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CLEVER LITTLE BEAUTY FINDS: It's the "little things" that make life easier and more fun. Here are some of the cleverest ideas of the season

In our Summer 2005 review review we introduced Breath Palette Toothpaste $4.50/tube with an awesome 32 flavors to suit every taste--but there's even more! There is also a Mouthwash to Go Kit $7.00 containing individual containers of mouthwash to coordinate with the toothpaste flavors. They left my mouth feeling fresh, energized and clean, while I enjoyed a hint of flavor!  The Breath Palette Toothpaste Kit $22.00 bundles five, full-sized flavors of Breath Palette Toothpaste together for gift-giving. I tried the"Sweet Tooth" collection:  Vanilla, Bitter Chocolate, Caramel, L'Espresso, Pumpkin Pudding flavors. There is also a "Smoothie" collection: Fresh Yogurt, Monkey Banana, Kiwi Fruit, Strawberry, Blueberry);  the exotic "East Meets West" with flavors such as Darjeeling Tea and Curry; and a  "Zen" collection with interesting flavors such as cola, lavender. These are all authentic in taste, and utterly delicious! These products are popular in Japan, and are fast becoming popular with the American market.They are not designed specifically for children, but the flavors are so delicious that getting your family to brush better and more often might be worth the price alone. There are other benefits, too. All the ingredients are derived from natural herbs, including the flavorings and the products are sugar and alcohol free. It cleans teeth with ultra-fine micro beads which are gentle to teeth. Xylitol helps prevent plaque buildup, too. Try it, you'll love it!

Redness getting you riled up? Get You're Bluffing $20.00 by Benefit and banish the red, instantly.This effective redness Concealing wand of buttermilk-yellow stick of cream blends with your fingertips for touch-ups, anywhere, anytime. For larger areas (eg. red chin) dust on some Bluff Dust $22.00 with the included powder puff. The soft, lemon-yellow powder (shows up neutral on you skin) evens out your skin tone, neutralizes redness, and illuminates your complexion. Use it under or over your makeup for more flawless skin, in and instant! When you've simply got to look bright-eyed, reach for one of these little miracles, also from Benefit: Ooh La Lift $18.00 is a wand of pink cream containing raspberry and botanical extracts, with pink, reflecting pigments. Apply three dots to that puffy, under-eye area and watch the magic transformation! Dark circles from too much worry and lack of sleep? Get EyeCon $26.00, a light cream containing orange and apple fruits & japonica leaf. We don't know the chemistry, but we do know the cream definitely fades dark circles and helps diminish fine lines.

The SECRET Floral Scent Collection consists of a stick gel, a roll-on, and an appealing body spray in four fragrances: lavender, gardenia, passion flower, and jasmine *read more about these flowers in the Advice Sisters® Enews--it's free! *to subscribe, click here. Let these clean and light scents enhance your days and nights while providing odor protection.   Anyone who likes the idea of freshening up any time, any where, will love the new SECRET Body Spray.  The lightweight metal tube with a twist on/off cap makes it easy and safe to carry in your purse. It is available in a light, calming, lavender and a fresh, slightly fruity, "Passion Flower."  Of course, Secret knows about highly effective anti-perspirants, too. The Roll-on Anti Perspirant ("Passion Flower" and the slightly spicy-sweet,   "Jasmine Springs") with a wide ball delivers just the right amount of product where you want it without leaving white flakes or streaks. The Clear Gel Anti-Perspirant in Lavender Splash and sweet, feminine " Gardenia Spray" are great choices, too. Prices range from $3.77-$4.99 (at the discretion of your favorite retailer). We didn't find a single woman who didn't favor at least one of these feminine florals.

OT Over Time is a new company founded by former Procter & Gamble employees. The market is the youth sector, but most of the grown men we shared Pit Defense Deodorant $3.49 and Deodorant/Anti Perspirant $3.49 didn't think the products were kid stuff, at all! They raved about the fun, scents, the eye-catching yellow packaging with bold, red graphics, and they deemed the products "highly effective." "Vertical Blast" is a clean watermelon-y scent while "Power Rush" is musky. These products were designed just for guys, so if you're a parent who wants to encourage your son to use a deodorant, these will do the trick.  But beware--the chances are that you'll find Dad, and other family members wanting to use these, too.

There are days when your feet just feel so hot, tired and sore that you can't go one more step.  Give tired toes a quick blast of cooling energy with a great, new product:  Cool Feet Airbrush Catwalk Heels $20.00 by ModelCo.  Natural extracts of papaya revitalize, bamboo help soften, while chamomile soothes and the scent of peppermint, revitalizes--but the main thing I love about this product is the fine mist that is easily absorbed without having to touch or rub the skin, that delivers an icy cold blast of instant relief. This is a must-have for anyone who walks or stands a lot, or as a pampering thank-you to your feet for another day on the job!

Out! Out! Shiny spots!  There’s nothing more irritating than carefully applying your makeup, only to see spots of shine where you don't want them, not long afterwards. Save face (pun intended) by simply blotting away the "brilliance" with Blot Film $15.50/30 sheets by M.A.C. Cosmetics. A slim, cardboard envelope hold these thin, blue-tinted little wonders. The sticky dot on the top of the package automatically pulls out one sheet at a time, Press the sheet against your face and your spots will vanish! 

Another clever shine banisher is Voila! $15.00 by Napoleon Perdis. The plastic holder, which looks like a mini-wax-paper box, contains a roll of 23 feet of blotting paper that sucks up excess oil without disturbing your makeup. Take it wherever you go. Simply tear off as much as you want,  press on face and Voila! shine is gone.

Hunky Scott Barnes is not only a celebrity makeup artist with a great makeup line, he has some nifty beauty accessories, too. One we adore is a the Flipout Mirror, a business card-sized, slim mirror for purse or pocket that is a triptych with three attached mirrors to give you a three-dimensional view. You can see all sides, now!

E. I. Solutions is a new line of makeup and skincare debuting at Sephora and Sephora.com this September.  We are fortunate to be able to review some of their products for you! One that I personally like is the Lip Primer, $28.00. This tube of sea green gel nourishes your lips with aloe vera, anti-oxidants, and botanical supplements while it helps keep your lipstick in place and reduces feathering. As long as you're going to fork over the cash for a lip treatment, why not make it one that keeps your lipstick looking lovely, too? Also worthy of note is the E.I. Long Wear Makeup Remover $20.00 4 fl. oz. The light and dark blue, oil-free,  unscented, liquid, is infused with rose water for added hydration and comfort on your skin. The ingredients swirl in the bottle like a lava lamp. Fascinating but functional,  because the powerful formula quickly dissolves even hard-to-remove makeup from mascara to lipstick. It looks so gentle you'll wonder if it works--but it does! Simply shake the bottle to combine the ingredients, apply to a cotton ball, and apply to skin, with no smudging, tugging or burning.

