With cold weather approaching, our skin is bound to take a beating. Chapped skin is sometimes unavoidable, especially when it comes to your lips. Dry and cracked no more! Heal your wind-whipped skin with Jo Malone's super-rich Vitamin E gel. A seriously powerful hydrator, its packed with the antioxidant-rich vitamin, so you get full benefits against the elements.

On a daily basis, this stuff is great for the lips and hands (read, areas prone to dryness); rub them into your cuticles for a real moisturizing experience. And if you find yourself in extreme circumstances - say, skiing in 28º weather - coat a thin layer on your face to shield it from the temperature and wind. Flying is especially rough on the complexion in winter months, so I keep this in my carry-on (at just over 1 oz., the jar is within TSA allowance). It's very concentrated, so all you need is a little bit to cover your face.

The results are immediate. The grease-free gel absorbs into dry skin and brings it back to life. You still get the benefits the next day when you wake up and your skin is plump to the eye and nourished to the touch.

A luxury that's become a necessity, now I can't live without it. Share the wealth - this is a great gift for those you love. At Jo Malone for $90.

What's chicer than an Oscar de la Renta cocktail ring? One that opens to a delectable perfume solid that allows you to discreetly "freshen" up anytime, anywhere, without missing a beat.

The gorgeous ring comes with two perfume solid refills and complimentary shipping, Oscar makes it easy for us to smell as beautiful as we look in his dresses.

Exclusively on Oscar de la Renta Facebook page for $65

"Like" the page and order asap, it will not last long, trust me on this.

We all know how I feel about Tom Ford (if you guessed stalker-level obsession, you are 100% correct). So you can only imagine how I feel when I receive packages from him (okay, so it's the PR Director Tom Ford Beauty, but I like to pretend my imaginary boyfriend, Tom, sends these gifts to me).

But back to the business at hand-- Tom sees makeup and skincare as tools of transformation, and yes, his full range of products is as glamorous and life-changing as you would imagine. To him, a radiant complexion is the perfect base for sumptuous clothes. The latest product in his line will be launched today at Bergdorf Goodman: the Illuminating Protective Primer with SPF 12. With a Personal Appearance by Tom Ford himself from 5pm-6pm. You must stop by Bergdorf's to meet him!

As with everything Tom touches, the Illuminating Protective Primer is perfection - as is your skin after you use it. Every girl loves a gorgeous, just-been-kissed glow. And that's exactly what it grants you. This is a hybrid product that blurs the line between skin care and makeup, combining the very special Tom Ford Infusing Complex with new-skin retexturing ingredients. Not only does it increase cellular vitality and protect your face against free radicals, it contours the features, improves texture, tones, and brightens.

I use it alone during the day (it's really enough for light coverage) or under foundation, as it creates an even canvas (and then dab another layer over the foundation around the outer-eye orbital area and inner-eye corners - trust me on this, no man will be able to resist your luminous skin). Look beautiful and fight aging at the same time. Leave it Tom to create a versatile product that reexamines the way we wear our daily makeup and how we define our faces.

At Bergdorf Goodman for $70.

Now there is really no excuse to neglect to put on sunscreen, each and every day, no matter what. Colorscience's Sunforgettable brush-on powder is the most convenient, mess-free sunscreen ever. Where has this been all my life?

Loose mineral powder dispensed from a handy on-the-go brush gives great coverage that protects you from UVA and UVB rays. The applicator is self-dispensing; just sweep the brush over your face and the just-right amount is released. No excess powder falling all over the place and no desperate clicking. More importantly, it's as sheer and lightweight as can be. You don't feel - or look - like you have anything on, especially with my shade of preference, Almost Clear. I can use it whether or not I'm wearing makeup (Colorscience also offers skin-based shades and powder with sparkle, too).
Just dust it on after you've applied your makeup. You won't feel like you're adding more stuff to what you already have on, and you'll be able to reapply sunscreen throughout the day without disrupting your makeup.

Keep it in the car - Sunforgettable doesn't dry up or explode and they're no oils to separate from sitting in the heat (I've found some really gross sunscreen in my glove compartment!). Feel free to brush it on your hands, décolletages, and arm, too - no grease on your skin, no grease on the steeling wheel. And it's great for kids, since they don't have to do any rubbing and they won't be breathing in fumes from spray sunscreens. On Amazon for $37.

TheFind has Alice + Olivia's "Very Secret Garden" for Spring 2012.

Bag Snob's bag collaboration with DKNY will be landing at Net-a-porter.com very soon, so if you want to be updated please sign up to be the first to know when they arrive!

15 Fun, Festive Paillette Pieces For Fall at FabSugar.

Pottery Barn Kids has come up with the cutest sleeping bags ever: a cozy sleeper with a furry, cuddly animal buddy serving as the pillow at Tot Snob.

Ali Larter & Amy Smart In Alberta Ferretti - III° Edition of Cali Expo Show at Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

On "Scream" Halloween: Great Costumes In Cinema at The Budget Fashionista.

Jewel Snob has a great, understated necklace design: a shark tooth pendant necklace.

Spring 2012 Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla at The Fashion Spot.

This season, rich, saturated red is the unexpected and ultra-confident alternative to neutral skin, and just one key crimson piece has the potential to take your wardrobe from fizzle to sizzle at Couture Snob.

Shoe Snob has what they mean by the term "killer heels," and Giuseppe isn't messing around!

When it comes to Halloween, the girl does not mess around! In the spirit of the holiday that celebrates all things creepy (ladies, let's keep the store-bought "slutty" costumes to a minimum this year, shall we?), I'm honoring Heidi Klum's latest kooky creation.

Rolled onto the red carpet of her Tao Las Vegas bash on a bloodied hospital gurney by two "doctors" for full-effect, Heidi's muscles-and-bones look took over four hours to airbrush on (she is also wearing a skin-tight bodysuit). Complete with shining bald-cap, searing red eyes, and unsightly yellow teeth, Heidi proves she has no problem getting real and embracing her undead side. I applaud her sense of daring! The gorgeous mom of three never fears looking ugly because she knows true beauty belongs within. Let's take a cue from Klum this year and remember, cliché as it may be, it's really all about what's on the inside.

A makeup artist showed me a trick to cover flaws, like dark spots or pimples. You first cover the area with a dark concealer and then follow up with a lighter one on top - the flaw doesn't show through (the darkness totally covers it; the light topper blends with your skin tone)! But who wants to fuss with multiple concealers? We already have enough clutter on our vanity tables and not enough minutes in the day. Especially when the shades might not blend together well. Koh Gen Do, an advanced skin care line designed for professionals, has solved the dilemma. Their Moisture concealer works so well you will think it's magic!

This three-shades-in-one concealer compact is so creamy it ensures easy blending, and yet provides full coverage without that dried plaster look. The light formula is designed for sheer layering with no cakiness, so you can actually lay it on generously without looking like you're wearing makeup. It covers discolorations, dark circles, and blemishes, and can even be used to prime eyelids, contour, and highlight. Its moisturizing botanicals and amino acids combat dryness - a typical problem with many concealers.

Finally, I can truly cover up my hyper-pigmentation without resorting to peels or laser treatments for removal. Now that I know how to apply like a professional, I'll be dedicated to a truly professional concealer. At Barneys New York for $54.