Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Remakes: Last Christmas

The original: Wham! Last Christmas


The dance remix by Cascada


For the tween set Ashley Tisdale

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Scent-Sational Holiday Gifts for Men

We're getting down to the wire so here are some great quick and ‘scent-sational’ holiday gifts for men that are inexpensive and won’t break the bank!

(1) Antonio Banderas gift sets the emulate sensuality for the sophisticated man.

If you want your man to possess the ‘essence’ of strength and sophistication, try one of Antonio Banderas’ seductive scents to suit your special man. Blue Seduction, a new modern scent that combines blue’s aquatic freshness with a masculine feel, possessing a fresh clean scent with warm undertones. A very wearable scent, Blue Seduction is topped with notes of bergamot, cassis, mint and melon. Available in 1. 0 fl. Oz. Eau de Toilette Spray $21.50; 1.7 fl. Oz. Eau de Toilette Spray $30.00.

(2) Usher cologne for teens and the younger man.
From Grammy award winner Usher -- USHER fragrances for men are fresh, invigorating and sexy.

Usher for Men ($65.00, 3.4oz-big bottle) bursts open with Verbena, Pineapple and Melon. The mid - notes linger on skin with the warmth and sensuality of Blue Lavender, White Pepper, and Violet Leaf. The dry down of Vertiver, Amber Wood, Black Suede, Sandalwood, Sensual Musk, and Guaiac Wood create an underlying softness.
(3) Yankee Candles — Festive and ‘Delicious’ Scents for the Holidays and More.

Create a “Scent-mosphere" these candles allow a fragrance to transform any room into a place that’s more welcoming, more comfortable and more exciting — whatever you want it to be! The quality of the scent of the Yankee Candles burns consistently and creates wonderful ‘transforming’ holiday scents including: Sparkling Cinnamon, Mistletoe, Christmas Wreath, Christmas Cookie, Frosted Pumpkin, Gingerbread, and some come in delightful gift packages and designs – to create the ultimate warm and cozy holiday atmospheres! Standard retail price is: $19.99.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Green Gifts for Everyone!

Out of the sea of poosible gift ideas for the holidays, Eversopopular.com decided to go GREEN!
We asked EcoMom founder Kimberly Danek Pinkson to give up her picks for a Green Holiday.

ECOMOM'S TOP HOLIDAY PICKS FOR AN ECO FRIENDLY SEASON:

Get creative with gifts that help the planet such as programs through http://www.heifer.org/
Adopt a Baby Elephant.
Adopt a baby elephant through http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/
So cute you can't say no.


Otherwise go for these green goodies:

Shades Bud Vase by Green Glass: From the waste stream to classically redesigned glass products this bud vase looks great with candles as well as flowers - and if you’re like my family, the colors make it work for both Christmas and Hannukah. http://www.greenglass.com/



Organic Fireside Throw by Gaiam: One can never have too many warm, cozy, luxury items and if you’re single like me, this is awfully nice to cuddle up with. http://www.gaiam.com/




Katy Coat by Viridis Luxe: Long piece sweater coat made with eco friendly hemp.
Gorgeous sexy dresses too – hemp has never looked so good.
http://www.viridisluxe.com/





Holiday Kit by Method: A delicious HollyBerry line including a treat for every room of the house with candles, incense sticks and soap.
http://www.methdhome.com/



Organic Sheets Sets by Target: Cotton is one of the most pesticide intensive crops grown so let’s give Target a big hand for helping improve farm workers’ health and shift the green economy in India where these are made.



Voltaic Day Pack by Voltaic Systems: Give some solar power to the techie in your life to recharge personal electronic devices on the go.
http://www.voltaicsystems.com/


Loyale Organic Cotton Jacket:
An oh so yummy, luxurious, and vegan faux fur jacket made in NY and warm enough for the Big Apple, Aspen or Tahoe. http://www.thegreenloop.com/



Laptop Lunch Systems by Obentec:
Every child (and adult) needs one of these to make all snacks on the go waste free.
http://www.obentec.com/



Face Care Kit by Dr. Hauschka: A comprehensive set great for traveling or introducing your favorite face to the genius of Dr. H.
http://www.saffronrouge.com/




Xeko by Matter Group and Conservation International:
A trading card game your kids will love and you can feel good about as they play and learn how to take care of the earth.
http://www.xeko.com/



Organic Truffles handmade by Bre's Chocolates:
Organic Earl Grey Tea, Vanilla Bean, Caramel, and Fair Trade too.
Deelish! http://www.breschocolates.com/




Electric Scooter by Vectrix:
For the one on your list who already has it all.
The first high-performance electric two-wheeler.
http://www.vectrix.com/




T's by Wildlife Works:
Organic, fair trade cotton t-shirts made at the Wildlife Works Rukinga Wildlife Preserve in Kenya. Corbin loves his When Two Elephants Fight It’s the Grass that suffers. http://www.wildlifeworks.com/



Tofu Bear by Soysilk Pals: I am hoping for one. Made of the residue left over from tofu production.
Cute, cozy and free of any petrochemicals.
http://www.tofubear.com/




Since founding the EcoMom Alliance, a non-profit organization educating and empowering mothers to help create a sustainable future, Kimberly Danek Pinkson has become a sought after media guest, with recent appearances on ABC Evening News, View From the Bay and countless websites, newspapers and magazines.

Gifts for the Mommy-To-Be




Whether you are shopping for J.Lo's twins, Miss Aguilera's baby or a non-celeb let the mommy-to-be know that good skincare starts early. Pick up Kiehl's Baby Gift Set, $62 available at http://www.kiehls.com/


The products are formulated especially to care for baby’s delicate skin. Mom's especially love the Kiehl’s Baby Gentle Foaming Hair and Body Wash – a unique foaming wash minimizes drying of baby’s skin and scalp for a gentle cleansing of hair, scalp and all over body.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Musikal: New Snoop

Eclectic New Scents

Just in time for the Holiday Season we rounded up our 3 favortie fragrances for the trendsetters in your life.



Frederic Malle Outrageous, $110.00 available at http://www.barneys.com. This Outrageous androgynous fragrance, created by Sophia Grojsman and Frederic Malle, combines caipirinha, clean laundry, green apple, orange blossom, amber and cedar. Available in 100ml.








Jo Malone Wear Signature Set, $100, has two 30ml colognes can be worn alone or combined on the skin to create an unexpected signature scent. We love the spicy duo of Amber & Lavander paired with Vetyver. Available at http://www.jomalone.com/





You’ll be inspired to make a wish with this charming and eclectic teapot. Estée Lauder Pleasures Little Teapot, $80, available at http://www.esteelauder.com. The limited edition collectible compact opens to reveal the classic Estée Lauder pleasures in long-lasting solid perfume.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Make Your Eyes POP!

Think highlights are just for hair? Not anymore. Making its premiere during the Fall/Winter 2007 Dolce & Gabbana Show, Max Factor Vivid Impact Highlighting Mascara, $8.99, lets you define your eyes with a base coat of Lash Perfection mascara, then lights up your lashes with a flash of color in one of five subtle shades. Collect all couture color combos for a wardrobe of eye-style options.