You know the economy is tanking when beauty gift sets are on sale. I remember as a kid and teenager I used to get so excited for any limited edition beauty gift sets, from Bonne Bell to Bobbi Brown. I used to love to comb the aisles at CVS and the beauty department at Bloomingdale's. I don't think I've ever seen cosmetics -- department store cosmetics -- go on sale. I'm not saying the stores are giving stuff away, but if you need little gifts for girlfriends, or teenage daughters with upcoming birthdays, you can't go wrong with the Clinique Super balm lip sets or Bobbi Brown's lip tint sets.
Pucker up! 
