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Straight off the Runway with AVON.

Who would have thought that AVON would be use to create such fabulousness for a runway show?

Avon Global Stylist Advisors Allen Ruiz, Anthony Barrow and Chie Sugwara were inspired by the romance of the Cynthia Rowley Collection.  Ruiz and Barrow wanted to keep the girls looking beautiful with very soft romantic hair.

 

The look is matte in texture for movement on the runway, and shiny to keep with the romance of the collection. The team used Avon Advanced Techniques Volumizing Mousse on damp hair focusing on the roots to create a volume foundation and gave the models' hair shine throughout. Hair was blow dried using the Advance Techniques Two-Sided Oval Brush. To add texture and volume to the hair the Advance Techniques Extra Hold Hair Spray was used while blow drying and back-combing the hair with the Advanced Techniques Flair Styler Brush. Finally, they applied a mist of Advance Techniques Mirror Shine Spray to create a "halo" effect at the crown adding to the contrasting of textures of smooth crown and texturized full body.

The makeup is available in AVON's Fall 2008 lineup, created by Charlotte Tilbury for Avon. This was inspired by a fresh, modern storybook Victorian fairytale girl who looks like she has just come in from the cold.  The skin is pale and luminous with flushed rosy cheeks using Avon Be Blushed Cheek Color in Pink Melon and Crushed Berry, also used on lips to create a natural “just ate berries” stain.  Eyes are natural, yet fresh with Glazewear Liquid Lip Color in Clear on the eyelids to catch the light and give a subtle sheen.  A light touch of SuperSHOCK Mascara in Black adds subtle definition to the lashes.

Beauty Exclusives at Nordstrom - My Makeup Set Picks.

Just a reminder that the Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives sale began yesterday. I listed my early picks, and now I have even picked out more. There are just so many exclusive sizes, sets and palettes that are simply too good to pass up. Really!

Laura Mercier Twilight Colour Collection $55

Laura Mercier Twilight Colour Collection captures fall's dusky presence with hues of heather, pink and slate. Twilight Mini Eye Mosaic, with the help of a Double-Ended Smudge & Angled Eye Colour Brush, creates endless looks. A mini Purple Sapphire Kohl Eye Pencil and full-size Black Mascara enhance the dusky, smoky effect. Lips are in alluring shades of pinky mauve with Cinnamon Lip Glacé. A French Vanilla Hand Creme plays on the trend this fall to complete your look. All items conveniently packaged in a brown, faux patent leather bag with contrast stitching.

Dior 'Gaucho' Palette $55

Four ready-to-wear eyeshadows in tones of wine and roses, and two creamy lipcolors in a chic signature Dior metallic bronze case.

shu uemura Anniversary Lash Set $40

Be chic with shu uemura's highly acclaimed must-have items! Set includes the bestselling Eyelash Curler that delivers the perfect curl; full-size Mascara (a lightweight, waterproof gel mascara that keeps lashes perfectly curled all day); and High-Performance Cleansing Oil (1.7 oz.), which cleanses and removes makeup while maintaining the skin's integral balance and ridding skin of impurities in one easy step.

Prescriptives 'All Over Glow' Set $47.50

Get the bronze look of summer, super luxe lashes and great skin care—all packed in a sleek, modern makeup bag. This exclusive Prescriptives set includes full-size Sunsheen Bronzing Trio in Medium (0.35 oz.), full-size Colorscope Lip Gloss in Sporty (0.21 oz.), deluxe sample of Super Line Preventor Xtreme (0.5 oz.), deluxe sample of Lash Builder Mascara Basecoat (0.09 oz.) and deluxe sample of False Eyelashes Plush Mascara in Plush Black (0.09 oz.).

Smashbox 'Socialite' Beauty Collection $59

The Socialite Beauty Collection has everything you need to get glamorous for a night on the town. This fab set includes new Eye Beam Double-Ended Eye Brightener (0.18 oz.), Eye Shadow Quad in Socialite (0.34 oz.), Blush/Bronzer Duo in Cosmopolitan (0.35 oz.), Cream Eye Liner Duo in Caviar/Bronze (0.06 oz.), Lip Enhancing Gloss in Soiree (0.2 oz.), Photo Op Under Eye Brightener (0.24 oz.) and Bionic Mascara (0.27 oz.), all packed in a party-ready woven clutch. And be sure to pick up the exclusive Socialite Brush Collection packed in a matching woven travel pouch for flawless application at home or on-the-go.

I honestly think I am going to grab more of these makeup sets than I orignally planned and save them as Christmas presents. The deals cannot be beat. Shop at Nordstrom.com soon before your picks sell out!