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Next Stop On Our “Holiday Shopping All Over The World” Gift Guide: London!

For this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, we’re on a globe-trotting expedition, finding inspiration in different cities around the world.

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Our “Shopping All Over The World” Holiday Gift Guide Is Here! First Stop: Athens!

The holiday season is a magical time and, at Sicka Than Average, we believe in preserving that sense of enchantment well past the I-believe-in-Santa-Claus stage of life.

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Hello Kitty and Forever 21 Release New “Hello Kitty Forever” Collection

Once go cat, you never go back — at least, when the cat in question is the lovely Hello Kitty.

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Zoya Ornate Collection — What A Gem!

If there’s anything we’ve learned from the nail art craze that has sprouted like Jack’s magical beanstalk over the past three years, it’s that every manicure is an opportunity to create a virtual masterpiece — all you need is a blank canvas (in this case, your nails), the proper tools (lacquers, stickers, Q-tips, dotting tools, alcohol, glitter, stripers, beads, sequins, and any number of crafty supplies), a broad imagination, and the willingness to experiment and bring your concepts to fruition.

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Smashbox Image Factory Collection — A Sharper Image?

Taking control of your image, of the self that you project to the universe, is a concept that Smashbox founder Davis Factor takes into account both while behind the camera, shooting unforgettable images of A-list actors and fashion tastemakers, and while developing new makeup products to share with Smashbox consumers everywhere.

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CLEAN Rain Eau de Parfum Showers Your Skin With Fragrant Kisses

It’s been over 20 years since aquatic fragrances first made a splash —pun intended — in the realm of perfumery, with such gems being released in this category as Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Davidoff Cool Water, L’Eau d’Issey, and Michael Kors Island.

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Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection — A Beauty Flight To The Southwest

Southwestern motifs aren’t just trending on the style front — thanks to Bobbi Brown, makeup is also referencing the colors associated with this picturesque region, releasing collections that combine subtle, sandy neutrals and golden coral, peach, and pink hues; shimmering shades of rose, copper, and bronze; and delicious pops of turquoise.

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Kiss From A Rose — New Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica Lightweight Cream

When Kiehl’s first released its Rosa Artica Youth Regenerating Cream, a number of customers and beauty critics (myself included) commented that, while the cream did wonders to hydrate the skin, it also felt a bit thick, making it less practical for use on steamy summer days or in climates that are warm or humid year-long.

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Ciaté Caviar Manicure Kit in Candy Shop — Making Caviar and Champagne Dreams a Reality for Nail Lovers

DIY nail art may continue to thrive but, this season, we’re starting to see an exciting new trend in regards to nails — one that focuses less on particular shades or patterns and, instead, emphasizes texture.

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Donna Karan WOMAN Eau De Parfum — Femininity Redefined

Even in the realm of fragrance, fashion designer Donna Karan has refused to conform to confining notions of femininity, insisting that her scents explore every facet of womanhood rather than ill-conceived notions of “sugar and spice” or of  outdated”prim and proper” memes.

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