Gifts To Bring Out Her Inner Glamour Girl (NAPSA)—Few things are more glamorous than giving or receiving sparkling little gems of fragrance, lip gloss and shimmering shadows. “Beauty products makethe best gifts,” says Jean Godfrey-June, Beauty director of Lucky Magazine. “They seem personal even when they’re not— things like candles, soaps and scrubs work for almost everyone on your list—at the same time, you can really tailor a gift if you know the person well, taking into account the giftee’s coloring, personality and favorite scents.” This year, however, there is a new and refined glamour, likely to appeal to both the lushly romantic and the stylishly modern. Gifted Scents Heady, ultra-spicy Oriental fragrances are typical cold weatherscents, but you won’t want to clash with the fresh pine andfire lit hearth aromas. “Traditionally, many women trade their lighter summerfragrances for deeper and sultrier ones come the holidays,” says Karyn Khoury, Senior Vice President, Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide for the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. “But a more modern breed of scents feel right year round because they meld bright, vibrant freshness with appealing femininity and a delicate seductiveness.” One of these breeds, which can bring cheer when presented to the sensualists on your list include pleasures, a sheer floral fragrance with undertones of creamy sandalwood and patchouli. Rare Jewels Looking for an opulent gift giving alternative? How about an exquisitely hand crafted solid perfume compact? These miniature bejeweled andintricately designed fragrance vessels have gained a = ~~. _ & S - Al \, Soft all-over shimmer and romantic pastels help create the refined glamour seen on GwynethPaltrow. worldwide following with collectors over the last three decades. They are also a favorite among beauty industry insiders. “Solid perfume compacts combine real elegance— they’re always so pretty—with practicality and portability,” says Godfrey-June. “Who doesn’t love that?” Este Lauder has produced more than 600 different designs. You can be sure the lucky person on the receiving end will feel special since the company never produces the same design twice. Pleasurable Beauty The most modern and feminine “it” look stands out without attempting to compete with all of the lights, tinsel, and festivities of the season. “The key to this year’s holiday look is to think in termsof soft, all over shimmer with roman- tic pale pastels with sheer, iridescent textures,” explains celebrity makeupartist, Paul Starr, director of Este Lauder’s National Makeup Artist team. “Eyes should gleam, lips glisten, and cheeks glow.” To help someone on your holidaylist reflect the season’s sparkle, the company hascreated the Holiday Pleasures makeup collection of luminous pink and golden beige glosses, lipsticks, eye shadows, and face powder.
