Exploring : christmas09

If you’re like me, you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping (I know, right?! Shame on us!). I have a few friends on my list that are far more eco-conscious than I and in fact inspire me to think of Mother Earth in my everyday life. So what should I get the eco beauties in my life? Brands like Bare Ecsentuals, Josie Maran, Christopher Drummond, Zoya, and Jane Iredale (just to name a few) are beloved by my little personal eco experts...and they happen to have some great green gift sets (like the Bare Ecsentuals Candy Cocktails Eye Color Palette above, $28). Here are 25 gift ideas for the eco beauties in your life!

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Note: Samples of some of the mentioned brands were sent to Kaboodle HQ.

Whenever I walk by The Body Shop this time of year—or really, any time of year—the smell lures me in. For as long as I can remember, it’s been both a sweet sanctuary for the senses and my go-to source for stocking stuffers and holiday gift sets. This year’s delightful holiday collection (which I was privy to thanks to samples sent my way)—with classics like Merry Cranberry and newbies like Black Velvet Apricot—doesn’t disappoint. I’ve compiled the Shop’s gift sets (which include goodies for the guys) in this slideshow for your convenience—it’s just too bad you can’t sniff a slideshow.

This year, Shu Uemura has paired up with acclaimed fashion designer Tsumori Chisato to create a collection that “embodies the inimitable spirit of Tokyo.” This holiday line, “Wish Upon a Star,” succeeds in imbibing soft femininity with fantasy and a bit of edge. See the collection’s seven pieces—all packaged with designs straight from Tsumori’s 2009 runway collection—for yourself!

What beauty products are you wishing for this year?

Santa’s encountered his busiest year yet—it seems like there are more good boys and girls this year than ever before! Kaboodle has decided to help its newest community member out (‘tis the season of giving, after all) by lightening his load. We will be granting the wishes of one good Kaboodler each week through noon (PT) on December 14, 2009. To enter for a chance to win a $150 AMEX gift card, comment on Santa’s shoutbox and tell him what you want this year.

Santa was so relieved with the news of Kaboodle’s help, he decided to take a break. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the guy so relaxed!

Bobbi Brown is ringing in this holiday season with cool, shimmery shades. The aptly named Chrome Collection features the silvery plums and grays we've been seeing since September. Bobbi Brown has also gotten on the silver-lip trend with new shades that deliver sheer shimmery coverage in some unusual shades like Plum Pearl and Chrome Metallic.

The muted colors will match the winter landscape and the added shimmer will be the perfect accent to a sparkly party dress. I wouldn't mind getting the Extreme Party Mascara in my stocking this year!

What do you think of Bobbi Brown's new shades?