Gilt Complex

A trove of festive beauty booty.

December 2007

1 | So Subtle

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lip Color in Gold Beige offers a pale matte antidote to the usual sparkly holiday shades.
$23; at Neiman Marcus.

2 | New Legend

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Légendes de Chine Powder for Eyes and Complexion’s palette of violet, pink, orange and bronze adds subtle shimmer to eyes and cheekbones.
$57; yslbeauty.com

3 | Heavy Metal

Diesel’s black currant and jasmine scented fragrance—Diesel Fuel for Life for Women Limited Bling Edition Spray—goes rock ’n’ roll with a chain-bedecked bottle.
$95; at Saks Fifth Avenue.

4 | Call of the Wild

As its name suggests, Tom Ford for Men Extreme is not for the meek. Sweet black fig, cardamom, coriander, rum and black truffle notes make for a heady, masculine blend.
$150; at Bergdorf Goodman, New York.

5 | Clutch Hit

Chanel’s killer clutch, in metallic enamel and lambskin, strikes just the right balance between youth and sophistication.
$4,650; at Chanel, New York.

6 | On the Pulse

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Cashmere Silk delivers warm sandalwood, musk, lily of the valley and Moroccan jasmine notes in a lightweight serum.
$70; donnakaranbeauty.com

7 | Fruit Compote

Serge Lutens Bois et Fruits combines peach, fig, red plum and cedar notes for a woodsy parfum with a sugary twist.
$200; at Bergdorf Goodman, New York.

8 | Finishing Touch

The glittery neutrals inside Clé de Peau Beauté Holiday Limited Edition Contour Defining Powder Compact give complexions instant warmth.
$105; at Neiman Marcus.

9 | The Strokes

Chantecaille The Chic Travel Brush Set allows application to be as flawless as possible. Tools such as the mini blush brush (shown) are practically foolproof.
$150 for the set; at Neiman Marcus.


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