Sephora and Hello Kitty Beauty Partnering with eBay for Special Cause

happy first friday of the year, beauties! i don't know about you, but i am so excited about Hello Kitty Beauty!

thankfully, the wait will be over soon (the collection will be hitting shelves towards the end of this month)!

if you haven't already heard, this amazing collaboration between Sephora and Hello Kitty will combine the playful spirit and designs of Hello Kitty with luxury makeup formulas and iconic accessories. the collection will offer a range of must-have beauty goodies for eyes, lips, face and body, perfect for both Hello Kitty collectors and beauty enthusiasts alike.

to celebrate the launch, Sanrio and Sephora are partnering with eBay to offer fans of both brands the chance at winning exclusive Hello Kitty Beauty packages that include trips to exclusive launch events through 2011.

in addition to having the chance to bid on these exclusive, must-have Hello Kitty Beauty items, all proceeds benefit the Starlight Children's Foundation!

so, be sure to visit ebay.com/sephorahellokitty to sign up for email reminders and to participate in the auction, beginning january 17, 2011 (ending january 27, 2011).

xo
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Lauren Conrad's New Hair Color

reality star and bestselling author Lauren Conrad arrived at Covergirl Cosmetic's 50th anniversary party with a new look: darker hair!



just to remind you, here's a pic of Lauren with blonde hair (this was taken just a few weeks ago)...




while i, like you, am used to Lauren with lighter hair, i personally really like the new, richer hair color on her-- there are still lighter pieces throughout, too, so it's very flattering.

what do you think?

xo
photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

China Glaze Anchors Away Collection

while i bask in the fabulous, cool, layer-friendly weather, i can't help but be reminded that spring is just around the corner, thanks to China Glaze's new spring '11 collection, Anchors Away.

with 12 nautically-inspired colors, these bold and confident brights are reminiscent of a carefree natural getaway, with soft ethereal hues that inspire leisurely thoughts of sand and sea.

colors include:

Life Preserver: highly pigmented and luxurious poppy creme
Hey Sailor: vibrant creme red
Ahoy!: delightfully intense pink that flashes with reflective glass speck
First Mate: sophisticated and rich navy creme
Starboard: hip and playful green creme
Lighthouse: multi-dimensional, bright yellow glass speck
White Cap: whimsical and sparkling multi-dimensional white
Pelican Gray: high shine, cool toned grey creme
Sea Spray: calming pale blue creme
Below Deck: a flirty mix of taupe and violet
Sunset Sail: delightful peachy pink high shine creme
Knotty: micro-particle beige shimmer



the Anchors Away collection will be available in Ulta, Sally Beauty, and select salon supply stores by february, 2011. p.s., if you're a fan of the brand, follow them on Twitter!

from the descriptions and looks of the pics, i'm really curious to see Below Deck, Ahoy!, Pelican Gray, Sea Spray, Sunset Sail and Knotty in person.

tell me: which color(s) are you drawn to?

xo
info and images courtesy of China Glaze