Lauren Merkin is no stranger to elegant, functional clutches, so it’s no surprise she’s done it again - only this time it’s with some help from hair guru John Frieda. Awash in snakeskin-embossed leather, this shimmery gold clutch is destined to be a holiday party favorite - and not just because it’s so glitzy. Tucked inside is Frieda’s Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher, a genius formula that revives lifeless locks (perfect for those wee AM hours when your hair looks slightly worse for wear). Two evening essentials in one? That’s the kind of deal we love.$295 at laurenmerkin.com
It’s not everyday a curling iron makes such an impact on our lives. Yet John Frieda - he of the miraculous smoothing serums and shine-delivering shampoos - brings to the fray this amazing iron, which performs in much the same way as his hair treatments. Via its high-tech construction, it all but eliminates frizz, locks in much-needed moisture (so essential as the weather cools down!) and features 11 heat settings for optimal temperature control. Perfect for bringing a special touch to your ‘do for a big event or merely for adding some life to flat locks, this iron offers everything we could possibly want from a heat-styling tool in one sleek package. Bonus points for the auto shut-off feature, which comes in handy on crazy mornings!
Envision a pout absolutely drenched in rich, lasting color. Now imagine a lipstick that delivers all of that without wasting any product in the process. It was practically unheard of - until Exude. With its precise color-dispensing applicator, this innovative lipstick, touted by style maven Rachel Zoe, is poised to change the way we think of lip color completely. To work its magic, simply twist the tube as you would any other lipstick; a small, perfect amount of creamy color is released via the crystal applicator tip. The lip creme is available in nine colors that run the gamut from punchy coral to soft nude, and all boast a mild mint scent. A gloss is also available in five brilliant hues. Add to that a hydrating, anti-aging formula and you have a lipstick that, well, exudes chic all over.
Clarins may be renowned for its world-class beauty products, but the brand is adding another endeavor to its already impressive list of accomplishments: feeding the hungry. Created in collaboration with the non-profit FEED Projects organization, the Clarins Feed 15 set contains three of Clarins’ best-selling products: Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector and Moisture-Rich Body Lotion. 
With so many colors at your fingertips, you may have trouble choosing just one! This adorable set is worth the dilemma, though - it’s packed with 18 generously sized bottles of the famed Sephora by OPI nail polish. Whether you go soft and sweet with a ballet pink, dark and devilish in black, sassy in red or bold in blue, you’ll find just the color to suit your mood in this great collection. It also makes a fabulous gift!
