This Weekend's Lancôme List!

Some things to do, see and read:

—Patricia, of the Lancôme PR team, is profiled on the Beauty Logic blog. Thanks to our friend Mildred for that and congrats on your 400th post. Phew!
—Our new pal Kae, who's behind the very popular Hungry Asian blog, reviews the Lollipop lip/nail charity collection we just launched. She gave herself a manicure with all the shades, and even added a hand-drawn silver Lancôme rose to the Bon Bon Strawberry mani! (See above.)
—There are a few days left to enter our Polyvore.com Hypnôse Senses contest. The winner gets a $250 gift certificate to lancome-usa.com and a bottle of Hypnôse Senses signed by Lancôme spokesmodel Daria Werbowy. (Daria is picking the winning entry!) Five runners-up each get $100 gift certificates.
—Need to amp up your eyeshadow? Get some inspiration from the charming XtellmeaboutmakeupX on YouTube as she discovers Lancôme for the first time. (The first time! Miss X, how is this possible?) She's pretty fearless with the eyeshadow application.
—If you're near a department store, stop by the Lancôme counter and check out our new Oscillation Powerfoundation. Did you see it in O Magazine? It's a fun product and it's unlike anything you've ever tried before. If you're a mineral fan, you will love this. No mess, no fuss, none of that twirling, etc., etc. The puff does all the work. Tell the beauty advisers that The Lancôme Blog sent you!
—I'll be washing my makeup brushes this weekend. Dirty brushes=dirty skin. Yuck. Good brushes will last a long time--but only if you take care of them. Wash yours if you haven't done so in a while.
—Cheer on the Yankees! (Unless you live in Philadelphia, of course.) The World Series is very glamorous this year, with the likes of Kate Hudson and Demi Moore in attendance. (Demi, btw, has a new Helena Rubinstein fragrance coming soon. Can't wait to smell that!)
—Lastly, have a Happy Halloween. Hope it's all treats. xoxo

It's Almost Halloween! Check Out Michelle Phan's Latest Video (& Make Sure to Watch The Ending!)

Looking for Halloween costume ideas? Make sure to check out Michelle Phan's latest round of videos. She's got some fun ideas, from the Sailor Moon video above to Snow White and a seductive vampire. Even if you're not looking for costume ideas, you'll still pick up some great tips from Michelle. Her techniques are terrific.

Not familiar with Sailor Moon? I wasn't either. (Sorry, Michelle!) But this adorable anime character really inspired Michelle when she was little. That said, make sure to watch the ENTIRE video. There's a really nice ending.

If you watch, let us know what you think.

As Emili the Intern would say, peace.love.lancome.

Check Out Our Polyvore.com Contest!

Paris Hipnoise by DR.Chic featuring Dsquared2 shoes

Lancome Hypnose Senses, release your sensuality by *beth<3 on Polyvore.com

Lancome Paris by VJ Cikes featuring Antik Batik

Lancome.. by ♥♥Ammy♥♥ featuring D&G shoes

Would you like to come back in another life as a fashion editor? Don't wait to be reincarnated. Swing over to Polyvore.com and start creating your own fashion spreads. While you're there, check out the contest we just launched with Polyvore to celebrate our new fragrance, Hypnôse Senses.

Just create your own fashion spread (or "set," as they call them) that reflects your fashion sense. We'll pick one winner who will receive a $250 lancome-usa.com e-gift certificate and a bottle of Hypnôse Senses, signed by Hypnôse spokesmodel Daria Werbowy. Five runners-up will each receive a $100 e-gift certificate and a bottle of the scent.

Haven't smelled Hypnôse Senses yet? It's a subtle blend of pink peppercorn, mandarin and patchouli. You'll smell like the sexiest, chicest hippy around. Men and women alike will fall in love with you, animals and small children will follow you everywhere. (Okay, I'm exaggerating...slightly.)

See you on Polyvore. Good luck if you enter—and we hope you do!

