Lancome’s Juicy Tubes, the iconic lip gloss that kicked off the gloss frenzy, is turning 10 this year! Introduced in 2000, it quickly became a cult product thanks to its unique tube applicator, high shine and yummy flavors, inspiring must-have limited editions and even a series of imitators.

 100% Natural Origins Collection, Juicy Tubes, Lancome (above)

Lancome is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its iconic Juicy Tubes lip glosses by launching a new limited edition collection called “Natural Origin“, which was designed by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and that includes six new tube designs. These designs will be featured on six Juicy Tubes from their Natural Origin line. The new designs created by Yayoi Kusama feature butterfly and flower patters giving the juicy tubes a fresh, stylish and playful look for their tenth birthday.

Iida Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Artist & Designer (above)

First introduced in 2000, it is difficult to believe that this wonderful invention of Lancome had a very successfull ten years in the beauty industry gaining more and more devoted fans. The new 10th Anniversary Juicy Tubes collestion will be available to purchase in April, 2010. We are very excited about this new product, since the 100% Natural ingredients of these six glosses include real honey, beeswax, royal jelly extract and shea butter comprise moisturizing base, while carmine pigments and annatto add color.

Poster Featuring a 10th Anniversary Collection of Juicy Tubes designed by Yayoi Kusama (above)

Besides, the devoted Juicy Tubes fans won’t be disappointed with the rich palette of sweet-tasting treats filled with vanilla, raspberry and apricot, and other fruity flavors. On top of all the fun pleasing to the eye and taste features, these lip glosses proved to be an exellent tool in keeping your lips shiny, soft and moisturized.

Peter Philips, Chanel’s Global Creative Director (above)

The new airy, nude, warm shades are “clean, classic neutrals that are infinitely wearable and effortlessly chic.”, as per company’s description. The collection of delicately subdued shades, such as pale pinks, beiges, browns and khakis are meant to enhance the natual beauty and illuminate the face to give skin a naturally luminous warmth.

“Les Impressions de Chanel” Spring 2010 Makeup Collection (above)

Our favorite item from this new collection is a limited edition Empreinte de Chanel, radiant glow highlighting powder, faturing subtly shimmering shades of rosewood, beige and bronze highlighting powder combine to give the face a warm, sun-bathed radiance.

Empreinte de Chanel, radiant glow highlighting powder (above)

Soleil Tan de Chanel
Sheer Illuminating Fluid in Sunkissed shade has a subtly bronzing formula, infused with light-reflecting pigments, designed to create the look of bright, even-toned skin.

Joues Contraste Blush Powder in Imprévu
A dusting of JOUES CONTRASTE Blush Powder in new Imprévu, a copper-imbued rose, accentuates cheekbones with a natural, luminous glow and has been designed to recreate the natural flush that comes from a walk in the countryside.

Levres Scintillantes Glossimer
In of-the-moment shades of LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer lips take on a sparkly finish and high-shine glow; available in two amazing shades:
~ Futile – soft, frosted pink
~ Maline – light, luminous, apricot gold

Levres Scintillantes Glossimer, “Les Impressions de Chanel” (above)

Le Vernis Nail Color
Nails make the ultimate statement with new, impossibly chic shades of LE VERNIS Nail Colour. Yours to discover:
~ 503 Inattendu - a sun-warmed beige, or a sandy-nude.
~ 505 Particulière – a cool, dusky grey. This is the grayed taupe shade that was featured at Chanel’s spring 2010 fashion show.
~ 507 Tendresse – a pale rose, or a delicate pink

Le Vernis Nail Color, “Les Impressions de Chanel” (above)

Poudre Universelle Compact
Achieve soft, even tone with POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACT Natural Finish Pressed Powder, a translucent, superfine formula in limited-edition Beige Clair.

Le Crayon Levres in Beige -  a pale beige lipliner

Le Crayon Yeux in Khaki Dore - a gilded Olive eyeliner with shimmer

The new “Les Impressions de Chanel” Collection will be available in stores sometime in January 2010.

Aaron de Mey, Artistic Make-up Director for Lancôme Paris (above)

Designed to celebrate the bold and vibrant lifestyle of Paris, the new collection shades of indigo blue, luxurious gold and captivating red are symbolic representations of the glamour, the energy and the passion of Paris. The face of this new collection is a fashion model Daria Werbowy.

