Last year brought a lighter hair color for Kim Kardashian, so what has 2012 delivered so far? Bangs! On New Year’s Eve, the newly single star debuted a bit of (possibly clip-in) fringe while hosting a bash at Tao in The Venetian in Las Vegas.

“I wanna a new hairstyle for tonight! should I do bangs?” Kardashian Tweeted Saturday, linking to an old photo of herself with the style. Presumably, many of her followers answered with a ‘yes.’

On Sunday, the reality star Tweeted some wishes for the new year, telling fans she wants to be “more simple” in the months ahead, and “let go of 2011 and have the best 2012 ever.” You “can start fresh and set goals any day of the year,” she wrote.

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TWO LEADING NAMES IN STYLE UNITE:
JOHN FRIEDA® HAIR CARE AND LAUREN MERKIN

THINK: Style to go.

WHAT IT IS: A fashion-forward partnership between hair care authority John Frieda® and design maven Lauren Merkin. Her name is synonymous with the clutch, so it was only fitting that John Frieda® hair care came to Lauren Merkin to design the perfect bags to house two of the latest style breakthroughs from the John Frieda® brand: Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher and Full Repair™ Touch-up Flyaway Tamer. Both trendsetters in the style universe, John Frieda® hair care and Lauren Merkin are joining forces to create the ultimate style accessories: exclusive Lauren Merkin clutches with must-have John Frieda® stylers inside. Whether you want to pump up the volume or smooth down flyaways on the go, now the chic style solution is at your fingertips—and in a covetable clutch.

To house Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher, John Frieda® hair care’s instant oomph infusion to revive style that falls flat, Lauren Merkin created a soft pouch clutch in gold snakeskin-embossed leather to match high-volume hair. Ideal for fine hair prone to flatness, Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher recreates volume at the roots by absorbing oils, instantly taking weight out of hair to give it lift. The translucent formula blends effortlessly to refresh hair and revive volume without a hint of residue. The result? Fresh, full, high-volume hair, any time.

For a sleek way to stash Full Repair™ Touch-up Flyaway Tamer, Lauren Merkin designed a slim, rectangular taupe color patent leather clutch with red suede lining to complement glossy, smooth hair. Touch-up Flyaway Tamer polishes broken strands, smoothing flyaways and frayed ends with Inca Inchi oil, an omega 3-packed oil that weightlessly restores dry, damaged hair. Just brush the wand over dry, styled hair for on-the-go touch-ups and an instant boost of shine.

Each of these must-have clutches includes the corresponding John Frieda® hair care product when purchased online at laurenmerkin.com. Available beginning November 2011, the clutches are the perfect way to stay chic at the season’s parties.

WHAT IT COSTS: Volume Refresher Clutch, $295; Flyaway Tamer Clutch, $275

WHERE TO FIND IT: laurenmerkin.com

LAUNCH DATE: November 2011

Kao Brands Company is a leading manufacturer of premium beauty care brands that are recognized around the world for their innovation and quality. Kao Brands Company’s portfolio includes Ban® antiperspirants; Jergens® and Curél® hand and body lotions; Bioré® facial care; John Frieda®, Frizz-Ease®, Root Awakening®, Luxurious Volume, Sheer Blonde®, Brilliant Brunette®, Radiant Red® and Luminous Color Glaze® professional hair care. Founded in 1882, Kao Brands Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation.

MakeHerUp CONTEST:

•  There will be 1 winner.
• Winners will win receive a John Frieda Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher and a Lauren Merkin Volume Refresher Clutche ($295 value)!
• To enter Like ”John Frieda” and “Lauren Merkin” on Facebook and tell us “What are you doing on New Years Eve?” Then leave your name and email info in our comments.
• Contest runs Friday, 12/23/11 to Friday, 12/30/11
• US  residents only
• After the winner has been announced, you will have 48 hours to respond.

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L’OCCITANE unveiled its first-ever flagship store on December 1, 2011 in the historic Flatiron District of New York City. The new Flagship location, a 2,500 square foot space is located across from the iconic Flatiron building, a classic New York landmark. The new location is filled with touches that evoke the Provencal roots of the brand.

The Flatiron boutique is the largest L’Occitane store in the world. It features an in-store greenhouse along with a mini-facial and skincare bar, giving customers a preview of Provençal hospitality and beauty. The Flagship location is designed to be a welcoming and relaxing retreat in the heart of the New York City.

SHEA BUTTER HUGS & KISSES DUO ($19) is the perfect nourishing moisture embrace in a stocking-loving size! Each set features a Shea Butter Hand Cream (1 oz.) and Shea Butter Lip Balm (0.5 oz.), available in Desert Rose, Hibiscus, Cocoa Flower and the #1 best-selling classic Shea Butter at L’Occitane stores and online.

MakeHerUp CONTEST:

•  There will be 3 winners.
• Winners will win receive a L’Occitane Shea Butter Hugs 7 Kisses Duo!
• To enter Like L’Occitane on Facebook and tell us “What are you hoping to get from Santa this year? Then leave your name and email info in our comments.
• Contest runs Monday, 12/19/11 to Friday, 12/23/11
• US  residents only
• After the winner has been announced, you will have 48 hours to respond.

