Holiday 2012: My Favorite Philosophy Bath & Body Sets.

Every gal on my list gets a gift from Philosophy, holiday themed of course. They are some of my favorites to give. They are packaged so beautifully and contain great products to boot. There are dozens of Philosophy holiday sets and products to choose from, that even I (a seasoned Philosophy holiday shopper) get overwhelmed. That's why I've looked over all the offering a few times and have come up with my favorites.

The Bake Shoppe

This beautifully boxed duo comes with a Christmas Cookie shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath along with a Creamy Frosting body lotion. They smell absolutely delicious. Yum! $22.00 at philosophy.com.

Snow Village

This beautifully gift boxed set comes with three hand lotions in the following scents: Holiday Cheer, Snow Angel and Candy Cane. $20.00 at Sephora exclusively.

Strawberry Angel Food Cake

This adorable duo contains a shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath and a high-gloss lip shine in the Strawberry Angel Food Cake scent. It is super pretty and pink. $20.00 at Nordstrom exclusively.

'Twas the Night Before

This beautiful set comes with three deliciously scented shampoo, shower gels & bubble baths in the scents: Snickerdoodle, Frosted Cookie and Fresh Cream. $25.00 exclusively at Macy's.

Peace on Earth

This great holiday gift bag includes a large 16 oz. Peach on Earth shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath and 16 oz. body lotion. Peace on Earth is a soft, tranquil orchid scent. $31.12 at QVC exclusively.

Finally, you can't pass up the Philosophy holiday ornaments. I like to hang a few on my tree so they are within quick reach for that unexpected guest or someone who just happens to stop by over the holiday season. 

Purity Made Simple - $10
Hands of Hope - $10
Peppermint Bark Shampoo, Shower gel & Bubble Bath - $10

Don't forget about To Believe Cranberry Currant Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath for charity, which I featured last week.

Hopefully this helps you to find the perfect Philosophy Holiday gift for that special someone in your life.

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CHANEL Le Volume de Chanel Mascara.

The new Le Volume de Chanel Mascara is not only luxurious, it is simply wondrous.

The mascara is very thick and very black. The formula plumps the lashes super full and thick so lashes seem to almost multiply as it is applied. Lashes are lengthened as they take on a new life with the carbon black color.

The brush is like the best mix of a traditional feeling brush and the newer rubber tipped brushes. The bristles are shorter than normal mixed with some longer bristles, yet overall fuller than normal mascara brushes. It almost feels flocked. What it does do is make sure that each lash is coated with the wondrous formula.

Le Volume de Chanel Mascara is available at all Chanel counters and specialty stores now. It retails for $30.00.