Are You in the September Winners' Circle? Maybe Today is Your Lucky Lancome Blog Day

Hi, everyone. Gloomy day here in New York, but we're thinking spring because some press samples of our spring 2010 makeup collection just arrived. Very very pretty. We'll give you a sneak peek in the weeks ahead. But in the meantime, here are the winners from some of our September giveaways:

--Eve, you won the Fashion's Night Out t-shirts customized by Madeline the Intern. Madeline goes to school at F.I.T., so she could be a famous fashion designer one day, just fyi.
--Aprill, you won the Model Survival Kit with the aforementioned Absolue cloth masks and a bottle of Bi-Facil, world's best eye makeup remover. (The masks are so good they really deserve their own post!)
--Poley, you won the L'Wren Scott giveaway featuring all the makeup we used at L'Wren's show, including Color Fever Gloss in Molten and our holiday nail color, Untamed Plum.
--Antithesis, you won the Belk department store bag and all the goodies inside.
--Chuck, you won the "Important Dinner for Women" gift bag, featuring a Definicils mascara and L'Absolu Rouge lipstick in Rich Cashmere (a Kate Winslet fave!) and some other great stuff. (And Chuck, let us know how to get in touch with you!)
--Aleksis (who has the fun Alpha Blonde blog) won the equally fun Nordstrom bag and all the goodies inside. (Aleksis, let us know how to get in touch with you too!)

Thanks to everyone who posted such great comments for all of these giveaways.

Tomorrow, news about our Polyvore.com contest!

PHOTO ABOVE BY CAMERON KRONE, TAKEN AT THE ARLENIS VIDEO SHOOT

What Magazines Do You Love? (Tell Us and Enter to Win a Juicy Tubes Holiday Gloss Set)

We're doing a little consumer research tonight. What magazine or magazines are you passionate about these days? We'd love to know what magazines you read regularly, subscribe to or run to the newsstand to buy. If the answer is none, that's okay too. (But tell us why.)

We'll pick one post at random to win a Juicy Tubes holiday gloss set. (Who doesn't want that as a holiday gift?) We'll also send a set to the first person who can identify the photo above. Please post by Sunday. Good luck.

P.S. We'll announce winners from past giveaways this week, so stay tuned!

Tell Us What Truly Works (And Win Our Amazing New Eye Cream, Which Really Works Too!)

Here is a list of things that truly work, according to an unscientific survey of the Lancôme P.R. department:

1. Spanx
2. Band-Aid Blister Block
3. Static Guard
4. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
5. Tide to Go pens
6. Swiffer cloths

You can add our new Génifique eye cream to that list. Erin and I decided to road test the new potion--but just under one eye. The results were pretty impressive. In just one week, you could tell which eyes we were using it under. It's a fantastic gel-like formula that actually works on dark circles and brightens your under-eye area. You might even need less concealer. And it's good for a variety of ages. I'm using it, but so is our intern Madeline, who at 22 years of age is slightly more fresh faced than I am.

It's also great for guys, especially those with dark circles who wouldn't use concealer in a million years. Plus, the packaging is really unisex for those sensitive about such things.

We're giving away a jar of Génifique eye cream. Just tell us one thing that you think really really works and we'll pick one post at random. Please post by Sunday night. Good luck!

Harper's Bazaar Precious Cells Giveaway!

Make room in that medicine cabinet! We just launched a new supercream you might find interesting--Absolue Precious Cells. Billed as our "advanced regenerating and reconstructing cream," this high-tech moisturizer helps restore skin density, reduce wrinkles and boost radiance.

The beauty editors at Vogue, Elle and More have written about it and it's already out of stock at several counters. Would you like to try it? Well, Harper's Bazaar is giving away a set of Absolue Precious Cells day cream, eye cream and night cream every day in October. I know, I know. The month's almost over. But there are 11 days and 11 chances left. Each day's prize is worth $385.

Click here to enter and good luck to you and your skin!

Taaz (Rhymes with Oz) Yourself!

TAAZ.com : Virtual Makeover. Real Beauty.
http://www.taaz.com/makeover/180083764013984-b22a5db49c1ea9835a97c36dad07deac/70150693.html

Before

After

Quick post tonight because I have to dash out the door, but have you visited Taaz.com yet? It's a virtual makeover site and it's amazing. All you need is a picture of yourself that you can download. Make sure you have a close-up shot of your face with your hair pulled back. Obviously, I neglected to do that!

Oh, and make sure you have at least a half an hour to fool around on Taaz because it's addictive.

