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stila one step makeup keeps it fast and simple!

Are you a multi-tasker?  If you are, you need to check out new stila one step makeup; a four-in-1 product that is a primer, foundation, concealer and powder.  Do I love it? Let me count the ways!

stila one step makeup is an innovation in skin-perfecting makeup.  Not only that, but if you're like me--I was a little skeptical as to how the product would feel on my skin.  Four products in one? Would it be heavy or gunky?  Not at all.  It's a luxurious makeup that provides long wearing coverage in an easy-to-use, weightless formula.

Backstage Pass: Lela Rose at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

While in New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I was privileged to attend the shows and go backstage to get the details on key aspects of the look: makeup, hair and nails.  At Lela Rose, the look was relaxed and inspired by Venice Beach.

Makeup was by Sarah Lucero for Stila and Beauty.com.  Sarah said the look they were going for was a "seashell look on the eyes".  Stila Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 was applied to the face, with Fandango Duo Shadow applied to eyelids, Camelia Convertible Color on the browbone and Cobalt Smudge Pot in inner corners.  Cheeks were naturally flushed using Pomegranate Crush Stain.  Lips were nude, using Camellia Convertible Color.  Black Major Major Mascara completed the look.  Prior to makeup application, various Darphin products were used to prepare the skin.

Barbie Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week featuring Stila Makeup

It's Mercedes Benz Fall 2009 Fashion Week in New York and who better to make the scene than Barbie?  Barbie continues her 50th celebration this year with a fashion show featuring guest designers like Calvin Klein, Vera Wang and Bob Mackie, dressing her in Past, Present and Future creations.  My favorite look is Barbie Present. 

Makeup was done by the Stila Pro Artistry Team led by legendary makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, who brought the looks to life. 

Makeup used to get the Present look, detailed on the face chart below, include Stila shades of purple eyeshadow with black eyeliner; Illuminating Makeup, Perfecting Concealer, bubblegum pink cheeks and All Over Shimmer.  Stila "Giggle", a light pink Lip Vinyl, completed the look.  

 

Barbie Loves Stila Collection at Sephora

Barbie™ Loves Stila is a makeup collection that celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the beloved pop culture icon.

The inaugural collection features four colorful “Decades of Beauty™ Cans” filled with Stila favorites that will help Barbie™ girls recreate Barbie™ beauty looks that are iconic of the past five decades.

Each unique palette has two eye shadows and a cheek color or bronzer, as well as a lip product, and a mascara or liner. A booklet inside describes the beauty and fashion wardrobes for each doll.

Decades of Beauty™ Cans include:

• Ponytail Doll (1959) – Lip Color named Ponytail (red), Liquid Eye Liner, a 3-pan paper-wrapped compact with 2 eye shadows and a cheek color, and a Look Book.

• Malibu Doll (1971) – Lip Glaze named Malibu (pale pink), Lash Visor Mascara in Black, a 3-pan paper-wrapped compact with 2 eye shadows and a bronzer, and a Look Book.

• Foxy Doll (1980) – Lip Glaze named Foxy, Lash Visor Mascara, a paper-wrapped compact with 2 eyeshadows and a cheek color, and a Look Book

• Jewel Doll (2000) – Lip Glaze named Jewel (bright pink), Multi-Effect Mascara, 2-pan paper-wrappedcompact with 2 eye shadows and a cheek color, and a Look Book

The four Barbie™ Loves Stila beauty cans retail at $ 40 and are available exclusively at Sephora’s 5th Avenue store in New York, international Sephora locations, and at Sephora.com.  In addition to the Decades of Beauty Cans, a Barbie™ Loves Stila Talking Palette is available.  Featuring four wet/dry eyeshadows and a glitter eyeliner, it literally talks you through each application step.

What do you think of the Barbie™ Loves Stila Collection?  Do you plan to buy it?  I think it's a cute way to pay tribute to Barbie™.  And after all, she's a beauty and fashion legend!

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide: 10 Fabulous Gifts $20 or less!

Beauty gifts don’t have to break the bank in a tough economy.  Even Oprah has decided to replace her popular "Favorite Things" Show with something a little less lavish.  A little more thrifty, in keeping with the times. In that spirit, and with the holidays fast approaching, I compiled a Holiday Gift Guide of 10 gifts under $20, perfect for the beauty addict on your list.  And, if she's reading, a list that even O might approve of.  

Pomegranate Fig Sugar Body Polish: If you haven't tried one of the invigorating scrubs from Klean Bath & Body, you might want to order two  Pomegranate Fig Sugar Body Polishes and keep one for yourself!  Only $ 11.50. 

Slatkin Frosted Cranberry Candle:  Slatkin candles are some of the best fragranced and high quality candles on the market.  This Frosted Cranberry candle smells wonderful and looks waaay more expensive than it costs!  Pick up this festive Frosted Cranberry Candle at Bath & Body Works. $ 16.50.

Estee Lauder Mascara Traveler Set:  This 3 piece limited-edition Mascara Traveler Set packs a full sized Projectionist mascara plus a travel version and a Lash Primer Plus in a croco case for only $19.50.

LUSH Twinkle Holiday Gift Set.  A twinkling strawberry milkshake scented bath bomb plus a sexily scented moisturizing sparkle bar to make your skin look, feel and smell LUSH.  Get this set for only $ 14.95.

Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava 3 pc Gift Set:  Not only is Hawaiian Ruby Guava an amazing fragrance (one of my faves!), but this gift set at only $16.00, includes a travel sized soy candle, body butter and solid perfume.  Also available in Mediterranean Fig, Avalon Juniper and Tuscan Blood Orange. Check out the Fruits of Paradise candle gift sets for only $ 13.95.  I love Pacifica!

Juicy Couture To Go Fragrance:  This fruity/floral Juicy rollerball fragrance is easy to wear and easy on the wallet at only $ 16.  Available at Sephora.

philosophy's sugar plum fairy set includes a shower gel and lip gloss for $20.  This sugar plum fairy duo would be perfect that hard-to-buy teen or 'tween on your list.  Who can resist the sweet smell of sugar plums and a touch of shimmer?  I can always count on philosophy for gifts that fit into every budget.

Sonia Kashuk Travel Brush set:  If you need makeup brushes, don't hesitate to try this Sonia Kashuk 6 piece (plus case) set.  At $ 19.99 it's a great value for the beauty lover. Available at Target.

Rapture Best of Smashbox: This 3 piece set features essential Smashbox products in travel sizes... Bionic Mascara, Mini Fusiuon Soft lights in Dusk and Mini Lip enhancing Gloss in Aura.  $ 19.00.

Stila shimmer and shine! it gloss trio:  A set of 3 high shine, high shimmer lip glosses in pretty colors that would work for anyone.  A $54 value, this set is a steal at $12.00.

From makeup to fragrance, candles to scrubs, this list covers some of the best range of inexpensive gift giving possibilities for the beauty lover on your list.  Got any other sensational suggestions?  Leave a comment and let me know!