Pevonia is known for spa-quality body and skin care, but sometimes it's what you put in your body that helps the beauty, come out.  Pevonia Botanica gets into the tea-for-health connection with new Spalasium Holistic Vital-I-Tea, a set a four, beautifully boxed, holistic teas that can be sipped at upscale spas, or tried at home in a four jar sampler set (enough to brew at least a dozen cups of tea).  Housed in square, mini-cubes of green glass with cork stoppers, these loose leaf teas blends are high in antioxidants, essential to good health inside and out. Each is very different in function and character: Vital-I Tea "Energize" is a spicy blend of black tea, cardamom pods, whole clove, cinnamon, ginger root, nutmeg and peppercorn that tastes as good as it smells. Vital-I Tea "Renew" is a fruity mix or orange and lemon peel, apple pieces, hibiscus, sunflower and rose petals, lavender flowers, black currants, and natural grape essence--while providing anti-aging benefits. Vital-I Tea "Slenderize" smells of cranberries, elderberries, black currants and rooibos "red" tea to eliminate toxins from your body.  Vital-I Tea "Rejuvenate" is an herbal, exotic blend of Japanese sencha, Siberian ginseng, marigold flowers and passion fruit essence.  These are exotic and make a unique and thoughtful gift for men and women.

CLEVER HOUSE HOME ENHANCERS: It's the "little things" that make life easier and more fun and gift giving, successful..at home, too! Here are a few wonderful ideas to make your life easier, more satisfying, and more beautiful!

Special someone? Say how you feel, with candles.  There's nothing more powerful than indulging your senses with a luxe, scented candle, especially if it's from Trish McEvoy. Her Scent Candle $38.00 features a lead-free wick and a unique blend of waxes, housed in a clear glass votive with shiny silver top embossed with elegant, Trish McEvoy label.  It is a generous 7.25 oz, so it'll last through the Fall and into the holidays. A scent that is perfect for Fall is "Orange Ginger," an ivory colored candle with a tantalizing citrus with tangy ginger spice that is guaranteed to lift your spirits and put you in the mood for Autumn!  This elegant, luxurious, candle is the type of unisex gift for all occasions that everyone, covets. Even better, since it is beautifully packaged in clear cellophane with a black grosgrain bow, you don't even need to wrap it.

Sometimes linens and clothing just don’t smell fresh, even though they are clean. Whether you’re on the road or at home, you can easily freshen up fabrics with Sarah Michaels Timelights Linen & Lingerie Spray in Twilight $3.95 8oz. Does your lingerie smell like an airplane baggage hold? One spray of this lightly-scented product and it will be reborn! Use this multi-tasker to add a hint of romance to bedclothes, or spray lightly on the sofa if the dog has been sitting on it –your guests will never know!

We love the warm glow of scented candles, the slow and steady whiff of burning incense,  and the immediate gratification of scented room sprays, but sometimes you need a longer lasting (and non-flammable) way to scent a room. Xela Aromasticks $35.00 8 oz, $60,00 16 oz contain a packet of slim, bamboo reeds that you place into a clear glass bottle filled with a scented, essential oil that has a round wooden top with a hole in the middle. Once the sticks absorb the scented oil,  they spread it throughout your room in a long-lasting but not overpowering way. Before guests arrive, or for a quick burst of fragrance, simply flip the sticks around so the saturated ends diffuse scent into the room. We loved the new fragrance "Spice." This is an intoxicating mix of clove, cinnamon, vanilla and ginger-mmmm! Xela Aromasticks are also available in Invigorating Citrus, Calming Woods, Soothing Nursery, and Uplifting floral. These will make a great hostess or holiday gift, too.

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Life can be stressful, especially when you are traveling. Treat yourself to a tiny bit of calm in a tin! Temple Balm $7.95 by LUSH can’t eliminate all your stress, forever, but it helps you get a handle on jet lag, normal stress, and even fatigue -- in a flash!  A pillbox-sized tin holds help -- a solid lime, lemon, grapefruit, rosemary and geranium scented "balm" to soothe and revitalize your mind and spirit. It is made with honey, water, mango butter, apricot kernel oil, and avocado oil. It sounds good enough to eat, but don’t–just rub it on your pulse points and watch your motor start to rev up, again!

Do your Fall clothes smell a bit musty from months in the closet?  Perk them up instantly with just a few spritzes of nifty, anti-bacterial, odor-removing Fabric Fresh $10.00 8 fl. oz by The Laundress will perk up less-than-fresh-smelling fabrics from sheets and shirts, to sneakers!  The Laundress comes in several different scents. We tried the "Classic" scent which is a sweet musk with citrus, and a hint of yang and sandalwood. There's also Cedar with spice and a hint of citrus;  "Baby" (vanilla musk,   bergamot & lavender) and "Lady" amber, citrus, green notes). TIP:There are travel-sized sprays as well to freshen an airplane seat, hotel sheets and blankets and whatever else needs a hit of "clean" - get one for your next trip!  

It's great to take the romantic glow and scent of candles when you travel. One way to do this safely is with the Zum Glow Candle in a Tin $15.00  7 oz/30 hr; 2 oz.; 12 hr mini $5.50 by Indigo Wild. These all-natural, generously scented candles are made of white soy wax, and have a lead-free wick so you don't leave a trail of black smoke in the air.  The sturdy tin makes this a great choice for travel, whether you're lighting it in a luxury suite, or at a campground. There are nine sensuous scents that won't break your budget. We sampled   "Lavender Mint," a soft minty scent with a hint of sweetness and "Rosemary Mint," an exhilarating minty herbal blend (with bits of real rosemary herb scattered on the top) that made us feel ready to party! My favorite is "Cinnamon," a classic, sassy spice that will remind you of the holidays to come. I also like the Zum Glow in a Glass $22.00 7 oz. This is the same high quality candle as the ones in tins, but these ivory-colored candles come in chic, frosted class votives that enhance any decor. I like "Frankincense & Myrrh," an exotic blend of woodsy and sweet spices that will instantly turn a boring boudoir, into a mysterious "Casbah." If you aren't into candles, but want to enjoy some of Indigo Wild's scents, try Zum Mist $10.00 4 fl. oz. A tin bottle with spray pump is full of 100% pure, essential oil to mist everything from your room, to your clothing to your sheets, to your skin. They have aloe for softening and soothing, and vegetable glycerin that functions as a skin conditioner.  TIP:To make an essential oil scent last even longer, spray a bit on the light bulb in your lamp. As the bulb heats up, the scent will be diffused throughout the room!

EYES: This season, go for deep, vibrant, jewel-toned colors either on lids, or (for the more timid) as mascara or liner.   Strong, earthy and matte looks are perfect for Fall's seasonal palette, or be a bit daring with shadows that have glitter or shimmer.

Deep, vibrant color carries style this Fall. Sue Devitt Studio melds these colors with the romance of Persia and Arabia into the "One Thousand and One Nights" collection.  In August you can begin brightening your eyes with five new Eye Shadows $18.00 from this collection. The Silky Sheen formula is a sheer wash of buildable, shimmery color such as   "Agadir," a gorgeous golden olive, "Ensa," soft ivory, or "Casablanca," a peachy tangerine. Line lids or create a modern, smoky eye with 'Alexandria, " a deep, midnight blue. The Silky Matte shadow is more intense. Try "Tan, Tan," a deep, `warm chocolate.

