Now that the warm weather is upon us, it’s time to put the cool, winter colors away and break out your warm, summery colors--beautiful bronzes, golds and corals. Just in time for summer, Dior is releasing its Goldrush collection. The collection features four new shades of Addict High Shine lipstick and 18-Karat versions of the 5-color eyeshadow palette and Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in tan, shimmery gold and coral hues.

The collection also includes a limited-edition medallion that contains an all-over golden glow highlighter for the eyes, cheeks and lips. The compact is adorned with champagne crystals and a satin ribbon, what a fabulous little trinket to wear around the neck or tie on your bag! I love multi-purpose products like this. Beauty Snob tip- apply a dab of this on your bottom lip over your favorite lipstick or gloss. $55 at Dior counters nationwide, Christian Dior also at Sephora.com. (View the entire collection after the jump.)

Post by Beauty Snob Sharon:
With summer just around the corner, I am on the lookout for makeup to give my face that effortless sun-kissed glow, like I just got back from a relaxing week of sipping champagne on a yacht in St. Tropez (wouldn’t that be nice!). I am loving Chanel’s new summer colors. Chanel just got a new creative director for makeup, Peter Philips, and he is whipping up some wonderful bronzes, golds and shimmery tons all set to hit stores in July.

I have a feeling that Chanel’s $30 gold nail polish, a limited edition shade called Gold Fiction, will be this summer’s equivalent to Vamp and Black Satin. It comes in an opaque gold case and Christine Dagousset, who is the executive vice president of Fragrance and Beauté for Chanel, said that high-end pigments were used to get the color and finish just right, hence the shade retailing for $10 over the regular $20 price tag. Not that the price tag will stop Chanel devotees from buying the new shade, but for $20 I thought I was already getting high-end pigments!?
In any case, there are plenty of other stand-outs in this new collection including Facettes D’Or, a finely milled gold loose powder that is said to read as a subtle glow on the skin ($56), Gold Light Glossimer lip gloss ($26), Rouge Hydrabase lipstick shades in copper, plum and coral (each $27), and a quad eye shadow palette with gold, coffee, ivory and dark green eye colors ($56).

I have always had a weakness for Chanel. Everything from their soft brushes to their sleek, black packaging brings a smile to my face so, I can’t wait to hit the beach (Chanel sunglasses in tow!), decked out in these fabulous new shades.

Get Chanel at Saks Fifth Avenue!

I went to Saks this weekend to use my Friends and Family discount (15% off cosmetics- make up never goes on sale so you can only imagine how excited I was!) and stocked up on the newest Bobbi invention (the woman is brilliant!), custom palettes for mixing and matching my favorite shades! I like the convenience of eyeshadow quads but I usually only use one or two colors which means the other shades are a total waste! With this custom compact, I was able to choose three fab shadows that I love and will use often (the shimmers: Beige, Ash and Snow) and a blush (Pale pink)-- all in one easy to use compact! You can switch out the colors depending on the season or your whim, the pieces literally pop out like a lego. I am totally obsessed, this will make traveling with make up SO easy! But the real reason I love it is because it is just so incredibly fun. The mirror on the compact is also nice and big, again, am mad for the custom palettes! I am going back tomorrow to get a few matte shadows to balance the shimmer washes, this is completely addicting! At Bobbi Brown counters worldwide. Shadows: $20 Compact: $10

The first time I learned about the magic of false eyelashes, I was 15. I took ballet for several years at a studio in Pasadena, Calif., and had a successful audition for a production of the "Nutcracker." This was the first time I was in such a large performance, and in the dressing room of the theater, I carefully watched the older girls to see how they applied their glamorous stage makeup. One of the girls saw me watching her as she stuck on some impressive fake eyelashes--I must have been staring with my mouth open because she came over and gave me an old pair and a brief lesson in application. Ever since then, I have loved to add some extra oomph whenever the occasion calls for it. When my friends and I go out on a Friday night, you better believe I have sky-high lashes to match my 5-inch stilettos! (Only young once, right?)

My personal favorite lash brand is Sugar Cosmetics Flirt False Lashes Criss Cross, only $9 at Sephora! The best thing about these lashes is that no matter what shape your eye is or what event you’re going to, you can manipulate them to flatter you. Flirt comes with 4 half lashes, which are designed to draw attention to the outside of your eye, or, for rounder eyes, apply two facing inward, like you see in the package--you can get amazingly full lashes. Since they are so sturdy, you can reuse them for much longer than anything you would buy at the drugstore. To store them, make sure you take them off and reshape them to the container before you hit the pillow!

Application Trick: Let the glue sit on the eyelash for about 15 seconds to let it become tacky before you apply it to your eye. This way, you will have to wait less time for the glue to dry, and you minimize sliding. Also, for more precision, adjust with your tweezers!

