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Positive changes should not wait till a new calendar year...including gift worthy solutions to minor annoyances... good for gals on the go... BCL NATURALS, PARODI , The BRUSH GUARD, TALIKA, VOTRE VU, SEABUCK WONDERS, GLAM21, SUMMER'S EVE, ACTION WIPES, L.L.BEAN, THERM-A-REST, UGGS via GIPHY For Dry Hair BCL aka Be Care Love Naturals  -pictured- Shampoo, Conditioner, Daily Miracle Mist and Leave In Conditioner-offers aromatic (lavender oil-controls breakage) intense hydration for thirsty locks-with deeply moisturizing avocado oil + carrot seed oil- as conditioning ingredients, plus organic soy protein  -strengthens hair. Our favs-the very travel friendly products-multi-taskers- daily miracle mist -which is super lightweight-and offers up heat protection when using dryers on wet hair-something even usually drip dry types do in freezing weather....and... the creamy solid like leave in conditioner-should last a long time-a tsp size-rub on hair-then through hair roots-ends ...

ORLANE PARIS, NOTE COSMETICS, TALIKA, VOTRE VU Finding it tough to perk up for the holidays? Putting on a happy face...may not be authentic...but putting on a new lipstick-or other beauty-hair products...imo- proven mood booster ...that won't break the budget. Part One: via GIPHY source xovain.com BEAUTY TIPS: Privately owned premium French brands are some of  the highest quality beauty products in the world.  ORLANE Paris    year round guaranteed sun glow- comes in this pretty compact brighten up any skin tone. The Powder Multi-Soleil =4 complementary luminous colors-in formula packed with skin healers like moisturizing hyaluronic acid and vitamins a, c, and e. Paraben free too. (Giftable for sure- gift wrapping available).

For the camper -outer-who does not compromise on dish ware or cutlery no matter where she is-for her… Kupilka 's lightweight fusion of durable plastic and native Finnish wood (thermoplastic natural fiber composite )…are bump ups from the usual camping kitchen equipment. widely available around the planet-here in the USA too-UrbanOutfitters and specialty stores-plus online PLUS-gift sets-come beautifully packaged too. ALSO-ideal for second home owners- host offerings ---as utilitarian blends of rustic and clean Scandinavian designs. priced from MSRP $9.99 -small Schnapps Cupp-$45.99 for gift set of cup, platter, spoon-to $139.99 for wooden box of all items... Double walled insulation --- a must when carrying hot beverages ( yup -found out the ouch way).  HydroFlasks' 18/8 stainless steel double walled containers (also BPA free) keep fluids piping hot (or freezing cold-depending)- for hours… -have wide and narrow mouth options, sizes holding 12oz for coffee/tea...

Numero uno must wear ( after sunscreen ) -and sometimes 'that's it'--- is concealer. YSL Touché Eclat ($40) and   Clé de Peau 's concealer ($68) got/gets so much press- we bought them to try out. Okay -both are throughly decent products but really , for everyday- the cult fav Eve Pearl Dual Salmon Concealer $39-that is creamy but not greasy-and on occasion, used as a foundation, gets the nod. Also getting used fairly often- truly only need a freckle size IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereyes $24 mixed up with moisturizer for sheerer coverage. left to right- well used-Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer Duo (handy mirror compact), Clé de Peau Powder and a smashed several times Smashbox Photo Set Pressed Powder -mirror compact too. Sponge applicator comes with it-but we like using a foundation brush…for contouring. Separate foundations-akin to fancy and casual wardrobe options-seem to fit. The black tie go to was the  Cle de Peau  Cream Foundation-but we finished that -(over a 3...

In an homage to Marie Antoinette-Votre Vu Potrait Collar Restorative Neck Crème ---marine collagen/elastin laden - was given out to guillotine-free guests Bastille Day arrivé----ed a tad early the other night...in a jam packed and very festive Thursday evening soirée, hosted by by beauty entrepreneur, Votre Vu CEO Harold Zimmerman (enabled/aided by Fournier Communications who throw the swankest launches in town, imho)... An ideal setting, THE BAKEHOUSE  bistro in the waaayyyy West Village (Horatio/West Streets)- endless glasses of Rosé, a cocktail made with vodka and beauty beverage  Snapdragon - and bubbly flowing, flawless summery weather---and a new makeup collection ...YES--- a gal's version of a great night out. In the West Village, of course-where hairdo's as such don't even merit a second glance. LOL Dubbed French Accents , these treatment makeup products, eight in all, come in colors for all skin tones, are smartly packaged, and A BIG P...