Can you guess whose hairstyle I'm wearing? Post your guess and we'll pick one at random to win a new Hypnose Senses fragrance and a Hypnose Drama mascara. Please post by Friday night.

Have you visited Taaz? Let us know what you think! I've asked the entire PR team to Taaz themselves, so we'll be posting more Taaz makeovers in the weeks ahead...

Oh Lolli Lollipop!

If you've ever been stuck in a hospital for an extended stay, you know what a drag that can be, even with the most dedicated professionals tending to you.

Fortunately, there are amazing human beings around like Evelyn Iocolano. She's the founder of Lollipop Theater Network, a terrific group that brings first-run movies to children and teens hospitalized due to chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Lancôme ambassador Anne Hathaway introduced us to Evelyn and Lollipop and asked what we could do to support the organization.

We decided to take the lollipop theme and run with it. We came up with three lollipop-influenced gloss and nail polish sets and drawings created by some of the Lollipop kids for the boxes. The sets cost $35 and are available exclusively at Nordstrom. We'll be donating $5 from each set. It's my personal mission to make sure each and every one is sold so we can give a nice big check to Lollipop.

My fave: Bon Bon Strawberry. Every time I wear the nail polish, people stop and ask what it is. But Mademoiselle Grape is equally fun. Check it out on actresses Ryan Newman and Rachel Nichols above (lips & nails!). Christina Ricci wore Ma Cherie Cherry as a lip stain.

Regular readers of the blog know that I rarely insist you go out and buy one of our products. But go buy this. It's a nice treat for yourself, and an even nicer treat for someone else.

P.S. A big thanks to the gals on Lancôme's makeup marketing team who worked overtime to make Lollipop a reality!

REVIEW: Living Proof No Frizz

My new go-to styling product for hair!

Living Proof's Wave Shaping, Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Treatment is the product you seek to fall back in love with your wavy, curly hair! I'm convinced. A daily treatment (if needed, or you may go several days without having to wash again) for optimum frizz-reduction and conditioning, it claims to offer the first new anti-frizz technology in over 30 years. No Frizz addresses the two causes of frizz—humidity and friction. As a wavy, curly haired belle in the deep south of New Orleans (read: tropical hell for about 7-8 months of the year), I reeeeeally wanted this product to live of to the hype. It did.

Wave Shaping, Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Treatment provides a superior, extremely thin humidity barrier on hair while reducing surface friction. The result is an effective, lightweight frizz fighter, one of the best on the market today. This expert styling secret weapon contains a touchable holding polymer to give waves and curls added definition. Hair is left sleek and manageable without becoming sticky, "crunchy", greasy or heavy at all. This is a versatile product as well. Comb through and leave hair to air dry, or blow dry for lustrous, shiny locks. Get styling tips from No Frizz here.

Living Proof's No Frizz formulas efficiently deliver PolyfluoroEster to the surface of the hair in one even, perfect layer—devoid of any extraneous additives. This advanced styling aid works great on color-treated hair and is terrific for highly processed hair. No Frizz also repels dirt and oil so you can go longer between shampoos.

I'm telling you, I'm really delighfully impressed with this brand. I've tried this and their Straight Making No Frizz Styling Treatment with equal success. Both are a creamy-gel in texture, with a very light organic-botancial scent. Te key is not to use too much. I have a head full of very thick, wavy, longer-than-shoulder-length hair and all I need is about a quarter-size amount of the treatment in the palm of my hand to handle my whole head of hair. Those with less hair (in thickness or length) will need much less. As such, the bottle will last you a good long while.

Apparently I'm not the only one who has fallen in love with Living Proof's No Frizz products. Marie Claire featured it in their Top Hair Products - Behind the Scenes: Model Behavior article. Living Proof's wavy and straight styling creams are both available in three versions (fine to medium, medium to thick and thick to course) and in two sizes (2 oz and 4 oz). $14 - $24. Available at Sephora, Living Proof ad QVC.

YLANG 23 Presents Sydney Evan Jewelry

YLANG23 (formerly known as Ylang-Ylang) is owned by Joanne and Charles Teichman opened in Dallas in 1985, and quickly attracted a faithful clientele. Those they serve either can afford anything or insist upon a certain style epxressive of their own inner aesthetic, and prefer the fine workmanship of renowned designers who shape the trends in the U.S. and Europe.

