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></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>BEAUTY PICKS & REVIEWS</b></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sista Spotlight"><U><B>Sista Spotlight</b></U></A><B> </b></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="566" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="VOID" RULES="COLS" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#111111 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="280"><div> <B>Makeup Pick of the Month</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#111111 WIDTH="280"><div> <B>  Gift Pick</b></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 208 ><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="278" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 180 ><NOBR><div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="2d361780.jpg" border=0 width="97" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.maccosmetics.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.maccosmetics.com"><U><B>M.A.C Studio Fix </b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="154"><bR> <div> This dual finish foundation is the bomb! An on the go women's dream. A powder and foundation in one.  It provides a matte finish as it evenly covers every flaw for a perfect finish to complete your makeup style.  <B>$22</b></div> <div> <I><B>Editor's #1 Favorite!</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="280"><div> <B><U> <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=zinsIlyGjj4&offerid=15926.10000037&type=2&subid=0" ><IMG border=0 src="http://www.yvesrocherusa.com/images/products/u85863ib.jpg" ></a><IMG border=0 width=1 height=1 src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=zinsIlyGjj4&bids=15926.10000037&type=2&subid=0" >  </U></b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> </b></FONT><B><U></U></b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> </b></FONT></div> <div> <B><U>10 Piece Discovery Kit</U></b></div> <div>  Trial size collection of head to toe beauty essentials allows you to try the best natural beauty care without the expensive salon price. <B>$4.95!</b></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div>  <A NAME="beauty_picks_3_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Beauty Picks </b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> </b><B><IMG SRC="2d632290.gif" border=0 width="50" height="41" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b><B> </b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial Black" ><I>" Editor's Favorites!"     </I></FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="596"><div> Lip Picks</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/products/makeup_products.tmpl?CATEGORY_NAME=Lipglass&SUPERCAT_NAME=Makeup&SUBCATEGORY_NAME=Tinted" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/pr"><U><B>MAC Lip Glass in (OH Baby)</b></U></A></FONT><B> </b><I></I><I><IMG SRC="2d917150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2db17150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2dd17150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2df17150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> A 4 star lip gloss!  This is a sure winner with it's high sheen and lasting staying power. The color <B>OH BABY </b>is my favorite. It's a shimmery neutral color that can be worn along or applied over almost any color lipstick.  <B>$12.50</b></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="27" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 108 WIDTH="21"><div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="2eb15480.jpg" border=0 width="21" height="72" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Jordana Jumbo Lip pencil in</U></b><B>  </b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>(5th Avenue) </b></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><I></I><I><IMG SRC="2e117150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2e317150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2e517150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2e717150.gif" border=0 width="23" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></FONT></div> <div> I love this color. It's very neutral and matte. <I>("Tip"-apply a clear gloss on top to create a seductive look) </I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="596"><div> "Must" have pressed powders</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B><U>MAC Blot Powder</U></b><I></I><I><IMG SRC="2ed26220.gif" border=0 width="38" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2ef26220.gif" border=0 width="38" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2f126220.gif" border=0 width="38" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2f326220.gif" border=0 width="38" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> A blotting powder excellent for touch ups in the oily areas. It's oil-blotting ingredient keeps your makeup shine free hours.  Available in two colors Light and Dark.<B> $12.00 </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="47" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 69 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="2ff2d3f0.gif" border=0 width="45" height="63" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></U></b></div> <div> <B><U>CornSilk Shineless Pressed Powder</U></b><B> (No Color) </b><I><IMG SRC="2f526220.gif" border=0 width="38" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2f726220.gif" border=0 width="38" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="2f926220.gif" border=0 width="38" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> This inexpensive pressed powder gets the job done.  