Fall 2013: CHANEL Superstition Makeup Collection.

The new CHANEL Superstition Makeup Collection is in a word - beautiful. With shades of khaki, which can be worn by everyone, and matching pairs for cheeks and lips, this one has me yearning for fall and cooler weather now.

A firm believer in luck, Gabrielle Chanel surrounded herself with her favorite charms and talismans, as much for good fortune as for inspiration. The symbols that warded off superstitious fears now serve as silent muses for an enchanting Fall makeup collection. Sumptuous khaki tones are set off by new ‘lucky charm’ duos: entrancing, shade-matched pairs for cheeks and lips.

I love makeup shades that match, and pairing up cheek and lip colors are genius, especially when you want everyone to look at your eyes. Trust me, with these shades, that is where you want the focus to be, because the quad and shadows (Gri-Gri!) are intoxicating. I can't get enough. I think the pairs provide the perfect balance and help those that have problems when selecting coordinating colors, especially when going for a bolder lip and eye.

The collection:

LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow - $59.00
The metallic and khaki shades in this palette are captivating. Like I mentioned above, you want the eyes to take center stage when using a palette like this. The colors are so incredibly beautiful, no matter how you wear them.

Mystere - Golden Khaki, Golden Ivory, Silver Taupe, Matte Khaki 

I have been wearing Golden Ivory on my brow bone, Silver Taupe all over my lid with Golden Khaki in the outer crease. Matte Khaki is perfect as a complementary liner.

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadow - $28.50
Eyes are beautiful with these chic powder shadows in soft lavender and luminous taupe. Gri-Gri is going to be one of my all time favorites, I already know. The shimmering taupe shade reflects the light so beautifully. Pair the shades together for a soft, shimmering neutral fall eye.

Gri-Gri - Metallic TaupeHasard - Matte Lavender

LE BLUSH CRÈME DE CHANEL Cream Blush - $38.00
This innovative blush features a powder-cream formula made up of sheer, yet vibrant pigments. The silky texture offers a longwear satin finish that can be applied with fingertips or a brush.

Destiny - Golden BeigePresage - ApricotRevelation - Soft-shimmering PinkInspiration - Soft Blue PinkAffinite - Intense Blue PinkFantastic - Burgundy

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF Long-Lasting Eyeliner - $30.00
This smudge-proof bronze khaki eye pencil looks beautiful with the quad as well. It offers a slight bit of metallic to it, but nothing too overpowering. I love how it lasts all day with no smudging.

Khaki Precieux - Khaki with Bronze Tint

LE VOLUME DE CHANEL Mascara - $30.00
Lashes go bold while finishing the khaki look with this bronzed shade of khaki. I like using it with the liner, but over a base of black.

Khaki Bronze - Khaki with Bronze Tint

ROUGE COCO Hydrating Crème Lip Colour - $34.00
Delicate beige and bright apricot shades dress lips to charm. These creamy colors coordinate with the cream blushes and feel so nice on the lips.

Icone - Golden BeigeMystique - Apricot

ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Sheer Lipshine - $34.00
Soft shades of pink pair beautifully with their creme blush counterparts. Pink looks unexpectedly gorgeous with khaki. It is not a color I would have thought to pair up. You can see how beautiful in the CHANEL beauty image above.

Secret - Soft Shimmering PinkInstinct - Soft Blue Pink

ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Colour Lipshine - $34.00
In deep pink and burgundy, lips take on an intense new glow to create a similar attention grabbing look to the eyes. I like these with the Gri-Gri and Hasard shades best.

Rendez-vous - Intense Blue PinkEsprit - Burgundy

LE VERNIS Nail Colour - $27.00
The final touch of intrigue makes the collection complete with the three new polishes. Alchimie, a gorgeous golden khaki, shade is a must have this fall.

Elixir - Milky PinkAlchimie - Golden KhakiMysterious - Deep Khaki

Shop the CHANEL Superstition Fall Makeup Collection at department and specialty stores, as well as on chanel.com now. 

LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow - Mystere

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadow - Gri-Gri and Hasard

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF Long-Lasting Eyeliner - Khaki Precieux

LE VOLUME DE CHANEL Mascara - Khaki Bronze

ROUGE COCO Hydrating Crème Lip Colour - Icone, Mystique

ROUGE COCO SHINE - Esprit, Instinct, Secret

LE VERNIS Nail Colour - Alchimie, Elixir

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Makeup Wars: My Must Have Hair Tools.

