NARS Fall 2011 Collection

The Fall 2011 collection is resolutely avant-garde. Daring shots of color are tempered with softer, subtler tones. Eyes range from bright true blue to silvery taupe, dazzling peach and matte dove gray. Lips run the gamut from statement-making matte red to sophisticated plum and sparkling champagne pink. A stormy gray nail color adds a mysterious finishing touch.

The campaign was designed and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars. Italian beauty Mariacarla Boscono was chosen as the face of the campaign because of her sophistication and chameleon-like ability to become the character she is made up to portray.

Outremer Single Eyeshadow, $23

Bold blue

Grand Palais Duo Eyeshadow, $33 (Limited Edition)

Silvery taupe and dusty rose

Delphes Trio Eyeshadow, $45 (Limited Edition)

Sparkling sheer peach, matte dove gray and frosted sage

Oasis Lip Gloss, $24 (Limited Edition)

Sparkling pink champagne

Train Bleu Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, $24

Deep aubergine

Pago Pago Lipstick, $24

Petal pink

Montego Bay Pure Matte Lipstick, $25

Rose pink

Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick, $25

True red

Galion Nail Polish, $17 (Limited Edition)

Deep gray

Available now on the new narscosmetics.com

OPI Serena Glam Slam

Loving Serena's Glam Slam Shatter polish! Shatter polish works so well, every time. It's fool proof. Every time I think it's not going to look right, it dries over the base color coat and forms into a perfect shatter effect.

Serena Williams OPI Glam Slam White Shatter & Sparkle de Triomphe

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Diesel Only The Brave - Captain America

Comic fans everywhere are gearing up for the opening of Captain America: The First Avenger and Comic Con this Friday. Another thing for Captain America fans to be excited about? Diesel has joined forces with the legendary superhero to create a limited edition fragrance.

The adventure starts with the comic strip box by legendary illustrator Bryan Hitch bearing Captain America’s iconic image. Inside, the original fist-shaped bottle displays Captain America’s powerful shield in classic pop art style. The fearless Diesel Only The Brave fragrance is about adventurous, limitless living inspired by the strength and bravery of Captain America.

The fragrance also launches at Macy’s this Friday and will be available for a limited time.

Private Beauty Sales this Week

Juice Beauty sale at Total Beauty! $15 for $36 worth of products.

HauteLook sales this week: Hair Rules, Goldfaden Skincare and TanTowels!

Total Beauty Post - Find your Summer Perfume!

Your Perfect Summer Perfume

A one-stop guide to finding your perfect summer scent -- no dealing with pushy salesladies or spending hours in Sephora required

This is a TotalBeauty.com perfume article There's something about summer that makes us want to switch to a scent that's a bit lighter and fresher than what we wear in the fall and winter. But trying to find a new perfume that's right for you can be like looking for a needle in a haystack -- until now. Get your summer scent

Nordstrom Beauty Anniversary Sale July 15-31

It's that time of year! Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives Anniversary Sale!

Since the 1960s, Nordstrom has partnered with its beauty brands to create unbelievable exclusive products at amazing prices just for Nordstrom customers.

This year’s sale will run from July 15^th – 31^st nationwide and on Nordstrom.com.

Tons of brands are having sales and special gift with purchase incentives. Including Laura Mercier, Dior, Clarins, Clarisonic, MAC, La Mer, YSL, Gucci & more!

Crystal Light On the Go packs

If you're up for a healthy challenge, try this: switch out your pop products with Crystal Light On the Go packs! Crystal Light packets are easy to drop in your purse and take anywhere with you to mix with a bottle of water. They are a HEALTHY alternative to grabbing a pop! Ditch the fizz for flavor :)

At only 5 calories a pack, you can get dress up your water and make it delicious. I hate how pop makes me so full feeling and bloated. Not only does Crystal Light make water tasty, but it's hydrating, which is key during the hot summer months. It's definitely a staple in my beach bag this summer.

I tried out the Ice Tea with Lemon last week and loved it. It tasted freshly brewed with just a hint of lemon. I also love the raspberry, very refreshing.

Few tips and fun tricks:
- If you like water with a hint of lemon like me, only use a quarter pack of a lemonade packet in 16 ounces of water. Tastes like a freshly squeezed lemon in your water!
- Freeze the mix in ice cube trays for a summer cool down treat. Freeze in Dixie cups with popsicle sticks in the middle...Popsicles!
- Not necessarily a healthy tip, but you can use these as mixers to make your favorite summer time cocktail :)




No monetary compensation was provided by Crystal Light or Glam Media for this post. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Crystal Light.

China Glaze Metro Collection Fall 2011

China Glaze Metro Collection captures Fall in the Big City!

· Skyscraper: A sparkling, glitter blue reminiscent of the sky over the city.

· CG in the City: Glittering dusty purple, bronze and silver multi-tonal glitter, perfect for a pop of edge from West side to East side.

· Urban-Night: Exactly what you need for a night on the town – rich purple crème.

· Traffic Jam: Stop traffic with a breathtaking, raspberry pink crème.

· City Siren: The perfect deep, red crème to match any outfit.

· Loft-y Ambitions: Burgundy shimmer and cocktail hour – nothing better.

· Brownstone: Burnt terracotta crème mirrors the quaint townhouses of the city.

· Midtown Magic: Burgundy base with flecks of gold shimmer captures the latest fashion trend.

· Street Chic: This gorgeous beige crème is the perfect go to shade letting your clothes do the talking.

· Concrete Catwalk: Steel grey crème is amazing for a chic mani.

· Westside Warrior: For the trendsetting woman this camo green crème is to die for.

· Trendsetter: Mustard yellow shimmer translates beautifully from hot dogs to nails.

The China Glaze METRO collection will be available in a “Downtown” 6 piece box collection (includes Skyscraper, Concrete Catwalk, Westside Warrior, Trendsetter, Loft-y Ambitions and Midtown Magic), an “Uptown” 6 piece box collection (includes CG in the City, Urban-Night, Traffic Jam, City Siren and Street Chic and Brownstone), a brand new, amazing 3D 12 piece counter display, a 36 piece rack display, and as open stock colors.

Total Beauty Post - How to Repair Your Hair

How to Repair Your Summer-Stressed Hair

Summer activities can seriously harm your hair. Here's how to reverse the damage now

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article As much as we all love the sun, it can be bad news for beautiful hair. It strips color, causes split ends, and zaps moisture. Find out how to repair the damage with these expert tips. See tips

China Glaze Ruby Pumps

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Here's a swatch of China Glaze Ruby Pumps from the Wizard of Ohh Ahhz collection. I sported this on my hands and toes for the 4th -sparkly red!