Trish McEvoy is known for sophisticated, subtle colors that are easy to apply, and make every woman look fashionable. For Fall, the Simply Gorgeous Collection features Eye Shadow $15.00 in wearable neutrals.  "Cafe Latte," for example is a rich, semi-matte, medium brown that is fantastic as a soft, shadow liner, or blended onto lids. A slightly deeper shade is "Sable Bronze," a shimmery bronze that is simply stunning, especially for evening. Pair it with a highlight of peachy, pearly "Glamorous Gold," which makes an elegant lid color, too. 

Classic signs of Fall include Shetland sweaters, tweeds, and a chic trench. Bourjois Fall 2005 collection has interpreted these timeless fashions into complimentary makeup colors. One that we especially love is the Trio Effect Lumière Eye Shadow $18.00 "Les Artistiques."  A rich, matte violet and a slightly shimmery deep taupe, can be used as a lid liner or shadow, while a light, yellowed ivory balances the other two colors. For added emphasis, use the Two-Tone Crème Eye Pencil $10.00 in "Cafe." TIP: the new way to line lids is inside and out. Apply the cream shade to the inner rim of your eyelid, and use the coffee shade to line the lower lashes.

Clinque has come up with a clever product that will be a must have for every fashionista and ends the frustration of reaching for a liner pencil, only to find that it is too dull to use and no sharpener is handy.  The Clinique Kohl Shaper for Eyes $15.50 is a slim pencil with a sharpener built right into the cap. The pencil body is triangular, which makes it easier to grip and allows you to apply a thin, medium, or thick, line. The pencils are soft and blendable and slip on without any struggle. These are intense, sexy colors and all are gorgeous, but if we had to pick favorites we'd suggest the traditional "Black Kohl," or modern "Black Amethyst," and "Blackened Teal."  Also petty are a pewter, taupe, deep brown, and deep blue. Those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers will be delighted to know these are 100% fragrance free, ophthalmologist tested, and allergy tested. While you are at the Clinique counter,get one of the new Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quads $25.00. Each slim, clear, silver-topped, mirrored compact holds four creamy, lightweight, silky, powder shadows with two applicators (sponge for smoothing, tapered brush for blending and contouring).  There are several pretty quartets in Nude ("Teddy Bear"), Tawny ("Spicy," "Island Breeze") and Violet ("Polar Bear,: "Plum Seduction").  We tried "Plum Seduction," a violet-themed quartet of light, medium and dark colors that can be blended or used individually for lids, highlight, and liner. These are not the barely-there sheers of summer. They are soft but intense to create eyes with more color but not harshness, just right for Fall.

We love changeable compacts that allow us to choose exactly the colors we want.  Custom Compacts by Cover Girl are new and nifty.  A slim, square, plastic Compact $2.99  has four magnetized holes in which to place your choice of colors.They pop in and out, easily but are secure by the magnets while in the case. The shadows are silky, sheer, blendable and long-lasting.  Use just a little, or keep layering for more color. There are 14 choices of Custom Compact Eye Shadow Pots $3.49 each in a dazzling array of colors. Try  "Tapestry Taupe," a deep, soft brown, and "champagne," a light warm ivory for lids and highlight. Top with Fantastic Lash Curved Brush Mascara $5.85 which gives you a generous "fan" of large, lush lashes, affordably. The brush nicely fits the curve of your eye so application is foolproof. It's gentle enough for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, and lasts without flaking. Choose from "Very Black" or a black brown. We hope Cover Girl adds more colors!

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La Sienne is new to our review, and we are truly impressed with this new collection. A perfect trio for Fall eyes is Color Phase Eye Shadow 23.00. The luxe, gold-toned compact with clear lid holds a silky-smooth, luxurious and long-lasting powder pan with three colors in one beautifully coordinated for lid, liner and highlight. Perfect for the end of summer and all through the Fall is "Ivy," a bright pearly bronze for lids, eggshell for highlight, and deep green for liner. There are also pink/purple and taupe/mauve versions.

The hottest color duo of the season might just be the Aveda Petal Essence Eye Color Duo $15.00 in "Azurite/Iris." The two-in-one color pan of powder shadow shimmers with jewel-like tones of shimmery teal and deep violet pearl that are trendy and still very wearable for day and evening. Both will work beautifully as a liner or shadow. More important, they are true to color and crease-resistant--especially important when you are applying deep colors like these. I personally love the new and amazing Mosscara $14.00 in Larkspur" that colors your lashes with a wearable, soft but deep violet while providing Aveda-high quality results.

When music industry makeup artist Alison Padavan, created her own line of makeup called Rock Hard Cosmetics (new to our review this column). it seemed natural for her to create a collection that reflected makeup and color trends in the music industry. We want to report that non-rock stars will quickly warm to this exciting line. Lethal Lash $14.50 is a water based formula that is oil free, goes on wet and natural looking, dries in a flash, doesn't' clump, is safe for contact lens wearers, has deep, intense, color, but washes off easily with soap and water. It comes in Basic Black, but we hope that Ms. Padavan will make this wonderful, volumizing mascara in more colors. Meanwhile, the black is a must-have!

We first reviewed Jouer in our Spring 2005 Column and we marveled at the plastic rectangles with peek-a-boo, mirrored tops. The units slide together so you can select just the colors and products you want to tote with you.  We also loved the innovative, cream-to-powder products that go on moist and smooth. If you are already a fan of Jouer (or just want to try it) choose the Cream Eyeshadow $18.00 in "Chiffon," a sheer, iridescent ivory that gives lids or brow just a hint of pearly shimmer and is a welcome relief from too many dark or smoky shadows.

Colors that stand up to rich earthtones  on your agenda? Try the ten new shades of Prestige Eye Shadow $3.25. Slightly shimmery shadows come in clear-lidded, round compacts with a cross-hatched embossed design.  My favorite lid look is  "Cast Iron," a gorgeous, shimmery olive paired with a deep, dark green "moss" or deep teal "Indigo" as a liner or accent. Gold-flecked "Empire" is a pleasing, medium peachy-pink and "Chiffon" is a pretty, softened rose. "Caribe" is a soft brown that will work it's magic on everyone.

Kanebo Eye Color Duo $28.00 features new, complimentary color combos that are rich, dramatic, crease-resistant and so beautiful to behold in their chic, pewter-y compacts that you imagine how fantastic they'll look on your eyes.  For Fall, try "Mode," two squares of softened, jewel-toned powder so silky you'll think it's a cream. A deep plum (great for a liner or dramatic eye), is coupled to a universally-flattering, shimmery taupe. "Tea Ceremony,"just for Fall, pairs a powder lime green with a square of rich, sheer, purple "gel" that is amazingly easy to apply with fingertip or brush as a lid color, and with a thin brush, as a nifty eye liner. 