If you want to have fun with your eyeshadow, you need to start with a base coat. You don't want your skin tone to get in the way of the shadow color; with a base you get the true color of what you're using. It also reduces the amount of color you need to use. I love this Cream Shadow Stick from Bobbi Brown. I was using the Paula Dorf base for a while, and it works well, but it was a bit too cakey and thick. I found that the Paula Dorf base was too much for my shrinking violet days and too heavy when I already have a ton of makeup on. This one from Bobbi Brown is not necessarily meant as a base; it is a cream matte shadow, but in vanilla, and it makes for the perfect base coat. It comes in a stick form, so it makes applying it a lot easier, but it is also better for adjusting the amount you use. It is lightweight, so it's great for those days you're not feeling overly dramatic, but just need a little cover to get the shadow on properly--it smears very well, so you can get a very thin layer on. But if you want that night club look (or are taking photos) and want to pile on the war paint, this is a total must. $20 at Bobbi Brown.

Even though I’m fair with blonde hair, I want super-thick, super-black eyelashes. No wallflower browns for me! Being a mascara junkie, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect formula. I don’t care where it comes from or if it’s a premium brand—it just has to do the job! I’d also prefer that I not have to use several different kinds to achieve the look I want. I started wearing Dior Diorshow Mascara Black 090 almost a year ago, and loved the volume it gave my lashes. But then I tried CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara, Very Black 800, and I really like it as much as the Diorshow, if not better! The CoverGirl is even more black, in my opinion, and does provide thick, luscious lashes with only two coats. The only problem I have with it, is that it tends to clump a little more than the DiorShow, but this is easily fixed with a metal lash comb. And the price difference is significant! DiorShow costs $24 at Sephora, while Lash Blast is only $7.95 at Drugstore.com, and I’ve seen it even cheaper at drugstores and Target. And while, I don’t mind spending more for a great mascara, I’d just as soon spend the extra money on something else!

I love adding glitter to my evening eye looks. You may be thinking that it’s not possible to wear glitter after the age of 15, but I beg to differ! If you add a small amount of glitter, and keep the rest of your face neutral, it doesn’t look tacky! I promise! I find loose glitter to be a huge mess, and it always ends up everywhere—all over my clothes and under my contacts! But when I found Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Gel, I was immediately addicted! They come in squeezable tubes, and are very easy to use. You can apply the gel to directly to your lid with your finger, but I’ve had better results using brushes. I use a small taklon concealer brush to pat the gel on my lid and an angled liner brush to line. Urban Decay also makes Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner, which is also easy to use. Both come in an array of gorgeous colors! I have gels in Rockstar (purple/silver), Bootleg (blue/silver), and Backstage (gunmetal/gold). See detailed instructions and pictures after the jump! Sephora $18

I remember when Bobbi Brown first published her book, "Bobbi Brown Beauty." It was the '90s, and I was obsessed with the "No make up" look, also known as, Nudes. I studied her book from front to back and learned all the tips and tricks to a flawlessly sheer face. It's a look I've embraced for a very long time and don't plan to change, ever, because naturally pretty never goes out of style! Sure, I experiment with blue eye shadows and brightly colored blushes on occasion, but the look I love best is, Nude! I got this palette last week (for myself and my friend Melinda, who is also a nudes freak), and I am completely obsessed. It has all the shadows you need to look natural and youthful (key word), plus an array of pretty lip glosses. The palette is perfect for traveling because it's a single, easy-to-use compact with a mirror (the shadows slide out from the bottom)! I also got the gorgeous shimmering lip gloss to finish off the look (photos after the jump!). And yes, in the shade "Nude", $19.

The Nudes palette is $60. At Neiman Marcus. It's sold out on the Bobbi Brown website, so you better get yours today!

1. Prep and protect your skin
Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s still important to apply a facial cream with SPF and an undereye cream. This will help to protect your skin as well as providing a great base for makeup. Daily Moisturizer with SPF from the L’Oreal Skin Genesis line is a good lotion with SPF and anti-aging properties.
Oil of Olay Definity Eye Illuminator is an amazing undereye cream that helps to diminish dark circles and illuminate the eye area.

Another great time-saver is tinted moisturizers. Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15 , will give you a beautiful, luminous finish.

Now that you have seen the new MAC Fafi line, you may be interested in a little background information on the Artist who created the cute cartoons. "Fafi" was born and raised in Toulouse, France. She has a strong street/graffiti style that is unique for its cute and feminine characters. If you are a New York native you may have even seen a design or two around town, you may also have seen her work on LeSportSac bags and Adidas shoes. When she teamed up with MAC for the new line she created three new "Fafinettes" Eriko, Monoka and Ermine who will be gracing the containers of everyones favorite makeup brand =)

For more information about the Artist, check out her web site at Fafi.net!

