We're getting down to the wire. You can either buy some last minute beauty gifts for someone else or you can buy them to make you up for a party. Your choice. Me? I'd go for the latter.

But if you're feeling generous, you still have a couple of days in which to buy something nice. Once again, I'm singing the praises of makeup in a kit. You have all your cosmetic needs in one place that you can carry with you.

This is Clarins Precious Colors Makeup Palette, which contains:

* Four eyeshadows
* Compact powder
* Blush
* Mascara
* Two lipglosses
* Applicators for eyes and lips
* Blush brush

It just doesn't get much easier or more compact than that. You can stash it in your travel case if you know you'll be spending the night out, or present your favorite travelling beauty with it as a gift. Retail price $35.00.

'Til next time, my pretties.