Trends

There's a new makeup trend out there that we just have to tell you about. Matching your lips and tips. It's not the first time this has happened in makeup history, but it IS the first time we've seen beauty brands creating collections specifically around the idea! Both M.A.C and butter LONDON have created lip and nail products specifically designed to be worn together in matching shades.

In M.A.C's case, the collection is called Fashion Sets. The collection includes 16 different 3-piece lip and nail color sets inspired by the brand's most popular shades around the world (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe & Africa, and Latin America & Middle East all have different collections to choose from):

Myth (light neutral nude)
Rebel (midtonal cream plum)
Russian Red (vivid intense bluish red)
Snob (light neutral pink)
Saint Germain (light cool pink)
Morange (bright cream orange)
Impassioned (bright warm pink)
Ravishing (midtonal neutral peach)
Spice (midtone neutral nude)
Girl About Town (bright blue fuchsia)
Chestnut (rich chocolate brown)
Peachstock (light peachy nude)
Razzledazzler (light cream peach)
Angel (light warm pink)
Please Me (mid-tone warm pink)
Pink Nouveau (mid-tonal cool pink)

Each of the 3-piece collections includes a nail polish, lipstick and lipgloss, which can be purchased separately or, as is the point, together.

butter LONDON's new lipgloss, Lippy, comes in 5 gorgeous colors that are already found in the nail polish collection:

Primrose Hill Picnic (fuchsia)
Snog (hot pink)
Teddy Girl (bubblegum pink)
Trout Pout (cantaloupe)
Yummy Mummy (medium beige)

All five colors are highly pigmented and match their corresponding polishes perfectly!

To view and purchase M.A.C Fashion Sets, visit maccosmetics.com. To view and purchase butter LONDON Lippy (and its corresponding nail polishes), visit butterlondon.com.

We wait with bated breath to see what Pantone's color of the year will be. And this year, it's the fun, punchy, super bright Tangerine Tango! Think the juiciest orange possible, now inspiring a whole lot of fashion and beauty products in its wake. Below, the beauty products we think do it best.

Philosophy Full Of Fortune Cookie Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath
Almond and orange combine to create a sweet, tantalizing scent in an amazingly rich lather.
$16 at sephora.com

Mark Gloss Gorgeous Stay On Lip Stain in Frilly
A gloss and stain in one, in the most gorgeous summer-ready shade of bright, shimmery orange. Yes please.
$11 at avon.com

Nails Inc. Portobello Nail Polish
This neon orange polish certainly has the bright idea.
$9.50 at sephora.com

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in Shade 10
We really don't think it gets much brighter than this cream that can be used on lips and cheeks. We love the matte finish and the liberal amount of sparkle packed into the formula.
$22 at sephora.com

Molton Brown Night Tempest Medio Candle
A heady blend of bergamot, tangerine, cedarwood, patchouli and vanilla are at once sweet and sensual.
$49 at neimanmarcus.com

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Kook-A-Mango
We love the fact that this nail polish contains a basecoat and topcoat, not to mention the super gorgeous bright hue.
$6.99 at drugstore.com

eos Tangerine Medicated Lip Balm Sphere
eos remains the only brand who creates lip balm in such a fun spherical shape. It's a bonus that this one smells and tastes so fantastic (oh, and leaves our pout feeling soft and smooth, too).
$2.99 at drugstore.com

butter LONDON Jaffa 3 Free Nail Lacquer
We hate pulp and seeds in oranges, but for this juicy hue, we'd be willing to take 'em all on. Such a great pedicure color.
$14 at zappos.com

Bath & Body Works Fresh Picked Tangerines Antibacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap
Exfoliating beads and bamboo extract blend with a formula that smells exactly like fresh tangerines. Yum.
$5.50 at bathandbodyworks.com

There's a new trend sweeping the red carpet: bold lips. But rather than just picking a shade of red and calling it a day, celebs are taking some real chances with their lip color.

Take Leigh Lezark, for example. Her lips are such a gorgeously bright shade of red, but what makes them stand out is the matte texture. Try a lipstick like M.A.C Russian Red to get this look.

Hannah Simone, from the new hit show New Girl, took her bold lips in a slightly different direction with a super-glossy shade of orangey-red. You can get the look with a color like M.A.C Lady Danger.

Hannah's female counterpart from New Girl, the fabulously quirky Zooey Deschanel, went for a darker and creamier red hue recently on the red carpet. We love a lipstick like M.A.C Chili for this look.

What you have to keep in mind, no matter what shade of bold lipstick you go for, is that it must be applied precisely. Use a lipliner in a complementary shade to outline your Cupid's bow and the line of your lips, and even fill them in a bit with the pencil before going over them with the lipstick. A lip brush will help you apply the color more evenly than slicking it on directly from the tube.

And, above all? Have fun and get noticed!

The Grammy Awards always provide some truly interesting looks for the red carpet. And this year's ceremony, held this past Sunday, were no exception with some gorgeous, some crazy and some unexpected twists. Here are the trends we liked the most.

