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Fabulous Finds by Jaime V. Habert HOLIDAY EDITION

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32. Maya J Jewelry your go-to style for every occasion. The
If you are like me, you constantly have lightweight design is made from 18K PVD
31. Gemini Beauty scrunchies or rubber bands around your hollowed surgical-grade stainless steel and
It is often that innovative products come wrists; just waiting for the moment when is available in 3 different sizes to create the
out of necessity. In this case, Gemini Beauty styled hair becomes unbearable. Sure, hold- perfect look. With an extensive collection
was born out of the desire to find nourishing ing these bands in this manner is useful, but it of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and
natural skincare that would not affect highly also isn’t the most appealing look. Maya J has anklets, there is an item every woman will
sensitive skin like other products on the changed that. fawn over.
market. Chosen as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things When we became familiar with NUR, we
The impetus behind the origination of in 2022, Maya J Jewelry’s bracelet hair ties had to know the designer and the inspiration
this company comes from the owner's own have changed the hairband game. These for the line. NUR was created by Founder and
family's struggles with Lupus. To give back, highly fashionable bands wear like a trendy Owner Nilo. As an Afghan-American, Nilo’s
Gemini Beauty participates in philanthropic bracelet. You can choose from white chain love and appreciation for jewelry came from
efforts as a percentage of profits from every links with black cords, or yellow chain links her late grandmother’s rule that no outfit was
sale are donated to Lupus LA. Lupus LA is with beige cords. Placed on a signature card complete without a touch of gold.
a non-profit organization that provides a with three designs provided, this gift is the As a small business owner, Nilo is often
variety of support opportunities for patients perfect stocking stuffer for every woman on the one responding to e-mails, packaging
in all stages of Lupus and professional devel- your list. orders, and meeting her customers at her fre-
opment opportunities for the practitioners If you are looking for a gift that speaks quent pop-up store events. This relationship
that serve them. Lupus has affected over 1.5 volumes, look at Maya J Jewelry’s “Vote” with a designer is rare and makes purchasing
million people in the United States. In Los Necklace. This unique piece features 14k gold from NUR a pleasure in its own right.
Angeles County, 90% of those affected are plated brass letters that spell out “VOTE” on The family background wasn’t the only
women. That makes the pairing of this beauty an adjustable 16-18 inch chain. With immedi- inspiration behind NUR. Faced with a metal
company and organization a match made in ate shipping, you can have this under the tree allergy and a fear of losing expensive jewelry
heaven. before you know it! pieces, Nilo began researching how she could
Gemini Beauty's shining star is their All Shop the entire Maya J Jewelry collection, combat these issues. Once she discovered
You Need Eye Cream with Cucumber Extract. which includes rings, earrings, necklaces, PVD gold-plated jewelry, Nilo knew she could
This 3-in-1 product targets dark circles, fine bracelets, cuffs, and more, at www.Maya- offer the fashionable designs she craved at
lines, and puffiness. Cucumber extract and JNYC.com. a price that wouldn’t scare even the most
Peptides combine to deeply hydrate and frugal customers.
moisturize the delicate eye area. Vitamins 33. NUR Jewelry With events from LA to NY, you can catch
A&E as well as hyaluronic acid, craft a By now, it should be pretty universally known a pop-up event in your city or shop the entire
multi-faceted formula to provide moisture that jewelry never fails as a gift item. So the NUR collection from the comfort of your own
and antioxidant support. The All You Need perfect designer to shop this season is NUR home at www.NURSanFrancisco.com.
Eye Cream is vegan and cruelty, gluten, Jewelry. NUR offers waterproof, hypoallergic,
phthalate, sulfate, and GMO free. Plus, it and tarnish-free jewelry that has everyday 34. Taylor Jay
comes with a complimentary makeup bag! wearability. We love when we stumble upon fashions that
To view their entire collection of premium One of our favorite pieces from NUR fit every woman in our office, but it is no sur-
skincare, visit www.GeminiBeauty.com. is their Classic Hoops. These hoops will be prise, as Taylor Jay designs with every woman

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