This week saw the release of New Moon, the second film in the Twilight Saga series, and to coincide with the premiere, Nordstrom is exclusively launching the Luna Twilight cosmetics collection. Whether you side with “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob”, these products will seduce to every Twilight fan. Included in the collection:

Luna Twilight Mortal Glow Blushing Cream – $20

This breakthrough blend of mousse and cream blush glides on effortlessly for a satin finish that perfectly emulates a vampire’s ethereal glow.

Luna Twilight First Light Body Glow – $34

Highlight collarbones, arms and legs with a light-weight, hydrating body illuminator that leaves skin dazzling.

Luna Twilight DuWup Lip Venom – $16

Apply this Venom-laced lip conditioner for a crimson stained pout with an intensely potent bite.

Luna Twilight Moonshadows Eyeshadow- $20

Smudge on this duel shimmer and cream shadow for a mysterious smokey eye effect.

What do you think? Does Twilight-inspired makeup speak to you?

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To get the look:

Eyes
“Nikki has gorgeous dark eyes that I really wanted to play up. I started by smudging mark Eyemarker Color On Line in Java along her upper lash line, followed by two coats of mark Scanda-Lash Hook Up Mascara on the top lashes. For her bottom lashes, I took the tip of the mascara wand and carefully coated each lash for definition, then brushed it out with the wand for separation. I finished by applying mark I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Nomadic to her lids and Fairy Dust in her crease.”

Face
“I applied mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Natural to create a smooth canvas followed by mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter under her eyes to hide any signs of dark circles. I finished by applying a combination of mark Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Cameo Glo to the apples of her cheeks, and mark Glow Xpert Face Shimmer in Champagne to the top portion to really bring out the contours of her cheekbones. To create an overall matte finish, I used mark Cheat Sheet Shine Blotters.”

Lips
“To finish off her look, I used mark Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Toffee on her lips, with a layer of mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Spice for added shine.”

What do you think of actress Nikki Reed’s premiere look?

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But there’s still a little bit of hope for diehards! The brand wants to ensure that you, yes YOU, are able to secure your favorites for as long as they’re available, so they’ve launched a Twitter channel.

By following Prescriptives on Twitter, you’ll receive quick answers to product-related questions. You’ll also get the inside scoop on their Lustre Holiday color collection (think luxurious, shimmering color and gorgeous glimmering golds!) and as well as the latest news on Jillian Veran’s (Prescriptives Director of Artistry) upcoming QVC appearances.

Click here to follow Prescriptives: http://www.twitter.com/Prescriptives – and be sure to ask them your product-related questions .

If you’re not down with Twitter, you can also reach Prescriptives via their toll-free number, 1-877-819-2968.

What Prescriptives products will you be stocking up on?

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This gloss has it all – it delivers color, plumping and shine with major staying power. Not to mention, I found out just today that one of my fave young actresses, Leighton Meester of Gossip Girl, loves it too! Is it wrong that that makes me love it more?

Leighton said, “L’Oréal Paris’ Infallible Plumping Lipgloss in Plumped Red gives me that extra little color and boost when I really want my lips to pop.”

What do you think of Leighton’s cherry red lip?

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For a flashy effect (think New Year’s Eve!), choose from shades like Prima Platinum – a sleek silver infused with glitter, and Gusto Golddust, a rich, yellow gold with a sparkle finish.

For a bolder look, choose from shades like Ecstasi Indigo – a deep blue with a hint of shine, or Brava Blackberry – a rich, shimmering shade of maroon. For classic red holiday nails with a twist, try Festivo Fuschia and Magnifico Magenta – two bright shades of red that are sure to make a classic statement when paired with that little black dress (or anything, for that matter. As far as I’m concerned, red nails are a neutral!)

Borghese Nail Lacquer retails for $8 each, and is available at drugstores nationwide.

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Legendary for their runway collaborations with designers such as Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy, Erickson Beamon is the first jewelry house to be featured in the gift with purchase designer bag series – and my personal favorite to date!