Bold red lips
Red was definitely a lucky color for Adele, who took home six awards during the evening! She teamed her creamy red lip with tons of eyeliner and super long lashes. She was joined in the red lip department by Amber Rose, whose lips complemented her blonde buzz cut and bright yellow gown.

Showstopping big hairdos
It comes as no surprise to anyone that Diana Ross went for her signature big curly locks. She was joined by Esperanza Spalding, Corinne Bailey Rae and Rihanna, all with their own takes on big, notice-me hairstyles.

Candy-colored hair and pink lips
Kelly Osbourne went for lavenderish grey with pale pink lips, while Katy Perry chose bright turquoise with pink lips. Both ladies definitely didn't shy away from bold looks, that's for sure.

Fun ponytails
The ponytail is such an under-utilized style on the red carpet. But both Kate Beckinsale and Jessie J went for the super girly style for this awards show, and they looked gorgeous! We love both Kate's curly version and Jessie's super sleek iteration.

Smoky eyes and nude lips
Ah, the old standby. Carrie Underwood, Fergie and Julianne Hough all went for different takes on the classic trend. Carrie's false lashes were uber-long, Fergie chose bold orange shadow, and Julianne wore tons of black liner, proving that there are so many ways to make this trend your own.

For several years now, Reese Witherspoon has dabbled in long layers and sweeping bangs. These shorter, fringe-like bangs make her look younger, while her beautiful blonde color adds a nice glow to her face. If you're up for the styling challenge and the commitment (growing them out can be a test of patience), thicker, shorter bangs can really make you look several years younger and more vibrant.

Braids seem to come in and out of fashion fairly often. And right now they're making a strong comeback on the heads of some of the prettiest girls in Hollywood.

Mandy Moore and True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll have both been spotted on the red carpet recently with milkmaid braids. This intricate updo is fun, fresh, flirty and perfect for a night out on the town when you really want to shake up your look. We love that each of them paired their updos with a bold red lip and lots of lashes.

Shailene Woodley went for a long, girly side braid with some loose strands framing the face. We love this look, especially teamed with her red lace frock.

Would you rock the braid either in milkmaid or ponytail form?

Kat Graham is a regular on the 'Vampire Diaries' and on the red carpet! On the red carpet her looks are often bold and daring. And I have to give this girl props for always being willing to let her mouth do the talking for her style statements. She's recently braved hot pink, magenta and now this deep purple lip color. If you try to copy this look keep in mind that a deep purple like this can make you go from stunning to corpse-like in a flash. Make sure the hue doesn't have too much blue in it for your skin tone.

Chinese New Year is this week--it started on Monday. It's the year of the dragon, and some beauty brands have gotten in on the action with dragon-inspired beauty products! Check out our top picks.

Hello Kitty 2012 Year of the Dragon Compact Mirror
Nothing says happy new year more than this gleaming gold mirror, presented in a commemorative red box.
$18 at sephora.com

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl
A rich, deep, absolutely gorgeous red in a formula that's both lipstick and lip pencil? Genius. Pure and utter genius.
$24 at barneys.com

Rodial Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel
While we would normally shy away from something called "dragon's blood," this gel plumps sagging skin and defines its contours. What's not to love?
$95 at nordstrom.com

LUSH Red Dragon Soap
It shimmers! It sparkles! It's shaped like a dragon! Now we just have to make ourselves actually use it instead of keeping it as a decorative fixture in our bathroom.
$7.95 at lushusa.com

Gianna Rose Atelier Year of the Dragon Soaps
Fresh ginger, green tea and bergamot soaps are inspired by ancient wood carvings. We just know they look and smell beautiful.
$25 at giannarose.com

Blondes may have more fun, but recently, the red carpet is teeming with celebs trying out crazy hair colors. Think blue, grey, purple ... the kookier the better!

On the (we suppose) more normal side, we have Kelly Osbourne and Snooki. Kelly's recently been sporting grey locks with a purplish pink tinge. And while her updo at the Golden Globes was pretty severe, especially for this color, we do actually like it when she wears her hair down. Snooki, on the other hand, recently debuted Kool Aid red stripes among her raven tresses, which definitely remind us of Rihanna's love affair with red.

Crazier colors come from Disney star Selena Gomez and, what comes as no surprise here, Katy Perry. Selena went the safer route with purple extensions from the Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood, which she tweeted about over the weekend. And after her recent breakup with Russell Brand, Katy, who's obviously no stranger to kooky hair colors, went for a bright royal blue bob.

What do you think of the kooky hair color trend? We think it's great to have a little fun--but, so you don't damage your hair or so you're not left with a color you hate, try extensions or washout hair color!

Katy Perry photo via peoplestylewatch.com. Selena Gomez photo via nydailynews.com.

We love that when the holidays are upon us, celebs decide to rock bolder lip colors than normal. Gone are the glossy nudes of months past ... in their place are bright pink and ravishing reds that can't help but garner attention.

Both Ashley Benson and Melissa Rycroft rocked bright pouts as of late. Melissa's was a super cherry red (get the look with M.A.C Russian Red, $14.50 at maccosmetics.com). Ashley's was a bit on the pinker side--if you're afraid of going too red, try NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Funny Face ($24 at narscosmetics.com).