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Taking their name from a newly discovered skin compound found in the rainforest, this next line is set to storm the industry. Each product in the 302 SKiNCARE line is based on Avocatin 302, a yellow liquid found only in the avocado and is proven to vastly improve the skin’s resilience. From face serums, to sun protection, to Rosacea and acne the line contains everything to boost every inch of the skin on your body. Standouts include 302 Drops ($50/1oz), 302 Normal/Dry Cleanser ($25/8oz), 302 Recovery Plus ($40/4oz) and 302 Body Moisturizer ($46/8oz). You can’t buy the products from the website as they feel there are too many factors that go into determining what will work for you so give ‘em a call! 800- 295-7839 and they will refund your money if, for any reason, you are not happy with your purchase. All @ 302skincare.com

Finish off your purple look with some unexpected nails. Here are our picks:

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1. ESSIE Sole Mate ($8 @ essie.com)
2. CHINA GLAZE Anklets Of Amethyst ($2.99 @ head2toebeauty.com)
3. CAROLYN NEW YORK Mugged on the Six Train ($6.99 @ carolynnewyork.com)
4. OPI Siberian Nights ($7.50 @ opi.com)
5. RIMMEL Art of Noise ($3.89 @ Target strore)
6. ORLY Vanguard Violet ($3.19 @ orly.com)
7. CHINA GLAZE Draped In Velvet ($2.99 @ head2toebeauty.com)

If you are finding yourself a little bit bored with black, you are hardly alone. Black is still hip but don’t you want to sport the new "it" shade this season? It's vibrant, powerful and both fun and fabulous to wear. Purple was sizzling on the runways and seems to be dominating cosmetics especially for the eyes so wear wines, eggplants, violets, lilacs; any shade of purple on your lids and don't forget how wonderful it is to wear on your cheeks and lips. Here are our picks. ~Randi

1. KISS ME MASCARA in Dark Purple ($25 @ kissmemascara.com)
2. CAROL’S DAUGHTER Natural Sexy Shine Lip Gloss new Purple Reign ($13.50 @ sephora.com
3. SEPHORA Maniac Mat Long-Wearing Matte Lipstick in Mat 04 ($12 @ sephora.com)
4. PRESCRIPTIVES Single Colorscope Eye Color in Heather ($14 @ prescriptives.com)
5. LAURA MERCIER Eye Colour Matte in Black Plum ($20 @ nordstrom.com)
6. NARS Cream Eyeshadow in Swing ($21 @ narscosmetics.com)
7. JAPONESQUE Touch-Up Tube, Purple ($19 @ aveyou.com)
8. BOURJOIS Kohl & Contour Eyeliner Pencil in Violet Artiste ($11.50 @ sephora.com)
9. SONIA KASHUK Eye Definer in Purple Passion ($5.99 @ Target stores)
10. DUWOP Violet Eyes ($32 @ sephora.com)

Put this one on your shopping list for the upcoming holidays. It’s hard enough to know what you’re going to wear the big night of an outing and your nails? Who has time to squeeze in a nail appointment? INCOCO Dry Nail Appliqué ($5.99 @ walgreens.com or full color range visit Walgreens stores) will be your answer. It’s dry strips of nail polish that you simply fit to your nail size, peel off the back, stick and firmly crease all sides down and buff the excess top off. That’s it! And the colors are great – French Manicures to Red Velvet to Pink Satin. They have a shade for every gala.

Each kit comes with 20 thin strips, a buff stick, orange stick to help get into corners, and a polish remover cloth. Make sure to keep the silver package to store the ones you don’t use yet so they don’t dry out. All in all a great kit but I wish the silver package was a little bigger as the nail strips are a little hard to slide back in after it’s opened.
I’m on my 7^th day of wearing them and only one nail “chipped.” That’s a passing grade for me. 

I sometimes get all caught up in eye shadows and glosses that I forget about blushes. One of my fall resolutions is to not forget about cheeks. PHYSICIANS FORMULA Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blushes ($10.49 @ drugstore.com) are keeping me in line and at the same time looking beautiful! The several swatches of shades can blend together in the palette to sculpt and define cheeks. Three different blends to choose from. Picks are Blushing Berry and Blushing Mocha.