I am obsessed with a great blowout. If I could have a professional blowout everyday, I would be one happy gal - with great hair. Seriously? Don't you feel better when you're rocking a beautiful bouncy blowout? Luckily, I have learned to do my own blowout at home. The key to the perfect blowout is the right tools and products.

For products, I like a product that initially smoothes my hair, as in defrizz and seals the cuticle to prevent it from fizzing in the first place. I use the original Moroccanoil Treatment for that. I also like a volumizing mousse, because I like a lot of volume and need the extra hold it gives. My current mousse of choice is Dove Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse. Finally, I need a hairspray to hold my style in place, and I only use L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray (unscented) for this finishing touch.

For tools, I need a great hair dryer and brush. The best hair dryer I have ever tried is from the famed blow dry bar, Drybar. They only do blowouts, so I trust that their tools are the best.

I use the bright yellow Buttercup Blow Dryer. This professional hair dryer has a powerful 1875 watts of power that is surprisingly quiet. It delivers a powerful airflow while being gentle on hair. It has three temperature settings, two speed settings, a self-locking Cool Shot button, and a narrow concentrator for fast styling. It is super lightweight, so my arms never get tired. My hair is dry faster with this dryer than any I have ever tested as well.

Along with the dryer, I depend on the Full Pint Medium Round Brush. This helps to smooth my hair while adding in big soft curls.

To aid in drying my hair in sections, I use the Drybars Hold Me Clips. These have a self-locking system that allows for large sectioning. They grip the hair gently, so I never experience pulling.

To do a great blowout at home, work in small sections. This is where the clips are essential. I usually work with seven or eight sections, but only clip off four sections at a time, on each side of my head. I dry each section at a time. I hold my hair taut with the brush making sure I point the dryer nozzle down toward the hair to seal in the cuticle. Once the section is dried, I wrap the ends around the round brush and again, pointing the nozzle down, add extra heat to the the section I am curling for about 10 seconds and then hit the cool button for about 30 seconds to lock in the curl. I move to the next section until my hair is completely dry. After all the clips are out, I curl back a few of the pieces that need more curl, again using the round brush and a quick heat/cool blow. When finished, I usually flip my head over and spray with my favorite hair spray and then flip back upright. I then just use my hands to separate some pieces and then make sure every hair is in place before I give it another mist of hairspray.

This is me after about a ten minute DIY blow out session with the Buttercup, Full Pint Brush and Hair Clips.

The hair dryer and clips can be purchased from QVC in their Drybar Blowout In-a-Box kit for $169.00. It also contains two different nozzles and an extra filter.

The Full Pint Medium Round Brush can be purchased at Sephora for $40.00.

Check out my Makeup Wars blogger friends to see their must have hair tools.

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Top 10 Gold Makeup Products.

Gold really catches the eye, doesn't it? I'm not talking gold watches and chains or a hot gold pair of shoes. I am takling beautiful makeup. Gold is one of my most favorite makeup shades for fall. Gold makeup, worn properly, can totally warm up your beautiful makeup look. I like to add a gold gloss on top of a lot of different lip colors, especially red or hot pink. It is the most gorgeous shade to highlight the cheeks with, and I wear it as an eye shadow base quite often.

Gold is a perfect shade as we make the transition from summer to fall. Here are my top ten favorite gold makeup products.

1. NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss - Gold Digger

2. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact - Beige

3. COVERGIRL Flamed Out Shadow Pencil - Gold Flame

4. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish - Gold Deposit

5. L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow - Eternal Sunshine

6. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil - Goldmine

7. Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eye Shadow - Sunlight

8. bareMinerals Eyecolor - True Gold

9. YSL Golden Gloss - Golden Sand

10. Stila Set & Illuminate Baked Powder Trio - The Illuminators

Be sure to take a look at what my blogger friends have in their top ten.

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See Our Favorite Drugstore Makeup & Vote!

When beauty editors and makeup mavens choose a drugstore product over its expensive counterpart, you know it's got to be good! From lipsticks to mascaras, we can't live without these beauty bargains. Vote for your top picks and comment below for a chance to win $500!

