Remember being 14 and being so excited to get one of those huge makeup gift sets for Christmas?

Well, we don't know about you, but we wanna be giddy like that again! And we wanna give glam giddiness too.

Avoid the beeyotchy cosmetic counter girls at the mall and click on over to Sephora instead. They have so many fab gift sets this year.

We love Juicy and Prada's fragrance sets, Lorac's mini mocktail bar lipgloss set and the huge Sephora blockbuster makeup set. And, as fans of Bare Escentuals, we're also loving the Bare Escentuals Classic Rock Flawless Diamond 9-Piece Color Collection (a more affordable way to give diamonds this year).

Plus, when you spend $25 or more, you'll score a FREE darling sparkly silver clutch when you use code METALLIC at checkout.

Take a peek!

Like many a gamine, we're always on the hunt for tips and tricks that will give us those unforgettable Audrey Hepburn doe eyes, so we, too, can charm the few, the proud, the rich. Kidding. Slightly.

Aside from a few faux lashes, a lash curler and mascara, eyeliner is a must. But if you're ADD like us (wait, what were we talking about?), you probably aren't so talented with the requisite liquid liner this look takes.

Luckily, now even the most impatient and unsteadyhanded among us can master the look thanks to another fab femme, Bobbi Brown.

Bobbi Brown's Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner really is a girl's best friend. Simply wet your Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush (scarily easy to handle), dab your tapered brush into your pot of eyeliner and apply close to the lashline.

We dig the sapphire shimmer, a deep midnight blue that's less harsh than black, but there's a cool palette to choose from (we want to try the very emerald-esque ivy shimmer next), including black, chocolate, espresso, graphite and more.

Get ready for Breakfast at Tiffany's or your next Roman Holiday right here at Bobbi Brown.

Being beautiful isn't easy. Especially when jetsetting. But at least containing your essential beauty items and toiletries has gotten easier -- and prettier.

Stephanie Johnson cosmetic cases prove it's not just healthy to compartmentalize, but chic too. In a rainbow of fabulous prints, from the understated to the bold, the clever cases keep your essentials in order, well-maintained and looking as good as you post-vacay. No more plastic baggies messing up your style quotient.

Check out the entire line here at Stephanie Johnson.

Hello, gorgeous. BussBuss is undergoing a mini-makeover. Part of our self-beautification process includes sharing more from the beauty world with you, dollface. So, starting today, every Monday we'll be spotlighting something fabulous in beauty. Think anything that beautifies, from yummy glosses to hair accessories, style solutions and skincare to fitness fabulosity. On Tuesdays we'll serve fashion, Wednesdays gifts, Thursdays home finds and Fridays will be reserved exclusively for spotlighting an Haute Shop of the Week. We hope you enjoy our attempt to infuse all parts of your world with a little more style. And now, on with the show...

Wrap your head around this: You're cruising from Monte Carlo to Portofino in your smart vintage roadster this summer, Gatsby-style. The music's cranked, you're rockin' your oversized screen-siren shades, the wind's blowing through your untamable hair.

Might we suggest taming your tresses so you can actually see where you're going (and so once you finally arrive at your destination, you don't scare everyone with your Franken-do) with an ultra fabulous scarfband? With the retro glamour of a head wrap and the modern ease of a headband, this green-and-white pretty feels so very Diane von Furstenberg, but is far more accessible.

Pick it up, and scope out the other heady lovelies, right here at Anthropologie.

Despite ugly being the new pretty (thanks to the very non-ugly and adorable Ugly Betty), a girl still needs all the help she can get in the beauty department. Which is why we're total suckers for these girly-glam 100% silk pillowcases. Not only do they prevent wrinkles by minimizing morning facial creases, they also extend the life of your hairstyle – plus, they simply feel like butta against your pretty lil face.

Each comes with a soft silk headband, too, to hold your tresses back while you rest. The only thing missing is your own private butler, but hey, the year is still young. Nab a case of your own right here at Intuition.

It's not as if you don't realize it's nearly the season to be jolly. It's just that you don't exactly have all the time and energy in the world to go fight the masses at the oh-so-boringly mainstream mall. After all, you have champagne to sip and lollypops to lick. Well sit back, uncork and relax as we present our gift to you this holiday season - fabulous gifts for everybody on your list (with exclusive coupon codes too!). Amazing things for all the ladies you love - and in every price range (with no long lines or snotty salespeople in sight). So go on, give the gift of originality and style this year. They deserve it - and so do you.

Click here to shop the Gift Guide For Her!

