I know the days are shorter this time of year, but could it be possible that there are less minutes as well? Maybe it's just because along with all that has to be done, there are so many more things we want to do. I feel especially overwhelmed, because in the last 2 1/2 weeks I closed on a house, refurbished it, moved in, AND had a week-long shoot on location out of town!

And...I haven't done a bit of shopping. I desperately need to get a few gifts. I needed some ideas, so I asked the crew I was working with what some of the favorite beauty gifts they have received have been.

Oh the holidays, the snow, the lights, the cheer, and the parties. With a limited number of days between now and the end of the year, some celebrations overlap days and times. Occasionally the merriment begins after office hours, so being prepared to go from work to wonderful is imperative. Here are a couple of tips and products that can help you transition seamlessly.

Touche Éclat (above) is a concealer and complexion highlighter that makes you look rested and refreshed. It comes in an easy to use pen. Truly a beauty essential.