Darphin Hydraskin Essential: The perfect burst of moisture for all skin types, this emulsion provides immediate hydration. Featuring butterfly lavender and organic Shea Butter to soften and nourish the skin, it is the perfect daily dose for complexion perfection.

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner: Stila’s new waterproof eye liner applies extremely soft and smooth with immediate color release and intense payoff. www.stilacosmetics.com

PRIORI CoffeeBerry Perfecting Mineral Foundation SPF 25 UVA 10: This antioxidant, SPF, foundation and acne Treatment in one offers a 100% all natural formula fortified with CoffeeBerry, a potent anti-aging botanical that fights free radicals and the causes of skin aging.  www.prioriskincare.com

GOSMiLE Touch Ups in Watermelon Mint, Fresh Mint and Green Apple: A toothbrush, floss and breath mint in one convenient, portable ampoule. These new Touch Ups contain a more effective whitening formula with increased levels of hydrogen peroxide to keep teeth as white as the day you completed your whitening regimen. www.gosmile.com

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Invisible: This sprays on clear and instantly boosts volume and cleanses the hair without water. Ingredients such as gentle starches absorb excess oil and product build-up, while vitamin E and wheat proteins strengthen and protect the hair shaft. www.sephora.com

Here are my picks, inspired by Spring’s most prevalent trends:

TREND: Florals

Boden Corsage Flower Necklace- $58 at www.bodenusa.com

Charlotte Russe Earrings- $4.00 at www.charlotterusse.com

Dav Rain Boots- $75 at www.davrain.com

TREND: Tribal

Rachel Rachel Roy Fairwinds Clutch- $79 at www.rachelroy.com

DSW Ankle Cuff Sandals- $44.95 at www.dsw.com

Lands End Canvas Scarf – $29.50 at www.Landsend.com

TREND: Lilac

Rarities by Carol Brodie Jade Drop Earrings – $149.90 at www.hsn.com

Blackberry  Curve 8530 in Smoky Violet- $29.99 w/contract, www.verizon.com

TREND: Military

American Eagle Military Radar Hat – $19.50 at www.ae.com

Old Navy Cargo Zip Jacket- $39.50 at www.oldnavy.com

TREND: Plastics/Lucite

Aqua Necklaces- $30 and up at www.bloomingdales.com

Stila Makeup Player- $69.90 at www.stilabeautytube.com
Makeup lessons on demand- tips and tools included. Oh, and did I mention the makeup lessons are FREE? Not too shabby.

Kelly VanGogh Heads Up! Highlighting Kit- $49 at www.kellyvangogh.com
The first fool-proof way to do highlights at home- you watch your color change as it works, and when the desired shade is reached, spritz on the deactivator and voila- perfect color.

Vavoom Design Pulse Switch Flicks Wax Gel by Matrix- $16 at salons, for locations visit www.matrix.com
A genius 2-in-1- on wet hair, it acts as a smoothing styling gel, and when applied to dry hair, it turns into a malleable pomade to create piece-y, textured style.

Vaseline Sheer Infusion- $6.25 at drugstores
No matter how dry your skin may be, this packs twice as much moisture in a light and silky formula as other lotions and doesn’t need to be re-applied mid-party.

Laura Geller Baked Body Frosting Duo- $40 at www.qvc.com
Use this multi-tasking miracle to get bronzed from head to toe- the powder formula goes on the skin with a dewy glow. If you put a beach vacation on hold- this is a nice way to fake sun-kissed skin.

Molton Brown Aroma Rocks- $45 at www.moltonbrown.com
Beauty sleep is essential- and this is the most glam way to get it. Pop open the top and let the blend of cedrus tree oil, sweet Florida orange oil and Bulgarian lavendar oil ease you into a good night of rest.

VALUE TIPS:

• Beauty brands tend to offer amazing deals in the forms of gift sets that come with extra goodies and amazing gifts with purchase that don’t cost a penny and can be re-gifted because they look like a million bucks.

• Look to off-price retailers this year more than ever because they are getting tons of in-season merchandise because other retailers have reduced their inventories drastically. So you can gift the must-have items that the people on your list are seeing in departments stores and boutiques- and they never have to know that you saved big time.

• A big trend in gifts this holiday season- which is a direct result of the lifestyle trend in spending more time at home/nesting- are things geared around staying in- including cozy loungewear, home pampering presents and home décor items. The great thing about all three of these categories is that they correspond with well-priced offerings- you don’t need to spend a lot to get a super comfy sweater, a decadent spa kit or a fun trinket for the home.

FOR HER:

Limited Edition Michael Kors Very Hollywood Gem Set- $90.00 at Macy’s

A true value- this is perfect for the beauty loving fashionista because not only does she get the best-selling new fragrance- but she gets a decadent body lotion and- the most exciting little extra- a giant cocktail ring filled with a solid version of the perfume.

Lands’ End FeelGood Cardigan- $69.50 at  www.landsend.com

Soft as cashmere – but offers the durability of cotton- these are cozy and comfy. Also- for every piece sold, Lands’ End will donate FeelGood yarn to One Heart Foundation’s Warming Families, a nationwide knitting charity. Lands’ End has donated thousands of pounds of yarn to the charity where volunteers plan to knit up to 25,000 hats and other items to warm the homeless.

FOR HIM:

Aramis Classic Executive Collection- $62.00 at Macy’s

Aramis is the quintessential guys grooming and fragrance brand- and this gift set is the perfect way to pamper the manliest of men.

