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I really don’t care for the whole celebrity fragrance partnership. I think the market is saturated and I can’t believe it when I hear of yet another coming out. I know that each celeb is somewhat involved in the creation process but to me, it’s an area better left untouched by celebs for the most part. I did come across one that I am embarrassed to admit. Wrapped With Love by HILARY DUFF ($38/1.7oz @ amazon.com) is her second fragrance and this one is a floral that is so right now summertime. It contains notes of honeydew, blood orange, plum, violet, white lily, raspberry, vanilla bean, musk and white chocolate mousse. White chocolate mousse? Don’t let that scare you off, this one is through and through juicy and fruity. And did I mention that the scents lasts a pretty long time on the skin? Now we’re talkin’.

I love a gourmet shaving cream. There are not many out there so when I do come across one, it’s a must try. The latest one on the market? EVOLUTiON OF SMOOTH or EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream ($5.49/7oz @ drugstore.com) and this one does double duty -- shaves and moisturizes. And I like that you don’t have to wet your legs before putting it on as it doesn’t lather. It’s a cream and contains aloe, shea butter, and antioxidant vitamins. And how happening is the container? It’s easy to grab and hold onto and is recyclable so toss it in the blue bin when you’re finished. Available in three scents: Pomegranate Raspberry, Island Blue and Vanilla Bliss.

Purple is supposed to be hot for fall so get it on with this BOBBI BROWN Mauve Face Palette ($55 @ bobbibrown.com). It’s a nice alternative for day and looks great for all skin tones. Palette includes these NEW and exclusive shades: Navajo, Vintage, and Chocolate Mauve Eye Shadows; Mauve Blush; Dusty Mauve Creamy Lip Color; Mauve Lip Sheer; and Vintage Mauve Lip Color.

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Find out what yummy scented body souffle The Makeup Divas is all excited about. Losing sleep over your dark circles?

Beauty Junkie in SF has found a little tube from Smashbox to help brighten those eyes and make them camera ready.

Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy counts down the 10 most wacky beauty tips, that actually work!. You may just be surprised to see what they are!

Katharine Towne of HBO's hit show, Tell Me You Love Me reveals her beauty tips **exclusively** to Beauty Banter!

Find out why the Muse is excited about Urban Decay's New Lipsticks with a detailed review and swatches of four shades!

A Touch of Blusher brings you Fall 2008 Makeup Trend Report.

Beauty Anonymous reveals her travel-friendly beauty goodies.

Beauty411tells you about a product that will help you rewind lines and wrinkles. And it's completely painless!

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at Five Great Uses for Creme de la Mer and tells you how it can actually be a good value.

Girl Gloss tries out lip balm made with beer!
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(cover story) Coming out this fall is Burberry the Beat for Men eaus de toilette. They will also be adding an aftershave lotion, aftershave balm, shower gel and deodorant soon after.

The world's first anti-aging eau de toilette, Ageless Fantasy, will be coming out in select locations and a full body line to follow.

CVS plans to open a super beauty store to compete with Sephora. Going by the name Beauty 360, they will carry department store brands with the first one opening on the East Coast and more to follow.

UK retailer, The Organic Pharmacy, will open its first Stateside store in Beverly Hills in December.

To celebrate the Olympics, Physicians Formula will be sending a lifetime supply of bronzers to the female Canadian and US athletes.

Cybelesays favorite, Space NK, is coming out with five new namesake scents this fall.

Source: WWD

Here’s a new salon hair styling line coming to us from the UK, you’ll probably want to check out. AFFiNAGE is meant to be all things to all people - body, volume, texture, sculpting, smoothing, shaping, protecting, conditioning, shine and finishing. No small feat! But they give us the Indigo line and say it encompasses all this by using the latest in technology. The first one that has me wow’d is Tame It ($26.30/2.7oz @ 877-597-2929). Who doesn’t need to smooth strands and keep frizzies away? This one is made to be used on dry hair and just a small dab is good for the whole head. And I love the wicked cool blue packaging. Read more about this cool line @ affinage.com

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Tips: CHANEL Nail Colour in Melrose ($25 @ chanel.com) from the Robertson Boulevard Collection

Toes: MAC Nail Lacquer in Illegal Purple (a creamy blackened eggplant) from the new Cult of Cherry collection out … TODAY! $11 @ maccosmetics.com
Tips & Toes: SPA RITUAL Quick-Dry Top Coat ($17 @ sparitual.com)

np – David Guetta – “Tomorrow Can Wait”

17 Hairstyles That Take Less Than 10 Minutes Up 'dos mere mortals like us can actually replicate at home With a few (and only a few) key products and styling tools, you can quickly give yourself a salon-worthy 'do. And hey, if you hate it, try a different one -- at least you haven't blown 60 bucks and a hour of precious time on it. ...More

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This piece has actually been a while in the making. I have been compiling products that are too pretty to touch as in, I can’t bear to break the seal and run a brush over the colors. Does anyone else have this issue?

Something like (4.MAC’s limited edition Colour Forms Cool Eyes x 5 ($38 only @ nordstrom.com) shown here practically sends me into spasms! Not only are the color blocks pretty but can you imagine keeping each color in their designated area? Ok, I’m a little obsessed with that too. There’s nothing more skin crawling than seeing a dirty palette.

Since palette or shadow art has become so hot and so pleasant to look at, I’ll highlight some of my favorites each season. While every product that appears on Cybelesays is tried and tested by us, this on-going feature will feature ones that we might not have tried and tested, just fawned over. How do you like that?

So purchase them or not, here are a few that just took our breath away.

1. CHANEL Multi-Use Make-Up Palette ($85 @ chanel.com)

2. DIOR ‘Impression Cuir Leather Couture’ Eyeshadow ($55 @ nordstrom.com)

3. GUERLAIN ‘Mereorites’ Illuminating Press Powder ($65 @ nordstrom.com)

4. ESTEE LAUDER Pure Color Swirl Gloss ($18 @ esteelauder.com)

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I’ve always been a fan of NARS Lip Lacquer ($24 @ nordstrom.com). I love feel of the large pot, unscrewing the top, and even planning where to stick my fingertip to get a dab o’ color. My latest fave has been the dark brick red shade of Diablo. I just wish it came with some kind of application brush. I never know what to do with the leftover gloss on my finger after I’m done applying it!