By iVillage; Compiled by Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester - July 10, 2013 Flower Beauty

What it is: One of the star products in Drew Barrymore’s Flower cosmetics line, this lipstick is as highly pigmented and sumptuously textured as tubes four times the price.

Why we love it: “This collection has officially blurred the distinction between drugstore and fine cosmetics. My top pick is the ultra-creamy lipstick, which has made me a red lip convert.” —Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester, beauty and style channel editor, iVillage

To buy: Flower Beauty Kiss Stick High-Shine Lip Color, $6.98 at walmart.com

CoverGirl

What it is: A unique double-sided brush takes lashes through a two-step process in a single sweep. First comes the “lash loading” section that saturates lashes with mascara. Next, fine-tooth bristles evenly distribute the product and comb out clumps.

Why we love it: "In my opinion, the development of CoverGirl Clump Crusher was a game changer in the past year. I can finally get defined, come-hither lashes without spidery, sticky clumps, at a price that lets me keep one in every bag." —Kristin Booker, blogger, Fashion. Style. Beauty.

To buy: CoverGirl Clump Crusher by LashBlast Mascara, $5.69 at walgreens.com

Physicians Formula

What it is: This light-as-air (and light-hearted!) bronzer creates a luminous glow. Coupled with natural plant extracts that purportedly mimic endorphins and a dreamy violet scent, it’s happiness you can brush on.

Why we love it: “I’m a big bronzer fan—I never use blush—so I’m on always on the hunt for a good one. Since I have sensitive skin I’m pretty picky. This one gives me the subtle, sun-kissed look I’m always after, and it doesn't irritate my skin. While, I can't say that it actually makes me feel happier, I really like how it looks on me!" —Heather Graham, deputy health editor, iVillage

To buy: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Baked In Happiness Bronzer, $12.79 at target.com

L'Oreal Paris

What it is: To simplify the challenge of applying liquid liner, this one boasts a super-fine 0.4 mm felt tip (the thinner the applicator, the easier it is to draw an even line) and a continuous liquid flow (so you don’t need to stop when you’re halfway down your lid).

Why we love it: “I’ve been using liquid liner for fifteen years, and this is my current fave. It doesn’t ‘skip,’ and it dries fast so I don’t smear it while I’m putting it on.” —Katie Alberts, contributor, iVillage

To buy: L’Oreal Paris The Super Slim Liner by Infallible, $8.99 at ulta.com

NYX Cosmetics

What it is: This palette includes six carefully selected, highly pigmented nude shadows, from the perfect shell pink to a deep chocolate brown.

Why we love it: “NYX is my new favorite discovery. The colors are really natural and they last all day long without having to reapply.” —Ashlee K. iVillage reader

To buy: NYX The Natural Eye Shadow Palette, $7 at nyxcosmetics.com

Revlon

What it is: If you’ve been annoyed by flaky foundations in the past, add this mousse-like wonder to your shopping list. The time-release formula maintains a silky, softly matte finish throughout the day.

Why we love it: “As my skin's gotten drier in recent years, I've made the switch from liquid foundation to creamy formulations. This is the first one I've found that isn't oily, flaky or drying. It feels soft and pillowy to the touch." —Katie Alberts, contributor, iVillage 

To buy: Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup, $12.59 at drugstore.com

Neutrogena

What it is: Light enough to wear over makeup, this powder, which is formulated with rice proteins, acts like a sponge to absorb extra oil and mattify skin.

Why we love it: “It's super light, never cakey, and fights shine on my T-zone where I tend to get oily skin. It layers perfectly over my tinted moisturizer and sets my makeup for all-day wear. I'm never burdened with touch-ups or a shiny nose!” —Ashley Fodor, contributing writer, iVillage

To buy: Neutrogena Shine Control Powder, $11.99 at neutrogena.com 

olay

What it is: This do-it-all potion combines serum, moisturizer, broad-spectrum SPF, primer, pigment corrector, luminizer and blemish-blurring foundation in one silky potion. Phew!

