dry in 4 minutes! Now that’s a polish that says “I’m ready to go if you are”. Only $7.50 a bottle, start shopping now!

OPI Disney Minnie Mouse Collection - Featuring 4 new shades!

OPI Who Wants a "Minnie" Cure features Disney’s vintage Minnie Mouse, offering the classic Minnie before she hit the big time and became available on TV in full color!  This Disney inspired whimsical collection comes in 4 shades of pinks! Minnie Mouse has been a house hold name for years, Disney’s cartoon sweetheart and we are so excited for the release of this collection! These new polishes would make an exciting and memorable gift for Disney lovers of all ages! Included in this collection:

CHI Touch Screen Dryer - New!

Featured on the hit show, The Apprentice!

Suggested retail: $300, our price $275.00!

Introducing the world's first touch screen dryer! 1800 watts, this is CHI'S most powerful dryer ever! We think looking beautiful should be effortless and easy, but if you are a person with long and or thick hair, sometimes the drying process can take too long! CHI'S new dryer is made to perform, a salon grade quality product with many efficient features!

• 1800 watts - Our Most Powerful dryer yet = 50% less drying time.
• Lightweight ergonomic design weighs 40% less.
• New Soft Touch Rubber finish makes for the ultimate in styling comfort and non slip grip.
• Superior DC motor quietest CHI dryer ever.
• CHI Ceramic Heater and CHI Infrared Technology reduces static, eliminates frizz and re-hydrates dry, damaged hair
• Unique Memory Setting – remembers the last setting
• Touch Screen has 4 screens that give you a multitude of options for various types of hair.
• Home Screen; temperature, speed, & ions selection.
• Temperature Screen;  3 touch temperature settings for superior drying control.
• Speed Screen; 3 touch power settings for superior drying control.
• Ion Screen; 3 touch ion settings allows you to set ions to your hair type.
• Home screen button on each screen allows you to navigate back and forth to each screen.
• 1 year warranty!

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