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The new Jaffa nail lacquer from Butter London is beautiful. It falls between orange and coral and is such a bright fun color. I wore it out on New Years Eve and loved it!  This was my first time trying butter London and its a great polish, very opaque color can be worn in one or two coats. 

I had some great photos of the polish on but I was cleaning up my camera this weekend and somehow instead of selecting a group of photos to delete I deleted all 948 photos off of my camera! You can see how it looks here its a really beautiful shade.

Looking to get the Color of the Year look for your nails? Check out Jaffa from butter LONDON!

Jaffa 3-Free Nail Lacquer
www.butterlondon.com

COLOUR DESCRIPTION: Jaffa – A juicy orange colour, seedless, but potent as Hell.

DICTIONARY DEFINITION: Jaffa –A type of seedless orange. Also Brit slang for an infertile man.

PRICE: $14.00 Online or at Ulta stores

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Want some fun nails for your New Years Eve party? Check out these fun nail polish ideas for the holiday!

Try Glitter
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND For glimmering nails—not gauche ones—manicurist Ashlie Johnson recommends the following tip: “Paint your nails a solid color first, then layer glitter on just the tips—like a French manicure.” Bonus: Since glitter formulas are harder to remove, your manicure has more staying power.

WHAT TO TRY Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Shake Your Groove Thing, $18; deborahlippmann.com.

Essie LuxEffects in Set In Stones, $8; essie.com.

Butter London Nail Lacquer in Tart With a Heart, $14; butterlondon.com.

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So if you are like me you might have a few last minute gifts to pick up. Well never fear I have listed my Top 5 gifts and they are items you can pick up in store. Good luck finishing up your lists and I hope you have a great weekend with the ones you love.

#5. Pretty Amazing Lip Collection

I adore the Pretty Amazing lip line, super great colors and the hybrid of gloss and lipstick means great looking lips that last.

Available: Bare Escentuals Boutiques and BareEscentuals.com
Price: $28
Now available in two spectacular and unique finishes: Lipcolor for rich, velveteen color and Lipgloss for a sumptuous, glistening sheen. With four exhilarating shades in a petite portable size, there is even more reason to max out on amazing.

#4 Bath & Body Works Holiday

I love the holiday collections from Bath and Body Works the delicious Ribbon Candy Hand Soap or a Slatkin & Co. holiday candle would make a perfect stocking stuffer  or last minute hostess gift.

Anti-BacterialDeep Cleansing Hand SoapRibbon Candy $5.50 Now: $2.75

Our powerful germ-killing hand soap is enriched with an exclusive moisturizing blend to help hydrate and soften skin as powerful ingredients leave hands clean and lightly scented with a sweet blend of peppermint, cinnamon stick and creamy    vanilla.

Slatkin & Co. 14.5 oz. Filled Candle Winter Night $19.50 Now: $9.75

Inspired by the bright moonlight and a distant fire on a crisp, winter night – fir tree, warm cypress and clove bud blend perfectly with cedar and a touch of incense

#3 Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body

One of my favorite masks ever, its feels amazing on and leave my skin looking great. A great gift for someone on your list that needs a little pampering.

Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face & Body purchase at Borghese.com or in stores at Nordstrom $33.50- $60

A deep cleansing, moisturizing, mineral-enriched, volcanic mud mask for the face and body.
17.6 oz.
By Borghese; made in the USA.

#2 Amika Sultry Lace Ceramic Styler Set

My favorite flat iron, it makes smoothing even the curliest hair a cinch. This great set comes with a full sized and mini ceramic styler and treatment oil!

Sultry Lace Ceramic Styler Set $125 Sephora.com or in Sephora stores

A professional styling set featuring both mini and full-size ceramic stylers decked out in a pretty lace design, plus a deeply conditioning oil treatment.

#1 Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud

A truly unique fragrance it wears all day and I find the scent gets better as the day goes on. Black Rose Oud is one of those scents you can’t get enough of and everyone will want to know what you are wearing. It is on the spendy side, but it’s worth every penny definitely my all time favorite luxury fragrance.

Trish McEvoy ‘Black Rose Oud’ Eau de Parfum- $185 online or in stores at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales

Inspired by a mood of pure glamour, experience the newest addition to Trish McEvoy’s Fragrance Wardrobe. A heart of prized Black Baccara Rose and precious Oud oils surrounded by vibrant florals, exotic spices and sensual woods—Trish’s captivating marriage of the raw with the cultivated, the familiar and the far-away creates a provocative feeling of déjà vu.

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Cheryl Cole’s ‘Red Passion’ lipstick comes in the iconic L’Oreal gold packaging, and feature’s Cheryl’s signature on the side.

“I love wearing lipstick as it makes me feel glamorous whatever the occasion,” says Cheyl, in a statement released by L’Oreal.

“I chose this iconic, luxurious, red shade as it is the perfect dramatic accessory. I am so thrilled the funds raised from my L’Oreal Paris lipstick can make a difference to people’s lives through my foundation with The Prince’s Trust.”

What do you think of Cheryl’s lipstick? Would you buy it?

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