Holiday 2012: Holiday Party Beauty Essentials.

Going from house to house and party to party can be hectic. You need the right products to get you from Party A to Party B in a flash, and looking good all the less. I have a few holiday party essentials from CARGO Cosmetics that have me looking pretty all day and into the night.

OneBase™ Concealer + Foundation in One - $27
A perfect complexion is a must when mingling with friends, co-workers and family. Fake beautiful skin with this concealer and foundation in one. Spot conceal and blend for a natural look and touch up on the go.

Lip Gloss in Tokyo Gloss - $14
A glossy red lip is always a highlight of a party face. This gloss smooths over lips and lasts, while adding a beautiful red glossy shine to your pout.

ColorStick in Key West  - $28
Look fresh and fabulous with a healthy glow. Key West ColorStick glides over cheeks and makes you look more than gorgeous. Your look will be envied.

TexasLash™ Mascara - $21
Big, black, bold lashes will frame and open your eyes for the look you demand. TexasLash™ applies easily with just one coat as lashes last all night long - looking their best.

Make sure you have a few of these trusted beauties tucked into your bag to touch up in a car or powder room on the go. All of these products can be purchased online at cargocosmetics.com and CARGO at major retailers including Sephora inside JCPenny, Ulta, QVC and Macy's Impulse Beauty.

M·A·C VIVA GLAM Nicki 2.

Nicki Minaj continues her reign as the hip-hop queen of M·A·C VIVA GLAM! The Lipstick-loving diva is back to serve up a delectable duo of Lipstick and Lipglass in an all-new shade of pastel lavender pink. Every cent of the selling price goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Nicki let the cat out of the bag earlier this week when she tweeted #lavenderisthenewpink. I can't wait to see this new shade of lipstick and lipglass.

LIPSTICK - $15.00
VIVA GLAM Nicki 2 Pastel lavender pink (amplified)

LIPGLASS - $15.00
VIVA GLAM Nicki 2 Pastel lavender pink

The new VIVA GLAM Nicki 2 will be available February 9, 2013 at all M·A·C and online at maccosmetics.com.

Holiday 2012: Stila Snow Angel Color Palette.

Create as many holiday looks as there are snowflakes in the sky with Stila’s festive holiday color palette.

This very large snowflake-shaped pan contains 12 flattering cheek colors and 18 versatile eye shadows that can be worn wet or dry. Of course, the palette is not complete without a deluxe Stay All Day Waterproof Volumizing Mascara. As a special bonus, there is also a step-by-step artistry look book for makeup look inspiration and makeup tips.

The Eyeshadows:

• Peace
• Love
• Gold
• Sleigh
• Cookie
• Dashing
• Eggnog
• Icicle
• Dance
• Merry
• Kitten
• Jingle
• Gingerbread
• Truffle
• Chestnut
• Cool
• Clove
• Fairy

The Cheek Colors:

• Shimmery snow angel
• Shimmery coral
• Shimmery apricot
• Shimmery peach
• Shimmery pink
• Shimmery plum
• Matte pink
• Matte plum
• Matte berry
• Matte melon
• Matte clay
• Matte bronze

Stila Snow Angel Color Palette retails for $39.00. To get 25% off on this beautiful set, as well as on the rest of the Stila Holiday Collection, use code BMS25 at checkout. The code is good for all of Stila's holiday offerings on stilacosmetics.com, through 12.15.2012 only.