Have you heard all the buzz about mineral makeup lately? We've heard so much buzz we could've sworn we were being swarmed by bees. Luckily, we now know the buzz is warranted. After trying the Bare Escentuals Starter Kit, which includes two shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 foundation, bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper, Mineral Veil powder, Warmth All Over Face Color, three brushes and a how-to DVD, we couldn't be more smitten and we're literally glowing over here – both inside and out.

If you hate the look and feel of traditional makeup like we do, but you want to cover imperfections, Bare Escentuals is a must. It looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on like silk, giving skin a natural luminosity. And get this – it's even good for your skin. So good and pure that you can sleep in it. See what all the buzz is about right here at Sephora.

There aren't many beauty products that we get excited about, let alone excited enough to DailyBuss about. We're quick to say the products simply let us down, but we're kinda known for our ADD-ness, so the problem could be that we don't follow directions and stick to things very well. Um, where were we? Oh right. One beauty must-have that we literally can't live without and will ruin our day if we don't have constant access to it is this very simple and cheap Dr. Pepper lipsmackers. Like Chapstick, our former old faithful, but better because it provides the perfect amount of just a little color (re: mostly clear but with a smidge of red), we're psyched to be able to try new flavors in this five-piece set here at Fred Flare.

Will Orange Crush win our hearts? Perhaps, but we'd bet the bank that the A&W Root Beer will be our new fall beauty obsession. Mwah!

We plan on heading outside this long weekend for July Fourth festivities -- and waiting in a looong line for The Devil Wears Prada opening today (you are seeing it, right?). Unfortunately though, outdoors in the summertime means one thing our air-conditioned-office selves aren't used to: HEAT. But don't worry hauties, we're going to share our latest beauty find with you that'll keep you looking haute, not hot. Certain Dri Antiperspirant. This is not your ordinary roll-on that stops working after a few hours. Do we sound like a commercial? It really is that fantastic. Trust us. It changes your life. Never again will you have icky sweat marks on your fave tops. Best of all, a sweat-free existence costs way less than the price of that Devil Wears Prada ticket you're about to buy (might as well skip that line and buy your ticket here instead). Score your Certain Dri here. And let's hope that whatever chemical makes it work so well doesn't kill us.

We're more fashion obsessed than beauty obsessed here at the big double Buss (even though we're firm believers that a great healthy faux tan and pretty hair and teeth are all you need to make even the rattiest of outfits look good), so it takes a lot for us to Buss a beauty product. But we're really puckering up to the glossy Swizzle Sticks from Urban Apothecary. Packed with luscious extracts of coconut, papaya and sugar cane, one end of the tube boasts super-rich color, the other end a matching lip liner (perf for toting on the go). They give just the right amount of color and sheen to make our lips luscious, glam and yummy. Pick up your own Swizzle Stick (and embark on a little jetsetting) – colors include Santorini, Malta, Tahiti, Trinidad and Maui at Urban Apothecary.

While we're getting all prepped for spring with new wardrobe staples, let us all not forget about the thing that really makes a difference in our appearance – our skin. Winter is oh so mean to our hands, footsies and face, so it's time for some spring sprucing in the beauty department. Here's what we're going to do to try to get our glow back:

1. Soak our winter-weary bones in a haute bath. And we're trading in our rubber ducky and champagne for something that will really help us, Chocolate Lover's Tub Truffles from Sweet Melissa ($10.50). Packed with cocoa butter, powdered coconut milk, oatmeal flour and more, these sweet treats will be our calorie-free salvation to softer skin.

2. After a long soak, which may or may not include some real bon-bon eating, we'll muster up the energy for a shower. Why? To get our scrub on, of course. Nothing gives a girl a glow better than exfoliating cream. We're treating ourselves to Bella Lucce Pomegranate Polishing Crème at Spabox ($16). Tiny microderm abrasion crystals, like those ones used at fancy schmancy spas for facials, slough away dead cells, resulting in smoother, softer, glowing skin. Watch out J.Lo!

3. Next, we'll let our special someone give our hands and feet a much-needed massage with some Extreme Creme at Flower Peddler ($10.95). Made for extremely dry skin, the buttery concoction of shea, cocoa, aloe vera, vitamin E and more whips dry skin into supple shape in no time. Which is necessary, considering time is something we don't have much of these days.

4. After a few hours of catching up on some much-needed TiVo and letting those bon bons digest (we may have had one too many, okay), we'll finally face the fact that our sunlight-starved skin looks nothing like Nicole Kidman's pale glow. Thank goodness for TanTowels at Essenceology ($20). Each disposable towelette exfoliates and tans, without the streaky elbows and knees thank you very much, so we can look St. Barts without leaving our St. Home.