At first glance I was completely frightened by MAC's Fafi collection (from the photos of the models with brightly painted faces). I was just discussing my junior high school horror stories in the 80's with you guys and then this showed up at my door. Visions of my Souxie and the Banshees eyeliner with blue eyeshadow and sometimes red lipstick flashed before my eyes as I flipped through the look book. As I inspected the eyeshadow quad, lip glosses, blush and lipsticks I received I realized this was not my 80's rainbow bright make up. The colors are actually very sheer and used with a gentle hand, you can create a lot of fun looks for a night on the town! Okay, so the model in the ad campaign resembles Bozo but click to the jump page and you'll see different ways of putting together dramatic looks without scaring anyone. Eyeshadow Quad above is $36, when blended well, the colors will brighten and lighten your eyes.

UPDATE: Congrats to Kim- our chicken cutlet wearing Beauty Snob! We discussed amongst ourselves for days and none of our beauty editors can imagine dropping a silicone filled chicken cutlet on the dance floor. YIKES!

Just for fun, tell me your worst beauty faux pas in comments by 11:59pm tonight (please keep it as short as possible- 50 words or less). We will go through all of them and vote on the biggest loser, I mean winner tonight. We'll send the winner the ultra popular Premium cleansing oil from Shu Uemura because we all need a good cleanser for our moments of beauty madness.

I have been sporting a heavy smoky eye look all winter and am frankly quite sick of it. I want sunshine, I want lightness, I want Spring! Considering the ground hog saw (or didn't see, can't remember which is which but I was told winter is not ending anytime soon) its shadow I will have to lighten up the mood for myself with this gorgeous limited edition eyeshadow quad from Laura Mercier. I can still achieve the depth of the smoky eye look with these light and shimmering shades but just won't look like I am about to go on stage to do the cabaret. Laura Mercier cosmetics is one of my favorite brands, I have never regretted a purchase at one of her counters (which is saying a LOT considering I am the sucker who buys anything and everything at make up counters just for fun) and use everything I have ever bought there (how amazing are her make up sponges?). Her eyeshadows always provide plenty of coverage without streaking (you know, like that flaky dry powdery texture a lot of cosmetic brands have) and the color lasts all day and night. Important for me as I do not like to re-apply eyeshadow before a cocktail party nor do I like to start over (I like to powder, gloss and go). The limited edition palette ($38) is available in two combinations:

Shy Violet includes:
• Deep-eggplant.
• Shimmery-maroon.
• Mauve.
• Pale-ivory-pink.

Wild Violet includes:
• Black-violet.
• Eggplant.
• Pink-mauve.
• Ivory-pearl.

I am finally home! A week of New York Fashion Week parties, dinners, shows, more parties, plus a weekend in LA with my hubby to attend a whirwind of events including a star studded black tie ball under Air Force One - yes, the Air Force One that whisks American Presidents around the world- means I have not slept in almost 10 days. I have developed curious little lines and dark circles under my eyes, so NOT attractive and so reminding me that I am no longer 25 and up to the jet set life. I saw this at Neiman Marcus today and grabbed it to see what it can do for my new unsightly dark circles. I have had a Love/Hate relationship with La Mer for over a decade, let's just say there are a few items from the line I love and a few that I don't. The items I always love are its serums, they don't make me break out (like its heavy creams laden with MINERAL OIL) and they actually do work (I once burned my arm on a stove and the Concentrate actually healed it without much scarring! $350 is sometimes worth the splurge). The Eye Concentrate is infused with three miracle broths, and boy do I need a miracle! The jury is still out, I will give it a full 10 days (the same amount of time it took to do the damage) and report back to you. Don't you even think about asking for before and after photos! $160 at Neiman Marcus.

I love Bobbi Brown and am besides myself with excitement to interview her at the Brian Reyes show this week in NY. We will have full backstage coverage but for now, something basic for everyday use that you will love. I used the Mac Paint Pot as eyeliner in my moment of desperation, which has worked well for me and I have grown to love gel liners. This one from Bobbi Brown was made exclusively for eye lining so the texture and consistency is absolutely perfect and does not require any additional fuss. It goes on easily in its gel form and will dry opaque and resistant to fading or smudging. It blends easily if you want smoky eyes and will go on as thick as you want it. At night I love a harsh opaque look for my eyes because they really need definition but during the day I want something softer. This eyeliner is able to create any look you want. But the best part is that it really is long lasting. No flaking or feathering, you will stay dramatic or demure, the way you intended all day and all night long. At Saks for $19. Comes in 13 different colors, my favorite is of course black but you can get really great effects with the Graphite Shimmer Ink.

