Last minute Christmas gifts...

    I don't know about you, but every year Christmas creeps right on up, and I find myself scrambling last minute for gifts! Whatever your budget may be, a gift to someone you love from you, is always the best. Here are some ideas..

       
      For the skincare fanatic-

 Under $20 Budget: 

Caudalie Beauty Elixir in travel size (part serum, part skin refresher, this is great to toss in your purse, gym bag, or car for a quick skin refreshment) Available at Nordstrom, Sephora, Amazon. $18







Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, this $6 mask has over 10,000 positive reviews online and is a long

lasting clay mask great for all skin types. Available on Amazon, Whole foods, VitaminShoppe.  









Embroylisse Lait Creme Concentrate; one of my all time favorite moisturizers, this multi use cream is great for moisturizing hands, removing makeup, and all over skin care. Available on Amazon, and on Birchbox. $16







   
                         Under $50 
  
La Roche Posay Anthelios Sunscreen spf 50, a French pharmacy cult favorite, this sunscreen is uber lightweight and fantastic for anyone who needs a weightless, long lasting sunscreen. Available at Walgreens/CVS, and Amazon. $34

Josie Maran pure Argan oil, great for anyone who could use more moisture in their hair and skin, this can also be mixed with sugar to create a super hydrating body scrub. $48 Sephora

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-aging Face Wash- this orange colored face wash enriched with vitamin c is a fantastic gel wash that cleanses and brightens even the dullest skin. It contains salicylic acid to treat blemishes and deeply exfoliate. Available at Sephora $38

                 





                     
          Splurge: La Mer Creme de la Mer Moisturizing cream; the Queen of face cream, it really is what it is hyped up to be. Available at Nordstrom, La Mer, Barneys. Starting at $85 for 0.5 oz.







                       
               For the scent lover-

Nag Champa- release your inner hippie with these traditional woodsy smelling incense sticks. Available on Amazon $6.

Lavanila Deodorant- this aluminum free deodorant comes in coconut, grapefruit, and several other scents. This natural deodorant is free of parabens. Available at Sephora $14






      Elizabeth & James mini rollerball; available in either white nirvana which smells of jasmine and has a powdery, fresh smell, or nirvana black which is a muskier, sandalwood scent. Available at Sephora $12 








                        Under $50

Diptyque mini holiday candle in sapin- once a year Diptyque releases their holiday candles, one always with a pine or cyprus note. This year the woodsy meets citrus does not disappoint. Available on Diptyque online or Bloomingdales. $35







         

    

The Laundress- Le Labo laundry detergent was created for those who want everything they own to smell like their favorite Le Labo scents. They have Rose 31 and Santal 33 available at Barney's or Le Labo online. $45

L'occitaine Lavender Eau de Cologne- great as a room spray for your guest bedroom, or to use on yourself, lavender is a favorite for its calming affect. Available at L'occitaine stores or Nordstrom. $32



                       Splurge:
    

Byredo Gypsy water perfume- a gorgeous scent that has waves of pine, the warmth of amber and brightness of berry and lemon, this scent is never too heavy and always evokes a curiosity. Available online at Byredo, and Barneys. Starting at $145








             For the foodie-

              under $20

Supahstah Chocolate Superfood bars- made by Boston native Erika Wright, these fantastic bars come in goji berry, mulberry, and naked, and are perfect for breakfast, a post workout snack, and anyone craving the purely good taste of chocolate. Available online for order, or a variety of stores in SF area. $5.50 a bar







 Himalayan pink salt- available at any grocery store, the Trader Joe's is a favorite with the bult in grinder. Pink salt is packed with tons of nutrients and minerals essential for health. In stores for $7

Blue bottle coffee- a favorite of coffee snobs everywhere, their locally made coffee is smooth, strong, and so damn good! Available to purchase online at Blue Bottle, or in stores. Three Africans is a favorite. $16 for 12 oz




                           under $50

3 blade spiralizer- Williams Sonoma is the creme de la creme of cookware, and this veggie spiralizer is fantastic for making veggie noodles, fries, and apple rings. On sale at Williams Sonoma for $30

 

Cusinart hand blender- this comes in super handy for getting a closer, more controlled blend for soups and cookie dough. Also great for someone who does not have much space. At Bed Bath & Beyond for $35

 

The grey pebble tea set- a beautiful tea set that comes in white as well. It comes with two cups, the pot, and an infuser, perfect for any hostess or tea lover. In stores at David's Tea, or online for $50





          

Splurge: Crock-pot 6 quart. Because you can accomplish anything in a slow cooker. Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon, and Crock-pot online for $130.






 






                 Happy shopping & happiest holidays!


                           x jules