5. After our nightly milkshake, we'll finally call it a day. Being beautilicious is such hard work, so we do need our beauty rest, you know. But in the morning, we'll wake up with more glowing skin that's a smidge sun-kissed and a lot softer. And because we're perfectionists, we'll not leave our St.Home without sweeping on a little Mineral Glow Illuminating Powder from J. Lynne Cosmetics ($12). Giving us that final boost of airbrushed beauty, these powders are perf for our cheeks, our eyes and our décolleté. Reoow!

6. And finally, we'll focus on our lips, dahling, since they are our namesake after all (you do know that BussBuss means 'Kiss Kiss' right?). Plumping our pucker? Pucker Up Lip Tints at Raw Beauty ($5.25). Spiked with peach flavoring, these babies are made to keep lips tasty, soft and shimmery. Take that Angelina.

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Sometimes a card doesn't capture the sentiment you want to express. What's a girl to do then? Express a new scent-iment with Greeting Card Bath and Shower Gels by Not Soap, Radio. Let your mom, sis, dad, bff, teacher, babysitter, grandma, daughter or dog know how great they are, while giving them the gift of yummy bubble bath/shower gel too. Not Soap, Radio also creates delicious Cocktail Party Lip Glosses and decadent body soufflés (our fave is the I'm Not Here…I'm Really Walking the Red Carpet). These make amazing gifts and stocking stuffers, plus Haute Shoppers get 20% off when you use code 'hauteshops' at checkout at notsoapradio.com.

We love beauty products as much as the next girl, but we lurve ones with incredible wit and sass. Fed up with the lack of corporate gifts for women (after all, who needs or wants another muffin basket?) Corner Office Beauty creator Suzie Dingwall Williams decided to take matters into her own hands by developing premium quality lotions, soaps and fragrances that are inspired by the beauty of power and achievement. The result? Ballbuster Hand Cream, Transition Man Soap and Whistleblower Lip Armor. We say snag the Desk Set of all three ($38) for your fabulous go-getter friends. We can't wait for the new line of Trophy Husband, Career Bitch and Soccer Mom fragrances to come out – and bet the Desperate Housewives can't either. Scope out all the must-haves at cornerofficebeauty.com.

Bang for Your Buss: The first 1000 buyers of both Transition Man Soap and Ballbuster Hand Cream get a free Whistleblower Lip Armor when you enter 'BussBuss' in the additional info field at checkout.

Strolling the New York Gift Show yesterday, BussBuss was in heaven when a lovely lady from theBalm offered to plump BussBuss's pucker. Say what? You heard right. With a yummy flavored lipbalm by the name of Strawberry My Shortcake (lurve it!), BussBuss felt its lips cool and tingle, not to mention shine, in all the right ways. No goopiness. Just nice, long-lasting moisture, the result of the combination of beeswax, vitamin C and some other special ingredients. The coolest part is that over time, say a month of using Plump your Pucker regularly, you're even supposed to notice a difference in the fullness of your lips. BussBuss can't wait to see if she turns into Angelina Jolie and if Brad's really her new beau! Either way, we're just happy to have found such a fab gloss with such a cute name. Plump your Pucker for Valentine's Day, and score a trio set for just $21, at sephora.com.

These kitschy, kooky, cool sleeping masks by Strawberry Jim give new meaning to the expression "counting sheep." With funny images like sheep in a field, cucumber slices, and spilt pills -- just to name a few, these comfy masks put traditional sleeping masks to shame. They know that just because you're snoozing doesn't mean you've lost your sense of humor. Scoop one up for your next plane ride, good night's rest, or nap at work for $28 at missprissboutique.com.

Oh, I'm picking up excitations all right. These 100% organic bath yummies are made by a registered nurse named Libby (hence the Libations moniker) in LA's artsy hipster community of Silverlake, California. A perfect gift for Mother's Day, highly recommended are the cocoa-cinnamon orange body butter ($18) and the honey and sweet brown suga' body scrub ($24). Both will leave mama soft and smellin' sweet! You can indulge at the awesome auntbeep.com, a cool online boutique showcasing fresh, talented Los Angeles designers and artists.