While their jewelry has changed over the years, one constant is that they've always stayed ahead of the curve, always true to a vision of providing the most exciting breakthrough collections, and always a level of service their clients find unmatched. Their clients have a natural ability to put pieces together, whether it's Chanel or Gap (or the two together), Cathy Waterman, Me & Ro, or a rare day stripped of all jewelry.

Enter Roseanne Karmes. In her Sydney Evan collection, Karmes conveys personal sentiment in trendy, hip and expressive pieces that include the hamsa and evil eye pendants - spiritual protection pieces. Life, love and family are all reflected in Karmes’ jewelry, all executed in diamonds and gold. Sydney Evan enjoys a large following of jewelry lovers, who collect stacks of bracelets and good luck pieces.

Individual pieces range from about $250 to $3,000. Please visit YLANG 23 for more information and to shop their fantastic lines of chic, trendy designer jewelry.

Beauty 411: E! Makeup Artist Lisa Zimmitti (Happy Birthday, Lisa!)

Bonjour, Lancôme blog readers! It’s Erin from the PR team and I’m guest blogging today. I’m responsible for makeup artist relations so it’s my job to know the most talented and in-demand makeup artists in the industry. The last time I was in L.A., I was lucky enough to spend some time with celebrity makeup artist Lisa Zimmitti. She’s the go-to artist for celebs like Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Catt Sadler, Debbie Matenopoulos and Carnie Wilson--to name a few. In addition to being the makeup department head for E! Entertainment Networks she’s also working on a new water-resistant body makeup line. Read on to find out what this makeup maven has to say about her favorite products, beauty tips and much more…

How did you get started in the beauty industry?
Beauty has always been my passion. I worked at hair salons until I was 20 and then I started working behind the makeup counter for brands like Prescriptives and M.A.C. A friend of mine was the makeup artist for Good Day LA and asked me to do hair for the show. I was hesitant at first since my dream was to be a makeup artist but I knew I had to get my foot in the door. Once you get your foot in the door, it takes a lot of hard work and passion to make your dreams a reality.

Is there one achievement you are particularly proud of?
I love doing red carpet looks for all the award shows--SAG Awards, Golden Globes, Oscars. It's like a fairytale every time.

Is there a big difference between doing makeup for film/TV vs. editorial?
The lighting is very different. For film/TV it's much brighter so it can easily wash out your skin color, where as with editorial the light is softer and diffused. The skin coloring is much truer on an editorial shoot and of course you can use Photoshop afterwards. Also, with editorial you can be much more artistic and expressive with your work as film/TV is more beauty makeup.

If you weren’t a makeup artist, what would you be?
A nutritionist--I love being healthy and eating well. I love salads! My favorite is chicken, walnuts, pears, avocado and gorgonzola cheese with a light balsamic dressing. I also love to workout! We have a gym in our house with a treadmill and spin bike but my favorite workout is a hike up Laurel Canyon in Studio City. It's a real calorie burner!

What are the three Lancôme products you can’t live without?
I love the new Genifique serum. It works great under makeup because it’s lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin. Oh, and it makes your skin so soft! Definicils mascara in Deep Black is a must-have in my kit. You can create the longest lashes with this formula and the deep black color just screams chic! High Résolution Eye Refill-3X is the best eye cream. It’s the only thing that makes my eyes less puffy. Oh, can I add a fourth product? I’m obsessed with Lancôme self-tanners. People always comment on how great my tan looks, they can’t believe it came from a bottle.

Can you share your favorite beauty tip with our readers? Tinted moisturizers are my secret weapon! They’re lightweight and give you just a hint of color on your face. I wear Bienfait Multi-Vital Teinté on my days off, especially if I am at the beach since it has an SPF 30. You get light coverage, a little color and sun protection all in one!

You are one busy girl! What do you do to relax?
I’m working on four shows right now so I don’t have a lot of time to relax. When I do have a day off, I love to sit on the beach and listen to the waves or simply be silent and only have thoughts of peace around me.

Since Lisa is a health enthusiast, let us know your favorite way to stay fit and you’ll be entered to win Lisa’s favorite Lancôme products mentioned above. We'll pick one post at random. Please post by Monday night. Good luck and have a great weekend.