Old Navy Slippers- $19.50 and up at www.oldnavy.com

A super comfy take on the classic men’s essential- these are lined with shearling and have a very on-trend Mad Men feel to them.

FOR KIDS:

MiniBoden Applique Shirts- $28 at www.bodenusa.com

One of the best things about this charming British online clothing retailer is that you can find special items that not every kid will be wearing- their clothing tends to sell out like crazy, so think of this as a limited edition essential!

philosophy have a cherry christmas- $16 at www.philosophy.com

This is one of those products that actually will make kids excited about bath time- and it also works as a shampoo and shower gel so a true multi-tasker. Gentle on the skin, it foams up into a fun and sweet smelling bubble bath.

FOR HOSTESS:

Crystal Deco Candle Stick Holders- $14.99 each at TJ Maxx stores

These are modern, sleek and literally go with any décor- which is crucial when bringing someone a gift for their home. They look like something from a fine boutique- just put them in a fancy gift bag- you can use a wine bag which will fit them perfectly- and you are pretty much guaranteed an invite back next year.

Molton Brown Marrakech Dreaming set- $58 at www.moltonbrown.com

Three things every hostess can always use- elegant hand soap and lotion for the powder room- and a fragrant candle to set the ambience. Filled with Rose Granati favorites, this lasts much longer than an actual bouquet!

STOCKING STUFFERS:

L’Occitane Sweet Cherry and Shea Vanilla Hugs & Kisses – $18 at www.loccitane.com and L’Occitane stores.

Two of the brands best-selling products in new flavors and limited edition bundles, these are perfect to stuff in stocking- you can even break the set up to share the love!

Beauty.com Exclusive Gift with $100 Purchase- FREE at www.beauty.com

If you are planning to purchase multiple gifts online, then head over to beauty.com to snag some extra swag. You can keep the limited edition Erikson Beamon bag for yourself if you want- and then fill stockings with the over $150 worth of samples that are stuffed inside.

Wet N Wild’s Festive Flirt Nail Enamel – $1.99 at mass retailers and drugstores
These mini polishes have high performance, seasonal color. Cute names like Ho-ho-ho, Holly and Blitzen will be a big hit when stuffed inside any stocking.

Old Navy Ruffled Faux-Leather Wristlet Clutch – $14.50 at OldNavy.com
Ravishing ruffles lend this chic faux-leather clutch stand-out style. Features a wristlet strap and foil floral-print woven lining.

philosophy the gingerbread man gel- $16 at www.philosophy.com
he’s back and ready to draw you a relaxing bath. the gingerbread man foaming bubble bath and shower gel pampers you with an ultra-rich, moisturizing lather that leaves your skin feeling clean and soft.

Limited-Edition DKNY Rollerball/Lipgloss Duo- $20.00 at department stores nationwide
DKNY Be Delicious EDP, in a portable rollerball form, is conveniently paired with a scented pearlescent pink lip gloss that is sheer and lightweight and adds sparkling dimension and glossy shine to lips.

Lands’ End Kids Down Vest- $25.50 at www.landsend.com
Comes in tons of colors and works for kids in any climate- it is light enough to be comfy and versatile but substantial enough to keep you warm.

Crystal Cuff- $29.99 at TJ Maxx
Truly a timeless style- this is something you would find in stores now but can scoop up at TJ Maxx for half the price!

Lilly Pulitzer Cocktail Shaker- $39.95 at www.lillypulitzer.com
A fun gift for the preppy that likes to party- a limited edition offering that serves up a fun twist on the classic shaker.

L’Occitane Sweet Cherry Temptation and Shea VanillaCaress Gift Boxes - $46 ($54 Value) at www.loccitane.com
Gift sets offer the best values- and this one comes wrapped ready to give in an exquisite keepsake box.

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Bluff NY- www.bluffny.com
I love all the statement shoes this season, but I am hesitant to invest in a pricey pair of edgy booties or studded stilettos. This “shoelery” collection features feathers, chains, studs and more that you can temporarily affix to your footwear, taking a plain pump from basic to bling in seconds.

2Bandits Boot Jewelry- www.the2bandits.com
With the rock and roll fashion trends for fall/winter- my basic black boots need a style upgrade. But who wants to invest in a new pair when next season, it could very well be all about classic simplicity again? Strap these around your ankle and voila- your boots are boosted.

TheRackTrap- $8 at www.theracktrap.com
It seems like the more chic the clutch, the less you can fit inside, right? So stick this in your bra and you have created a little extra storage space with no style sacrifice!

YummieTummie Tanks- www.yummietummie.com
Shoulder pads are back in a big way- and snug blazers with puffy sleeves necessitate a nipped in waist. These tanks are a MUST- they completely contour your core and never create the dreaded muffin-top effect. You are completely sucked in and sleek.

Stila MakeupPlayer- $69.90 www.stilacosmetics.com
Part makeup artist-style train case, part media player docking station with speaker system, this portable vanity gives me the tricks and tools to create even the most daunting looks. Just download tutorials from the StilaBeautyTube onto the mobile device of your choice, and press play.

InstaButton- $15 for 2 www.instantbuttonforjeans.com
Fresh out of the dryer jeans may look good, but often they don’t feel so good. I like to keep these handy in case I want a little extra breathing room- this faux-button looks just like the real deal, but can be strategically placed as needed.