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Top 4 jewelry trends of 2010: Bling goes bold!

In addition to beauty products and handbags, I love jewelry.  So when I got this information on the top jewelry trends of 2010, I wanted to share:

Forget the gold. Go for the bold! This is the theme from the editors of JCK, the jewelry industry’s foremost authority, as they rolled out this year’s four most prevalent and prominent trends at the industry’s premier jewelry show in Las Vegas.

Travel tested: Lands End Canvas Collection Route 63 Snap Tote

 

Next to shopping for makeup, I love handbags and jewelry.  So when I was given the opportunity to try out the Route 63 Snap Tote bag from the new Land's End Canvas Collection, I jumped at the chance.  I'm always on the hunt for a great tote bag and with an upcoming vacation, I knew it would be a great opportunity to give this bag a real-world test run.  This is a bag that could easily be used as a daily tote to carry to the office or wear casually on the weekends while you're running errands or going to the beach. 

Valentine's Day Gift Guide--Lady in Red Edition

With Valentine's Day right around the corner and inspired by the classic "Lady In Red" song by Simply Red, I pulled together some of my favorite red gift ideas. 

Nothing is sexier than red lips.  Estee Lauder has released a new Love Your Lips Collection.  The limited-edition collection includes 12 lip-loving Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick ($19.50) shades and 4 new Kissable Lip Glosses (18.00).  What I love about the Love Your Lips Collection is the design.  Each lipstick features a special L♥VE logo.  The glosses feature the same L♥VE logo on the outside container.  Try the lipstick in the gorgeous "Cherry Kiss" shade. Available now at Estee Lauder counters nationwide and at www.esteelauder.com.

Sephora Presents Tarina Tarantino: A Fantastical Makeup Collection

You may recognize the Tarina Tarantino name if you're an accessories lover, like I am.  Sephora Presents Tarina Tarantino is a luxurious “makeup-as-accessories” collection that evokes a sense of sparkle, whimsy, and above all, optimism. 

Designer Tarina Tarantino has always gravitated towards all things sparkly.  She's been involved in fashion, accessories and beauty, even having been a MAC makeup artist at one point in her life.  With the goal of allowing “girls of all ages” to express their sparkling selves, Tarina Tarantino is a luxurious and color-saturated makeup collection.   

Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Cosmetic Bags You'll Love to Give or Get!

One of my favorite gifts to buy--or get--are cosmetic bags.  I have dozens of them.  I don't know if it's the fact that I love handbags, too, but I just can't resist a cute cosmetic bag.  The following 5 cosmetic bags are the best I've seen this season.  Definitely ones you'll love to give or get.  And read on to see the cosmetic bag that's on my wish list!

The Marc by Marc Jacobs nylon mini cosmetic bag is the perfect place to stash the makeup that you carry in your purse and not take up alot of room.  I love the bright colors!  Available at Nordstrom.com; $48.