Sneak Peek: Are you ready to party? We received some advance samples of the Bourjois 12.31.2005 Party Collection. Glitter is back, in a huge way, for the holidays. The neat, clear lucite bottles with brushes attached to the tops of  Suivez Mon Regard Loose Powder Eye Shadow $16.00 in "Étoile d'Argent," or "Or Pépite let you brush unabashedly bright, bold glitter on eyelids (or elsewhere--we dabbed it on lips and slicked on a gloss for shine).  The intense, sparkling shimmer will lift your spirits and put you in a festive mood--but not until November, 2005 when the 12.31.2005 collection hits stores.

Sometimes it's not just the product that is improved, but the means of delivery. That is certainly true with Lash Perfection Mascara $7.75 by the always high quality but low priced, Max Factor. The slim, tapered, IFX brush looks like a bunch of tiny, soft, spikes, designed to provide more control when coating lashes. The result is good coverage of color from root to tip without globs or clumps for lashes that look full and fantastic. It is best to ditch mascaras after six months, so as long as you're going to get a new one, try Rich Black, Soft Black, Black Brown, and  Deep Blue. Or, get them all and change the color with your mood and wardrobe.

We love products that give you two uses in one. The new, Laura Geller Line and Define $25.00 dual-ended mascara-liner combo eliminates clutter in your makeup bag and gives you two products for the price of one. Make your eye looks trendy with the "Olive" liner/mascara combo. The look is new, but daytime-friendly. TIP: for a "smoky" eye that is long-lasting and subtle (or if your liner isn't perfect) simply apply, then smudge with Q-tip or fingertips!

Another nice, dual-ended, cream eye shadow and liner called Perfect Eye Wand $22.00 is from Ramy. The color is not black, not brown, but instead, a neutral, sophisticated, mahogany. This gel-pen version of the popular, Ramy, powder liner  best selling powder liner, The shadow side has a soft, pearly taupe with subtle bronze undertones, and the liner side features a soft, blendable gel pencil to line a little, or a lot. This is perfect for travel, with a versatile color combo to go from subtle to smoky/sexy without having to lug lots of makeup around. Ramy's celebrity clients include Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie,  Debra Messing and Renee Zellweger, but but he also works with cancer survivors and patients *Ramy's book about looking and feeling beautiful when dealing with cancer will be out shortly and I will be reviewing it in the Advice Sisters bi-monthly Enews (zine)Click here to subscribe *fill out the form completely to get your own copy. 

Giorgio Armani Eye Mania is an ultra-sophisticated quartet of shadows with colors enhanced by a golden shine. paired are two, complimentary, but slightly different shadow colors that create an intense, smoky eye,   along with two contrasting ones that soften them for limitless looks.  We tried "#1," which is inspired by the color of the Mediterranean. Inside the signature, round, matte black, mirrored compact are four strips of color. The top shade is a slightly shimmery, slightly greyed light blue, followed by strip of deep teal, followed by a band of very light, lemon yellow, and finally a small strip of grey. Three other sets that will work beautifully with all the latest Fall fashion are in shades of pink, brown or taupe.  For more intensity and definition, line eyes with an Armani Eye Liner Pencil $32.00. We suggest #12, an amazing, hard-to-define mix of blackened plum and charcoal that will work with virtually everything!

Bobbi Brown has created a limited edition Eye Shadow $19.00, for her limited edition "Clay Collection," that blows basic brown shadows right out of the way!  "Desert," is a fantastic new color. The soft, matte, yellowed, neutral medium beige gives your eyes modern take that works with earthtones of all types. The shadow is luxurious-- silky, creamy powder . It resists creasing and stays true to color. We particularly like "Desert" it paired with a daring plum or deep chocolate liner and mascara. Run to get this shadow no, because it won't be here forever.

Use the light, medium and dark colors in any of the ten Seein Triples Eye Shadow Compacts $3.50 by Caboodles in a traditional way (liner/shadow/crease/highlight) or mix them together for your own, unique color blend. Note the slim, elongated, oval compacts. Enjoy triplets of color in matte or shimmery in everything from basic black/white/grey to blues, pinks, turquoise and earthtones. "Gawkin' Seein' Triple," features three soft, shimmery shades of eggshell, taupe and brown that are perfect for Fall.  For a finishing touch, try Color Tips Double Ended Mascara $6.00. Start with the black mascara as your base coat, then color the tips of your lashes with vibrant color (there's even a bright red!).  We tried "Blazin," which colored the tips of our lashes with a glamorous, shimmery champagne. TIP: When applying, work from the outer lashes in for a more defined eye and don't be afraid to add a second coat as these are meant to be light-hearted and funky!

LIPS: Wine-themed reds and pinks, berries and plums are perfect with Fall fashions, but if you deep colors too daunting, there are plenty of pretty, feminine earth tones and peachy-toned colors, too. Shimmery glosses are hot, with a bit more color and a little less glimmer than this summers' sheers. For full, sexy, lips, don't forget to add a new, "lip plumping" lip product to your makeup bag!

Bulkier fabrics and deeper colors require more substantial makeup colors. If you prefer sheer color and shine, we recommend Sue Devitt' Studio's new Mini Lip Glosses $18.00 from the "One Thousand & One Nights" collection. Each slim, lip gloss has essential oils that nourish and heal chapped lips as the provide shimmery, gold-glimmered, long-lasting shine. Our favorites for Fall include: "Shiraz," a shiny, sheer, sparkling raspberry; "Taza," a burnt amber with a golden glitz, and "Manama," a sensuous burnt gold that will perk up a fading tan in a jiffy! There is also a silvery ivory and a shimmering blackberry that work particularly well over your favorite lipstick. The colors are long lasting and they make sun-parched lips feel new, again.

M.A.C. Cosmetics is known for high-fashion looks, and their Fall colors are especially flattering.  Take a break from the season's berries and plums and with a sexy, feminine Frosted Lipstick $14.00 in a soft, pearly, blue pink" like  "Punkin." For an entirely different vibe, deeper color and high shine, add a slick of Tinted Lipglass $14.50 in "Nouveau Riche" a deep, semi-sheer berry gloss that has Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition your lips. For more options, line your lips with a Lip Pencil $14.50 in a bright shade like "Cranberry." Create shine and drama with a color from the "Tailormade" collection such as "Check, Please," a  bright blue-red frosty gloss or a dramatic nude, Lustre Lipstick $14.00 in "Naturally Eccentric," a barely-there beige. We particularly like this one with a slick of Lipglass $12.50 in "Pink Clash," a sensational, golden rose shimmer with high shine that looks amazing, solo, too. For glam and long lasting color, try M.A.C. Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lip Color $19.50.   Apply a coat of   lightweight color,  followed by a new, clear, silver-shimmered glossy top coat. We like the fact that you can purchase individual replacement top coats, too. Our fave for Fall is "Betwixt," a deep, rusty copper with a touch of pearl and gold shimmer, made super-glam with the clear, shimmery top coat (that moisturizes, too). We also like warm, coral-y "Luv-4-Ever" with enough pink so it won't clash with blue-toned colors. For mauve lovers, "Jazz-Y-Razz," is a deep mauve made sexy with high shine from the silvery-flecked top coat. These lip stains are very long-lasting but not a bit drying. A quick slick of the overcoat is all you need to keep your lips looking good, hour after hour.

