Cool Tool
Lauren Conrad's longtime hairstylist sure knows her way around a wave. So we were thrilled to hear that said stylist — Kristin Ess — has just launched a comprehensive line of hair tools, which includes blow dryers, straighteners and curling irons. Our pick: Kristin Ess 3-in-One Flat Iron, $80, which smoothes like a dream thanks to its gold titanium plates or creates cool girl waves with the flick of a wrist. (Blessedly, it also comes with an auto shut-off feature, because you don't need any of that drama in your own reality show.)
Heaven Scent
The scent of Ouai's shampoos — an addictive blend of white musk, Italian lemon, and jasmine — is incredible. So much so, that the brand has distilled it into an actual fragrance. Previously sold only in a trio of three different tiny rollerballs, the light, airy Ouai Mercer Street Eau de Parfum, $56, is now available in a nice big bottle, so you don't have to ration your spritzes. Go forth and spray liberally!
Loads of Lashes
This kit is just the thing for the lash-obsessed among us. (In other words, pretty much all of us). Sephora Favorites Lashstash, $48, is packed with ten different mascara formulas including Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara, Dior Dior Show Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer, Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, and lots more (all in all, you get eight deluxe minis and two full-sized tubes). It's the perfect set to gift to a friend —or better yet, to yourself.
Beauty Sleep
Meet your new plan of attack for your most stubborn lines: Exuviance HA100 Micro-Filler, $88. This two-step system comes with an anti-aging serum that you apply all over every day, as well as four sets of patches. Once a week, attach a pair of patches to your problem areas to target those lines overnight. While you sleep, they deliver a potent dose of hyaluronic acid to plump up your complexion. Talk about a dream!
Fired Up
If you want your home to have a festive vibe, but Eau de Christmas Tree just isn't your thing, may we suggest lighting Nest Fragrances Hearth Classic Candle, $42? With notes of oud wood, frankincense, and smoky embers, this gorgeous candle smells like a cozy, fancy fireplace. Wintery and chic.