Why we love it: "I hate foundation. It always feels too heavy and greasy, which is why I've been on a quest to find a holy-grail CC cream. This one offers enough coverage to hide my blemishes and dark spots, but still feels light and barely-there. Best of all, because it has skincare built right in, it trims down my morning routine." —Amanda Hawkins, associate lifestyle editor, iVillage

To buy: Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Tone Correcting CC Cream Moisturizer, $17.59 at drugstore.com

Sally Hansen

What it is: This polish has all the components of a 10-day salon manicure—base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, color polish, top coat and gel finish—in one bottle.

Why we love it: “The formula glides on like butter and dries to a very high shine because of the built-in topcoat! ‘All Fired Up’ is a gorgeous shade of red with just a slight hint of orange, which puts a little twist on the classic red manicure." —Sarah Waite, blogger, Chalkboard Nails 

To buy: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in 'All Fired Up', $6.59 at target.com

Maybelline

What it is: This concealer deposits a concentrated dose of spot-fading vitamin C that targets acne scars, sun spots and other imperfections while it camouflages.

Why we love it: “I would use this concealer for the finish alone—the fuzzy applicator stipples it on for a soft-focus look. But the fact that it actually fades the spots it covers? Genius.” —Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester, beauty and style channel editor, iVillage

To buy: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Spot Concealer + Treatment, $9.99 at cvs.com 

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How Not to Look Like a Hot Mess: Waterproof Summer Makeup Under $10

Whether the culprit's sweat or humidity, your summer will be a lot prettier if you swap out your standard makeup for something waterproof. We've rounded up ten must-haves that blow their pricier rivals out of the water.

By Kristin Booker - July 16, 2013 walmart.com

Big lashes don’t have to wilt just because the temperature and humidity are rising. This amazing formula gives fake-lash volume with a formula that won’t end up all over your face the moment a heat-wave hits.

To buy: Flower Beauty Lash Knockout Volumizing Waterproof Mascara, $6.98, walmart.com

soap.com

This triple-action formula not only gives you eyelashes 'out to there', but helps strengthens them over time, and it stays right where you place it with a great waterproof formula. Poolside lashes, here we come!

To buy: Revlon Grow Luscious by Fabulash Waterproof Mascara, $9.15, soap.com

target.com

How many times have you secretly wished you could get bold color with tattoo-like staying power? Behold these brand-new, richly-colored liners, which go on smoothly and last up to twelve hours without creasing, smudging or melting.

To buy: CoverGirl Ink It! By Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner, $5.99, target.com

sephora.com

A blendable formula means that this amazing eye pencil goes on like a dream, and then it locks in without creasing or buckling for up to 12 hours. Through rain, sweat or freak storms, it's got you covered.

To buy: Sephora Collection Contour Eye Pencil 12-Hour Wear Waterproof, $9, sephora.com

ulta.com

This creamy, beautifully pigmented shadow goes on like a dream and absolutely will not budge once you’re done applying, blending and smoking it out to perfection. Used alone or with other colors, we think it performs better than most pricier versions.

To buy: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow, $7.99, ulta.com

eyeslipsface.com

Running eye makeup is never a good thing. This highly-pigmented eyeliner crayon with long-lasting color goes on fast and easy yet won’t budge, smudge or melt.

To buy: E.L.F. Studio Waterproof Eyeliner Crayon, $3 each, eyeslipsface.com

target.com

The last thing you want to see is your brows on your cheeks by the end of the day. Fill in sparse hairs with this smudge proof formula for a fuller brow look that will stay put until you take it off.

To buy: Sonia Kashuk Twist Up Long Wear Brow Pencil, $5.79 each, target.com

sephora.com

Good waterproof eye makeup formulas are tough for a reason, but their staying power can make them difficult to take off with regular makeup remover. This soothing formula can tackle the toughest formulas without pulling, tugging or stripping your skin of moisture.

To buy: Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover, $9.50, sephora.com

drugstore.com

No doubt about it, you need a lip product that will stay put, and this two-step gloss, resistant to food oils and water, will do the trick. It might even stay put through a few poolside kisses. We’re just saying.

To buy: CoverGirl Outlast Double LipShine, $9.19, drugstore.com

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A good non-drying waterproof lip liner is hard to find, but this formula goes on smoothly and lasts (almost) forever without cracking or pulling all the moisture from your lips. It’s the ideal base for a long-lasting summer lip.

To buy: Prestige Beauty Waterproof Lip Pencil, $4.49, drugstore.com

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