I heard about a great way to get the most out your bronzer – sculpt a number three on each side of your face. Ok, here’s what I mean: swirl some bronzer on a medium sized face brush, like the Highlighting Brush from SONIA KASHUK ($12.99 @ target.com). The bristles are spread further apart towards the tip so you’ll get a light application and can build it up. Depending on how much control you like to have the SHU UEMURA 7.5EXG ($35 @ shuuemura.com) goat-haired brush is also a good one. The fan-ness of this one really grazes features for a soft look and the handle maneuvers nicely. Next, start just above your temple/brow in front of the hair line and make a number three on the right side and a backwards three on your left side. Using this method seems to hit just the right places, including the cheeks, for a fresh look. One bronzer great for this technique is YOUNGBLOOD’s Mineral Radiance ($39 @ ybskin.com). Choose from three different color compacts. I like Splendor and Sundance with the four colors that allow you to really sculpt the area for a naturally healthy finish. 

The SONIA KASHUK Spring 2008 Collection is here and blossoming with colors all around the rainbow. Here are my picks from the litter:

• Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Nudey Nude ($6.99)
• Hydrating Lip Balm with SPF 14 in Cherrylicious ($7.49)
• Sheer Lip Color and Plumping Glossy Tint in Passion Fruit ($11.99)
• Eye Shadow Quad in Vivid Violets and Blue Lagoon ($9.99 each)
• Crème Blush in Rosey ($8.99)
• Sheer Lip Glossing with No-Feather Pencil (7.99)
• Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Pinky Nude ($6.99)

All @ target.com

SONiA KASHUK just came out with seven new makeup brushes for the spring. I have really grown to become a big fan of her tools in general and these are no exception. Besides being great quality brushes that don’t break the bank, they are made from synthetic materials instead of real animal hair.

My favorites out of the new ones are the:

• Synthetic Flat Top Blusher $14.99 (this is my overall favorite)
• Multi Purpose Nylon Brush $5.99
• Synthetic Crease Shadow Brush $9.99
• Highlighting Brush $12.99

Get any of these @ target.com.

These brushes got us to thinking, there are probably a lot of new brushes coming out for the season. We will be highlighting some of the best ones in the coming weeks so make sure to check them out.

We also got a hold of her new Spring 2008 Color Collection. The feature with our picks coming soon.

I consider greens, as in mossy greens, a very neutral color. They are so earthy, warm and natural that they could take the place of nudes in most cases. Olive, tarragon, and the creatively named products below, all make up our 2^nd Fall Color Pick, Mossy Green.
The way I’m thinking about this piece is if I were to paint a picture of moss using different shades and textures, which ones would I use? Here are our picks to make up our portrait:

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1. PORTICO SPA Clarifying Shampoo $14/6.7oz @ porticospa.com
2. L’OREAL H.I.P. Pure Pigment Shadow Stick in Mesmerizing $9.99 @ amazon.com
3. PUR MINERALS Pur Colour Shadow in True Emerald $12 @ ulta.com
4. URBAN DECAY Smokeout Blending Eye Pencil in Green Goddess $14 @ nordstrom.com
5. ORLY Nail Lacquer in Green With Envy $3.19 @ jcpenney.com
6. CREATIVE SPA by CND Sea Rocks Soak $12/5oz @ cnd.com
7. THE BODY SHOP Shimmer Smudger in Slate Green $13.50 @ thebodyshop.com
8. ASTARA Green Papaya Nutrient Mask $39/2.2oz @ dermstore.com
9. BECCA Line + Illuminate Pencil in Fiji $22 @ beccacosmetics.com
10. LORAC Front of the Line Waterproof Eyeliner in Green $20 @ nordstrom.com
11. URBAN APOTHECARY Mineral Shadow in Citrine $10 @ urbanapothecary.com
12. SISLEY Phyto-Ombre Eclat Long Lasting Eye Shadow in Anis $40 @ net-a-porter.com
13. DIORkiss in Granny Smith 308 $19 @ sephora.com
14. SONIA KASHUK Eye Definer and Eye Smudger in Olive Suede $5.99 @ Target stores
15. PRESCRIPTIVES Colorscope Creamy Eye Color in Jungle $18 @ prescriptives.com
16. GIELLA Nail Polish in Cat’s Eye $25 @ giella.com
17. MISTRAL Bath Salts in South Seas $5.50/2.1oz @ mistralsoap.com
18. H2O+ SPA Exfoliating Sea Marine Body Wash $18/8oz @ beauty.com
19. TARTE Eyeshadow in Peyton Place $17 @ tartecosmetics.com