PHOTO OF CATT SADLER BY DAVID HEISLER, MAKEUP BY LISA

Falcon Heene? 30 Rock Premiere? Nina Garcia? (Read On to Win Nina's New Book & More!)

What do these things have in common? Um, nothing, except they're on my mind. Work was so busy I missed Falcon's adventure as it unfolded. Then I rushed home to see the 30 Rock premiere so I'm blogging from my couch. (Boyfriend's making homemade fried chicken!) And we have Nina Garcia news!

Nina, as you all know, is the fab Marie Claire editor and Project Runway judge. She has a new book called The Style Strategy: A Less is More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart. Lancome and Marie Claire are collaborating on a special series of events where you can snag a copy and maybe even meet Ms. Garcia in person.

Here are the deets:

Saks Fifth Avenue New York
Nov. 12th, 5 to 7 p.m.
212-940-2187
Nina will be on hand to talk fashion and beauty and sign copies of her book. I'll be there to M.C. We'll showcase some new superstar skincare products: Genifique eye, Genifique concentrate and Absolue Precious Cells. You'll get deluxe skincare samples, the latest Marie Claire and a copy of the book, which Nina will sign. The $75 reservation fee is redeemable in product. Call to reserve your space. I hope to see you there!

Lancome The Boutique, Short Hills, New Jersey
Oct. 28th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
973-258-0790
Lancome The Boutique, Brea Mall, Brea, California
Oct. 28th, Noon to 7 p.m.
714-671-0267
Come meet a Marie Claire stylist, get some fashion tips, learn about our new skincare and get a copy of Nina's book. The $75 res fee is redeemable in product.

Don't live near any of these locations? No worries. We're giving away a copy of Nina's book plus the skincare mentioned above. Let us know what question you would ask Nina and we'll pick one post at random. Please post by Sunday night. Good night and good luck!

Tarte Girl on Top Sweepstakes

In Girl on Top, career expert and best-selling author Nicole Williams takes 20 tried-and-true dating rules you know (and have probably used) such as "Play Hard to Get" and "Don’t Give Away the Milk for Free"—and shows you how to put them to use when the object of your affection is your job. With her ingenious approach—taking the tactics used to land a man and applying them to your career—you’ll be able to handle any work situation and come out on top. Here's the advice no one else has been willing to tell you, right at your fingertips!

And to celebrate the release of Girl on Top, Tarte is sponsoring their own girl on top contest free-for-all! I love a good giveaway, don't you? Here's the scoop:

Three lucky winners will receive a Tarte and Girl on Top prize package. The Grand Prize includes: (over a $1,250 value!)

Phone coaching session with Girl on Top author and career expert Nicole Williams
A signed copy of Girl on Top
Girl on Top reusable tote
Tarte's clean slate natural primer
Tarte's lash lights, camera, lashes! 4-in-1 clinically proven natural mascara
Tarte's picture perfect eyelash curler
Tarte's park avenue princess mineral bronzer
Tarte's natural cheek stain in dollface
Tarte's emphasEYES in black
Tarte's eye couture palette
Tarte's rise and shine in mauve

There are second and third prizes to win as well. Lots of goodness to be spread. So, what to do you have to do to win? Ohhhh, a whole lot! Alright, sorry, sarcastic, stupid mood has aparently taken over me tonight.

Just click HERE to complete the entry form. Yep, that's it.

Look for your special code for 20% of Tarte products after entering. Winners will be selected at random and notified via email. No purchase neccesary to enter. Contest closes on October 31, 2009 11:59pm EST.

Sephora Pick Your Own Treats: 5 Free Samples

Sephora is upping their free sample loot for customers making a purchase of any size. Woohoo ... nothing draws me to buy more than free goodies! For me, it's the ultimate incentive. Here are the brands Sephora has to choose your samples from right now:

Urban Decay, Laura Mercier, Smashbox, Kate Somerville, Bvlgari, Ole Henriksen, Chanel, Tocca, Peter Thomas Roth, LORAC, Leslie Blodgett (ok, ladies, I'm cracking up at that last choice, but anyway ... seriously? Leslie Blodgett of Bare Escentuals notoriety has a namesake fragrance out? Oy vey ... say it isn't so - there for your pickin' if you so desire).

