You might wear makeup day to day, or for a special occasion, but the same makeup technique can get boring after a while, and sometimes it's great to grab a makeup technique book to get some creative ideas flowing. Bobbi Brown just released a new book called Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual - For Everyone from Beginner to Pro. It's her makeup knowledge of more than 20 years in a fun book that you can have access to. Tips, tricks, and techniques that you can learn will make you the best makeup artist for yourself (unlike celebrities we don't have a style team following us around, but we still want to look good). What's great about Bobbi Brown unlike other makeup artists is that she makes everything clear and easy to follow so you can actually ... READ MORE >>

False eyelashes add glamour to even the most simple makeup look by lengthening your eyelashes to new heights of flirtatiousness. MAC Cosmetics just release a false eyelash collection called Lash & Dash. To get the ultimate sexy look try 42 Lash; it's one of the most dramatic pairs of lashes we've seen that doesn't go into the realm of theater makeup. Visit www.maccosmestic.com for more info.  ... READ MORE >>

1. Philosophy Holiday Lip Shine Trio The perfect blend of delicious apples, spicy pumpkin, and tasty eggnog make for a flavorful indulgence. These dramatic recipes create visibly plumper and shinier lips that make your mouth look fuller and more luminous. Make your time under the mistletoe worthwhile with lip-smacking, sexy, luscious lips! Available: Nordstrom 2. Philosophy the Cookie Exchange Philosophys Cookie Exchange will have you smelling like some of the seasons yummiest treats. This set of three super-softening beauty brews will create an aromatic relaxing experience before you hit the party scene. And once youre there, the scent of this dessert-inspired bubble bath and shower gel will lure the entire party right to you.  ... READ MORE >>

Makeup that has natural ingredients is very important to me. Especially if you're wearing it all day. I don't mind putting on the heavier stuff at night, but for day to day purposes I choose mineral makeup. It's better for the skin and better for the environment anyways. Recently, I tried the Pur Minerals Starter Kit. I usually wore Bare Minerals in the morning, but wanted to switch it up a bit and I'm glad I did. Pur Minerals provides really good coverage. I was very surprised by this because I've noticed that other mineral makeup brands go on lighter and don't cover imperfections very well. I didn't need to worry about that with Pur Minerals. The most surprising thing about the 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation is how nice ... READ MORE >>