BURT'S BEES LIP SHIMMER!

It's cold here in the Northeast and I don't go anywhere without my Burt's Bees! Yes, for that pout-y, Jean Shrimpton '60s look, pucker-up with a kiss of Burt's Lip Shimmer. Available in 13 pearlized colors, this lip shimmer is brimming with goodness—vitamin E, coconut and sunflower oils—and just the right amount of peppermint oil, for a perfect taste. At only $5 a shimmer, you can buy every color for every bag or pocket. My favorites are Champagne, Guava, Watermelon, and new Caramel. Just pure, shimmering goodness!

Note: Nicky Haslam was the Creative Director on the legendary Bazaar cover above [see Colette's note below!]

BUDAPEST BEAUTY | OMOROVICZA

The Omorovicza skincare line created by Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza is based on the celebrated healing waters of Budapest (rich in key minerals--magnesium, calcium, zinc and copper). My favorite product in the line is the Complexion Enhancer, SPF 15. It's a triple-treat for the skin including sun protection (zinc oxide), the healing properties of Hungarian thermal waters, and concealer--all combined to give the skin a glowy, even-toned matte finish. The Omorovicza line even smells wonderful with naturally scented ingredients like lavender and cucumber. The only problem is the tricky-to-pronounce name. But don't worry, Omorovicza is available on the Neiman Marcus website. The Complexion Enhancer, SPF 15 comes in light and dark tones. Light is perfect for fair to medium skin tones. Dark should be used for dark skinned complexions only. Price for perfection is $135.00

Footnote: Extremely Hungary is a yearlong festival showcasing contemporary Hungarian visual, performing, and literary arts in New York and Washington, D.C. throughout 2009. Read more...

The Color RED • Gift Ideas

Nars Lipstick in fabulous shades of RED!
(an In Style Magazine Best Winner).
Available at www.neimanmarcus.com | $24.00


This 100% Wool Shawl from Canadian designer Virginia
Johnson is full of Dachshund Love. Size 44 x 82 inches.
Available at www.virginiajohnson.com | $195


WOW! This shiny, lipstick-red Palazzo Tote from Crate & Barrel commands attention! I love mine. Over-the-shoulder brown handles and lining. Size 15.5 W x 7 D x 14.5 H inches.
Available at www.crateandbarrel.com | $24.95

Lush & Lashy

O.K.,... it might not give you Twiggy's eyes but Dr. Hauschka's mascara is the best. It contains Neem Leaf extract to boost strong lash growth and is even scented with rose oil. It's gentle to allergy-prone eyes and of course, it's ophthalmoogically tested. Go for Royal Blue or Black. | chemical-free • silky • NO clumps | Available at www.drhauschka.com for $23.50

Let's Toast Naturopathica With a Kir Royale

I love Naturopathica Holistic Health skincare
products. At the moment, my favorite is the
Crème Cassis Bio Amino Replenishment Cream.
Even though its fragrance is a bit fruity for my taste
(contains Black Currant, Orange and Grapefruit Oils),
it works wonders. I must say, after just three weeks
of using it, my complexion is rather glowy and
appears to have actually firmed-up! Another bonus...
Naturopathica's botanical skincare products are
free of synthetic solvents, thickeners and emulsifiers,
and contain no petroleum-based ingredients, artificial
dyes, or fragrances. "Hear-Hear!"
www.naturopathica.com (1.7 oz) $85.00