The bag itself features whimsically printed duchess satin, a bijoux zipper pull, embossed gold logo tassel, and lace and pearl embellishments. It’s spacious, but portable enough for easy holiday travel.

Of course, it’s not all about the bag. Included in the gift with purchase are the following goodies, valued at over $150!:

1. dr.brandt® Microdermabrasion Body Exfoliating Cream

2. FULL SIZE Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil

3. Talika Eye Decompress

4. Nick Chavez® Beverly Hills PLUMP ‘N THICK® Thickening Hairspray

5. Jack Black® Industrial Strength Hand Healer

6. Rene Furturer Myrrhea Anti-Frizz Silkening Mask Tube

7. DIANA B. Scented Candle

8. Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara

9. StriVectin® Neck Cream

10. DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer

11. PHYTO Phytolisse Finishing Serum

12. INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS® LIP DELIVERY NUTRITION

13. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Since the holidays are approaching, check out the shop by personality gift finder to make your seasonal shopping a bit easier -then you can snag the Erickson Beamon ‘Glenda Party Bag’ as a present for yourself!

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Jemma Kidd’s signature collection is sold at luxury boutiques, but this dual ended illuminating cream and stick concealer is a Target exclusive.

While I find both ends useful, the illuminating cream is a particularly nice formula…not too shimmery or glittery, just the perfect bit of light to add to the inner and outer corners of your eye. The concealer is a light, creamy formula that covers nicely, however I needed to layer over a primer to avoid creasing.

The packaging on Mannequin Skin is sleek and pretty, so tuck this one in your purse for a quick  jolt of happy with every touch up.

Snag it for $18 at Target stores and www.target.com.

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These eyeliners glide on smoothly for fool-proof application thanks to the inclusion of  Nylon-12, which expands and contracts with facial movements without cracking. What does that really mean? Eyeliner lasts all day without creasing!

If you’re tempted to give these a go or if you have an eyeliner-loving beauty on your holiday list this year, check out this season’s limited edition Eye Intensifier Pencil trio. With three versatile shades included, Pointe-Noire (black), Zaire (shimmering plum) and Epernay (champagne sheen), you’ve got a liner for any look – classic, office or date night.

This kit is a $66 value, but you can snag it now for just $45 at Ulta stores and Ulta.com.

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While Malin claimed to be the opposite of a girly-girl, she’s definitely doing a few things right when it comes to beauty.  First and foremost, she said, “No makeup can do what sleep and hydration can.” I must agree wholeheartedly – get your beauty rest and drink up, ladies!

Of course, Malin is a big advocate for Crest as well – and unlike many celebrities working with brands, I actually believed her when she said, “I’ve been using Crest for years…because I love coffee and red wine. In fact, that’s my beauty tip for the soul…red wine!”

If you’re a red wine and coffee lover too, check out Crest’s new White Strips Advanced Seal. As far as I’m concerned, these are the gold standard when it comes to whitening- they don’t budge until you remove them (so you can really multitask when using them), they don’t cause a ton of sensitivity and most importantly, they DO actually work!

Malin also called out Rosebud Salve and Creme de la Mer as beauty musts.

Have you ever used any at-home whitening products?  Tell me about ‘em in the comments!

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This year’s  bejeweled treasure chest kit with mirror includes:

• 16 all new shimmering tarte eyeshadows
• 16 all new matte tarte eyeshadows
• 16 all new lipglosses
• tarte’s mineral powder bronzer in park ave princess
• all new soft pink luminizer
• four new powder blushes

As far as I’m concerned, palettes like this one make amazing gifts for any beauty-loving girl – and tarte’s is a great value at just $52.

That said, if palettes aren’t your ‘thang,’ tarte has two other gift sets, including crown jewels ($39), a lipgloss multi-gift set that’s essentially three gifts in one (one for you, perhaps?)  and three carats ($25), a limited edition mini cheek stain set with three brand new, limited edition shades: brilliant (shimmering champagne), princess (shimmering rose) and cushion (shimmering deep apricot).

To shop tarte holiday, visit www.tartecosmetics.com.

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