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I have to preface this post by saying that there are incredible markdowns going on right now on Space NK products. Candles are on sale for less than $10 at their namesake locations, at Bloomingdale's, and online (they're not in a special sale section so just got to Space NK-branded product section and browse!). Space NK is discontinuing some items and re-packaging others hence these amazing markdowns (I just picked-up a few more new things at Bloomies -- they slashed prices by 75% and then a few days ago took an extra 50% off that price! I got bath soaps for $2, candles for $7.50 and body lotion for $5 -- all in original packaging!). Now from the old to the new. Space NK, started by beauty guru Nicky Kinnaird, has just launched a new range of everyday essentials all of which are free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, and silicone. The products come in a range of scents (Tomato Rhubarb, Mandarin Grapefruit, Gingered Woods, Patchouli Suede, Midnight Jasmine), as well as unfragranced ones. Each fragrance is target towards a specific part of the day and the price points are slightly more mild than Space NK-branded items. Note the candles, which are the highlight of the collection, are available at Space NK boutiques now and I've also seen them at the Space NK section at Bloomingdale's (though the official launch isn't till July 8 which is when they'll be available online). The rest of the collection is hitting this fall, but I thought I would highlight it now so you can plan your Space NK shopping accordingly -- it's definitely worth leaving some room in your budget for this line!  Learn more after the jump!

We have the ultimate gift guide for the ultimate mom! We are giving you fantastic ideas so you can be sure to get your fantastic mom (or your baby mama) the gift she deserves. There is something for every kind of mom, all Snob Worthy of course =) Also, share some of your good ideas and some gifts you have given from past Mother's Day that were a huge hit.

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I've written about Philip B before and now I'm excited to say that the whole Philip B Botanicals line has been reformulated to be environmentally friendly! The products are entirely paraben, phthalate and petrochemical-free, but they kept all the pure botanicals, so the line is truly better than ever. Plus they've got a bunch of delicious scents! Some personal picks include the Chai Latte Body Wash - it's inspired by the Starbucks Chai -- love Chai lattes..not Starbucks, but I'm still a fan of the product! It's formulated with honey (a natural alpha hydroxy acid and humectant that binds moisture to your skin, leaving it nice and soft), Milk Proteins for gentle exfoliation, Black Tea for tightening and toning, and a mix of pure Indian extracts (Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Black Pepper, and Nutmeg). I'm also a fan of the Thai Tea Body Wash which is enriched with fresh-cut lemongrass, ginger root, peppermint citronella, coconut, lime, pure herbal skin conditioners, and milk proteins. Both washes leave your skin soft (though I do have to put a bit of moisturizer on my legs after I shower). On a side note almost all of Philip's products come in travel-size -- perfect as we all plan our summer vacations!

In all my years of being obsessed with beauty products nothing comes even close to how much I LOVE Pangea. Seriously I can't think of a person who has come to my apartment that I haven't gone on and on about this line to! It's completely genius. The packaging is planteable! Soak the packaging of almost all of their products in water for one minute, plant it about 1" deep in soil, and voila! In just a few weeks you'll have flowering Amaranth (Bar Soaps), Genovese Sweet Basil (Facial Cream), even a spruce tree (Pangea Organics Pangea Gift Box -- buy and plant it now and maybe you'll have your very own Christmas tree by next winter!). They've got a ton of products to choose from. I personally love their Pangea Organics Lip Balm, Fennel with Grapefruit & Sweet Orange. I'm usually not a fan of fennel and previously have sworn by L'Occitane's Shea Butter one, but what can I say -- this one's better! Their Shower Gels are also nice and made entirely without synthetic preservatives, sulfates or detergents (so it's not a suddy mess!). Plus they're thick (ie concentrated to last longer and not watered down with water). I've also tried their bar soaps which smell and feel great only complaint is that they're not super long-lasting, but I love that the ingredients are chosen to have specific effects on the body and mind (ie Lavender with Damiana Tea clarifies the mind and soothes the body -- Lavender is antiseptic/relieves tension, while Damiana Tea is anti-inflammatory/aphrodisiac). The scents really do make them relaxing. They've also got great Hand & Body Lotions and about a million different face products as well as a nice selection of oils.

Love Chanel No. 5 so much you just want to bath in it? Now you can, Chanel has just introduced the No. 5 Milk Bath. It is perfect for Mother's Day since I think your mom is tired of getting perfume year after year. Well, I think the sons have no idea what else to get so that's the only thing they can think of. My husband has been getting perfume for his mom for 20 years now, she has an entire display of all the perfumes on her counter in the bathroom. I'm like, "Don't you think she has enough perfume? How much perfume do you think she needs?". I know, it's just the thought. Well, now that I am a mom and starting to have senior moments, I am ready for the perfume and milk bath set! At Chanel counters for $62.

