Smokey Eyes and Lush Lips

There are two shades that are difficult to pull off when it comes to eye shadow. Blue and Green. Then there is Teal, a blend of both worlds--part green, part blue and all drama. Avon has given us Tribal Teal, a very wearable solution. Choose from two palettes—one primarily for day and the other more for evening or for more the more adventurous, day as well. Each mirrored compact has four shades and a sponge tip applicator that will let you apply just the right hue to just the right area of the eye to give the illusion of a hint of teal and this season’s perfect smoky smoldering eyes. This is color that stays where you put it and glides on easily. You can do this.

Come November, you can complement the look with their Perfect Wear Plumping Lip Color in shades like Enduring Terracotta, Forever Wine, Always Mocha, to list just a few. One side of the tube is filled with rich, moist color and the other side of the tube holds a clear gloss that is formulated to promote circulation. The color goes on very smoothly and stays put and the gloss feels just right--not sticky or gloppy. Nice shades, too. Very stimulating and very lovely.

www.avon.com

Chicago via New York and Maybelline

Maybelline New York
will be center stage with
the cast of Broadway’s Chicago for a Sensational event

Thursday, July 30th

Professional Makeup Artists will help women identify their perfect lip shades
And will offer on-the-spot mini sensational lipcolor makeovers
At Rite-Aid in Grand Central 8-10am, 12-2pm, 3-7pm
Also, outside Grand Central from 3-7

Enter to win FREE Tickets to Broadway’s CHICAGO

Maybelline New York will give away a pair of free tickets to Chicago every hour

between 3 and 7pm

PLUS
Coupons for Maybelline New York's Color Sensational Lipcolor,

50% off discounts for Chicago will be available on a first come, first served basis, and much more.

Except for the activity at Rite Aid, everything will be at the Taxi Stand located at

43rd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, just outside

Grand Central Terminal

It’s a one day event – Thursday, July 30^th

Make-Over for Make-Up

Have you been to www.avon.com lately? They have recently made-over their entire make-up line and the results are impressive.

Avon Color is debuting updated shade palettes housed in

new compacts, tubes and bottles, as well as upgraded

formulas for True Color Eyeshadow and Nailwear

Pro Nail Enamel. As they state themselves, "We wanted to take our classic products and give them a modern twist. With upgraded

formulas, updated shade palettes and chic new packaging, you’ll love the new formula."

The hype is correct. The lip and eye colors are up there with the best of them. Take the Ultra Color Rich lip color. With a center core that moisturizers and plumps lips and an outer layer of fabulous color with real staying power, these really should be a staple in any cosmetic case.These lipsticks are absolute perfection.

Nailwear Pro nail enamel has a new customized flat brush with triangular bristles provide a smooth, even, streakfree application with high-shine and a glossy finish. There is no messy overflow, and the unique channeled rod helps distribute product evenly onto nails especially in hard-to reach corners and sides for the look of

a professional manicure. If that sounds like much ado about a brush—it is. And it works. The polish is a new formula that now contains acrylic for strength, protection, and brilliant high gloss that lasts up to 10 days.

The eyes also have it. Avon enhanced its core eyeshadow with an improved formula and new packaging. With more intense pearl, metallic and matte finishes, the color bond technology delivers crease-proof buildable color that stays true all day. The new square single and quad compacts feature domed shadows and new applicators. The quad compact also includes a larger mirror and liner applicator to help create a flawless look. The new dome shape allows for a for quick color pickup with the new bigger brush. And some lovely new shades have been added.

Add in the new Ideal Shade Pressed Powder, Cream To Powder foundation, powder and concealer all in one and True Blush and what more do you need? Here you have affordable and impeccable make-up. Why pay more?

Perfection in a Small Package

It is coming into the holiday season, and nothing, not even dreadful economic news, can change that. Leave it to Lancôme to come up with a selection that is sure to lightly thrill any woman on your list and also have them wondering how you knew what would be the perfect gift.

The collection is--C’est Magnifique, and it really is…...

Gothique Chic --If the gift recipient you have in mind is the one who stood on line at midnight to see the premiere of Twilight and pre-ordered Aaron De Mey’s black lip gloss – Lancôme suggests Le Vernis Nail Polish in Midnight Glam or Artliner in Midnight Glam. Both are a dark navy blue shade that’s right on trend for the holiday season!

Glamour Girl – Maybe the person you are shopping for would never even dream of leaving the house without her lipstick and nail polish on –--very Mad Men—then Lancôme suggests Le Vernis Nail Polish in In All Her Splendor. This is a beautiful, classic red that’s perfect for this festive season. Or perhaps one of the Color Design Eye Shadow Quads: Glamour Premiere creates a subtle, natural look, while Hollywood Seductive creates a more intense, dramatic look

Then there is Miss Fashionista – we all know at least one. The first to have the new issues of Vogue and Allure and always knows what is hot, even before you do. Lancôme suggests Juicy Tubes, which come with a special seasonal design and in an array of seasonal colors like Pretty in Pink, Luminous in Lace and Showered in Diamonds

These are all perfect manifestations of your good taste and also speak volumes about your knack for knowing exactly what to give.

Holiday Gifts that Make Beautiful Sense

Sephora has been a leading source of fabulous cosmetics in Europe for a long time. The company was founded in France in 1969 and acquired by Paris-based LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group, in 1997. Sephora basically revolutionized the global beauty industry with its unique retail concept based on a very savvy combination of brand and product assortment, distinctive store design and the beauty expertise of its sales consultants.

Sephora has been celebrating their 10th Anniversary in America this year. (The company operates more than 220 stores in the United States and Canada, and the world’s top beauty website, Sephora.com. In Europe Sephora has more than 500 stores within 12 countries and has established 30 locations in China.)

With choices of more than 200 classic and emerging beauty brands across a broad range of product categories including skincare, makeup, fragrance, bath & body, hair care, smile care and tools, as well as the company’s own private label, it should be easy to find a holiday gift.

One idea might be a lip gloss set from Kat Von D that looks like very Hedwig in the tube but appears almost conservative—but still fun-- when applied. The Lightening Lipglosses Mini Set of 5 is $26. Shades include Gunshine, Stormy, Fierce Red, Bam and Saint.

This would be a perfect present for a more reserved friend you think could use a slight edgy touch. It is wild in the tube but a little bit more tame on the lips.

Another choice for a special yet practical gift and a great buy is Sephora’s selection of palettes— such as the 360˚ Palette ($38) – or the 360˚ Palette Beauty Insider Exclusive ($30) – Both are ideal for those who want to streamline their beauty routine or are just starting out in makeup.

Or there is the Body Butter Sampler ($22) – Sephora’s luxurious body butters all in one package. Choose from Home for the Holidays (Cinnamon Nutmeg, Chocolate Espresso and Apple Dumpling) and Island Holiday (Guava Passion, Coconut Cream and Tropical Jasmine).

Or perhaps a Super Shimmer Lip Gloss Set ($28)

There are also a great selection of clutches, starting at around $16. –some holiday sparkly and others a bit more subdued, but all perfect to give or to use. They work as make-up bags or evening bags.

Between the down-to-earth prices and the heavenly products it might be difficult to decide what to keep and what to give.