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Lipstick $26.00 looks so elegant in it's golden case that we had to include a photo!  But it's what is inside the case that counts and Guerlain delivers just what you'd expect: high performance, long-lasting, luxe lip colors of exceptional quality (with SPF 10). There 30 shades in light-reflecting formulas: metallic pearl, glamorous sparkle, or pure cream. We tried one of the creamy formula lipsticks: "544 Rêve D'or" (translation: river of gold) that is also the name of an award-winning rose. The lipstick itself is a moist, medium-toned browned rose that will flatter everyone, equally. It's a perfect choice with the substantial, rich, fabrics so "courant," now.  Also try Lip Lip Lip! $23.00. It comes in a sleek, shiny, black compact with metallic Givenchy logo on the top. Choose one of four intensities with a sweet, violet-scented, berries, or citrus fruits allure. The lipstick is light and long-lasting, gliding sensuously on lips like silky lingerie.  Even better, these lipsticks  hydrate and protect all day long with light oils and an SPF 20 filter. We tried the new,fun "112 Electric Light," a shimmery white sheer that lends an incredible sparkle to any lipstick, or try it with a coat of  your favorite gloss.

Clarins Colour Gloss $18.50 feels silky and fantastic on your lips. The non-sticky, long-lasting,super shimmery colors are just as much of a treat. #09 Orange Sparkle" leaves a wash of earthy copper along with holographic sparkle that is just enough. The other colors (or "colours" if you wish) are breathtaking, too.

For more than two decades, Make Up For Ever has been delighting professional makeup artist and fashionistas with high quality, high performance cosmetics. Make Up For Ever Lipsticks $17.00 shea butter to soothe, moisturize and protect lips, in a luxe way. There are an awesome 90 colors in Lacquered (smooth cream), Pearly (iridescent glow with subtle shimmer), Transparent (sheer color with high shine) and Matte (intense color, long-lasting powdery finish). Our top Fall choice is a subtle peachy-nude, pearly formula lipstick with a semi-sheer, super-moist finish called "430," or try "#419," a Transparent formula, medium berry stain, For true drama, #506"  is an intense, classic, red with a matte finish with a modern look, or try "#202," a creamy, full coverage, clear, bright pink especially great on cool, deeper complexions. TIP: Bright, bold colors can highlight flaws, especially cracked or dry lips. Make Up For Ever Moisturizing Lip Balm $17.00 is a luxe lip conditioner. with shea butter, macadamia nut oil, aquafix and wheat proteins to soothe lips instantly and penetrate to continue its good work. We love the way it feels. You’ll want to keep applying it–which is a good thing!

We raved about Aquatic Shine Lipstick $14.00 by Biotherm when we reviewed it in our Summer 2005 column. These light, super-moist, shimmery sheers not only look great, but they also provide three hours of  moisturize, too. There are dozen colors in three formulas: crystallized, syrup and holographic. For Fall, try "#565," a crystallized shine (shimmery) copper that looks great on just about everyone. A slightly softer, more iridescent version is the holographic shine  "#515," a peachy pink nude that catches the light without going overboard. These are just fantastic--and we love the bullet shaped, shiny, silvery cases. We hope that Biotherm keeps making more and more colors because we’re hooked.

E.I Solutions Plumping Lip Gloss $18.00 comes in six shades of primarily pink and red (and a "Clear," too). We like the substantial, clear, wanded tubes and the light, green, apple scent. This product naturally plumps lips with a soft tingle (not a burning sting) and it protects and moisturizes with   Vitamins C & E. The pearly tints are sheer and shimmery, leaving lips with pouty, long-lasting lasting shine and a bit of color. Our picks are "Spicy Cinnamon,"  a peachy spice that will go with all your earth-tones, this Fall, while "Soft Kisses," is a cheerful, cool toned berry. For more definition or a natural, matte, lip look, use E.I. Solutions Lip Enhance $16.00. Billed as a "lip definer and foundation," it's a remarkable product that slightly enlarges the appearance of lips and allows for makeup application outside of your natural lip line. The classy, gold-toned, dual-ended pencil has a good lip brush on one end, a swivel-up pencil in a natural rosed-beige, on the other. It's clever, it works, and we love it!

I love cute, innovative packaging. It makes putting on makeup even that much more fun! And, I love great products at reasonable prices. Caboodles delivers all of my faves with Kaleidoscope for Lips $5.99, a set of sheer, shiny silky, lip glosses rolled into a clear plastic ball that opens flat to reveal three pans of beautiful color (photo). Perfect for all is "Berry Blast" with  light, medium, and dark berries or "Bossy Brown" with beige, tan and brown colors, or (my fave) "Pop Top Pink" featuring a nearly-clear, super-light and medium set of feminine pinks. The see-through colors make them universally flattering. The price makes them completely affordable! Caboodles "Kissing Sticks" $3.99 remind us of the 60's, when flavored lip glosses were the "must-have" accessory!   Slim sticks of soft, nearly-bare, semi-glossy lip balm not only makes lips feel soft and sexy, but coats them with a lasting, kissable, and  yummy scent that even he will love.  We tried delicious "Pina Colada" and "Melon Magic." There's also cherry, bubblegum, grape and strawberry. They're irresistible! Don[t forget to check out the new, cute, Caboodles web site, too.

Pour a warm cappuccino, on your lips, that is!  Aloette Lip Colour $12.00 in "Cappuccino" is an intriguing blend of rusty-red and warm brown, to create a deep, sexy lip look that will flatter nearly everyone.  And, it's just one of more than 15 beautiful colors in this line. We liked the soft, semi-matte finish and the nurturing addition of aloe, shea butter and Vitamin E to not only color, but soothe, our dry lips!  The lipstick is long-lasting and stays moist-fabulous!

Pick a six-pack of perfect plums with limited edition Lip Colors $16.50 by Stila.   Cool, bronzed metallic-covered cardboard tubes house luxe, smooth, pearly, semi-opaque lipsticks in shades of purple, brown, rose, dark pink, copper and pale pink. "Taylor" is a deep copper that will warm up a fading tan and work beautifully with all your Fall earth-tones. "Blake," is a deep rose flecked with a hint of copper. In the mood for the season's hottest plum shades? Try "Darcy."

I have just discovered Model Co, an exciting line designed by former Sydney, Australia modeling agent, Shelley Barrett and already, I'm hooked. I really don't know how I managed without them!  The lip products sensational, especially the  spice-scented Wonderfull Lip Plumper $18.00. This gloss gives lips a hint of color, lots of moisture, and a tingle (thanks to organic ginger and capsicum oil to stimulate your lips' own collagen and create a temporarily fuller, pout). The  "Fiery Red" leaves a hint of red shine that looks super-sexy, but there's also a hot pink, a cinnamon, Hot Cocoa,and "Chestnut" (my personal favorite), to make lips look full and natural, with just a hint of non-shimmery, shiny, sheer color. This is such a sexy product and it is so much fun to use, no wonder  celebrities like Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow love it!  For even more "va-voom," add a coat of juicy, super-shiny Glass Ultra Lip Gloss $15.00. It's super-wet-look featuring a bit of the scent it's named for. I adored pinky-browned "Guava" to keep a hint of summer glow on  lips. There's also a sexy red called "Berry," a luscious, orangey-pink "Watermelon,"  and Passionfruit (sheer pink) and Lychee (clear). With these, you'll feel as though you are actually close to having Angelina Jolie-like lips!

