Beauty ScriBe \ Spread Some cheer thiS chriStmaS, SayS dhav Naidu
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wo weeks before Christmas can be a good place to be if you have been planning for that one fateful, exciting and crucial day in December. Yes a lot is at stake: the food, the drinks, the family, the weather and, of course, idiosyncrasies of everyone and everything. If you are the master planner it is up to you to save the day and be judge, jury, babysitter, friend, emotional coach, chef, sommelier, bartender and fortune teller – this is especially significant for the
all important gift giving – get it right and you will be lauded. One wrong move and you will be remembered for it for the next 12 months. The pressure is on but, hey, it is the silly season so you could take the bold step and get everyone the perfect beauty gift pack (they are great value because they are usually worth more than what you will pay at this time of the year) or you can put your feet up and tell everyone you have generously donated on their behalf to various charities – the catch is to make sure you actually donate to the charities as you really do not want to be on the naughty list for next year. Have a jolly, merry, stress-free, safe festive season and spread some beauty around. \ dnaidu@theweeklyreview.com.au to read more reviews
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Lush Christmas gift offerings are legendary; make up your own sets or buy one of the many available. I love the shower/bath packs such as Lush Festive Cheer ($13.95) and the festive limited-edition Snow Fairy and Twilight shower gels (from $8.95 each).
If money is no object or you know someone who is obsessed with Crème De La Mer, this limited-edition half-a-litre cream is just the treat – La Mer The Definitive Crème (500ml, $2500).
Estée Lauder this year has collaborated with famed designer Michael Kors to come up with the perfect make-up bag filled with desirables valued at $275 but retailing for $125.
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18 The weekly review \ DECEMBER 12, 2012