Fast Fashion Fix: Smith's Rosebud Salve

$5.59 by Rosebud Perfume Co. at Beauty.com

Is it as good as they claim? There's no doubt. Rosebud Salve is considered the gold-standard of lip balms -- even jaded beauty editors (we're just one example) go crazy for it. Soft, supple, and slightly rose-scented lips result with every use.

But there's more magic in this little tin. Not only can you use Rosebud Salve as a fast fix for lips, raggy cuticles or rough elbows, it ALSO serves as a great little leather pick-me-up when you're in a bind.  For example, I recently wore my fave Loeffler Randall studded flats out on snowy day.  Salt left some pesky white stains on the leather but a swipe of Rosebud Salve and these babies are good as new. Now, THAT's a multitasker!

 

Free Superbalm at Clinique

I have lots of love for Clinique's rad Superbalms ($13.50) - as far as I'm concerned they're the perfect gloss. You get a great dose of color, shine and moisture without the awful stickiness of other glosses.  And now for a limited time, Clinique has a great GWP deal happening on site:

Get a FREE Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Currant plus FREE Standard Shipping with any $35 clinique.com purchase! Use code SUPERBALM. Offer valid 1.15.09–2.15.09

Happy Shopping!

Holiday 2008 Wishes, Gifts from Philosophy

Few beauty brands are as eminently giftable as Philosophy, and this Holiday season is no different.

Whether you're shopping for an office Secret Santa, stuffing the stocking of your niece or sister or indulging your overworked friend in some pampering, Philosophy has a gift set for you this season.

My favorites of the collection are the new Celebrate! trio of champagne scented 3-in-1s (above, center) and The Holiday Cookbook (above, right), a set of six yum scented 2oz 3-in-1s that could be broken up into multiple gifts or spoil just one recipient.

Shop Philosophy at Nordstrom stores, Sephora or via www.philosophy.com.