’Tis the season when school hits hiatus, blankets of snow veil grassy knolls and wish lists come to life. However, if you’ve been buried under books thanks to midterms, you might be out of the loop on the hottest new items. Fortunately, t&T News fills you in on some fabulous products to request and give this holiday season.

1. LaLicious Holiday Box, $90
Suitable for anyone who loves feeling and smelling fresh is the LaLicious Holiday Box. Bask in glory with the brand’s best-selling full-sized products: the reformulated, all-natural Souffle Scrub, Body Oil, Body Butter and new Whipped Body Soap. Choose from delectable scents such as brown sugar and vanilla, peppermint, coconut cream, lily mango, passion fruit lime, island guava or Tahitian flower. Available at www.lalicious.com.

2. Stila Eyes & Shine Smudge Pot Trio, $32 (a $54 value)
As a gift to loyal customers, Stila cosmetics offers its popular mini-size Smudge Pot Trio for an amazing price. The set includes black, gray and bronze shades, along with an applicator brush, and functions as a long-lasting, highly pigmented gel eyeliner and shadow. Available at Sephora stores.

3. Lia Sophia Jewelry, $15-$200
What do celebrities like Brooke Shields, Audrina Patridge, Jenna Fischer, Eliza Dushku, the Hilton sisters and others have in common? A love of jewelry! Lia Sophia takes its high-end jewelry collection to an affordable level. Adorn yourself for any occasion: school dance, date, homecoming or holiday party. The line offers eight collections, including Modular Mixups (60s inspired), Super Natural (think Native American) and Lighten Up (contemporary pastels). Jewelry can be purchased from www.liasophia.com.

4. philosophy’s holiday offerings, $30
philosophy products prove there’s no need to limit yourself to just one item. With the company’s Cookie Exchange, dive into deliciously scented shower gels such as chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snicker doodle and sugar. The four, four-ounce bottles are sold in a decorative holiday gift set. And philosophy’s Gingerbread House provides four, three-in-one shampoos, shower gels and bubble baths. Scents include red hot dots, spicy gum drop, creamy frosting and, of course, gingerbread. Sets available at www.philosophy.com.

5. Sweet Sugar Body Scrub, $25
Pamper pores with something sweet this holiday season. Soapier’s Sugar Body Scrub is truly a dessert for the skin. Achieve a natural exfoliation with natural ingredients like cane sugar, sweet almond oil and organic castile soap. The scrub comes transporting scents including beach breezes, berry berry, coconut, cucumber melon, pink grapefruit, kiwi, oatmeal milk and honey, and raspberry. Check out this handcrafted line at www.soapier.com.

6. Radica Games Stylin’ Studio, $59.99
Looking to modify your look, but afraid to take the leap? Try different looks before committing with Radica Game’s Stylin’ Studio. Update your look via a digital makeover with your very own picture. The game is equipped with a touch pad console and digital camera that connects to a computer so users can customize hair, makeup, outfits and more. Also have fun e-mailing new looks to friends and family members. Available at retailers nationwide.

7. GUESS “Make Your Own Jean,” $39.50-$42.50
Convey your fashion identity with GUESS Girls’s exciting new capsulate collection of customizable denim. The “Make Your Own Jeans” collections come equipped with patches, allowing customers to originate a pair of expressional denim. Hone designing skills through sewing, gluing or pinning on an enormous variety of vibrant and vintage fabric patches. Available at Macy's.

8. Korres Party Survival Kit, $29
Dudes generally don’t like to primp and powder. However, great skin is the best accessory for any teenage guy. The Korres Party Survival Kit is a complete rescue set, especially after holiday parties, for the face and body. The mini-collection boasts formulas to revive skin and contains natural oils and vitamins— sans mineral oils and parabens, which are big no-nos in skincare. Available at Sephora.

9. LEGO Soccer Watch, $19
Want to rock a throw-back look? LEGO’s Soccer watch is the way to go. With its black-and-white theme, round face, fold-over clasp closure and analog movement, you’ll be on time and in style. Available at Target stores.

10. Izod Longsleeve Window Pane Plaid Polar Fleece, $86
Look sharp in this timeless, yet urban outerwear from Izod. Keeping warm this winter is priority, but so is looking your best for that special someone. Zip up this garment to remain fashion forward when the cold weather strikes. Available at www.izod.com.

 

Kayla Mossien is an assistant editor.