Everything She Wants

After a stressful election season, we can all find comfort in more than a little retail therapy. And getting a great deal makes shopping even more fun. So as you continue your Christmas and holiday gift picking, here are a few custom jewelry, beauty and fashion finds under $50. 1.  Nothing says holiday gift quite like an engraved or monogrammed piece of jewelry. That's why we love Brook & York custom rings and necklaces (from $46). The rings come in a variety of styles and are available in silver, gold and rose gold. Necklaces are also available in tortoise, blonde marble and black marble acrylic. All of Brook & York's beautifully crafted jewelry is born in the USA. 2.  Holiday hair, we do care. Available exclusively at Sephora,  Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture’s Scent & Shine Oil Collection   ($26 each), offers a trio of  silicone-free   and antioxidant-packed lightweight oils, each with a distinct, si gnature fragrance ...

A wise aesthetician at the Cowshed Spa at Soho House recently told me to pick up a Clarisonic skin care machine. Instead of the costly microdermabrasion treatments I'm so fond of, the expert said Clarisonic works just as well. She was right.  Thanks to a gift from Clarisonic, I've been using a Clarisonic PLUS with Body-Brush for about five weeks and the results are remarkable. My biggest problem has always been not exfoliating my skin enough, and the cleansing system solved that problem. To cleanse my face, I apply my favorite gel or scrub and choose between three speeds. My skin has a healthy glow, feels smoother, and problematic blemishes on my cheeks and chin have noticeably faded. The dermatologist-recommended Clarisonic PLUS was created by the primary inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush (another favorite daily grooming device), and its gentle sonic vibrations cleanse deeply, clears pores, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduces oily areas ...