Halloween-Themed Goodies Worth Howling About

Whether you’re turning your home into a haunted space like Modern Family’s Claire and Phil Dunphy; impersonating Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, or Snooki with your costume choice; creating an Elvira-worthy hairdo and a theatrical, hedonistic eye makeup look before hitting the club scene; or just dressing in your everyday clothes but infusing a hint of spooky fun via playfully eerie accessories, these spooktacular Halloween buys that will scare you straight!

Ojon Damage Reverse Collection Gives Hair A Clean Slate

Part of being a beauty junkie is resisting the urge to become a hoarder, a battle I started losing back in 2001, when I earned my first grown-up check and started capriciously making some hefty purchases on perhaps not the most grown-up things (many items that, to this day, I insist are vital).

NARS Fall 2011 Collection — A Charming Chameleon

The genial François Nars tends to derive inspiration from cultural periods, geographical areas, architectural and interior decor styles, or fiercely individualistic art, music, and style icons when creating each of his namesake brand’s seasonal cosmetics collections.

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne — Once Upon A Fragrant Time

Symbolic of humility and gratitude, the thimble-shaped English bluebell blossom is most often associated with fairies.

Make A Connection With MAC’s Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15

Finding the perfect foundation for your skin tone can be as elusive a prospect as meeting the ideal mate.

Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour — Should You Drink Up?

Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen a resurgence in the popularity of cream eye shadows and, this fall, Clinique has thrown its hat into the velvety, liquid-like, molten color territory with the release of Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour ($19.50 each at Clinique.com), a 12-shade collection of cream shadows.

BareMinerals READY Eyeshadows — Pressed For Success

bareMinerals Ready 4.0 Eyeshadow in The Elements

bareMinerals READY 4.0 Eyeshadow in The Dream Sequence

bareMinerals READY 2.0 Eyeshadow in The Grand Finale

bareMinerals READY 2.0 Eyeshadow in The Vision

Though mineral makeup leader Bare Escentuals left behind a loose, powdery trail on its way to cosmetics glory, the San Francisco-based company is now unveiling its most unexpected launch to date: a collection of pressed shadows packaged in sleek, flip-top compacts. The newly launched bareMinerals READY collection incorporates fifteen eye shadow duos (cheekily dubbed 2.0) and four quads (dubbed 4.0 in keeping with the digital overtones of the monikers).

A Straight Line With The John Frieda Sleek Finish Flat Iron

If you have naturally curly or wavy hair and you like to straighten your mane, you know first-hand about the shortcomings of many a flat iron.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Fluid SPF 15 — Long-Term Brightening Effects And Immediate Skin Illumination Provide A Winning Combo

Since officially making New York City her home base approximately one year ago, Mathilde Thomas, founder of French skin care brand Caudalie, has come to understand how deeply embedded the instant gratification ethos lies in the psyche of the American woman.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth SPF 15 Makeup — Feels Lighter But Offers Great Coverage

The newest foundation formulations feel so light and comfortable that they could almost be confused with tinted moisturizers.