Slatkin & Co Holiday Candles - Bath and Body Works

My favorite candle collection has arrived- Holiday from Slatkin & Co. for Bath and Body Works.

It's a big list of great sounding scents that will be available beginning in October.

Which ones sound like your favorites?

Winter Cabin Collection-

Winter Cabin: A warm, comforting blend of creamy chestnut, crisp cedar and pine, infused with cinnamon and spicy cloves.

Winter Wonderland: A sparkling blend of cool peppermint and fiery cinnamon with notes of crisp apple and creamy nutmeg.

Winter Night: Fir tree, warm Cyprus and clove bud blended with cedar and a touch of incense.

Spiced Apple Toddy: A warming blend of apple brandy and spiced plum, infused with mulled cider and tart cranberry.

Cranberry Cider: Bright fresh cranberries mulled in warm brandy and infused with cinnamon stick.

Merry Mistletoe Collection-

Merry Mistletoe: A magical blend of frosted cranberries, blue spruce and iced citrus

Sleigh Ride: Frosted juniper, green noble fir and rosemary blended to evoke a morning sleigh ride

Deck the Halls: A blend of fresh green balsam, red berries and cinnamon bark, infused with honey and sandalwood


Holiday Treats Collection-


Dark Chocolate Mint: A luscious blend of dark chocolate shavings and pure peppermint, layered with rich vanilla cream and a touch of caramel.

Gingerbread: The perfect blend of spicy ginger, rich buttercream and brown sugar topped with whipped vanilla frosting.

Holiday Gumdrop: A bright blend of cinnamon stick and peppermint bark infused with vanilla and a touch of anise.

Candied Sugar Plum: Rich, sugared plums and boysenberries blended with sweet orange, cinnamon leaf and a touch of apple.

Marshmallow Peppermint: A delicious blend of sweet peppermint, fluffy marshmallow cream and rich vanilla cupcake.

Dior Miniaudiere and Holiday Color 2010

Dior Miniaudiere  and  Holiday Look 2010

“Black is the most elegant and surprising color,” Christian Dior said.  Can't argue with that.

Dior has  outdone themselves with the holiday miniaudiere. I adore this and it reminds me of several vintage pieces I have . I love that it has an inside lid done in gold. That's a very vintage touch.

The color trend for holiday from Dior is yellow gold, bronze gold and silver black. It's all sparkle and radiance.

The details:

Star Product – Dior Miniaudiere:
Paying tribute to the evening purse of the moment, the Dior Miniaudiere features couture details like a vintage kiss clasp, a gold plaque engraved with the Dior logo and a black patent leather finish embossed in the iconic Dior houndstooth pattern.

Available in two color harmonies: Grey or Pink tones.

Retail $80.00 (Grey Golds, Saks Only), (Pink Golds, All other stores)

The Holiday Collection:

-Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Five Golds #001
-Dior 5-Colour Iridescent in Endless Shine #529 (except Sephora)
-Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen in Gold Edition
-Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in Pink Stiletto # 234 (except Sephora)
-Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in Black Lame #992 (Sephora Exclusive)
-Dior Vernis in Czarina Gold #916 (except Sephora)
-Dior Vernis in Timeless Gold #226

On-Counter: October 2010

Dior Holiday Palettes 2010

Dior is busting out the pretty holiday palettes once again, most done in the signature Cannage pattern. 

The details:

Red Cannage Travel Eye Palette:

This deluxe holiday palette features four versatile eyeshadow shades: gunmetal ,silver, smoky brown, shimmering taupe and light pink. Retail: $44.00

Availability: Department stores, Nordstrom & Bloomingdale’s.

Red Cannage Travel Lip Palette:

This chic red patent palette makes the perfect holiday beauty accessory. Featuring  burgundy and berry lipstick shades and a light pink gloss, lips go easily (and stylishly) from day to night. MSRP: $44.00

Availability: Department stores, Nordstrom & Bloomingdale’s

Black Cannage Eye Palette:
Create smoky, show-stopping eyes with this must-have palette. Featuring shades of midnight blue, gunmetal silver, shimmering taupe and white highlighter in Dior’s silky iridescent eyeshadow formula. Retail: $44.00

*This is  Sephora Exclusive

Dior Deluxe Travel Palette:
Travel in style with this sleek red patent cannage palette, featuring a mini Diorshow Extase Mascara, a mini pink Ultra-Gloss, a medium pressed powder, a blush and six eyeshadows. An inside mirror makes application and touchups easy. Retail : $75.00

Availability: Saks, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Sephora

Dior Mini Brush Set:

This elegant, couture-designed travel case contains four miniature, must-have
brushes for cheeks, eyes, lips and foundation. Retail: $60.00

All on-counter: October 2010

Philosophy Holiday Preview

Last week I had the chance to get a sneak look and sniff at the holiday line up from Philosophy. If you know this brand, you know they go big at holiday time and this year might be the best yet. I loved everything.

So get your list ready. I know it's only mid way to Christmas , but these hit stores in October and tend to sell out fast.

Some are back from previous years and many are new. I have pictures of most but not all, but will list the whole line and describe scent where I can.

* First Snow- Snow body lotion, Snow Shower exfoliating gel, Snow Kiss lipshine $ 25.00

* Angel Cakes- 3in 1 and Bubble Bath ( 8oz each) and lipshine $ 20.00

*Silent Night - Lavender 3 in 1 16 oz. $ 16.00

* Snow Shoes and Mittens- Foot Cream and Hand Cream, 4 oz each $ 20.00. One of my favorites. A clean and crisp smell, a tad sweet but not fruity. Unique and nice.

* Classic Cookbook- 6 of 2oz 3 in 1s in baked goods scents $ 35.00

*The Cookie Exchange- Encased in an old style metal cookie tin 4 3in1s ( 4 oz each)in cookie flavors. $ 30.00

*The Gingerbread Man -16 oz 3 in 1 at $ 16.00 & 23 oz Body Scrub at $ 25.00

* Holiday Spice and Everything Nice - Another of my picks. A sweet spice , a nice mix, not too strong on any one note. 8 oz 3in1 & . 5 oz lipshine $ 16.00

* The Bake Shoppe- 2 of the 3in 1s, 1 lipshine, 1 lotion $ 30.00

* The Winter Escape- Wins hands down for cutest packaging. This is the one I show both inside and out of box. The Marshmallow scent is delicious and exactly like creamy marshmallow . The set is Peppermint Hot Cocoa 4 oz, Marshmallow Cream body souffle 2 0z, and lipshine. $ 25.00

*Twas The Night Before- Milk and Cookies 8 oz duo $ 20.00

* Peppermint Hot Cocoa- This is so yummy. I liked this more then I expected . Not too chocolate, doesn't scream mint, more like the hot cocoa with mint that gives it it's name. 16 oz 3in1 $ 16.00

*Have a Cherry Christmas- Honest to goodness straight up dark cherry. So good you want to eat it. 16 oz 3in 1.$ 16.00

* Party Girl- Pomegranate Set of bubbly exfoliating shower gel, shimmer lotion and lipshine in a cute black carry case .$ 35.00

* Candy Cane - 16 oz 3in1 . $ 16.00

* Holiday Hostess- Cutest little handbag box with a strap. Cinnamon Buns duo of 3 in 1 & hand cream ( 8 oz each) $ 20.00

* Amazing Grace set - $ 50.00

* The Miracle Worker- Full set of skincare . $ 85.00