I don’t think there are many mascaras out there that I have not tried, and before the big clean out a few weeks ago in my makeup drawer I had the evidence to prove it! And if it couldn’t be found in my drawer I have two sisters who have covered the few that I missed. Between us we have tried dozens of mascaras, from department store luxe brands to drugstore cheap thrills, we have seriously tried them all! You'd think we'd have different favorites but one mascara has captured all of our hearts, Fresh Supernova Mascara in Black. Hands down it is the best all around, not only does it gives us all thick and lush lashes that lasts all day, it does not flake or smudge. It is also tar free which keeps my eyes from getting watery and red! I cannot get enough of this; as soon as the tube gets low I rush out and replenish my stock! You must try it and tell me what you think. $25 at Sephora.

Mascara is one of the quintessential items of a woman's beautifing regimine, yet I always feel like it is impossible to find the perfect mascara. Once you do find it, it seems that either the product gets discontinued or something happens to it so you would never want to use it again. (For me this would include falling into the toilet. I have no idea how, but everything of vital importance in my life always ends up in the toilet.) This mascara seems to me the perfect mascara and fortunately for me, it should not be a problem to find more if and when it eventually makes it into my toilet. It comes in a set so that you can decide which mascara best fits your life style for that day. The Yes to Volume is perfect for day time and contains collagen which allows you to bulid on product for the appropriate desired amount. The Volume Glamour Ultra Black is perfect for your night out on the town when you want to captivate with a single glance. Bourjois A Mascara For Every Occasion Set, $ 27.50, sephora.com.

Always multi-task when you can! This totally ingenious concealer from Chantecaille is a staple in my life. I used to have this system of using concealer and blending it with an eye gel to get a more natural look. Why go through all that trouble when you don't have to? Well, I don't and no one else should either. This concealer has the Stress Repair eye cream infused in the center. It not only give you all the benefits of the amazing anti-wrinkle cream that I live by, it helps to blend in the concealer for a softer appearance. You cannot go wrong here because not only are you saving time and effort, this concealer is only $65 and the eye cream is $170. If you are not in serious need of wrinkle repair and are only looking for prevention, this is all you need. Give your eyes a brightening boost and cover your bases on eye care all in one fell swoop. At Neiman Marcus for $65

My mother is always trying to find new ways to make her lashes thicker. I think she hopes to wake up one day with lashes like Vivien Leigh in Gone With The Wind. She’s tried tattooing, dying, and various serums in order to make her lashes thicker but to no avail. Unfortunately, all of the self-inflicted torture have also made her lashes thinner. This ModelCo Lash and Brow Growth Stimulator could be the answer to her eyelash dreams. It conditions and restores existing hair while encouraging hair growth. Best of all, she will see results within 14 days! There’s hope for Mama's eyelash dreams yet! ModelCo Lash and Brow Growth Stimulator, $42.00, sephora.com.

There are certain beauty products I am fastidiously loyal to and then there is mascara. I will try every one out there and probably have (although I've stopped using drugstore mascara even though I've loved L'Oreal Lashout for years because the main ingredient for them is tar, as in asphalt). While at the Sue Devitt counter, the gullible infomercial believer in me was drawn to the mascara with spider webs on it. I immediately told the SA to pack it with my other purchases. Unfortunately she gave me the Amplifying Mascara instead. Well, like I said, I will try any mascara so instead of returning it when I got home and realized I got the wrong one, I decided to give it a whirl. It was just another mascara that did something but not anything extraordinary. I kept forgetting to bring this back and when I did it was past the return policy time, but this is my beloved Barneys and they exchanged it for me, used, no receipt and all (and I got $6 back). So, did my gullible infomercial instincts pay off? Yup, sure did. It pays to be susceptible to marketing gimmicks sometimes, I get so jaded that I end up not wanting to try anything new but when my mind is weak, I give in =) So back to the graphics of spider webs. I kept visualizing this mascara weaving this web of fibers on my lashes, extending it to no end. Everything but the "no end" part is true, this stuff works like it should! I am so in love with it right now, I just sit there in front of my mirror to see how much I can physically apply and how long my lashes will go. There are actual fibers that feather out like spider webs. I get too anxious and will apply the end with the glop on it. Instead of making a blobby mess, it actually will brush out into long fibers. The brush is angled so the thicker end gives better coverage, which is fine if you are ambidextrous, but for me the right eye will look perfect and the left ends up with longer lashes on the inside, which is not preferred, so I have to work with it a little and tweek my arms around to get it to go the other way (I do not trust my left hand, whatever the opposite of ambidextrous is, that's what I am). Other than the brush challenge, this is the best mascara I have (until the next best thing of course). And the bonus? No tar, only organic and natural ingredients that fortify and actually treat your lashes. At Barneys for $22.