For me, the most fun part of the holiday season are the little, unexpected treats that magically end up in my stocking. Sure, the big presents are grand and useful, but there is something to be said for the smallest luxuries that end up being cherished presents for the rest of the year. Until recently, I always thought of L'Occitane as the go-to company for shea butter products, but they offer so much more. If you're looking for last minute treats for the holidays or something extra special for yourself, try these little luxuries from L'Occitane.

Jewel Lip Palette

$26.00 at L'Occitane

In celebration of the new fragrance,  Fleur Cherie, L'Occitane created the Jewel Lip Palette. From the packaging to the gloss, this product is a treat. Is it a pocket watch? Is it a piece of jewelry? Is it makeup? That's all for you to decide. Inside the compact, the pink & bronze glosses contain orange blossom extract - plus, there's a bonus mirror. Honestly, what's not to love?

Pure Shea Butter Apricot Flower

$15.00 at L'Occitane

Last holiday season, I received a quarter sized tin of shea butter. Honestly, I had no idea how handy the tin would be. Since that day, I've carried it with me every day and I've applied the shea butter to heal chapped lips & skin, rubbed it into cuticles, dry elbows and even applied it as a lip balm in a pinch. This season, I'm not messing around - I'm spreading the joy of L'Occitane's shea butter tins with everyone I know. My pick is the Apricot Flower - it's fresh and feminine without being overly sweet or fruity.

What treats are you giving to those you love this holiday season?

Fashion Week is the toughest week (inevitably, month) on my skin. Between the long days, the lack of sleep and the copious amounts of caffeine and alcohol consumed, your skin begins to revolt. It ends up dry with random breakouts and it definitely loses any radiance it may have once had. During this time (and certainly as we begin to approach fall), I turn to rockstar products to take care of my skin in a way that I am incapable of managing. I declared my quest for these rockstars "Project Hydration". The following products rose to the occasion:

Divine Eyes

$70.00 at L'Occitane

Divine Eyes isn't your typical eye product. This gel (as opposed to a heavy cream) is designed to fight the signs of aging and refresh the skin around your eyes by diminishing puffiness and dark circles. The gel formula is cooling and doesn't affect any concealer or foundation that is applied over it. Several eye creams are currently sitting on my desk and this is still the one that I reach for almost every morning. The formula utilizes Myrtle and Immortelle essential oils, plus buckwheat wax, ash tree extract and rose floral water.

Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30

$26.00 by Mario Badescu at Nordstrom

No matter how many daytime moisturizers I try, I always come back to Mario Badescu's Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30. The hydration is just right (I feel like Goldilocks) for the summer, without being greasy or leaving my skin in need of additional hydration. The formula is also designed to prevent acne scars, uses green tea as an antioxidant and provides UVA/UVB protection.

Tata Harper REPLENISHING NUTRIENT COMPLEX

$45.00 at SpaceNK

Sometimes, not matter what products you use, the environment can affect your skin. Tata Harper's Replenishing Nutrient Complex roll-on oil is the perfect size to slip into your makeup bag for bonuses of moisture throughout the day. The oil is light, yet effective, and doesn't leave the surface of your skin super slick. The formula includes Alfalfa extract, Rosa Rubiginosa seed oil, carrot oil, Borage oil and Rose Otto.

Decléor 'Aroma Night' Neroli Essential Night Balm

$69.00 by Decleor at Nordstrom

At night, you should always look for a product that can rehydrate your skin before the next day and add treatment benefits. Sometimes a night cream can just sit on top of your skin, ending up all over your pillow. While Decleor's Neroli Essential Night Balm can be heavy (if you use too much product), take a very small amount of product out of the jar with the provided scoop, warm it between your hands and press the product into your skin. Take deep breaths, enjoy the neroli aromatics and get a good night's sleep.

No Project Hydration would be complete without....actual hydration. Leading up to the week, I turned to Hint Water to simultaneously curb my sugar and soda cravings. Described as an "essence water", Hint is infused with natural flavors by some of the yummiest fruits, including watermelon (my personal favorite), blackberry, strawberry kiwi and pomegranate tangerine. For more information (or to get your own Hint), visit DrinkHint.com.

Style IT's Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week coverage is proudly sponsored by Torrid: