If I cave on an order (and I JUST MIGHT), I’ll probably snag some one of the icy cool shades from the new Chrome Collection, namely the party-ready Chrome Palette, which houses 10 eye shadows, 4 lippies, a Mini Eye Shadow Brush, and Mini Lip Brush.

What will you buy?

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This 9 piece collection is unique because it’s infused with purported mood-booster Happybelle, a complex containing a natural plant extract that just might mimic the effect of endorphins and induce, yes, a sense of happiness.

Trippy, I know but don’t worry, it’s totally natural. Included in the fun pink mock-croc clutch are:

• 0.03 oz bareMinerals Glee Radiance All-Over Face Color infused with Happybelle
• 0.02 oz bareMinerals Euphoria Eyecolor infused with Happybelle
• 0.02 oz bareMinerals Happiness Eyecolor infused with Happybelle
• 0.01 oz bareMinerals Hallucinate Liner Shadow infused with Happybelle
• 0.33 oz bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Black
• 0.14 oz bareMinerals 100% Natural Lipgloss in Berry Rush
• bareMinerals Feather Light Brush in Limited-Edition Hot Pink
• bareMinerals Double-Ended Complete Tapered Shadow Brush in Limited-Edition Hot Pink

The Happiness Collection is a fantastic value at just $54. You can snag it at Sephora stores or www.sephora.com.

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This season, I definitely plan to snag several of the seasonal C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Cordials - they’re the perfect stocking stuffer!

Available in several yummy, seasonal flavors including Hot Buttered Rum, Vanilla Cream Eggnog, Warm Spiced Cider and Triple Hot Chocolate, anyone who has a sweet tooth and loves lip gloss will adore these. They’re minty (yes, they’ll help temper turkey-breath!) hydrating and nicely glossy too.

If you shop now, Bath & Body Works has a great promotion too – buy two and get one free – that takes the $7.50 retail price down to just $5 each.

Shop the collection at www.bathandbodyworks.com.

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Included in this chic, glossy snakeskin print box are five waterproof eyeliner pencils that glide on smoothly and last all day.

When newly sharpened, these can be used to line precisely or try smudged for a softer shadowy line that smolders. Included in the set are:

• Midnight (black)
• Milk Chocolate (brown)
• Caribbean Sea (teal blue)
• Royal Plum (a rich purply plum)
• Starshine (gorgeous shiny silver)

mally has a complementary set of five Lipgloss Minis ($30) too – there’s a pocket sized tube for every mood and look, including Perfect Pink, Sweet Berry, Shimmering Rosebud, Be a Peach and Pearly Girl. They deliver a solid dose of color in an ultra-smooth formula.

Either of these would make an amazing gift or a generous stocking stuffer for the girlfriend or sister on your shopping list. Shop Mally at QVC.com.

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This week saw the release of New Moon, the second film in the Twilight Saga series, and to coincide with the premiere, Nordstrom is exclusively launching the Luna Twilight cosmetics collection. Whether you side with “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob”, these products will seduce to every Twilight fan. Included in the collection:

Luna Twilight Mortal Glow Blushing Cream – $20

This breakthrough blend of mousse and cream blush glides on effortlessly for a satin finish that perfectly emulates a vampire’s ethereal glow.

Luna Twilight First Light Body Glow – $34

Highlight collarbones, arms and legs with a light-weight, hydrating body illuminator that leaves skin dazzling.

Luna Twilight DuWup Lip Venom – $16

Apply this Venom-laced lip conditioner for a crimson stained pout with an intensely potent bite.

Luna Twilight Moonshadows Eyeshadow- $20

Smudge on this duel shimmer and cream shadow for a mysterious smokey eye effect.

What do you think? Does Twilight-inspired makeup speak to you?

