MBB FUN FACT: Despite my love for Biggie and Tupac, I can’t rap worth a damn, but when it comes to wrapping — as in gift wrap — I do alright, if I do say so myself. 🙂
I owe it all to the extensive training I received as an Emporium Capwell gift wrapper in the winter of ’92.
GURL, don’t make me take out my scissors, ’cause I will wrap those boxes like WHOA! (Complete with swirly curly ribbons.)
The $49 Tarte Bow and Go 3-in-1 gift set, which actually has a pretty cool schtick, comes with a gold ribbon (not shown in any of these pics), and I was all set to tie it around the three included gift boxes, but wouldn’t you know it? Tabs took off with the ribbon, and now it’s MIA.
Story of my life…
You’re supposed to tie the ribbon around the boxes (all of them, or just one if you plan to break up the set), add your to/from tag and BAM! — you’re done. A gift on the go.
If I were a grumpier gal, I’d probably go on and on about the lost art of gift wrapping, and how I’ve got nothing but love for this set because 1) I think the colors are gorgeous, and 2) it’s a pretty good price, considering that you could get three gifts out of it for about $16 each ($49 for the whole set).
If you like Tarte products and want to start your holiday shopping, the Tarte Bow and Go 3-in-1 set is a qvc.com exclusive, and it goes on sale Monday, November 18. Mark those calendars if you’re into it.
Big ups to the powers that be over at team Tarte for making holiday shopping a bit easier.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Chaitra says
November 14th, 2013 at 8:59 amTarte is coming out with so so many attractive holiday sets this year, it is so hard to choose from! I just got my- off the cuff blush palette from them ! 😀
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Trisha says
November 14th, 2013 at 10:02 amI want this gift set for myself, and that’s the truth! *angry stare at nothing in particular*
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Valeria says
November 14th, 2013 at 10:04 amTarte always has the best packaging.
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Kiss & Make-up says
November 14th, 2013 at 10:25 amI’d be happy with every single one of these gift kits! 😀
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Danielle says
November 14th, 2013 at 10:56 amAll of these sets look gorgeous! I think my favorite is the lip pencils.
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Natalie says
November 14th, 2013 at 11:15 amTarte always has such great holiday kits. This looks awesome (and massive).
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Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
November 14th, 2013 at 11:19 amIs it weird I just wanna keep this whole set for myself lol?
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Kim says
November 14th, 2013 at 11:42 amI always have a soft spot for Tarte and their wacky claims. 🙂 This packaging is terrific and the “just add a bow” marketing is very clever.
I’m a fan of wrapping, too. But only when things are boxed. All the oddly shaped and plastic clamshelled products are a nightmare!
Jamie says
November 14th, 2013 at 11:52 amWonderful set!
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chic lapin says
November 14th, 2013 at 12:05 pmOooooh the lippies look amazing but the palette is a tad boring for me… I can’t propperly wrap anything, btw. But I do find the prettiest boxes around, so I just have to toss the gifts inside.
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Asma says
November 14th, 2013 at 1:42 pmI am INSANELY jealous of all the goodies you have in the US! I doubt this kit will ever be available in the UK 🙁
Phyrra says
November 14th, 2013 at 2:11 pmTarte has so many great sets out this year! Thanks for the swatches!
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Jennifer says
November 14th, 2013 at 3:31 pmKaren-
I so miss the Emporium! I could always find something there. I worked at the one in stonestown while I was in college. I worked in support–as in bras and girdles. I was a certified bra fitter.
Wish the Emporium, I. Magnin, J. Magnin, Livingston’s, Roos-Atkins, City of Paris, and who-am-I-missing would all come back. Especially I. Magnin. I had hoped to be buried under the first floor Cosmetic Dept. I bought my first Erno Lazlo (I was a 9:30 o’clock) at age 19 there.
I’m a very good gift wrapper myself and I actually enjoy it. My Dad used to let me wrap my own pre-boxed presents–under supervision, of course, so no peeking. What the parents didn’t know was that my sister and I would open then and try things on when they went out and we could rewrap without leaving any evidence. My mother never believed we did that when we told her in later years. We go away with a lot!
Jennifer (grew up in Novato)
hanna says
November 14th, 2013 at 4:09 pmThese sets all seem so nice.
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Sylvia says
November 14th, 2013 at 4:26 pmI love this!! I do wish the LipSurgence were of the Matte variety but the kit in general is a great mix of different shades.
Gift wrapping is one of my favourite activities during the holiday season, call me a dork but it’s fun!
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JenJ says
November 15th, 2013 at 6:40 amJust ordered this today….for myself LOL!!!!
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keren says
November 21st, 2013 at 1:40 amI can’t wait till I get this in the mail. your pictures are awesome!