The collections is represented by the following items:

Lancôme Declaring Indigo Bearbrick, so cute! (above)

Lancôme Declaring Indigo Nail Polish (above)

Lancôme Indigo Royauté Eyeshadow Palette (above)

Lancôme Declaring Indigo Brush Set, Exclusively at Nordstrom (above)

“I Love Ice Cream” Collection by Harajuku Lovers (above)

Harajuku Lovers collections, perfumes, handbags, makeup bags, etc. are inspired by the electric street scene of the shopping district in Tokyo, named Harajuku. The Harajuku Lovers collections were also created to capture the self-expressive attitude and iconography from Gwen Stefani’s albums. The trully unique pieces are artfully created as an embodiment of the notion of East meeting West.

By creating a vibrant style that’s as distinctive as DNA, additng the new Harajuku Lovers makeup bags to your collection will enable you to have a daily celebration of your sweet-tooth with these eye-catching, unique, colorful bags.

What is more attractive and desirable on those hot summer days than a scoop of two of this colorful, cool ice cream?

“I Love Ice Cream” Poster (above)

The “I Love Ice Cream” Collection by Harajuku Lovers includes these four beautiful peices:

1. Brush Case (holds brushes, pens or pencils)

Brush Case, “I Love Ice Cream” Collection by Harajuku Lovers (above)

2. Clutch (very roomy convenient piece to have on the go)

Clutch, “I Love Ice Cream” Collection by Harajuku Lovers (above)

3. Organizer (no more trouble having everything in one place)

Organizer, “I Love Ice Cream” Collection by Harajuku Lovers (above and below)

4. Travel Bag (cute accessory to take with you when you go away)

Travel Bag, “I Love Ice Cream” Collection by Harajuku Lovers (above and below)

I also saw a crochet cherry adorned handbag from this collection, which looks very cute.

Handbag, “I Love Ice Cream” Collection by Harajuku Lovers (above)

Guerlain, “Le Rouge G” Lipstick (above)

Guerlain, “Le Rouge G” Lipstick (above)

An exceptional accessory, Le Rouge G de Guerlain surpasses mere Beauty with a breathtaking formula. A precious ruby powder interacts with daylight to reveal spectacular radiance unachieved to date. At the first contact, lips are immediately defined, smoothed, plumped and hydrated.

Guerlain, “Le Rouge G” Advertisement (above)

Guerlain, “Le Rouge G” Lipstick (above)

At the first click upon opening the magnetic mechanism, the case first reveals a stunning mirror, a convenient promise of your own personal luxury, and then the exceptional lipstick nested within the case, making applying lipstick on the go easier than ever before, beyond the fact that it just looks so futuristically cool.

Guerlain, “Le Rouge G” Lipstick (above)

This is not merely an exceptional accessory, however. Rather, “Le Rouge G” lipstick itself is unique in its own right surpassing mere beauty with a breathtaking formula. Infused with ruby powder from real gems, glass microbeads, and liquid mother-of-pearl, all of which reflect light, this lipstick is formulated to interacts with daylight to reveal spectacular radiance unachieved to date. Plus, with vitamin A to stimulate epidermal cell growth, Tiger Grass to boost the synthesis of collagen, and wild mango butter, lips will also appear well hydrated and plumped. At the first contact, lips are immediately defined, smoothed, plumped and hydrated.

Lorenz Baumer, Jeweler, Designer of “Le Rouge G” Lipstick Case (above)

 Diorskin Nude Fresh Glow Collection (above)

Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10 ($45.00) -  Blends 100% mineral infused pigments and water to deliver flawless results. Light as air on your skin.  Fresh, weightless texture and finish in a formula that hydrates the skin as it conceals imperfections and creates a radiantly natural, true-life glow.  Creates the illusion of ideal, flawless, bare skin.  Comes in 12 natural shades.

Diorskin Nude Fresh Glow Powder SPF 10 ($40.00)  & Nude Powder Foundation Brush ($45.00) – An ultra light loose powder that invisibly hydrates and gives skin a radiant, natural, fresh glow like ideal, flawless, bare skin. Comes in 4 natural shades. Use with Nude Powder Foundation Brush to help you build on your perfect weightless natural mineral complexion.

In new Diorskin Nude Fresh Clow products , micro droplets of mineral rich water suspended in both a powder and a fluid formulation capture and reflect light to deliver a glowing healthy skin finish. The result is a naturally luminous complexion that gives you that head-turning radiant look you can only get in your own nude skin. By using advances in mineral makeup technology, this product will take your complexion to a whole new level.

