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Beauty Editor Janetta Mackay offers a few suggestions for placing the perfect present under the Christmas tree
MADAM LUNCH
Likes to see and be seen, Madam Lunch would love a Chanel suit and a Birkin bag, and would never consider a fake. Her taste is classic, but
she's fond of the odd bit of discreet glitz, as long as it's gold-plated.
L'Air du Temps couture edition bottle by Nina Ricci $149. From World Beauty Store, Ponsonby.
Christian Dior Night Diamond all-over Diamond Dust $135.
Shimmer powder in bejewelled compact that can be used as a mirror later. From Christian Dior counters in selected pharmacies and major department stores.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte lipstick $64, with enamelling to match lipstick shade and a mirror on top of case. No. 11 Rose Culte. From YSL counters.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream $36.
The original skin protectant in a retro jar. From Elizabeth Arden counters. Look out also for Eight Hour Cream tinted lip balms in four shades ($34).
Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Shower Creme $102. From Aerin Lauder's exclusive floral scented range. From Estee Lauder counters.
Prescriptives Superstars set $300.
Silver gift bag contains Super Line Preventor Xtreme, Intensive Rebuilding Eye Cream. Lash Envy Volumizing Mascara and Colourscope Lip Glosses.
MISS SOCIALITE
Never seen without heels and lip gloss, Miss Socialite knows how to apply fake tan and smile for the Sunday social pages. She's not averse to chain store shopping, but really aspires to Chloe frocks and Tiffany rings.
Yves St Laurent The Bow Collection, Duo Lip Palette $128. A limited edition from YSL counters.
Juicy Couture Body Sorbet $75. From Farmers, Life and selected department stores and pharmacies.
Essie Colour Power nail set $39.95. From professional salons.
Angel by Thierry Mugler perfuming hand cream $42, part of a new selection of Angel body care items. From selected pharmacies and department stores.
Bobbi Brown Night Sky Long-Wear Eye Palette of cream shadow and eyeliners in Night Sky $160. From Bobbi Brown counters.
Midnight Rain eau de parfum 50ml. $300, in holographic bottle. This white floral and warm woody fragrance is by La Prairie and also
comes in a purse size and body veil. From selected pharmacy and
department store fragrance selections.
MS BOHO
Her green credentials stop at giving up on yearning for towering leather gladiator heels, but Miss Boho is a free-spirit. Her hairstyle may be contrived natural waves, but her instincts are for the earthy, the ethnic and the exotically expensive.
Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise Delicate Butterfly $750. This enamelled jewel contains solid perfume. From Estee Lauder counters.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir Candle $125. Solid perfume compact. $125. Limited edition version of the heady, woody scent. From Clinique counters.
Pacifica Skincare Green Peach and Kanuka moisturising body silk $19.99. From Living and Giving, selected pharmacies and gift stores.
Bulgari Jasmin Noir eau de parfum, 50ml $145. From department stores and
pharmacies.
Bobbi Brown Nude Lip & Eye Palette $160. From Bobbi Brown counters.
Antipodes Rejoice Light Facial Day Cream $50. From department stores and pharmacies.