Everyone is looking for the latest and greatest gifts for the holiday season, and you’re in luck because our newest arrivals are here and ready to go! They have just been added to Be gifted, our quick-stop holiday gift guide, spotlighting great gifts in a pinch at prices you’ll adore.

Want to know what’s new this holiday season? From fragrances, to skincare products, to hair care products and more- I’ve listed some of my favorite new arrivals below. Drum roll please…

1)  Very Hollywood by Micahel Kors for Women is a new, sophisticated floral that has a very glamorous and indulgent scent.

1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray, $55.90

2) Tom Ford Extreme for Men is a limited edition perfume version of Tom Ford for Men. It is powerful, has excellent lasting power and it neither overpowers the person wearing it nor the room the person inhabits.

1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, $116.00

3) Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion with Pump gives skin the “drink” it needs to maintain optimal moisture balance.

200ml/6.7oz, $35.00

4) Korres for Men, Ginseng Men’s Cleanser is made with vegetable-derived soap substitutes to moisturize the skin, and with the ginseng to ensure maximum nutrient retention. This paraben-free product deeply cleanses and refreshes the skin.

150ml/5.07oz, $16.00

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Hi shoppers! Not that I want to freak you out or anything but the holiday season is upon us. Hanukkah is just a little over three weeks away and Christmas is six. Have you started your shopping? I know it’s hard to believe when you haven’t even carved your Thanksgiving turkey yet but the earlier you start shopping, the quicker you are done and can enjoy the season.

If you’re looking for a gift that will delight but not break the bank, check out our gift sets! They are, in my opinion, the best gift for your money as the majority of our sets are priced anywhere from 10-40% off retail prices! We offer gift sets in the hottest new fragrances like Juicy Couture’s Viva La Juicy, and classic favorites like Romance by Ralph Lauren. We also have skincare, men’s grooming, bath and body, and kids bath and fragrance sets- so you’re sure to find one for everyone on your list.

Need more great gift ideas? Check out our holiday shopping guide, Be gifted. Here you can shop by audience, personality and occasion as well as gift wrap and ship packages,  making gift giving a breeze!

So take a deep breath, grab your list and start shopping (you can thank me later). Check out my top five gift sets below:

1.) Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture, $62.90 (30% savings)

2.) Romance by Ralph Lauren, $65.90 (26% savings)

3.) 212 Sexy Men by Carolina Herrera, $59.90 (25% savings)

4.)Eau d’Hadrien for Men by Annick Goutal, $75.90 (43% savings)

5.) AHAVA Spa Skin Soothers Set

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I’m starting my holiday shopping early this year and doing most of them online. It’s becoming easier to return and exchange products as long as the packages are unopened. Some even allow the return of opened packages, such as Target – it’s one of my favorite places to shop!

I’m relieved to already have ideas in mind for a few people on my list and as a bonus, they’re all found here at BE! My sister, who just graduated from culinary school, will be getting the DKNY Delicious Night by Donna Karan Gift Set so she can take a break from the smell of gourmet food. This product is one of the many included in our Holiday Gift Guide so stop by for some ideas when you get a chance!

My brother, who is always well-groomed, will be receiving the Nickel Smooth Operator Shaving Gel. I might even add the American Crew Classic Firm Hold Styling Gel since he uses it every day.

My mom is easy – she loves Chanel. She’s almost out of her Chanel Precision Ultra Correction Restructuring Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream SPF 10 and needs a refill. I’ll probably find her a nice, cozy scarf too.

Left to Right: Nickel Smooth Operator Shaving Gel $16.00, American Crew Classic Firm Hold Styling Gel $21.00, DKNY Delicious Night by Donna Karan $50.00, Chanel Precision Ultra Correction Restructuring Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream SPF 10 $95.00

Do you have any suggestions for my music-loving-keyboard-playing dad? Please let me know if you do! In the meantime, I’ll be on the hunt and work my way through the list hopefully by the first week of December. Wish me luck.

By the way, if you plan to do some of your shopping online, be sure to keep the holiday delivery deadlines in mind!

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Hi fragrance lovers. I just got word from WWD that Yves Saint Laurent Parfumes is relaunching a classic favorite. Which one, you ask? Opium! More than thirty-two years after it was introduced, Opium will be relaunched with a new advertising campaign and bottle. It made its debut in France on October 1, and is slowly being introduced in Europe. The new bottle will be available in the U.S. in March 2010.

For those of you not familiar with the timeless perfume, Opium is a spicy scent from the Oriental fragrance family. It delights the senses with notes of exotic florals, rich spices and deep woods. It’s the perfect fragrance for the sophisticated woman with classic style.

I am loving the look of the new bottle. I think this makeover will help this fragrance appeal to younger audiences, who were born years after it was launched. Want to give it a try? We sell the sample for $3.49, perfect for those who want to try, but aren’t ready to commit.

What do you think of the new bottle? Do you love the scent? If you have never tried it, are you going to now? Give me details…

Photo courtesy of WWD.

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Forget the holiday lines and crowded parking lots! Skip the mall and shop our “be gifted” gift guide, where you can find affordable gifts for everyone on your list! Our easy-to-use interface allows you to browse and buy holiday gift ideas by first indicating who you are shopping for— men, women, kids or teens —then narrowing it down from there by age, personality and category.

We also offer gift sets, as well as hard-to-find fragrances and beauty products! With every purchase you make, you can choose three complimentary gifts from a choice of deluxe samples. Don’t forget to also shop our stocking stuffers!

We offer customized gift wrapping, allowing you to buy, wrap and ship gifts all in one stop!

Not only is “be gifted” for the holidays, but shoppers can also find business, housewarming and wedding gift ideas!

Find out what top gifts our staff members at Beauty Encounter are getting their friends and family this holiday season!

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