Visit Sephora online to do your shopping and select your sample gifts. Free with any order only through 10/15/09.

Beautorium Invites Us to Think Pink and Go Green

Natural beauty retailer Beautorium has announced a new initiative that will unite breast cancer fundraising, in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate, with education about the health benefits of natural and organic beauty products. From Oct. 15, 2009 - Jan. 15, 2010, 25 percent of the proceeds from select products listed at

Beautorium will be donated to the North Jersey Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Beautorium has enlisted several of its brands, among the top natural beauty companies in the world, to participate in the effort. Exuberance Beauty, John Masters Organics, Juice Beauty, Marina Cosmetics, red flower, Revolution Organics, Saaf, Sophyto and Trilogy will donate to the cause. Melvita Organics will also join the lineup at the time of its US debut on Nov. 9. Among the 35 natural and organic products hand-picked to benefit Susan G. Komen North Jersey are Beautorium top-sellers like Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil, Exuberance Brightening Facial Serum with Vitamin C, Saaf Organic Eraser Body Oil and Juice Beauty SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer.

The unique support that Beautorium brings to Susan G. Komen North Jersey highlights the organizations’ interest in health awareness and education for women. In addition to raising funds that will help save lives, bring care and support to breast cancer patients and work toward a cure, Beautorium seeks to further the understanding of the importance of natural and organic products for our best health. Many ingredients that are commonly found in commercial beauty preparations have been linked to cancer or other health issues. Given that skin is our largest organ, able to absorb 60% of what we put on our bodies, the choice of natural and organic personal care products is an important step in protecting ourselves from an overload of harmful chemicals.

Beautorium offers only the highest quality natural products that are free from ingredients like parabens, phthalates, sodium laurel sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), which may pose serious health risks. To learn more about the potentially harmful ingredients in your beauty products, visit Skin Deep, at cosmeticsdatabase.com.

“I would like to thank Beautorium for raising awareness and funds for our organization from their Think Pink, Go Green Collection. Their support will help us to one day realize our goal and vision of a world without breast cancer.” said Deborah Q. Belfatto, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Susan G. Komen North Jersey.

Beautorium founder Ann Francke says, “We are passionate about the fight against breast cancer and thank Susan G. Komen North Jersey for the opportunity to support their work. We are hoping that our benefit campaign will be highly successful and enjoyed by all!”

Bloomingdale's Beauty Makeover! (Enter to Win Our Glam Bloomie's-Inspired Beauty Box!)

It seemed like the entire beauty industry was assembled at Bloomingdale's flagship on 59th Street in Manhattan this morning. It was very exciting seeing all the brand presidents, beauty editors and beauty royalty milling about. The big event? The official unveiling of Bloomingdale's renovated beauty department. A three-year project! If you're going to be in New York City any time soon, make sure to check it out. It's a dream come true for beauty addicts. The best brands, shiny new counters, aquariums, 3-D television screens. Cool stuff.

On Friday and Saturday, the entire Lancôme National Makeup Artist team will be at Bloomie's for a special beauty event. (Those are our guys above!) It's very rare that these guys are ever assembled in the same location. Usually they're spread around the country, bringing their makeup magic to different stores every day. You might recognize some of the team members from our blog posts, Lancôme videos or HSN. They're all amazing makeup artists and you'll be in very good hands.

To make an appointment, call the Bloomie's Lancôme counter at 212-705-2886. Tell them The Lancôme Blog sent you!

If you don't live anywhere near New York, we still want you to be part of the fun. Tell us what new Lancôme product you're dying to try and why and you'll be entered to win that product plus the official Bloomie's Bway 2009 t-shirt we received this morning and the Lancôme-Bloomingdale's gift with purchase. (Check lancome-usa.com for the newest products.) We'll pick one post at random. Good luck!

What's On Your Lust List Today? (Enter to Win Our Very Lustworthy Dillard's Bag!)

Half a dozen November magazines landed on my desk this morning—Bazaar (Tina Fey on the cover! Yippee!!), Vogue, Teen Vogue, French Vogue, O, Lucky—filled with cool new stuff to covet. Why is it you always want the things you can't afford? But there was something else on my desk. Our latest gift-with-purchase makeup bag in glossy black and candy apple red—something I can afford!

