The wonderful thing about giving a luxury spa gift basket is that they are suitable for everyone – from young girls to great-grandmothers, everyone enjoys being pampered. But are they just for the women in your life? No, guys need relaxation too! There’s something for everyone on this lovely website.

Beautiful aromas, skin and body treatments, sets and snacks – you decide. These are also a great gift choice when the recipient is someone whose tastes you don’t know well because everyone appreciates them. This makes them ideal as a hostess gift or for corporate giving.

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William Penhaligon was the court perfumier to Queen Victoria. Today his company is still producing exquisite fragrances and now holds royal warrants from the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales and previous regular clients included Sir Winston Churchill. But this doesn’t mean that these fragrances are for men alone.

Using blends originally formulated by William himself, this prestigious perfumery creates magical scents for women too, plus delicious scented candles, bath oils and shaving soaps.

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The images you see here are indicative only because the range of fragrances for men at this online store changes all the time. Nevertheless, it is the place to pickup fabulous fragrances at the best possible price. You’ll find many more bargains too.

It may be that you’re shopping for yourself or buying gifts – whatever your plan you can’t o wrong with this site. Buy genuine designer goods and save money at the same time – treat yourself or a loved one.

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It doesn’t get much better than this. A time-honored, natural beauty secret from a sustainable source that helps to empower women – how can that be? The argon tree, with its amazing properties, grows only in Africa and only Berber women are allowed to extract it – by law. For centuries, this oil has been their well-kept beauty secret. Now, it’s available to you.

Users tell of dramatic results when using this oil as part of their skincare routine. Not only does it reduce those fine lines and dramatically improve skin tone, it protects the skin from harm. Newly available from Kahina Living Beauty, this product donates 25% of profits go directly to the Berber women of Morocco. Prices start at under $100.

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Isn’t it always a pleasure to enter your hotel room and find that you’ve chosen a hostelry which is stylish enough to provide Gilchrist and Soames products in the bathroom? We’re very lucky these days – for many years the company supplied only a tiny select number of spas and boutique hotels, plus a few distinguished personal clients.

Just a few years ago they opened their small online store and immediately became the byword for luxury bath products. Originating in England, they now operate from the UK and the States and what was once a well-kept secret is now available to us all. Using traditional and pure ingredients, with a touch of modern technology, they supply the best … for you.

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For some of us, soap is just one of those necessities that we throw into the cart and the grocery store without much thought. That’s fine if we’re buying an everyday products for family use. But when you want a touch of luxury, there’s nothing like a delicate and fragrant soap to lift your spirits and make you feel fabulous.

Without spending much money, these bring a luxury feel to your home that is simply a deliciously indulgent specialty that you deserve.  With their wonderful packaging, there soaps are art objects in themselves. And what a lovely gift they make – instant luxury in one small package.

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The name of Dior is timeless. When I think of this long-established fashion house I think of Paris, tradition, style and that certain caché that most fashionable French women seem to achieve effortlessly. Style is composed of many different components. Some are visible, others are far more subtle.

The perfume you wear says so much about you and is a subtle – even subliminal – way that tells the world who you are, what you stand for and – of course – your own personal style and character. Tantalizing Dior perfumes from the traditional days are still available and give you the chance to exude classic good taste. But this famous and prestigious couture house has perfumes which are completely up-to-date too – the choice is yours.

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The very name has always conjured up quality to me. Oh, and tradition – that’s hardly surprising because Elizabeth Arden was born in 1884. But yet the latest technology and ingredients are used in these products.

Elizabeth Arden was a Canadian who was taught about cosmetics in the salons of France – this explains why there is a continental flair about the brand. The fragrances are so evocative too. (Note that Elizabeth Arden was her company name and not the name she was born with).

But it’s largely thanks to her that we wear makeup at all. In her early career, it was seens as being not quite respectable. She worked hard to change this attitude and also to teach women to apply cosmetics that looked natural.

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It’s been a well-kept secret but no longer – for the best in skin care, be sure to use a great quality face oil. For quite some time, celebrities, beauticians and some of the most beautiful people in the world have been improving and refining their skin using pure, simple oils.

