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Halloween - Stylish Ideas

Hostess with the Mostess (above) shows halloween doesn't have to be tacky.

Martha Stewart shows us a variation on Jack-o-lantern... we'll all be glowing with this wine cooler.

Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Ideas

Carrot-Nose Jack-o'-Lanterns

Visit http://www.marthastewart.com/

Blue Eye Shadow - Vintage Advertising

Would these incite you to rush up to the local Priceline to fulfill your blue eye shadow dream? I am a particular fan of the Yardley ad, "China Brights" and the masterfully applied shadow in her eyebrows.

It even has directions for those of you who would like to emulate this stunning application technique. As it is Holloween I thought this was appropriate to share. Boooo!

Havana Vanille, by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Havana Vanille, the new, upcoming perfume by L'Artisan Parfumeur, part of their travel series.

"From its vibrant Salsa rhythm, its famous cigars and its famous Cuban rum, its palaces and colonial houses with their old and sometimes broken down facades to its extraordinary religious buildings like the Santa Clara Convent: from its streets with those old American cars from the 50s to its beautiful long beaches like Bacuranao, Boca Ciega, Guanabo, Mégano or Santa María... "

Besame Cosmetics

Besame Cosmetics have recently revamped their site and I must say it is looking absolutely gorgeous. From the stylish flash intro (although not great from an SEO point of view) to the sleek and simple layout of the product showcase this site is definitely worth a trip down nostalgia lane.

The packaging is simple and beautiful with attention to detailing and so different to many of the cookie cutter brands out there.

It really looks as if the creators are passionate about every detail of the presentation. I have yet to try Besame, since I don't know of anywhere in Australia that stocks it, but if the products are anywhere near as good as the way they look, I'm in love.

The colours are edited heavily - it's a simple, minimal and good palette without all the crazy shades I'm sure no one every buys, twice.

Gabriela Hernandez, founder of Bésame Cosmetics Inc., has had a professional career that includes photography, art direction, fine art painting and design commissions. Also an accomplished make-up artist and cosmetic historian, puts her in a unique position and certainly equipped o produce this stunning range.

"I want to make a mark of what I am and who I was in the world" Hernandez explains, "I want to contribute something worthwhile through this line and inspire young women to follow their dreams."

Visit Besame at: http://www.besamecosmetics.com/

Beautiful Online Packaging Finds

{Uppercrust via The Dieline}

Great vintage typewriter ribbon tins. Check out Janine Vangool’s entire collection.

Dianne Brill Lipstick

Paul & Joe

The Balm

Miss Oops has apparently designed the beauty version of Mr Clean Magic Eraser, that most indispensable house-cleaning tool, and in this case you don't even need to be near a water source.

Chantal Thomass for Nivea

I hope you've enjoyed this 2nd day of my new blog. I am trying to share my values and views, to inspire and promote other designers, artists, make up artists etc. The wolrd of beauty, fashion and lingerie is so exciting and feminine, and constantly changing yet looking back to the past for clues for the future.

Trend Alert - Pink with Chocolate

OK it's been around for a little while but it's starting to beat pink and black hands down in the girly design stakes. It's softer, more organic looking and so much prettier, and less "overt" than pink and black.