Since I'm in the Lone Star State at the moment, it's only right to feature something by one of TV's current Texas Tarts -- that's right, Jessica Simpson. Her new line of edible whipped body cream with candy sprinkles has piqued my curiosity. Will I be the walking banana split I yearn to be? Maybe. Try out the three Dessert flavors -- Creamy, Dreamy and Juicy -- for $34 each at sephora.com. There's no warning that this product causes ditziness, but BussBuss cannot guarantee it either way.

After all the stress of the holidays -- Christmukkah, New Year's, Valentine's Day -- what you need more than anything is a break. Might as well rest like the princess you are with these Dreamy Eye Pillows from The Walrus & The Carpenter. Filled with weighty flaxseeds for the perfect amount of pressure against your eyes, and dried premium lavender, simply toss one on top of your eyes or under your pillow for a night of ultimate rest and relaxation. Available in cute cotton, soothing satin or touch-me textures for just $12-$15 each at the always soothing and fun online boutique thewalrusandthecarpenter.com. Sweet dreams.

Chances are you or someone you know will be flying the not-so-friendly skies this holiday season. How anxious are you to sit on a crowded plane, surrounded by screaming kids and less-than-perky stewardesses, being served those delicious airline meals -- if you're even lucky enough to get a meal these days? Your best bet is to pop a Dramamine and sleep til you touch down. But do you really wanna use one of those airline pillows? Despite being scratchy, the worst part is knowing that they don't change out those pillowcases between flights. So yes, that explains those random hairs and eyelashes and dried up drool on your pillow. Sweet dreams. Not. You can easily snag some peace-of-mind by getting a custom-made travel pillowcase of your own. In soft, cuddly fabric, the case takes up nearly no room in your purse or travel bag and you can just slip it on over the pillow the airline provides. Choose from yummy colors like Pink, Melon, Cherry, Tiffany and Sailor, all for just $28, at your very own BussBuss.com.

With all those holiday shindigs coming up, chances are, you're gonna want to add a lil sparkle to your normal powder-ChapStick-and-go makeup routine. Crucial Cosmetics, a new company headed by a young beauty junkie who knows the importance of finding just the right eye shadow, can help. With super shimmery shades of eYe luster, including aptly named shades like afterglow, naked sugar, barney dust and pinky gleam, you'll spruce up just wonderfully. Add some ultra-glossy lip lustrous gloss in melon-sorbet, carmela, berry blitz or razzy, and you'll be fending off suitors left and right. And isn't that what the holidays are really about?

Wanna get inside the head of the creator of these smashing products? Check out our interview here.

I know you wanna go out there, hide in the bushes and steal bags of candy from all those cute little brats, but you've got a waistline to maintain. Which is why I dig these candy-inspired glosses. Sugar Daddy lip gloss for $4.50, Reese's Pieces lip gloss pot for $3.50, Tootsie Roll lip gloss for $4.25, Jelly Belly cotton candy lip balm for $2.25. All calorie-free -- weehoo! Check these goodies out and more at claires.com, where you can find the store location nearest you and go pig out.

All apologies for the interrupted DailyBuss service, but apparently the whole no-power-on-the-eastern-seaboard thing just felt the need to include us here in Detroitland. For those of you affected by the whole ordeal, you know that life without electricity is barely worth living. But it's not the whole no-lights, no-television, no-internet part that's the worst – it's the no-water part. That's right. No H2O. Which meant no showers, and worse yet, no…flushing. Ew. I know. Gawd how I know. (And you thought AM-only radio and Scrabble-by-candlelight were the worst of it.) After two waterless days in bloody humid August of all times, there's really only one thing you yearn for. And that my friends is a shower. A shower and some Lava soap. Anything to make you feel clean again. Which is why I've selected this spiffy Heavy Duty MotorWash Shower Gel as today's DailyBuss. (Well, that and because it's just soo Motor City, now isn't it?) Much, much gentler than Lava soap, but with the same super-clean results. MotorWash, what's your price for flight? $18 for a 14oz. jug, apparently. To snag your bucket o' clean, head to sephora.com.

Tired of traveling only to arrive with your new fave bag covered in the shampoo that's exploded and leaked out...everywhere!? Join the club. Thankfully the British beauty company Lush offers a fun and trendy alternative: solid shampoo bars. Choose from a variety of scents, including Dr. Peppermint, Irresistible Bliss and Jumping Juniper. Simply pack your bar away in one of Lush's funky lil silver tins and you'll arrive to your destination happy and mess-free. Lush also carries old-school liquid shampoos like Daddyo and Rehab, as well as conditioners, moisturizers, hair hennas and great gifts.

