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It’s a really pretty bracelet – reminds me a little of the friendship bracelets I wore when I was a kid a century ago.

Last week, Avon actually invited me to a private screening of the new movie Precious, and it conjured up a lot of the same feelings this bracelet does –wearing it is a symbol of unity that represents a future without limitations for all women — and in the movie, we saw Precious with the most incredible odds stacked against her – and her being victorious in the end.

Bracelet proceeds will be used to create a new Avon Empowerment Fund and the first $500,000 from bracelet sales will be matched by the Avon Foundation for a total donation of $1 million to UNIFEM, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, for projects that will empower women around the world.

So, even though I am giving a bracelet away, I really really hope all of you go to the site and BUY one. Buy it for yourself, buy it for your family, your friends, every awesome woman in your life – can you think of a more meaningful stocking stuffer? Really.

But if you want the one I am giving away – share one thought on what women can do to empower each other in the here and now. Deadline is December 1 – good luck!

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What is it??? Well, the “Fun Betty,” as well as the “Love Betty,” allow you to color coordinate Valentine’s Day outer wear with areas that aren’t for all eyes to see! It gives everyone a chance to switch things up a bit this year and give your man a little sexy shock-therapy.

My favorite kits this season include playful Valentine’s Day shades come in a sexy hot pink, “Fun Betty,” or a lustful red hot “Love Betty.” Each of these kits include heart shape stencils, to add a little more sexy flair to your nether regions!

Image: Betty Beauty

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Create Romantic & Sexy Eyes

Attract attention and apply 2-3 coats of mascara all around the eyes. Let the mascara dry between applications. Try a deep colored mascara on the outer corners to create intensity. Close Set Eyes Concentrate the majority of mascara on the outer half of the lashes with a second application to help visually widen the eyes.

Help Tired & Puffy Eyes

Prep the lashes with a light application all around the eyes. Focus the second application of mascara on middle lashes to recede the eye lid area that may be protruding. Shimmering mascara will help to brighten tired eyes.

Lighten Heavy Lids

Utilities an eye lash curler to create an upward illusion then apply an even application of mascara all around the eyes.

Wide Set Eyes

Apply the majority of the mascara towards the inner half of the eye to visually narrow the eye space.

Reduce The Width Of A Round Facial Shape

Curl and use mascara on the top lashes only. This will help to create an elongated appearance to the face.

Soften A Square Facial Shape

Create a round and soft lash look by applying one even application of mascara around the eyes. Emphasize the corners of the eyes for an evening look by using the excess mascara on the tip of the wand.

Even Up A Heart Shape Face

Begin with a single application of mascara to the lashes on top and bottom. Focus a second application of mascara to center lower lashes to soften balance the facial shape.

Glasses

Curl the lashes. Keep the mascara soft and light all around the eyes. Use a shimmering mascara to accent the eye color.

Detract from the Forehead

Create fringed lashes by applying a second application of mascara using the tip of the mascara wand. Keep the focus on the lower lashes will draw attention to the lower half of the face.

Detract Attention from the Nose

Focus the mascara application on the outer half of the eyes with minimal product on the inner corners. Use colored or shimmering mascara during the second application to keep the attention on the eyes.

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My birthday was ruined by Jack Frost, ditto for my Christmas/Chanukah. Oh, and it appears I’m brewing a sinus infection the day before really fun NYE plans.

I’m feeling pretty darn blue right now. Good thing there’s never been a more glam time to feel that way! Check out Too Faced Cosmetic’s new limited-edition The Smurfette Collection. It’s full of childlike indulgence (you know, the glorious time in our life before people who claim to love you didn’t remember to send cards!) in fantasy and whimsy with a collection of colorful and fun products for eyes, lips and face that range from mood-changing gloss, to luminous face powder and delightful eye shadows.

It’s easy when you are feeling down to start to feel pretty dowdy. Firm up with BORBA Firming Body Cleansing Serum! This 3-in-1 formula cleanses, firms and moisturizes the body to combine the efficacy of a powerful anti-aging treatment serum with the refreshing benefits of a body cleanser.

And we all need an escape. Lucky for me, I get one (to Southern California with one of my best gal pals!) in less than two weeks, but for you: Enjoy the blue waters of a distant exotic spa destination with Sue Devitt Beauty’s newest Microquatic skin care introductions – Lactic Renewal Facial Peel and Oxygen Infusion Mask. Skin is transported to its most renewed, youthful-looking self. Complete the rejuvenation process with a burst of soothing color with Sue’s exclusive Hydrating Marine Mineral Eye Color Palette in Blue Waters.