The first question new users ask though is ‘surely oils are intended for dry skin only?’ Not at all! In fact, even the most oily skins are known to have been improved by the use of the right oil. These are gentle on the skin, easy to apply and as an added bonus, have healing and aromatherapy benefits too.

Only the smallest amount of oil is needed to make a dramatic difference to your skin. As the oil penetrates your skin, the magic begins ... Read More »]]> http://tastesmagazine.com/are-you-using-face-oil/feed/ 0 http://tastesmagazine.com/shaving-kits-for-men/ http://tastesmagazine.com/shaving-kits-for-men/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 08:27:38 +0000 Jackie http://tastesmagazine.com/?p=4142

Do you remember when shaving and grooming gifts for men were seen as being rather boring? That’s before the days of the introduction of stylish and carefully created male products such as those by the Art of Shaving – before sophisticated male grooming was born.

Men have a wonderful election of products to choose from today and most of the top designers offer fragrances and lotions for him. I think that most of us women would agree that a really good shave can make a man. These gift sets are available in boxes, superior cases and even convenient travel packs. Refills can be ordered too.

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You can see straight away how gorgeous the packaging is for this wonderful range and it well expresses the purity of this fabulous skincare range. All these lovely lotions are USDA certified but that’s not all. They are suitable for vegans and those who are concerned about animal welfare as no testing on animals takes place.

They are good for your skin and good for the planet too as the packaging is made from recycled materials and they have every certification you can imagine testifying to the purity of the product and the company’s commitment to the environment. I believe that most of us are using organic skin care products these days – or think we are – because we know that any chemicals we put onto our skins are absorbed by the body. Why do I say ‘we ... Read More »]]> http://tastesmagazine.com/the-purest-organic-skincare/feed/ 0 http://tastesmagazine.com/gift-baskets-always-are-a-delight-to-receive-and-to-give/ http://tastesmagazine.com/gift-baskets-always-are-a-delight-to-receive-and-to-give/#comments Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:26:06 +0000 Jackie http://tastesmagazine.com/?p=3317

Karin Hiebert is a Sassoon-trained award-winning hairstylist and fashion & beauty guru. After a highly successful career making women beautiful and stylish, she is now an in-demand writer. She knows the best and is delighted to share her knowledge with you. She currently lives in Canada.

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Karin Hiebert is a Sassoon-trained award-winning hairstylist and fashion & beauty guru. After a highly successful career making women beautiful and stylish, she is now an in-demand writer. She knows the best and is delighted to share her knowledge with you. She currently lives in Canada.

Karin Hiebert is a Sassoon-trained award-winning hairstylist and fashion & beauty guru. After a highly successful career making women beautiful and stylish, she is now an in-demand writer. She knows the best and is delighted to share her knowledge with you. ... Read More »]]> http://tastesmagazine.com/for-the-best-in-hair-curling-and-styling-tools/feed/ 0 http://tastesmagazine.com/are-you-seeking-the-closest-shave-imaginable/ http://tastesmagazine.com/are-you-seeking-the-closest-shave-imaginable/#comments Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:54:07 +0000 Jackie http://tastesmagazine.com/?p=2844

Every man should enjoy a barber giving him a shave with a straight razor. Nothing comes close to the feeling of a professional’s ministrations with a straight razor. When you can’t make it to the barber and shave parlor, the next best thing is a shave at home, like your grandfather’s grandfather use to do it.

Straight blade and strop is the way to go. Shaving with a straight razor has become a lost art. One that deserves to be revitalized. The care of the blade and technique is worth the time invested. No shave is closer than one done with a straight razor, no matter how many blades you have on your modern razor.

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Recognizable name brands such as Aveda, REDKEN, and ghd hair appliances are all found here…these are the luxury brands you can’t live or be without – worldwide shipping and ease in shopping makes this a one stop shop for all of your beauty and healthy living products a breeze!

You really will ‘Look Fantastic’!

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Karin Hiebert is a Sassoon-trained award-winning hairstylist and fashion and beauty guru. After a highly successful career making women beautiful and stylish, she is now an in-demand writer. She knows the best and is delighted to share her knowledge with you. She currently lives in Canada.