Oooh, to have bee-stung lips... How's a girl to do that without...getting stung by a bee? Or without injecting collagen into her lips? Easy! Lip Venom by DuWop is what the Hollywood make-up pros use to give actresses the perfect pucker. Mila Kunis of That '70s Show is just one famoose fan of many. Apparently the ginger and cinnamon in the Venom cause blood to rush to the surface, giving you natural plumpness and redness. To achieve the look yourself, try the original Lip Venom for $15 or the new Venom Gloss, also $15, at duwop.com. Pucker up!

We've all been there. You're rushing to get ready, slop on some deodorant, toss on your shirt and bam, white marks all over your top. Like you have time for this. That's what's so great about Gal Pals -- they know you don't have time for these inconveniences. The lil pink reusable sponges allow you to wipe the gunk right off without having to take off your clothes. And they come in a cute lil package that reminds you just how much fun it is to be a girl. You can snag some life savers for yourself at gal-pal.com.

Cold and allergy season has snuck up on us faster than…if only my head wasn't so clouded I could think of something incredibly witty to say. Suffice it to say, chances are you or someone you know is suffering from a scratchy throat, itchy eyes and sniffly nose. And while you can chug the NyQuil and pop the Vitamin C to relieve the misery, only time will make the cold go away. Which is why it's sooooo important to pamper yourself in your hour of need. A little soup, a season of Sex and the City DVDs and a Jaqua Girls Beauty and the Bath Kit are just what the doctor should have ordered. The super cute kit includes Top-To-Toe Mango Jojoba Shower Gel and Lotion, Citrus Aromatherapy Bath Soak, a Cotton Wash Mitt and a whimsical Butterfly Floating Candle all for $29. If that doesn't do it for you, try out some of their sweet Bakery Collection products like the Lemon Custard Body Butter or Orange Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub. The Jaqua Girls line also offers Girl Gathering Kits -- perfect bridal and bachelorette party gifts for the bride who doesn't wanna spend her last night of freedom at Chippendales.

Um, no. That's not a typo. That's nine luscious lip colors for just $.99. As in a penny less than a dollar. (There is a God!) I've never used Fira products, so I cannot personally attest to their quality, but for $.99, I'm willing to risk it. Of course, there is a $3.99 shipping and handling charge, so it only makes sense to buy a bunch of these bad boys and give them away as gifts. Right? To get in on the oh-so-affordable lip action, just head to firacosmetics.com. Smooches.

Because I'm feeling like one today...I was going to include this item on the Mother's Day Gift Guide under an' Evil Mom' category, but refrained, as I didn't know what would accompany it. Plus, if your mom truly is evil, then she shouldn't get a present at all...should she? Anyway, I think this is more appropriate for that friend you love to hate, or hate to love. Whichever. I don't care. Scrub away your own bitchiness for $16 at uncommongoods.com.

Because sometimes faker is better. That pretty ball of fire in the sky is hell on your skin, not only able to cause skin cancer but wrinkles, too (gasp!). No one wants wrinkly, leathered skin. But most everyone wants a healthy looking tan. Unveil the miracle that is tan in a can. Now I know self-tanning products have endured a bad reputation in the past, but that's all so early '90s. There are so many brands and so many options (foam, spray, lotion) that it can be overwhelming. My personal favorite is the Neutrogena spray in medium. The color is natural, dries in five minutes, and is already slightly tinted so you can tell instantly if you need to blend more to avoid streaks. And it's one of the cheapest to choose from. Get your faux fix now at drugstore.com.

A few application tips: 1) Shower and exfoliate first. If your skin is even a little dry, apply lotion as it will make it easier to apply the tanning foam/lotion/spray. 2) Soap is your friend. Wash your hands repeatedly throughout the process. For instance, apply to your legs then wash your hands, then your arms, wash your hands, and so on and so on. When you've finished applying to all your parts, wash your hands really well (get under your nails and all that good stuff). Then put a dab on the back of your hands and rub them together. 3) Alcohol is also your friend. If you should happen to have streaks or any areas you'd like to lighten, rubbing alcohol will take care of it. Following these fairly easy steps will have you looking like a tan goddess in no time.

It's jewelry. It's lip gloss. It's every girly girl's dream. With a pot of gloss on your well-manicured finger, you'll never have to dig through your cluttered purse again. Sweet deal, I know. Get your pot o' purdy at sephora.com for $12.

Three words: yum, yum, yum! Twelve sugar cookie-flavored glosses in sheer, opaque and shimmer fill this clear, purse-sized case. Has there ever been a better reason to lick your lips? For the sweetest lips around town, you can buy these babies at sephora.com. Pucker up!