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To get the look:

Eyes
“Nikki has gorgeous dark eyes that I really wanted to play up. I started by smudging mark Eyemarker Color On Line in Java along her upper lash line, followed by two coats of mark Scanda-Lash Hook Up Mascara on the top lashes. For her bottom lashes, I took the tip of the mascara wand and carefully coated each lash for definition, then brushed it out with the wand for separation. I finished by applying mark I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Nomadic to her lids and Fairy Dust in her crease.”

Face
“I applied mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Natural to create a smooth canvas followed by mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter under her eyes to hide any signs of dark circles. I finished by applying a combination of mark Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Cameo Glo to the apples of her cheeks, and mark Glow Xpert Face Shimmer in Champagne to the top portion to really bring out the contours of her cheekbones. To create an overall matte finish, I used mark Cheat Sheet Shine Blotters.”

Lips
“To finish off her look, I used mark Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Toffee on her lips, with a layer of mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Spice for added shine.”

What do you think of actress Nikki Reed’s premiere look?

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But there’s still a little bit of hope for diehards! The brand wants to ensure that you, yes YOU, are able to secure your favorites for as long as they’re available, so they’ve launched a Twitter channel.

By following Prescriptives on Twitter, you’ll receive quick answers to product-related questions. You’ll also get the inside scoop on their Lustre Holiday color collection (think luxurious, shimmering color and gorgeous glimmering golds!) and as well as the latest news on Jillian Veran’s (Prescriptives Director of Artistry) upcoming QVC appearances.

Click here to follow Prescriptives: http://www.twitter.com/Prescriptives – and be sure to ask them your product-related questions .

If you’re not down with Twitter, you can also reach Prescriptives via their toll-free number, 1-877-819-2968.

What Prescriptives products will you be stocking up on?

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This gloss has it all – it delivers color, plumping and shine with major staying power. Not to mention, I found out just today that one of my fave young actresses, Leighton Meester of Gossip Girl, loves it too! Is it wrong that that makes me love it more?

Leighton said, “L’Oréal Paris’ Infallible Plumping Lipgloss in Plumped Red gives me that extra little color and boost when I really want my lips to pop.”

What do you think of Leighton’s cherry red lip?

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For a flashy effect (think New Year’s Eve!), choose from shades like Prima Platinum – a sleek silver infused with glitter, and Gusto Golddust, a rich, yellow gold with a sparkle finish.

For a bolder look, choose from shades like Ecstasi Indigo – a deep blue with a hint of shine, or Brava Blackberry – a rich, shimmering shade of maroon. For classic red holiday nails with a twist, try Festivo Fuschia and Magnifico Magenta – two bright shades of red that are sure to make a classic statement when paired with that little black dress (or anything, for that matter. As far as I’m concerned, red nails are a neutral!)

Borghese Nail Lacquer retails for $8 each, and is available at drugstores nationwide.

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Legendary for their runway collaborations with designers such as Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy, Erickson Beamon is the first jewelry house to be featured in the gift with purchase designer bag series – and my personal favorite to date!

The bag itself features whimsically printed duchess satin, a bijoux zipper pull, embossed gold logo tassel, and lace and pearl embellishments. It’s spacious, but portable enough for easy holiday travel.

Of course, it’s not all about the bag. Included in the gift with purchase are the following goodies, valued at over $150!:

1. dr.brandt® Microdermabrasion Body Exfoliating Cream

2. FULL SIZE Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil

3. Talika Eye Decompress

4. Nick Chavez® Beverly Hills PLUMP ‘N THICK® Thickening Hairspray

5. Jack Black® Industrial Strength Hand Healer

6. Rene Furturer Myrrhea Anti-Frizz Silkening Mask Tube

7. DIANA B. Scented Candle

8. Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara

9. StriVectin® Neck Cream

10. DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer

11. PHYTO Phytolisse Finishing Serum

12. INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS® LIP DELIVERY NUTRITION

13. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Since the holidays are approaching, check out the shop by personality gift finder to make your seasonal shopping a bit easier -then you can snag the Erickson Beamon ‘Glenda Party Bag’ as a present for yourself!

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