Dawn M. Spencer Hurwitz came on the perfumery scene back in 1991and has since enlightened us with her unique blends of fragrances. DSH PERFUMES Essence Oils Collection has a whole new look and they’ve added a few new ones to the mix. Since these ready-to-wear scents were originally inspired by the seasons of the year, I guess you could say she discovered new seasons! My favorite of the bunch is French Kiss. It has notes of White Grapefruit, Bulgarian Rose, Violet, Musk and Vanilla. Very feminine but not too girly.
And she sells all the scents in all sizes and forms – from a Dram Oil Pulse Roller ($23) and Eau de Parfum Spray ($44.50/1oz) to an Exfoliating Body Wash ($7/2oz) and Shea Butter Lotion ($47/8oz). I love that there are so many ways to wear them.
So if you're looking for a signature scent and don't want to go mainstream, give this line consideration @ dshperfumes.com

September is earthy and warm with greens. VINCENT LONGO new Eye Shimmer Souffle in Oasis ($24 @ sephora.com) from their 2007 Fall Collection illustrates this beautifully.
And since we are on the topic of greens, Teal has to be my favorite shade for the season and I have to say I’m a little obsessed with it. GIELLA Creamy Liner in Lockness ($27 @ giella.com). It’s the perfect shade of teal and the small pot goes a long way.

Everyone else does a Top Ten List, but since seven is my lucky number, I'm going to give you the 4-1-1 on seven great skin care products. These are the highlight products from several lines I have tried and wanted to share. They are in alpha order because I can’t choose one over the other and they’re all good! Here it goes:

1. BEYOND COASTAL SUN CARE – Must not forget sunscreen, even when the sun has gone behind the clouds. Daily Care SPF15 is chock full of green tea, yerba mate and lipoic acid ($14.50/4oz). And they don't forget about lips with their All Natural Lip Balm ($5/.25oz). The extra large tube provides an SPF of 15 with antioxidants galore and Shea butter. Both @ beyondcoastal.com
2. INSTITUT ARNAUD's Youthful Radiance Serum gives a certain “glow” to your complexion, even without foundation! Skin appears to be firmer and lifted and the texture of the cream is like velvet. $30/1.02oz @ walgreens.com
3. Libertage Advance Jour Expression Line Corrector from L'BEL creates an intense patch-type effect to keep the skin in its relaxed state and to help control the appearance of wrinkles caused by constant facial muscular contraction. This is an intense gel with a double smoothing effect. Use this one in the AM. $37.50/1oz @ lbel.com
4. LUMEDIA Facial Brightener is 100% Hydroquinone-Free and brightens the skin helps you look younger and really enhances skin’s overall tone. Use twice a day to achieve optimum results. $90/3oz @ cosmeticmall.com
5. NILAA SILK Eye Creme is just that, so silky! This one combines Indian Ayurvedic herbs and Turmeric spice for the creamiest treat for your eye area. It’s great alone or to wear over a specific eye treatment serum. This ancient Ayurvedic secret is comforting and immensely moisturizing to the eye area. $36/.85oz @ nilaasilk.com
6. PH ADVANTAGE – Rhydex-2 Wrinkle Relief Cream. Wrinkles don’t stand a chance with this one that is one Peptide packed cream. For fast acting and long term treatment of facial wrinkles, this one claims to increase elasticity, help rebuild collagen and creates an ultra hydrating moisture barrier. $75/oz @ phadvantage.com
7. SKINDINAVIA Shine Reducing Cleanser has a remarkable time released system built in the formula to help regulate shine throughout the day and it kicks into overdrive in extreme humidity. This is a sulfate-free blend that oxygenates in about 20 seconds to lift dirt and keep your skin matte. This is a major find for oily skin types! $19/4oz @ skindinavia.com ~Lisa

We loved their healthy fragrances when they came out and LAVANILA has just added some decadent moisturizers to the line. The Healthy Body Butter ($25/8oz @ sephora.com) is 100% pure Shea and cocoa butters dosed with 'good for you' ingredients like Goji Berry, essential vitamins and minerals. We all know how important it is to layer your fragrances to make them last and now my skin will be living in vanilla. Available in Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Grapefruit and Vanilla Blossom. 

Check out the fantastic Miracle Brow compact from RAMY BEAUTY THERAPY. The mirrored compact has two neutral brown shades that seem to work well with any hair color. And a small detail/big benefit trait, the indented well where the brush sits in is deep and wide so it’s easy to get the brush out when you need it. It doesn’t get stuck in the middle of the color pots when you move the compact around like compact brow palettes do. And no mess! Use the stiff angled brush on one side to apply the color and a combing brush on the other side to brush it in. The texture? It’s like Ramy melted an easy to use pencil color and cooled it in a gel base. Form and function! $28 @ ramy.com ~Lisa