Total Beauty has launched the Total Beauty Collection, a collection of beauty samples you get to try.  Each collection includes four to six beauty samples from “top rated brands”.  What’s the difference between this sample box and others?  Well, for one, the samples are deluxe size, not the measly, barelty there amounts you’re used to receiving in other boxes.  Another diff is that you’re not obligated to purchase on a monthly basis.  Meaning you can skip a month, or two, or three.    In addition to that, shipping is free! …

Yep, you read that right.  M.A.C. is launching 30 permanent nail polish shades featuring a variety of colors and finishes.  We’re talking cremes, metallics, frosts and more.  But hold on, that’s not all!  In addition to that, they will release an additional 35 seasonal shades.  That’s 65 colors in all…can you stand it?!
The collections will retail for $16 a bottle and will be available exclusively at MAC stores and Nordstroms in the U.S. beginning July 5th.  Other retailers will begin selling the collections sometime in August and will launch internationally …

Virgin Atlantic Airways has teamed up with Bare Minerals to launch Upper Class Red, a new red lipstick honoring the revamp of their upper-class cabins.  Senior Spas and Grooming Manager Rebecca Creer explains…
“Red hot lips have always been a trademark of our cabin crew, signifying the strength and confidence they embody.  With the launch of Upper Class Red, one of Virgin Atlantic’s most iconic attributes is finally being made available to passengers. Meaning one swipe of this color is all you need to create a classic and timeless look–something our …

Virtual fashion site Polyvore will soon expand into the beauty world.  The site which allows users to create outfits with clothes and accessories, will soon allow users to include beauty products in their “looks“.

 
“Beauty and fashion have always been intertwined at Polyvore,” said Jess Lee, Polyvore’s chief executive officer and co-founder. “The community often adds lipsticks and fragrances to their outfits…[they] gave us the idea to make it easier to shop and search for beauty products. We just followed their lead.”
Now we can create complete looks from head to toe.  So …

Gwenyth Paltrow hit the red carpet in a simple white Tom Ford number which was simply…chic!  My 2nd best dressed of the night.

 
Makeup artist Leslie Lopez for NARS Cosmetics said:
“It’s elegantly bronzed,” said celebrity makeup artist Leslie Lopez for NARS Cosmetics about the red carpet look she created for Gwyneth Paltrow. “The dress makes such a statement, but it also has no color, so we needed to create a makeup look that complemented the dress and was still sophisticated enough for the red carpet. I really loved the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer …