1. Huffington Post Style‘s Ellie Krupnick recommends Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Outrageous. “This bright, reddish-orange is perfect for summer and anytime, really.”

3.  Styleite‘s Julia Rubin recommends  Hourglass Aura Blush in Petal. “The formula makes you look dewy — not greasy! — and the color is the perfect shade of pink flush.”

4. StyledOn‘s Casey Kettleson recommends  DJV Beautenizer’s Fiberwig LX mascara . “In the summertime it’s all abut fresh, dewy skin and long gorgeous lashes! I’ve been obsessed with DJV Beautenizer’s Fiberwig LX mascara for about a year now for the incredible length it gives (miraculous brush on fiber extensions) without any of the smudge factor. Truly, deeply, madly obsessed.”

5. The Fabulous Report‘s Lorna Solano recommends Moroccan Hair Oil.  “It does wonders for my hair. If there’s a lot of mist or if its humid outside I put a little bit of oil in my hair to  help tame and shine to my locks.”

6. Our own beauty maven Amanda Gabriele recommends Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Essential Face Oil. ”This product is unbelievable. In less than a week, my skin was clear, radiant and has never in my life looked better.”

Let us know if you’ve tried any of them out for a chance to win a summer beauty bag! 

We all know washing your hair daily can do some serious damage, stripping away natural oils and leaving your coif dry and brittle. Even if dry shampoo freaked you out in the past, you'll love the modern versions like Arrojo's ReFINISH. Infused with aloe and ginger, this formula absorbs excess oil while creating texture and volume.

Voted Best Quick Fix by Allure Magazine, this is another dry shampoo we can't get enough of. In a matter of minutes, this lemon verbena- scented product rejuvenates hair by absorbing excess oil, removing product buildup and boosting volume.

If you don't have time to wash your hair but can spare five minutes for your blowdryer, nothing can revive your mane like a quick blowout. T3's award-winning Featherweight Hair Dryer works at lightning speed for the professional finish you can rarely achieve outside the salon.

If you've been running around the city all day and need a little hair therapy, this lightly scented, oil-absorbing powder from Stila is the perfect remedy. It adds volume without weighing hair down and smells fantastic... what's not to love?

For all you curly-haired gals looking for a post-winter refresher, Ouidad's Botanical Boost is the ultimate nourishing tool. This lightweight leave-in conditioner is designed to soften, moisturize, detangle and fight frizz for healthy, bouncy curls.

Click on each individual style below for more information and additional photos.

Cocktail Dresses by Susana Monaco
Platforms by Le Silla

Clockwise from middle:

After throwing back a few ritas, you’ll be spinning around the room showing off your flamenco moves in this sexy number. Susana Monaco One Arm Flutter Dress, $180

Beautiful blue lapis is flecked with specks of gold to catch even the lowest light. Gurhan Lapis Button Earrings, $695

Show off your funky side with this playfully organic piece. Sequin Gold Artistic Cuff, $128

Yellow boa is both luxe and festive, and this adorable bag is just large enough to fit all the essentials. J.J. Winters Envelope Bag, $121

It’s time to turn up the heat on this unseasonably warm day and step into the cantina with a sweet summery vibe. Le Silla Azure and Orange Lizard Platform Sandals, $1,155

But it’s not that warm yet, so keep yourself toasty and looking smart in this handsome trench. Junya Watanabe x Comme Des Garçons Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $1,492

Electric green glitter will compliment any eye color and take your look from day to night. Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $22

Coats by Yves Saint Laurent
Boots at Torrid

Clockwise from top left:

Red Valentino Wool Socks, $185

Yves Saint Laurent  Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat, $2,990

ModCloth Lightning Camera Action Earrings, $15.99

Beauty Without Cruelty Waterproof Mascara, $23.99

Stella McCartney Eco Python Falabella Chain Shoulder Bag, $1,128

Alexander McQueen Skull Umbrella, $565

Torrid Red Patent Rain Boots, $56.50

Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Royal, $22

Purple eyeliner looks great on every eye color and skin tone, but is makes green eyes especially pop. Try using NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Bourbon Street to draw on a cat eye, paired with a deep plum lipstick.

If you have dark or olive skin, rich blue/green turquoise is sure to make your eyes pop. Laura Mercier Khol Eye Pencil in Black Turquoise looks perfect with light golden tone eyeshadows and a neutral lip.

Green eyeliner makes the cool tones in blue and green eyes pop and enhances golden flecks in brown eyes. A thick emerald line is all you need - finish Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Moss with black mascara and a bold orange lip.

Blue looks great on all eye colors, especially when paired with shadows from a neutral brown palette. Just make sure the line is super precise to avoid looking amateurish - Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Skater is quick and easy to use.

Jo

sie Maran Magic Marker Lip & Cheek Stain $19 – Available in nine luscious colors, this lip/cheek stain combo comes in the form of a conveniently portable marker.

1. Giorgio Armani Beauty Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadow in Copper/Black $32

2. NARS Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Burn It Blue $33

3. MAC Eyeshadow in Gulf Stream $22

4. Estée Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow in Purple Passion $20

5. Stila Eye Shadow Trio in Going Green $20

6. Dolce&Gabbana The Make Up Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Divine $60

7. Givenchy Le Prismissime 9-Colors Eyeshadow in Acid Lights $62

8. Lancôme Eye Brightening All-In-One 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in Emerald Boudoir $48

9. Sephora Collection Baked Moonshadow Trio in Meteor Shower $17

10. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in Bronze $38

If you have any questions about the cosmetics shown above, tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

Stila’s giving us all a reason to smile! New Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss from Stila’s line of glosses works to make us all feel a little bit better. The gloss uses botanical extract rhodiola rosea to increase seratonin levels. The gloss comes in the above six shades, and their quickly becoming a favorite. Get them this September!

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As we’ve learned over the years, Lela Rose has never been one to shy away from rich, enticing colors; a point she proved yet again with the launch of her Fall 2009 collection at Bryant Park this morning. 

“I almost never wear black,” Rose says in a pre-show interview, “this is as close as it gets!” she smiles referring to her black and white checked dressed that is belted at the waistline and paired with sumptuous looking ankle booties in a rich indigo. Her ensemble, including her footware (a result of collaborative efforts between the designer herself and Payless Shoesource), are reflective of the style showcased throughout her collection. Deep, rich, jewel-tones took center stage alongside structured pattern-mixes as Rose demonstrated easy contradictions between dreamy feminine dresses and structured, practical separates.

Her inspiration for the collection? The rainforest conceptualized as “the jewel of nature.” This concept was translated to hair and makeup by Tina Turnbow for Stila and Ted Gibson for the Ted Gibson Salon. Skin was dewey and fresh with a focus on shimmery cheekbones and iridescent eyes. The emerald and jade green shades used on the models were reminiscent of a beetle’s exoskeleton. This beetle structure was translated to the hair in the form of tousled locks that were teased at the crown and slicked back into ladylike ponytails.

All in all Rose’s show was a delightful portrayal of her aptitude for balancing both the playful and the restrained.