Step 1:  Start with Dior’s HydraAction Deep Hydration Radical Serum ($69.00) for a natural glow from the inside out.

Step 2: Apply Diorskin Nude Hydrating Glow Hydrating Makeup with your fingertips for weightless and flawless coverage

Step 3:  Finish with a dusting of Diorskin Nude Fresh Glow Powder, which can also be worn over bare skin or as a refreshing touch-up midday. Its cooling sensation soothes the skin and never appears cakey or flat.

Juicy Couture has launched their new limited edition line of accessories, “Juicy Loves Sephora” a brand new signature collection of accessories designed exclusively for Sephora offering Juicy devotees and newcomers alike another way to shop the “Only At Sephora” Juicy Couture essentials. The new collection includes a line of lip glosses - among which is a bejeweled heart ring. This show-stopping ring is a definite conversation piece and the ultimate touch-up essential with its shimmering gloss hidden inside. Too bad, it’s only available in size 7.

“Juicy Loves Sephora” Pavé Lip Gloss Heart Ring (above and below)

2. Lip Gloss Heart Pendant from Juicy Couture Loves Sephora Collection ($58.00)

A pretty pendant with a heart of gold, faceted with pink crystals that shine with feminine allure, holds a tiny pot of lip gloss. Available in Crystal (light pink) color.

“Juicy Loves Sephora” Lip Gloss Heart Pendant (above and below)

3. Vera Wang Princess Sparkling Creme Parfum ($38.00)

Vera Wang’s so popular Princess perfume is now available as a solid sparkling creme parfum, which comes in a purple faceted heart with goldtone chain, lobster clasp, and crown charm.  The magical scent needs no introduction for those of us who love remain long-time fans of  Vera Wang perfumes: it is both mystical to the fearless and the fascinating and also an enchanting celebration of modern femininity for the princess in your life.  The fragrance notes are an exotic fruity, floral bouquet teased with vanilla and an unexpected twist of pink guava. 

Vera Wang Princess Sparkling Creme Solid Parfum (above) 

4. Coach Legacy Lip Gloss Charm ($58.00)

The stylishly striped charm from Coach’s Legacy Collection opens to reveal two shades of classic pink lipgloss. Done in gold plated brass and enamel the top is decorated with Legacy stripe with Coach lozenge logo detail. Dogleash clip will ensure that you never loose this fun accessory. 

Coach Legacy Collection Lip Gloss Charm (above)

5. Yves Saint Laurent – YSL – Lip Palette from Love Collection ($39.55)

Pucker up with this gorgeous, compact lip make up palette! Packed in a lovely silver heart locket with garnet color Crystallized Swarovski Elements, this enchanting lip make up kit has both lipstick and lip gloss to give you gorgeous, kissable lips! Fastened together with a red string, you can easily bring this along with you wherever you go, or store it in the luxurious red pouch! Also included is a lip brush for fast and easy application.

Yves Saint Laurent

6. Philips & Swarovski Active Crystals Heart Ware USB Memory Key ($180.00)

Swarovski and Philips joined their creative efforts and created this sparkling USB memory key has been disguised as heart pendant on beige silk cord. The polished stainless steel heart has a fully faceted, asymmetrically-cut Silver Shade crystal. It has a capacity of data storage worth 1 GB (or about 250 songs or 1,000 photos); and has a high-speed USB 2.0 interface.

Philips & Swarovski Active Crystals Heart Ware USB Memory Key (above) 

7. Moschino Metallic Leather Heart Bag ($1,600.00)

Available in a saddle and metallic color combination, this gorgeous leather bag will be fun to carry around.

Moschino Metallic & Saddle colored Leather Bag (above)

8. Valentino Pink Patent Leather Sweet Heart Shoes ($525.00)

A woman does not an occasion to get a nice pair of shoes, this is why our Heart Fun Gifts Top 10 List must have a heart-shaped pair. Valnetino patent leather Sweet Heart Pumps in hot pink are perfect for the V-day.

 Valentino Patent Leather Sweet Heart Pumps (above)

9. Lovers Candy G-String Panty ($12.00)

Is your man on a diet? Well, he’ll have to forget about that for a while. 6.5 Oz of edible candy beads has been used to create the g-string.  Lovers Candy offers a great variety of candy lingerie.