Free of calories and dedicated to the animals of Easter as opposed to testing on them, I love the new Lush Easter treats -- not only cute, relaxing, but eco-conscious (handmade, loaded with natural ingredients, organic fruits and vegetables, fine essential oils, and ingredients that are ethically and sustainably procured), and they're free of excess packaging (or as they're saying egg-cess!). The new line of adorable bathing bunnies includes Bunny Bath Bombs ($4.95 each) -- which come in Fluff Bun (Marshmallow and Candy), Choco Bun (chocolate), English Country Bunkin (roses, blue mallow flowers, poppy and sunflower petals, geranium and sandalwood), and Honey Bun (aloe vera, rhassoul mud, sweet orange and bergamot oils), and Mini Egg Bath Bombs ($5.95) -- these are definitely not mini they're huge! They comes in Fluffy Egg, Choccy Egg, English Countryside (see Bunny Bath Bombs for description of scents), and Magic which is my fave -- it's formulated with marjoram oil, rose absolute, basil, and peppermint. Plus it has two layers so when you put it in a bath it will change colors and go from blue to pink (so fun for kids!). They've also got two Happy Easter Gift Sets ($29.95):
* Pink One: Candy Fluffy Bath Bomb shell holds Rock Star Soap and Flosty Gritter Bubble Bar
* Yellow One: Honey Bee Bath Bomb shell holds Honey I Washed the Kids Soap and Ma Bar Bubble Bar On a side note, if you're like me and rarely take baths, Lush has also got Emotibombs ($3.95), so shower-lovers can indulge in a bit of aromatherapy of their own -- just place the moisture-activated Emotibomb on your shower floor and it will releases essential oils and beautiful aromas!

I adore Jo Malone's Vintage Gardenia and talk about my obsession often. I guess my friend Melinda got the hint cuz she gave me three boxes of Jo Malone Vintage Gardenia candles and body cream for Christmas!  Who says I'm hard to shop for!?!?  Listen, if you have a friend who has everything-- get her Jo Malone. I promise you she will love it!   This Valentine's Day Jo Malone has a lovely set of Bath Oils for only $85-- it includes popular scents Amber & Lavender, Grapefruit, Lime Basil & Mandarin, Pomegranate Noir, Red Roses and Orange Blossom. She can test them all out to choose her favorite!   I know I love nothing more than indulging in a luxurious bath.  At Jo Malone Website. Hurry and order now in time for Valentine's Day!

Molton Brown celestial maracuja bathing nectar, $65; Molton Brown celestial maracuja body souffle $60

My love of Molton Brown cannot be easily described with words. I use the shower gel, bath gel, hand soap, lotion, candles and if they made food, I would change my diet. But my latest purchase of the celestial maracuja bathing nectar pretty much launched me to the stratosphere of an insane person. The bathing nectar is a mixture of oils and moisturizers, it does not bubble or foam, it works like a bath oil and turns your bath into a milky paradise. This scent is beyond heavenly, it is a mix of passion fruit and light florals like gardenia, tuberose and jasmine - it is not too sweet and not too floral. It is the passion fruit that is maddeningly divine though! Molton Brown is known for their over the top scents that pretty much pervades throughout your house once anyone uses it. Well, I want the entire world to smell like this. There are the 2 products featured here, a perfume and a sugar polish but they need to include every product in this scent just so I can have every part of me covered in it!! Celestial maracuja bathing nectar and body souffle at Spa Look, use code NT10 for $10 off and free shipping.

Sure there has been some bad and there definitely has been some ugly, but overall when it comes to beauty trends, 2008 was a smashing success! Check-out the first half of our Snob Trends of 2008!

1. Women Secretly Swear by their Clarisonic: I am OBSESSED with the Clarisonic! It is THE beauty product of 2008. It will clear your skin, make your pores smaller, and leave your face as soft as a baby's bum! Hands down worth every single penny it will cost you.

2. Mascara Wars: It was the battle between Lancome Oscillation, Estee Lauder's Turbo Lash, Givenchy's Phenomen 'Eyes Mascara , and SpinLash's Rotating Wand. In my book, it's Givenchy all the way!

3. Michelle Obama: Head-to-toe, the world was obsessed with every piece of Mrs. Obama!

4. Gadget Madness: Ladies went gaga for technology this year with everything from Zeno's Pro Acne Clearing Device, which uses heat to kill pimples, to Clean & Clear's Blackhead Eraserwhich uses a vibrating motion and foaming pad to exfoliate dead surface skin and remove dirt and oil.

5. Crimson Lips: For when you feel like making a statement -- just don't forget to brush your hair or risk looking like a Courtney Cox-esque train wreck! Plus, loving this trend is the perfect excuse to indulge in Kanebo's Crimson Red shade, Ginza, which is made with 24kt-gold-infused silk!

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