• Charlestongirl has been sharing with us her love affair of the Guerlain Champs-Élysées eye shadow palettes from the Fall 2010 Collection. Check out Best Things in Beauty this week for her latest swatching and swooning over these palettes.

• If you’re going to spend your hard earned money on a makeup palette, you really want to make sure you get the best use out of the colors. Gaia from The Non-Blonde contemplated between two different palettes and shares with us the one she chose – NARS Douceurs De Paris is a winner!

• Kari from Fab Over Forty has renewed her love of makeup with a brand that’s an old favorite. This week she shares with us some of the newest products to the line and how she’s back to using Elizabeth Arden.

• Cindy at Prime Beauty had the opportunity to interview makeup artist Lori Taylor from Smashbox Cosmetics, see what tips & tricks she learned!

• Growing your hair out can be a daunting experience. Kelly from Gouldylox Reviews has been sharing with us her hair-growing experience and she has a giveaway of 5 of her favorite Peter Lamas Chinese Herbs hair products that have helped her along the way. Be sure to enter!

• Karla Sugar is sharing with us her swatches of the latest Lancome Fall Collection called French Coquettes. Take a peek at these rich, lovely shades at The Next Best Thing to Going Shopping Yourself.

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