The new bag, sported by our gorgeous intern Gina above, is super cute and practical and available only at Dillard's through Oct. 18th. (Don't you wish everything in life was super cute and practical?) It's yours with any $29.50 purchase and you get to chose six beauty goodies to fill it with, out of a list of 11 items. Two of my Lancôme obsessions are on the list: a travel-sized bottle of Génifique youth activating concentrate (new obsession) and a Color Fever Shine lipstick in Old Flame (old but ongoing obsession).

We're giving away one of the bags and all the goodies inside. To enter, tell us what's on your lust list today, the thing that you'd buy if money were no object. We'll pick one post at random. Please post by Friday night and good luck!

P.S. Gina is wearing the new Le Vernis nail polish from our holiday collection, Untamed Plum. This is the shade that all the models wore in the L'Wren Scott show last month. Talk about lustworthy.

We Heart The Makeup and Beauty Blog

We've been meaning for ages to pay tribute to one of our favorite blogs, the Makeup and Beauty Blog, so tonight's the night! If you're not following this blog, you need to add it to your blog list. Karen, the beauty enthusiast behind MABB, does a great job of keeping it fresh.

Too many blogs today just post press releases sent out by the beauty companies and call it a day. But many bloggers out there work overtime to bring you original content. And those are the blogs that deserve your love.

The pics above are from Karen's fun post on Whitney's nail polish on "The City." She thinks it might be Indigo Paris from our Fall 2009 collection. Looks close to us, but only Whitney and her manicurist know for sure.

I hope all of you are pushing the envelope when it comes to your nail polish this season. I'm not suggesting you wear green nail polish or anything like that. : )

But go ahead and be bold.

We Want to Be Your Facebook Friend--And We're Giving Away a V.I.P. Beauty Box to Prove It.

Are you a Lancôme fan on Facebook? Of course you are. It's the best way to communicate to former classmates, strangers and old boyfriends trying to track you down that you are a refined beauty addict with impeccable taste. And for all they know, you could very well spend half your time in Paris, shopping, powdering your nose with Dual Finish and eating macaroons.

But maybe you're not a fan and maybe you don't even know Lancôme Paris is on Facebook. Well, we are. We post product and spokesmodel news, links, giveaway info and more Monday through Friday on our Lancôme Paris page.

If you're not a fan, we'd love for you to become one. We'll be picking one person from among the new and existing Facebook fans to win a V.I.P. beauty box worth $250. (Just become a fan by Oct. 12th.) We send these boxes to celebs, models, designers and other V.I.P.s, and trust me, they are lust-worthy. It will be packed with some of our best new products, including Ôscillation mascara, Ôscillation Powerbooster lash booster and the amazing Genifique eye cream.

Have a great weekend and hope to see you on Facebook!

The Mystery of Perfume: An ELLE and Barney's Special Event

Now you see, this is exactly why I need to live in or closer to New York. Right? I mean, really, it would take me all of a second to decide whether or not to take the morning off, or even the whole day, to attend this epitome of a fragance lover's event!

Are you kidding me? Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums, Antonia Bellanca Antonia's Flowers, Fabrice Penot Le Labo, and Ben Gorham Byredo Parfums ... leading a discussion to unravel the mystery of perfume for attendees. I'd probably stand there starstruck at just the notion of the creative talent in the room. These are masters, my loves! If you have any ability to attend, don't miss this.

The Mystery of Perfume - Panel of Experts

L-R: Frederic Malle, Antonia Bellanca, Fabrice Penot, Ben Gorham

ELLE Editor in Chief Roberta Myers + ELLE Beauty Director Emily Dougherty invite you to unravel the mystery of perfume. Enjoy a panel discussion hosted at Barneys New York.

Fred's Restaurant

Madison and Sixty-First

Wednesday, October 21st

8:30 - 10:00AM

$25 Attendance fee redeemable in product in store.

A fabulously fragrant goody bag for all attendees! Ladies and gents, this is going to be uber-popular so please do RSVP early. Visit Barneys.com/ELLE and add The Mystery of Perfume to your cart to reserve your spot. Space is limited!