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Fall 2007
Products to Try
NAIL POLISH WE LOVE: AUTO PAINT
(And not just because of its hip packaging)
Designed by Southern California native, Carrie Wilksen, Auto Paint Cosmetics' nail polish goes on exceptionally  smooth with a rich color. Added bonus? The polish is free of DBP, toluene and formaldehyde, known to cause cancer and reproduction toxicity. It's the perfect balance of health and beauty. Our favorite shade is '65 Mustang, which is the perfect bright pink for the season.  AUTOPAINTCOSMETICS.COM
.:from the editor:.
Multi-purpose olive oil
I blame my reliance on olive oil on my Italian roots. I use it for cooking, salad dressings and occassionally on my hair. Then, the other day, when my skin was very dry, I massaged some olive oil into my skin and woke up to a rosy, moisture-rich complexion. All you need is around a half teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil (if I'm putting something on my face, it has to be high quality). Extra virgin olive oil is full of antioxidants and good fats, and it will save you much money on moisturizers.

Other ideas for olive oil?
* Use olive oil in place of body lotion right after a shower. It makes your skin extra silky and glowing. Allow a couple minutes of "drying time and have an old towel to wipe excess oil off so you don't get it all over your clothes.
* In the shower, mix a few drops of olive oil into wet hair. Cover it with a shower cap for a few minutes and then rinse. Do not use too much or your hair will become oily. Olive oil will give you smooth, frizz-free hair.
*Make a fragrant sugar body scrub by mixing sugar with olive oil and a couple drops of your favorite essential oil (my personal pick is grapefruit).
*Olive oil also helps heal skin that is sun-damaged and helps to heal wounds (because of its naturally occuring vitamin E).
LEARN HOW TO...
Dazzle With Shimmer
Add a little shimmer to your look this season. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Remember, a little shimmer is pretty, a lot is tacky.

Beautify your chest and shoulders. Dust a little loose gold or pink shimmer onto your chest and highlight your shoulders for a party.

Brighten your eyes. Brush a pretty, pastel shimmer powder on your lash line and blend it with a finger up to your lid. Pastel shimmer colors are perfect because they are not too over-powering and will make your eyes look bigger and "pop out."

Hide your imperfections. Apply a drop of luminizer to your foundation or tinted moisturizer for a healthy, radiant-looking glow. Or, look for a luminizing make-up base and apply it under your foundation.
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MAKE-UP MASTERCLASS
Shimmer We Love:
Dior DiorShow Powder, available in several different shades at sephora.com. Use it... to raise your cheekbones by applying it in a crescent shape from your temples to just below your outer eyes.
A DRUGSTORE SPOT TREATMENT THAT ACTUALLY WORKS
After an especially stressful week recently, my poor face showed it. Stress-induced acne is stubborn and nothing seemed to be getting rid of the bumps. As I paced through the drugstore skincare aisle, I stumbled upon Clean and Clear's Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10, which is a strong 10% benzoyl peroxide formula. After just a couple nights of using the cream, the bumps were significantly reduced. Unfortunately, I did experience extra dryness, but it was worth it. Besides, a little olive oil and my skin is radiant and smooth again. Visit your local pharmacy for this doctor-recommended favorite or order online at drugstore.com.
Make
RED LIPS
work for you
Do you want to protect your beautiful new highlights?

We don't blame you. Curious what products would actually do the trick, we tried a selection of treatments that claimed to lock in our color. Out of all of them, Frederic Fekkai's Technician Glaze did the best job. Just a couple drops applied to your hair instantly enliven color while providing a UV shield. Although a 4.2-ounce bottle costs $20, it should last you for a very, very long time. Visit neimanmarcus.com to order.


                  
Fall beauty is all grown-up. Bright lips paired with neutral eyeshadow and well-groomed eyebrows with little other make-up is all you need this season. Skin should look clean, not matte. Allow natural shine to show through so that you don't look like a "dead red" -- or washed out. Also, be sure to cover any blemishes because red lipstick will bring them out. For special evenings, pair a glossy red with black eyeliner like Sophia Loren.
Photo credit: ELLE photo from Dior Fall '07 show
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