My girl Maritza Ramirez (fashion designer/event producer/girl-about-town/beauty guru at Kiehl’s Nordstrom MOA) joined in the beauty wishlist fun - now that she works at MOA too, we can chit-chat about our latest obsessions way more often! She’s going to Puerto Rico for Xmas, which I think is probably the best gift ever, but here’s what she’d like to see under her tree this holiday season.

SACHAJUAN Ocean Mist System 3: I’d say 9 out of 10 days I won’t got through the trouble of taming (attacking, really) my wild mane with a flat iron.  This is especially appealing to me, because I’m headed to Puerto Rico for the holiday next week and all I want is an effortlessly chic “beach look.”   I may be splurging on this as a Christmas present to myself.  (Woodley and Bunny, $72.25) 

Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Body Oil: I’ve been DYING to try Rodin Olio Lusso products for quite some time.  Given the fact that we are about a month away from the coldest/driest part of the Minnesota winter, I think the time has finally come for me to indulge in the body oil.  11 essential oils in a chic, deco-inspired bottle?  Yes, please. (barneys.com, $95)

Jo Malone Vitamin E Treatment Body Scrub: While I am excited to be ringing in 2012 in a few weeks, I am haunted by apocalyptic visions of chapped, dull, dry skin. Ok, ok.  That may be a tad dramatic, but what’s a girl to do? I’m arming myself with this Jo Malone scrub and vowing to use it on the regular for the next 4 months.  (Nordstrom, $85)

Armani The Madreperla Harmony 1 Palette:  Why do I love this palette so much?  Let me count the ways.  Armani achieved perfection with this radiant golden palette that every girl needs at her side on NYE.  As usual, Armani lures me in with sleek, cutting-edge packaging.  (Nordstrom, $59)