Le Gris L'Wren Nail Polish. Swoon.

The L'Wren Scott holiday collection has just hit lancome-usa.com. L'Wren worked with Aaron De Mey, Lancome's artistic director for makeup, to create the limited edition set. I try not to gush too much on the blog, but this is definitely one of my favorite collections. It really feels like L'Wren's fashion but in makeup form. Chic and fashion forward, but very wearable and very pretty. If you're familiar with L'Wren's designs, you know that she always tries to make women look sexy, never weird.



I'm wearing the blue/grey Le Gris L'Wren nail polish today. Two different men commented on how cool the color is. (Neither man was my boyfriend. Maybe he'll say something later!) I don't think a man has commented on my nail polish in...years.



I'm sure that Le Gris L'Wren will sell out. (Don't say I didn't warn you!) We used the color in L'Wren's Fall 2010 fashion show and a lot of the beauty bloggers wrote about it. (Pix above from backstage!) L'Wren also sent sample bottles to several of her friends and top editors. I'm sure one or two made their way to eBay, but I forgot to check!



Le Gris is slightly hidden on the site. Click here and scroll down to find the color. It's $14.50 and comes in a special mini bottle, but it still has the fabulous Lancome nail brush that makes it so easy to do your own manicure.



The L'Wren Scott collection will arrive at the Lancome boutiques, Bergdorf Goodman and select Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus locations in the weeks ahead.



Let me know if you have questions about the collection!

Nordstrom GWP Beauty Gift

Give back to yourself with a little beauty joy from Nordstrom. Get nine travel-size beauty favorites in a cosmetics planner with your $100 beauty or fragrance purchase. Your complimentary beauty gift is valued at $100 value. Gift includes:

• PREVAGE® Body Total Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer (1.7 oz.)
• Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black (0.14 oz.)
• Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser (0.69 oz.)
• Cartier 'Délices' Eau de Parfum Spray (0.33 oz.)
• AHAVA Dermud™ Enriched Intensive Foot Cream (1.3 oz.)
• L'Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm Stick (0.07 oz.)
• Xen-Tan® 'Transform Luxe' Premium Sunless Tan in Light/Medium (1 oz.)
• Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum (0.1 oz.)
• DDF Brightening Cleanser (2 oz.)
• Cosmetics planner with brush pockets and two detachable pouches (8"W x 5"H x 1 ½"D)

Shop Nordstrom for more information on this offer. They've got all the best in new beauty collections, skincare and fragrance for the new season. Treat yourself to a free gift of beauty simultaneously. Enjoy! xo

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!

Warning: Addictive Eye Candy. View at Your Own Risk ~ Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives

Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives. You can't find them anywhere else: the products, the sets, the configurations. And they'll not be around forever, so if you want them, get them while you can.

These are special beauty buys from your favorite brands available for pre-order now only at Nordstrom online and in store. They will begin shipping your items on Friday, July 17. I'm trying to limit my list as I could literally go hog wild here. There are 109 items available from over 50 fabulous brands in price ranges of under $25 to over $100. Here are but a few I'm having trouble resisting.

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Nordstrom: Designer Trina Turk x Clinique GWP

Sweet and summery and fashionably Clinique: Trina Turk designs a one-of-kind cosmetics bag filled with seven of her handpicked favorites for a complete look—and it's only available at Nordstrom. This is a kit loaded with a lovely and varied selection of fantastic skincare and cosmetic goodies! I've already put in my order to be sure supplies aren't exhausted before I get my little hands on it. (That happened last time).

A $65 value—yours with any $25 Clinique purchase. Includes:
- Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips (1.7 oz.)
- Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion (1 oz.)
- Blushwear Cream Stick in Rosy
- Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Sun Burst
- Lash Doubling Mascara in Black (0.14 oz.)
- Different Lipstick in Tenderheart
- Superfit Makeup (0.5 oz.)

Online and in store. One per person, while supplies last. Gift will be added automatically in checkout so no code needed. Shop Nordstrom now to be sure you get yours before they're gone forever.