Toasting the New Year and its 15th anniversary, NARS is celebrating with red-hot holiday-packaged gifts this season. Here are a few highlights:

NARS introduces two 15th Anniversary Palettes ($75 each) to celebrate 15 years of color innovation.
First up is Everlasting Love contains intense eye hues to create the perfect smoky eye while Wild at Heart featuring bold lip shades for a deeply pigmented pout.
The Plein ete Mini Multiple Set ($45) is n exclusive set of mini Multiples boasting three best-selling shades.
The Drop Dead Gorgeous Mini Nail Kit ($30) is a dreamy stocking stuffer; the mini collection includes four festive shades: Arabesque, Chinatown, …read more

It’s really getting down to the wire for Halloween costumes and makeup, dear readers. If you’re still looking for a little inspiration, I have to direct you to  M·A·C’s fantastical Halloween facecharts featured exclusively on the brand’s Facebook Page.
This year, M·A·C artists have really outdone themselves, there are some AMAZING looks.  My absolute favorite is the Exotic Zebra below, but there are 20 others to choose from. Each facechart also includes full product listings, in case you feel inspired to try one of these looks at home.

For more tips from M·A·C artists and a closer look at some of the most amazing Halloween faces, check out the …read more

If Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Ryan Kwanten (below, that’s “Jason Stackhouse” for the True Blood fans out there) are any indicator, only good things come from the land Down Under.
Australia’s latest-to-be-loved import is Hissyfit, a line of beauty goodies that aim to protect, renew and perfect.  I can’t guarantee that caliber of results (”perfect” is a pretty bold statement…), but I will admit to a minor infatuation with lip service, an SPF 50 lip balm available in five hues, including clear.
This thick, glossy balm is instantly soothing to chapped or dry lips thanks to the inclusion of shea butter, …read more

We all have an urge to splurge on occasion but the still-precarious economy is enough to make any woman think, “Hold on to your wallet.” I’d never encourage anyone to spend beyond their means, particularly when there are so many great drugstore beauty products but if you’re in the mood for something that feels like a little more of an indulgence, check out Beautyticket.com.
This newly-launched online retailer of discount premium makeup, skincare, hair products, nail care, bath and body items sells a bounty of amazing brands, including PopBeauty, Smashbox, Vincent Longo (pictured left) and Stila – all at prices of up …read more

In celebration of NARS 15th anniversary, founder François Nars will be making a special personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue next week – signing copies of his books X-Ray and Makeup Your Mind as well as the NEW limited-edition NARS Loves New York Set.

The set includes an assortment of four classic products resurrected from the archives by François Nars specifically for the women of New York and re-named after iconic names in the city. It will be available for sale at the NARS counter during the PA (that’s personal appearance!)
A team of NARS makeup artists will also be offering customers in-store …read more

So, we’ve already talked nails with Deborah Lippman, but the Lela Rose Spring 2010 makeup look was just as lovely. Created by Sarah Lucero for Stila/Beauty.com, the theme of the morning was watercolors and overall, the makeup, hair and nails evoked a beachy, Malibu-feeling.

Backstage, models’ complexions were evened out with Stila’s Sheer Color Moisturizer SPF 15, while Pomegranate Crush Lip Stain was used as blush.  On the eyes, Camelia Convertible Color, the Fandango duo shadow and the Cobalt Smudge Pot left a gorgeous wash of color.
The finishing touches were Camelia Convertible Color on the lips and a few coats of …read more

FusionBeauty’s Facebook page is officially live up and as part of their launch they are giving away samples of LipFusion XL mini deluxe glosses to their first 10,000 fans.

Check out the page here, become a fan and sign up for your free mini!

Okay, so by now, everyone knows that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow in New York!  If you’ve never attended the shows, it’s hard to explain how crazed these seven days will be for the buyers, industry types and editors in attendance. Over the years, I’ve learned to pare down my makeup bag to a handful of products that keep my look fresh through the day – here are the essentials:
1: Even the mightiest makeup warriors among us must battle shine at times.  The best weapon in my arsenal for this issue are Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets.  These …read more

Urban Decay’s amazing Primer Potion is undoubtedly one of the most loved and iconic products today.  The curvy purple tube is what I turn to when I need to make sure that my eyeshadow stays put for hours on end.  So, it makes sense that Urban Decay thought to expand their primer empire this fall with the introduction of four new products:
Lip Primer Potion ($20) – Invisible and with SPF 15, this formula lays the foundation for true, rich lip color.  Like the original Primer Potion, it also makes your lip color last longer and prevents feathering/fading.
Eyelash Primer Potion ($20) …read more

Our pals at Beauty.com are at it again, offering up yet another amazing one-of-a-kind gift with purchase this fall!
Following in the steps of designers like Rachel Roy and Lela Rose, Zero + Maria Cornejo has created  an exclusive travel bag that the site is giving away with any $100 purchase.  But that’s not all – the very cool bag also includes tons of amazing beauty goodies – both sample and full size, valued at over $140. Here’s what you can expect to find in your bag:

1. NICK CHAVEZ® Beverly Hills PLUMP ‘N THICK® Thickening …read more