LOS ANGELES, CA (LA ELEMENTS) 12/17/2019- It’s that time again. The holidays are fast approaching and if you’re like most people, you still have some shopping to do. Well actually, a lot of shopping to do.
So on that note, if you are searching for a gift that is distinctive and certain to delight, we’ve got you covered. And as an added bonus, all of the gifts on this list offer expedited shipping and can be delivered in time for Christmas.
Bollinger Champagne We all know that HE loves his martinis “shaken, not stirred,” but when James Bond opts for champagne, it’s Bollinger. To celebrate the upcoming April 2020 release of the 25th Bond film, No Time To Die, this champagne house has created the Bollinger 007 Limited Edition, Vintage 2011. Artfully packaged in a case inscribed with the names of every Bond film released, you can place your order at wine.com as late as December 20, and it will still arrive before Christmas. $230
Margo Petitti has quite the collection of scarves, neck wear, pocket squares and more. The raw materials of Italian wool, cashmere and silk, speak to the quality of this accessory brand. You may order directly through her site or check the store locator for a boutique near you.
Fresh is renowned for using natural ingredients in their products. So if you have sensitive skin, you can try out their different collections with confidence. The Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask, is a personal favorite. One that leaves our skin feeling soft and smooth.
Skincare aside, their fragrances are also crushworthy. This year they are offering an Eau de Parfum Fragrance Discovery Gift Set consisting of Hesperides Grapefruit, Rose Morning and Fresh Life. Our personal favorite within this collection is the Hesperides Grapefruit. You’ll love the fresh, citrus essence of this scent. $55 Available at Nordstrom. Free standard shipping and expedited shipping available at Nordstrom.com
Shiseido never ceases to impress. Although they have been around for over a century, like any great icon, they are constantly evolving. We loved their WASO line that was targeted for millennials. Just as impressive is their Benefiance line which is definitely not so much for millennials as it is for those of us who are concerned with fine lines and uneven skin tone.
Just in time for the holidays, Shiseido is now offering Ultimate Age Defense: The Wrinkle Smoothing Kit. This 6-piece set contains the full size NEW Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream, Clarifying Cleansing Foam (50 ml.) Treatment Softener Enriched (30 ml.) Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate (10 ml.) NEW Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream (5ml.) and Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 (7ml) Valued at $126 Shiseido is offering this gift set for $70. Visit their site to order. This set is also offered at Macy’s where you can request same-day delivery.
It may not be a holiday gift set per se, but Youth To The People The Discovery Kit, makes a great gift for someone who demands quality skincare that is also vegan and cruelty free. With The Discovery Kit you get the following: Adaptogen Deep Moisture (15 ml.) Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask (59 ml.) Superfood Cleanser (30 ml.) Kombucha + 11% AHA Power Toner. This kit gives your skin everything it needs to exfoliate, hydrate and recover from skin the damaging effects of the environment. And by the way, especially if you have dry skin, the Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask is a dream come true. Even after just one use, dryness will be quenched and your complexion will look more radiant. $58 ($77 Value) Available through their website and at Sephora.
We had the pleasure of covering the R&Co collaboration with Fred Segal earlier this year. For the holidays, R&Co is offering The Neon Halo Gift Set. The products are vegan, cruelty free and incredibly nourishing for your hair. Here is what is included with each set:
Television Perfect Hair Shampoo and Television Perfect Hair Conditioner –Both are infused with juniper berry extract which gives your hair moisture but without weighing it down. Bonus: Your hair will feel the softest it has ever felt!
High Dive Moisture + Shine Créme The sunflower seed extract and vitamin E bring the conditioning power to this product. So much so that this can actually double as a leave-in conditioner. The provitamin B5 will leave your hair with a beautiful shine.
Sand Castle Dry Texture Créme The Moroccan lava clay will purify your scalp and the coconut oil will hydrate and condition. End result: Your hair will look like you enjoyed a beautiful day at the beach!
Death Valley Dry Shampoo Rice protein for moisture and Pro Vitamin B5 for volume will leave you with big, beautiful hair.
Neon Halo Gift set $110 ($154 value) Free shipping on all R&Co products if you order directly through their website. R&Co products are also available at Neiman Marcus which offers expedited shipping.
Simply Roxx We are simply loving the selection of handcrafted jewelry by Cathy Dodson. Each piece makes a style statement and yes, custom orders are welcome! Here are just a eye-catching selections from this handcrafted jewelry line. *Note: Custom orders will take longer and may not be delivered in time for Christmas.
Stocking Stuffers
Dark Waves Body Wash by R&Co The sugar extracts act to exfoliate the skin. Pomegranate extract promotes cell renewal. Notes of tangerine and lavender give this body wash a pleasing and unique scent. $14 Available at R&Co and Neiman Marcus.
Joanna Vargas Eden Instant Lift Mask
Joanna Vargas is a world-renowned facialist whose celebrity clientele includes Rachel Weisz and Helena Christensen. With the Eden Instant Lift Mask, Vargas has created a face mask infused with an impressive array of natural ingredients that include stem cell extract from the green swiss apple. This extract powers collagen production and cellular turnover, restoring your skin’s vitality and youthful appearance in the process. $75 Express delivery available through Nordstom and Bloomingdale’s.
Cover photo by Brian Ach for Getty of Daniel Craig at Omega Seamaster Diver 300M reveal held at the Standard Highline’s Boom Boom Room in New York.
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