We love Shu Uemura Lollishine Rouge $20.00.  This top-of-the-list-for luxury (and fashion) line of makeup has lots of lovely lip colors, but the Lollishine Rouge lip colors are some of our favorites. They slide on silky-smooth with moist, rich shine and semi-sheer color (and just the right amount of shimmer). New for Fall is "#140," a perfect, clear, raspberry that manages to be universally flattering on everyone.  It's sure to be a modern classic!

The Custom Compact $2.99 by Cover Girl for LIPS is similar to the one we reviewed in this column for eyes. The glosses are pretty and moisturizing, and the lip colors have more than 50% emollients and Vitamins A & E to condition and seal in moisture like a lip balm, while adding long-lasting, water-resistant color. Start your collection with the Fast Start Kit $6.49 that has two lip colors ("Vintage Wine" and "Rose Quartz") selected by Procter & Gamble Beauty Creative Director Pat McGrath. Then choose from dozens of colors in the Custom Compacts Lipcolor Pots $3.49 and Custom Compacts Lipgloss Pots $3.49 including peaches, wines, mauves, pinks, berries, clear, earthtones, and nudes. In tune with the plum/mauve/wine theme popular this season you might like to try "Iced Mauve," a shimmery, medium mauve, or Midnight Mauve," a deep, blue-toned berry To flatter a fading tan, slick on   "Cutie," a rosed brown gloss. For more emphasis, line lips with Outlast Smoothwear Lip Liner $5.99 that is soft, blendable, long-lasting and comes in five colors.  "Nude" is a warm pink that will work with nearly everything. There's also Ruby, Blush, Candied Ginger and Candied Sugar.TIP: If you have more than four colors, get several empty compacts to store them in, or keep the plastic packages they came so they stay safe when not in use.

Rock Hard Cosmetics lip products come in cute, round, pink, white and black "mailing tube" packages, but what's inside is even better. Pouty lips are all the rage now, so let's start with the Lethal Plump $26.00. This is a night time collagen treatment that uses an exclusive formulation of Oligopeptide (don't ask us--but it works) blended with Botanical Butter of Wild Mango to hydrate and protect your lips, while hydrating them and helping them to add volume and reduce lip wrinkles and fine lines.  Twist the applicator until gel reaches tip of brush. Brush gel onto lips covering your entire lip area.  This is a night treatment which must be used for 30 days to see real results.  For daytime, try Lethal Lips $12.50. This shiny, clear gloss is also a lip plumper, packed with essential oils and the deep, intoxicating, sweet scent of cinnamon. It will enhance your lips' natural shape and color by increasing circulation and leave your lips feeling tingly, shiny and full.  Lethal Glow $12.50 is the shimmery version that looks tantalizingly like fairy dust suspended in clear gloss and adds gorgeous dimensional glimmer to your lips. For color, Lethal Shine $12.50 contains the same attributes as the lip enhancer,  in ten gorgeous,  sheer, glossy colors!  We tried "Octave," a coppery shimmer that screamed "sex appeal" but with a soft sell.

Lips that look tired, cracked and old do not enhance your beauty!  It's pricey, perhaps, but   Aloette Platinum Lip Treatment $34.50 has a combo of idebenone (protects skin from environmental damage), millet seed extract (a natural exfoliator); D'orientine (reduces fine lines and wrinkles) and Soline (sunflower oil) to moisturize. It also has antioxidants vitamin A, C and E as well as other essential elements to soothe dry lips.Good for both men and women, this little pot of softly fruit-scented clear balm will immediately start working to reduce lines and smooth your lips back to youthful softness.

Glitter is always in fashion, and never more so than in the cooler months. For special events and all-out glam, get a Sparkling Lipstick $16.00 by La Sienne. We love the petite, squared-off gold metal tube-so chic! Inside is a lipstick with mega-watt glitter built right in! The colors are intense and the glitter lasts and lasts! We tried "Crackle," a bright, no-holds-barred orange/bronze which will look fabulous with a tan, and with Earthtones this Fall. There are also very pretty white, mauve and pink versions. TIP: if you are timid about wearing a glitter lipstick you can get the look, just a bit less. Simply apply, then blot. Follow with a clear gloss. You'll get color, shine, and glitter--but not too much! For everyday, try one a  La Sienne Luscious Lipstick $12.00.  These are -frosty, sexy pearls packed with vitamin E and castor oils for continuous moisture. "Orange Ice" is a bright orange for Summer into Fall, but there are more than a dozen other colors in creme, pearl and matte to make your fashion statement! More than a sheer, less than a cream is La Sienne Crystal Gloss $12.00. It's wonderful!  The soft, silky gloss-in-a-tube feel great on your lips and it is available in eight colors. We tried "Grace," a pretty peach with pearly shine that will flatter everyone. Even better, this shimmery, pearly gloss has antioxidants A, C and E to leave your lips better than bare. TIP: lip liners are a must this season. Lip Pencils are perfect with any lipstick or gloss to keep it in place and polish your lip look. The La Sienne Lip Pencil $12.50 comes in six colors and is silky-soft but still long-lasting.

What's not to love about a lip color that is soft and moist, and has a self-renewing shine that stays put?! Avon Shine Supreme Lip Color $8.00 gives you exactly that - long-lasting, moist color and shine that lasts for hours (up to five, actually).   Avon's patent-pending "rejuvi-shine technology" makes it happen, with a blend of emollients that adhere to your lips. The color is long lasting but not sticky. The shine is more a luminous shine than patent-leather wet, so it is appropriate for all occasions. They have hint of fruity scent, and come in fifteen shades. We are particularly partial to: "Polished Petal," a medium raspberry pink,  and "Glossy Rose," a slightly shimmery deep rose. "Raisin" is a deep brown perfect for Fall, as is the lighter, warm "Apricot Glow."  This is an impressive and affordable new product worth a try.

Get relief from the deep plums and berries this Fall, our suggestion is to go feminine and pale. A great combo is Aveda Lip Liner $12.00 in "Foxglove," a light dusty pink, with a slick of Aveda Lip Shine $13.50 in 'Honeysuckle," a nearly-base nude with a  hint of pink. TIP:  Don't just line your lips--color them completely before applying lipstick or gloss. It will help the color last and leave you with a hint of color on your lips even if the gloss or lipstick wears off.

