It’s actually more than a duo, because aside from containing a best-selling blush/bronzer set, it also contains Orgasm nail polish – meaning that your face and nails can match.

Note, it’s not NORMALLY necessary for your cheeks/nails to be the same color. (Especially if you are embracing the eggplant trend!) But when both are this fun sun-kissed glow, then I am all for it. Plus, it’s NARS…you know it’s going to be good!

Image: Sephora

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According to a recent survey commissioned by Target, more than 60 percent of women and men think that when a woman adds an extra punch of color to her beauty palette, she’s signaling that she feels fabulous about herself – and after all, added confidence is the ultimate accessory.

Additional Target poll findings:

o Almost 40 percent of women who wear red lipstick put on the touch of rouge to feel feminine, while 37 percent do so to feel sexy.

o To dress up an outfit, 44 percent of women wear high heels and 61 percent choose to get their hair done.

o The majority of men and women polled (33 percent) named Angelina Jolie as the celebrity who has the most sought-after red lips.

o 61 percent of respondents perceive wearing red on lips or nails as neither “naughty” or “nice” – showing that there are no stereotypes associated with this versatile shade.

Some of our hottest red finds:

L’Oréal Paris Infallible™ Never Fail Lipcolour in Target Red ($9.99) – Featuring a patented, transfer-proof formula that offers uncompromised comfort and beautiful, luminous color hour after hour. With a richly pigmented basecoat, superior elasticity and an ultra-glossy topcoat with moisturizing Marine Collagen and Vitamin E, Infallible redefines longwear lip color. Packaged in a revolutionary lip color compact with a built-in mirror and precision applicator, color goes on – and stays on – beautifully.

L’Oréal Paris PRO Manicure Nail Polish in Target Red ($3.99) – Featuring a unique, patented No-Streak Professional Brush that is flat, not round, so color goes on faster and smoother for even-looking coverage. Chip-and peel-resistant with color and shine that lasts for up to seven days, the enhanced formula with Pro-Keratin helps build stronger, healthier nails.

Photo credit: Target.com

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As I was growing up, one of my mom’s and mine favorite weekend activities was getting our nails done together. Now that geography and schedule doesn’t allow this to happen very often, it has become a rare treat – but I still go to have my own done as often as I can. (i.e.: Last week, before leaving for my press trip, I chose a mani and pedi over packing, doing my work, or cooking dinner.)

As we get closer to the holiday season, having picture-perfect nails is even more important. Dashing Diva’s renowned nail tech Alisha Rimando, who has won several US awards for her professional nail creations has some tips to get us started.

Add a sizzling affect to any party ready manicure by applying 2 coats of either of chic black or winter white and then use a silver or gold polish for a festive accent. See below Alisha’s three favorite holiday nail looks:

Black Polish with Faded Gold French

How to apply: For this dramatic faded look, use the silver or gold polish sparingly half way down the nail to the tip. Wait to dry, then apply another coat just to the tip of the nail.

White Polish with Gold French

How to apply: Create a shimmering French by creating a soft, thin smile line at the tip of a black or white nail with a silver or gold finish.

Black Polish with Silver Racer Stripe

How to apply: For a subtle metallic affect, just polish one perfect stripe of gold or silver down the center of each nail to add definition and makes the nails appear longer.

What to do to avoid Smudges or Streaks?

Alisha Rimando from Dashing Diva says to avoid streaks, use a light hand when applying polish and let each coat dry for at least 5 minutes before applying another. If you can cover the nail in 3-5 strokes even better. Fewer strokes, fewer streaks! To avoid smudges, let each coat dry for one minute before applying the next coat. This lets the solvents from the polish evaporate creating a hard coating of color. Plus, apply a drop of Dashing Diva Flash Drip (or a quick dry silicone/oil solvent) after the top coat to provide a protective barrier to help prevent smudging. If you do smudge, apply a liberal amount of polish remover to your finger and lightly rub the top of the nail to smooth out the crease or smudge, let dry and the re-apply a top coat if needed.

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