Blue about your current look but don’t want to dive into anything too drastic? Now you can experiment with the color, cut or cosmetics you’ve been longing for at DailyMakeover.com, the largest and most advanced virtual makeover site. Whether it’s tapping into the tips of today’s top beauty pros from beauty editor Rachel Hayes to hairstylist Ted Gibson or makeup guru, Carmindy, DailyMakeover delivers the hottest trends straight to you. Try on bangs, experiment with curls, celebritize yourself or sample any and every shade of lipgloss from both mass and prestige brands because DailyMakeover allows you to refresh, reinvent and repeat as many time as you desire. Simple upload a picture to get started!

Sigh. Wishing you a (better than my) happy New Year!

Images: DailyMakeover.com, Sue Devitt, Too Faced

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Flawless makeup of course!

Celebrity fashion stylist Kathy Kopp (Shakira is among of her clients) reveals their beauty secrets here: http://php.terra.com/english/gallery/lifestyle/gallery.php?gallery=1681

Other celeb make up secrets include Melonie Diaz, Majandra Delfino and Julieta Venegas.

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This question was at the forefront of my mind earlier this afternoon when I opened up a holiday gift from TOMS Shoes. The gift included a certificate good for a free pair of shoes on their site, and I was elated to see a huge array of fun styles for not only gals – but men and kids as well. (Check out the Red Wrap Boot at left…it was my favorite style, but there’s tons of others you may like as well!)

The story of TOMS Shoes is a fascinating one. Founder Blake Mycoskie was in Argentina several years back and took a liking to the traditional shoes of the South American country. On a whim of sorts, Mycoskie decided to start a shoe company that brought the unique footwear to an international market.

Humanitarian aims aside (for every shoe you buy, TOMS donates one to a child in need), the things are actually completely vegan and incredibly comfortable. And on top of that, they’re affordable! (Many styles are around $40).

Right now, 1,000,000 men, women and children are suffering from PODOCONIOSIS in Ethiopia. Podoconiosis is a soil-transmitted disease caused by walking barefoot in silica-rich soil. Silica is ancient volcanic glass that penetrates the skin and makes its way into the lymphatic system. The feet and lower legs swell, open sores and ulcers develop, and infection sets in. But there is good news: PODOCONIOSIS IS 100% PREVENTABLE – all it takes is a pair of shoes. So help TOMS put shoes on children’s feet in Ethiopia to help prevent this disease.

TOMS just launched their Holiday Project this month and their goal is to donate 30,000 shoes to children in Ethiopia in 30 days. If you have a moment, please check out the video on YouTube – it’s quite powerful (and also shareable and embeddable if you have FaceBook, etc) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqrFG7xrE1I

In conjunction with this campaign, TOMS is offering one eBeautyDaily reader a free TOMS Shoes Holiday Gift Set, which includes a copy of the award-winning For Tomorrow – The TOMS Shoes Story film and a gift card for a pair of TOMS (up to $50 value, which covers all but the TOMS Wrap Boot). The giveaway begins today, and will end Dec. 24th. To enter, simply leave a comment with the most meaningful gift you’ve ever received – or given. Good luck – and happy holidays!!!

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www.glamour.com/beauty/2008/11/13-diy-at-home-spa-tricks?slide=7 

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FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society highlights a worthy Breast Cancer Awareness event: Shoes That Inspire, where you can buy a $10.00 raffle for silk Peter Fox shoes, hand-painted by Tracey Asai.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher counts down the best 10 fall 2008 makeup collections.

Steeping Beauty has a low cost fine mist spray by Evian.

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So, all my beauty buds are at Fashion Week, and I am not.  I started a new full time job today, and ending my last one and starting this one just really meshed badly with the fashion season this time!  But, all  is not lost.  We have Twitter.  Twitter totally saves the day at Fashion Week, I can read all about my friends adventures, real time, almost like I was there, minus the drenching rains.   Hope you gals brought your umbrellas!

Of course I follow most of my beauty buddies on Twitter already, so can watch them on my Twitterfox or Tweet Deck – but they are all mixed in with my geek buddies, which is ok, but sometimes the tweets rush by so fast it is hard to keep up.  Enter Inside The Tents.  This is a great place to watch all of the hottest beauty and fashion bloggers – keep up with their Tweets AND their blog posts.  Awesomeness!

Also of great interest to me is the MAC  Senior Artists Twitter widget at Facebook, that you can watch, embed – whatever you’d like!  And if you’re a great MAC fan like I am, you can follow these folks on Twitter:

MAC_Gordon_E | MAC_Nadine_L | MAC_Gregory_A | MAC_Bianca_A | MAC_Vanessa_R | MAC_Terry_B | MAC_Patrick_E | MAC_Tiffany_J | MAC_Gina_B

And while you’re following, don’t forget to follow me (and say Hi!)!

So enjoy FW, like I am, from the sidelines.  It is nice and dry, I have tea and cheap lunch, and really, am having almost as good a time watching as they are being in the thick of things.  (Yeah right, but Im trying to keep my positive attitude!)

Image: © 2008 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, used with permission

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