The Devine Goddess Lipstick Collection $20.00 each by Napoleon Perdis is not a myth. It's real and it's here, today. Five different finishes pay tribute to the beauty of ancient Greek Goddesses--and now, to your lips! The first thing to note is the chic and substantial, clear lucite cubes with bright pink and gold Napoleon Perdis logo on the top, housing the lipstick. They open an close with a decisive "click!." The lipsticks are silky, luxurious, full coverage but still manage to look soft and moist. They contain a mixture of moisturizing ingredients (eg. jojoba and apricot nut oils and evening primrose), natural waxes, shine infused polymers and anti-oxidants blended to offer a high performance lipstick that does good things for lips as well as color them, beautifully. "Harmonia" is a clear, non-shimmery pink that will flatter most, "Hara," a bright, deep hot pink for drama.

The 17 new shades of Lipstick $3.95 from Prestige are not for shrinking violets. We tried six that are the stuff of dreams for those who love deep, dramatic lips. We love the matte, silvery tubes with peek-a-boo bottoms, and those with cool, medium-to-dark complexions will love the blue-based, slightly iridescent Fuschia called "Temptation" and the slightly shimmery, bright Bordeaux-colored "Heirloom." Not quite as cool toned, but still dramatic are the nearly-black/plum "Kona" and the deep maroon-brown   "Pinot Noir." These trendy colors come with a great price, too!

luscious, rich, opaque, lip colors have replaced the sheer and shimmery colors of the Spring and Summer. Whether you opt for deep chocolates, berries and reds, or prefer lighter peaches, pinks and neutrals, we know you'll love Lancôme Le Rouge Absolu $24.00. This silky and luxe lip color has SPF 15 to protect your lips,  6-hour care with continuous moisture and protective Vitamin E, plumping polymers and non-feathering colors to make lips look young and lush, and  more than 18 color choices! We tried "#382 Romance," a universally flattering soft rose/pink, satin finish lipstick. It slides on like a silky dream and stays where you put it. For a lot of shine and less color, try Juicy Tubes $16.50, a tube gloss with long lasting, wet-look shine, moisture, and grown-up scent. We tried "#065 Exquise Illusion," which tinted lips with a universally flattering, modern, raspberry sheer tint, and a lovely tea-like scent.

Looking for an unabashedly luxe lipstick? Look no further than the master of fashion, Giorgio Armani. For Fall, get a few new shades of luminous, long-lasting vibrant color from the fabulous Shine Lipstick $21.00. "#26," is a limited edition, pearled pink/brown that looks wonderful on everyone.  Follow the plum trend with "#28," a pearly purpled-brown that is deep and sexy.  For sheer glam, you can't beat the simple and graceful matte black tubes, either.

Sneak Peek: The Bourjois 12.31.2005 Party Collection wont' be on store shelves until November, 2005, but the Bourjois Effect 3D cosmic Lip Gloss $15.00  will be your choice for a bright, party look for lips when it arrives. "Rouge Critic" is a semi-sheer, super-shiny, bright raspberry  gloss with tons of tiny, iridescent, rainbow sparkles, that marries Hollywood glam with Parisian flair for a bright, sexy red lip look nearly everyone can wear.  Tuck a rose behind your ear, add a bit of sparkle, and you're set for anything the party season sends your way.

Super-sheer shine and non-sticky gloss will always sit well with us. Jelly Gloss $5.70 by Rimmel comes in shiny, sheer tints in mini-tubes. We love the smooth, non-sticky texture and the natural wash of color in four new sparkling shades: Cotton Candy, Sorbet, Tutti Fruitti and "Sweetie," a shimmering, almost sheer champagne.  if you like click-it pens, you can get a bit more color and the same, super-star, sheer shine with Twist & Shine Sheers Lip Polish $5.70.  Seven sexy shades deliver a shiny glaze and a bit of color. We tried "brilliance," a clear, watermelon pink and "Opulence," a deep, clear, sheer raspberry. These are slim and portable, and fun to use!

If your lips are suffering the ravages of too much sun and wind, you’ll have a renewed reason to smile when you try new Moisture Extreme Lipcolor $7.00 by Maybelline. It looks like a regular lipstick, but it features lip-balm-like moisture along with full coverage, moist, glorious color that glides on like silk. The colors  (44 of them, actually) are available in every color tone imaginable. We tried "True Pink," a soft, wearable daytime pink with just a hint of moist glow instead of shimmer and high shine. "Royal Red," is a show-stopped, full-out, movie-star red to create the sexiest mouth you've ever seen.  If that’s not enough to love, the formula contains SPF 15 to continue to protect your lips,  ingredients that keep the color fresh and non-fading or bleeding, and a "hydration system"so effective that your lips will actually look healthier and feel softer with regular use.  This lipstick is a must-have for Fall. . TIP: If you want to make this moist, not matte, lip look more shimmery and shiny, just slick on a coat of Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Lip Gloss $6.75. This super-shiny gloss with a bit of sparkle comes in four new colors such as "Boarding Pass Brown" and "Travelin’ Tawny."

Bobbi Brown’s "Clay collection" features fabulous, matte, modern lip stains inspired by the sun-washed deserts of the American Southwest. These will add life to your face even after the summer sun has gone for good. The newest lip product to get excited about is the Bobbi Brown Matte Stain $20.00 that offers lips glam, without gaudiness. We love the shiny, black, mirrored, mini-compacts with Bobbi Brown logo. Even better is the contents:  one of six, earthy and intense colors that apply surprisingly moist and velvety and coat your lips with intense color that looks full, but never obvious or "hard." We especially liked "Clay," a soft, rosed-brown that looks great on everyone, and "Desert Clay," a soft, flattering mauve. Those who are following the wine trend this season will like "Cabernet," a warmed wine, or the deeper "Chili," a true Bordeaux.

You can't help but like the very modestly priced, long-lasting, glossy Endless Kissable Shine Wear $10.49 from L'Oreal Paris. Two steps keeps you from having to re-apply for hours. The silky, matte, long-lasting lip color slides on from a pewter-colored tube. Let it set for a couple of minutes, rub lips together, and apply the clear gloss topcoat (now in a chubby squeeze tube) for a wet-look, shine. L'Oreal claims this is "zero-transfer," and actually, it is! The lipstick won't rub off easily (best to use an oil-based makeup remover)  nor does the glossy top coat compromise it's wearability. Amazing, but true. My favorite is "#530," a soft, warm rose of medium intensity that will flatter most everyone, but in al there are a dozen new, fashion-forward colors to choose from in every color category.

NAILS: Nail color plays a major role now. Deep, dramatic, plums, wine colors,  classic reds, clear berries,  and nearly black browns are being shown on runways, but pales, glittery formulas, and metallics are always popular, day and evening.

Even though the summer shine is not high in the sky, your nails will still glisten and glow with shimmery pearls if you use a feminine, new nail polish by Stila $10.00. This is the first time we have ever reviewed Stila polish, and we love what we see! Pick a super-pearly polish to compliment Fall's feminine fashion. These are not wimpy, waif-life shimmers, they're all out super-pearly, high-luster pearls.  "Brooch" is a fabulous silver that looks great on toes, too. "Sash" is a subtle plum that everyone can wear, and "Pendant" is a stylish, warm pink to put the pizzazz on your hands! The polishes are opaque, shiny and smooth--of course they last and of course they're sophisticated --they're by Stila!