Lovers Candy G-String Panty (above)

10. Norman Love Confections 20-peice Heart-shaped Chocolate Set ($45.00)

Pastry chef, Norman Love, has created a delicious collection of his special Valentine’s Day heart shaped creations, along with an assortment of fresh, gourmet chocolates creations.

Norman Love Confections 20-peice Heart-shaped Chocolate Set (above)

Unlike the old version sold at $195.00, this new brush, priced at $225.00, has three speeds for the face and also a Spot Therapy mode to care for areas of the body that need extra attention.

Clarisonic PLUS Skincare System in White (above)

What does the new brush do?

~ 6 times more effective makeup removal tool;

~ leaves skin feeling and looking younger and smoother;

~ cleanses so well that products absorb better;

~ gentle enough for twice daily use;

~ helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes;

~ helps reduce the appearance of visible pores;

~ reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

What are the benefits of using the Spot Therapy mode?

~ fewer dry patches;

~ gentle exfoliation for softer, smoother skin;

~ firmer skin with improved texture.

I already have the original Clarisonic brush in pink, and although this new one is quite a temptation, I think I will wait for the pink version to come out before I buy it. And if Clarisonic design team gets really creative, they might even come up with a pink version adorned with crystals, why not for the fun of it, just an idea…

Estee Lauder Turbolash All Effects Motion Mascara ($30.00) – an auto-powered, vibrating brush gives you: volume, length, curls and separation.

Now, you can have everything you ever dreamed of for your lashes-all from one mascara. According to Estee Lauder’s website, It’s the world’s first “turbo-charged” motion mascara with a vibrating brush. An innovation of design and engineering. The brush is auto-powered, patent pending*, and precision-engineered to achieve lash effects you never thought possible.

All you need to do is to turn on the power and the brush does the rest. Feel the buzz, as the gently vibrating LashSonic Brush™ with micro-pulse bristles works its magic, moving rapidly through lashes. It continuously separates and saturates lashes with a rapid release gel formula. It also finds lashes you didn’t even know you had and coats them instantly and perfectly. Addtionally, it creates the ideal lash effect-maximum volume, length, curl and separation-all at once. And last but not least, the motion brush keeps lashes clump-free. So you can reapply several coats without heavy build-up-even refresh lashes during the day.

Lancome Oscillation PowerMascara ($34.00) – the first vibrating power mascara by Lancome: 7000 oscillations per minute.

Just press the button and experience a breakthrough sensation in application. In one easy new gesture, let the vibrating brush combined with an exquisitely smooth formula wrap every lash up to 360°. Instantly see a fascinating gaze: lashes appear ultimately extended, remarkably separated, and virtually multiplied in number.

SpinLash ($14.99) – Mascara That Revolves Around You™

The mascara, which comes in black or brownish-black, has a rotating brush. It can spin both ways, allowing you to easily apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes. SpinLash claims to “simultaneously separate, organize, shape, coat, lengthen and volumize your lashes.” And, if you like the idea but already have a brand you like, the brush can be used with your favorite brand, though Spinlash’s mascara is safe for contact lens wearers and not tested on animals.

In 2009 the Italian fine jewelry company Luca Carati, a company that brings diamonds to life, is going to celebrate a twenty-year anniversary of quality and style. Founded in 1989 in Valenza (Veneto Region), the Luca Carati Company, whose every jewel is produced in-house in all its phases, continues to deliver exceptional designs that capture the essence of elegance and style. The company, though still quite young continues to expand into the most important world markets, and today almost all of the collections are exported. 

The collections bearing the Luca Carati name play on the balance between innovative and classical concepts, and the ability to combine different precious materials with diamonds in various elegant and refined shapes. The company’s meticulous attention to detail is also demonstrated in the process of careful evaluation and selection of diamonds, which come from most important world markets (first-cut stones, always only natural, white, or colored, with cuts from brilliants to Princess, Baguette and Tapered).

Who are the Luca Carati jewelry collections for? All women, evryone of them is so different and unique, but also all of them share the same desire to express femininity in the ways they see it fit.

Think of the neo-romantic woman and embroider her with simple and up-to-the-minute flowers of gold and brilliants.

Think of the minimalist but glamorous woman and refine rounded shapes in precious stones and in the varied colors of gold.

Think of the regal and sophisticated woman and mold precious waves to sweetly wrap the body and luminously alight on the skin.

Then think of the dynamic and bewitching woman, playing with the soft geometries of washes of brilliants.