We are delighted to welcome Sally Beauty to our reviews. Fingerpaints Nail Color $3.99 comes in  76 color choices and with a modest price tag. If you visit the Sally Beauty web site you can actually see test drive the colors on an actual hand, to see if you would like the look--fun! We like the chubby, rounded, generously sized .5 fl. oz bottles and the long-wearing, chip-resistant formula and glossy shine. Two of the newest are "Harvest Wine," a deep, slightly metallic, blue-based wine, and "Maple Yes? Maple No?" a shimmery,iridescent, coppery rose.

"Metallic Bronze," a unique, limited edition Nail Enamel $16.00 from Shu Uemura's Masquerade Collection looks like a shimmery charcoal, or a rich, glowing bronze, depending upon how the light hits it. This stunning, gold-glitter-infused color will catch looks of admiration, day or evening. There is also a dark cherry and a deep rose. No matter what color you choose, you'll cover the high quality, quick drying nail polish that has a long-lasting glossy shine. The fact that is is formulated with seaweed extracts and protects against dryness and promotes stronger, healthier nails, isn't bad, either!

Juicy Vernis Nail Gloss $13.50 is not only long-lasting, glossy and gorgeous, it also features a sweet and fruity scent as it dries!   The press information says it lasts up to five days and guess what?--it really does!  We love the round bottle, too. For a subtle, timeless look, try "#21 Fresh," a medium, opaque, peachy-pearl that looked classy on fingers and toes, or try "#23 Lizzie Jagger," a ladylike, semi-sheer wash of glossy light peach named for the Jerry Hall and Mick's daughter. On the opposite side of the color spectrum is the intense, deep, glittered plum "# 44, Berlingot" which will take your toes all the way through the holidays--in style!

Maybelline Forever Strong + Iron Nail Enamel $4.12 gives you fashion-forward color and protection for stronger, healthier nails. What could be better?. Slick on n "Fly-By-Berry," a soft, medium berry with a hint of rose, for a universally flattering color that works on everyone’s fingers and toes. It has enough color to coordinate beautifully with the deeper tones you will be wearing this Fall but it's not harsh or over-the-top, deep. We think it is a perfect day-to-evening look that takes you from the office to a special event, perfectly!

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Essie Nail Polish $8.00 has won our hearts season after season, always producing high quality products that reflect the latest trends. For Fall, Essie takes a cue from the catwalks, again. The new Essie collection colors are primarily dark and intense, but the smooth, shiny, chip-resistant formulas make application a breeze. Try a warm, coppery shimmer such as "Over the Knee," a very dark brown with a hint of glimmer  or "Deep Pockets," a super-shimmery, pure copper. "Sole Mate" is a very deep, rich purple/wine, and "Foot Loose" is a fun, blue-based, raspberry. We also liked "Thigh High," a very bright garnet with a hint of metallic that looks especially tempting on toes. Not part of the Fall collection but still stunning are "Eighteen Carrot," a shimmering antique gold and (for something avant-garde ala David Bowie),   paint your nails with a dark-as-the-ocean, shimmery blue called "Aruba Blue." For less obvious bling, "Stepp’n Out" is a new, medium-sheer, light warm-pink that puts you in tune with today's pinks and berries, without going overboard

As a change of pace from deep, dark nails, go light   and natural with Le Vernis Multi-Eclat Nail Colour Natural Nail Perfector $16.00 by Clarins.  Apply "#233"   and it's similar to applying a light-reflecting foundation--but for your fingers (and toes).  It's a shimmery, pearly white with a semi-sheer finish that can be worn as a top coat for a shimmery, sparkling effect, or simply on bare nails for a superb, natural glow. There is a lot to love about Clarins nail products. They're quick-drying,  and come in a dozen new shades (many coordinate with Clarins lipsticks, too) that can be applied in one coat for a protective base, with another for a super-shiny effect. The formula has great ingredients to help protect and strengthen nails and ensure a smooth finish. Flakes of mica help make the polish water resistant too, for longer wear.  The final touch? These are toluene and formaldehyde free, dermatologically tested, and hypoallergenic.

Rimmel's tag line: "new 'salon Style" "professional nail care at home," doesn't mention that it is affordable nail care! Rimmel Sixty Seconds Vinyl Shine Nail Polish $2.65 comes in 24 shades, and instantly delivers intense, high-shine color in one coat, that lasts and last (we know, we gave it a rigorous road test). New color for Fall include  "#818 Candy Cake," a glowing, metallic copper that looks amazing on everyone's fingers and toes. We also like the light,subdued   "#503 Angel Delight," a non-shimmery, high sine that kisses nails with a touch of shiny pink. "#824 Pillar Box" has a strange name, but adds a very eye-catching, sheer, hot pink gloss to your nails. This would be fabulous with a tan (or a faux one). If you like deep, dark colors, protect your nails from staining with Nail Bright $2.65, an anti-yellowing, brightening base coat that smoothes your nail surface as it protects and instantly whitens. Keep cuticles soft and supple with Rimmel Cuticle Oil $2.65. a brush-on oil containing sweet almond, evening primrose oil, Vitamin E and aloe vera extract (and a nice, subtle, apricot fragrance)

BODY BLING:  The sun may not be shining as brightly as in the Summer, but the urge to shine, remains! Shimmers and bronzers will be popular throughout the season, and especially for "big ticket" evening events. The bling comes more from a dewy shine than all-out glitter, however.

There is nothing better than loose, shimmer powder that is self-contained and easy to apply. La Sienne's Bronze Powder Pump $22.00 not only dusts a soft, bronze/bold glow onto your face and body, it comes in a handy, powder in a tube with attached brush and even comes with it's own, clear plastic tote bag. It's easy to apply wherever, whenver, and do it precisely and neatly.  There are non-shimmery versions of loose powder in this line, too.

Diamond Cream $35.00 is a new, dewy-cream gel  from Make Up For Ever that creates a sheer, luminescent finish on face or body. We like the tube/pump applicator and the super-fast-dry non-scented formula. Most of all, we like the dewy and natural glow that you get from a teeny bit of this exciting product. We tried #4 Flesh" which gives a sheer, dewy shimmer to skin, but there are six other colors including white, porcelain pink, blue pink, terra cotta, and even a copper "#6" and a gold "#7." TIP: this product is great on it's own, but you can also mix it into foundation or body lotion to give these products new life and make your skin, glow. Loose powder "bling" fans will like Shine on Powder $25.00, an iridescent, loose powder that uses synthetic mother-of-pearl of varying sizes to reflect the light. There are four shades: Pink Porcelain, Amber, Caramel and Flesh. We tried "#5 Amber," a shimmery copper that will look super-sexy on tanned skin (or faux tans). TIP:   Use this over your foundation to help it last longer, even out your skin tone and create a more  flawless finish. Use a large brush or powder puff–a little bling goes a long way!

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