The oil-fighting agents is what makes this powder so effective. Its available in several shades, translucent, light, medium and dark. <B>$4.49</b></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="596"><div> Best Eyeliner</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="51" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 102 WIDTH="45"><div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="30146560.gif" border=0 width="70" height="86" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Maybelline Expert Eyes-</b></FONT><A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=10984&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B> Twin Eye and Brow Penc</b></U></A><A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=10984&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>i</b></U></A><B>l</b><B> </b><I> </I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><I><IMG SRC="3030a1f0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="3050a1f0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="3070a1f0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="3090a1f0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></FONT><I> </I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><I>    </I></FONT></div> <div> The ultimate pencil for the eye and brow. It has the best staying power than any pencil I've tried.  No bleeding, or smudging.  Two pencils are sold in one pack. Available in a variety of neutral colors. <B>$3.49</b></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="596"><div> Favorite Eye shadow</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B><U>Black Opal single eye shadow in Fudge and Onyx</U></b></div> <div> These single eye shadows are not only inexpensive, but were specifically created to accommodate African-American skin tones.  True to color the richness of tones once applied speaks for itself.<B>  $3.49 </b></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="596"><div> Favorite Fragrances</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="410" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 146 WIDTH="204"><div> <B><U>Bill Blass- Nude</U></b></div> <div> I don't know a man who doesn't love the smell of this cologne.This fragrance definitely turns heads!</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Design by Paul Sebastian</U></b></div> <div> A clean fresh smell  that last for hours. Almost like a breath of fresh air for anytime of the year.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="196"><div>  <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=zinsIlyGjj4&offerid=6349.1205&subid=0&type=4"><IMG border="0" width="125" height="125" alt="fn125x125" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=zinsIlyGjj4&bids=6349.1205&subid=0&type=4"></a>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 ><NOBR><div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0099" FACE="Arial Black" >Fun Makeup! .........</FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0099" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>  </b></FONT><I><B>"</b></I><I><B>Ma</b></I><I><B>keup set from easy on wallet, to hey I'm worth every dime!</b></I><B> "</b></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="605" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 270 WIDTH="296"><div> <IMG SRC="30e94940.jpg" border=0 width="148" height="148" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Stila Black Purse</b></div> <div> Keep it simple for fall with this black nylon purse that can hold up to six short handle brushes as well as your stila must-haves. Perfect for travel or office. Brushes sold separately.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT></div> <div> <B>$36.00</b></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="296"><div>  <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=zinsIlyGjj4&offerid=32532.10000025&type=2&subid=0" ><IMG border=0 src="http://a1377.g.akamai.net/f/1377/5720/10m/www.sephora.com/images/product/P8908p.jpg" ></a><IMG border=0 width=1 height=1 src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=zinsIlyGjj4&bids=32532.10000025&type=2&subid=0" >  </div> <div> <B><U>Urban Decay- Face Case Nymph to Glam</U></b></div> <div> Case includes: Speed, Polyester Bride, Acid Rain and Stalker Eyeshadow, X and Asphixia Lipstick, Litter and Bruise Lip Gunk and Uzi Body Haze, plus applicators, photos and instructions for creating day and night looks. <B>$34.00</b></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 276 ><NOBR><div> <B> <IMG SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve?bfmid=37919449&siteid=38891395&bfpid=2048847&bfmtype=merchandise&q=5:2:2:2.IvV" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE ><A HREF="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37919449&siteid=38891395&bfpid=2048847&bfmtype=merchandise&q=5:2:2:2.IvV" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="http://www.ulta.com/dynimages/242000/242985.jpg" BORDER="0" ALIGN="center" ALT="PUPA COMPACT KIT YELLOW" ><BR>PUPA COMPACT KIT YELLOW</A><BR> <P>  </b><B></b></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="263" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 99 WIDTH="257"><div> This compact kit is tailor made to fit your on the go lifestyle. Jammed pack with a lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, blush and shadow applicators. You can't go wrong creating a quick urban look. Available in three hues: Blue, Brown and Plum. <B>$35.00</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="296"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="94" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 150 WIDTH="88"><div> <IMG SRC="31158760.jpg" border=0 width="88" height="118" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B><U>T.I.M.E OUT</U></b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> </b></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> This is an on the go makeup kit. Good for travel or everyday busy living.  Seven items packaged together in a matching pouch. Contains a lipstick, lip liner, eyeliner, mascara , dual eye shadow, blush and nail polish.  Available in different color ensembles, Cool, warm, browns and plums. <B>$20  </b>Available at your local Sears store</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="20f64540.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B></b></div> <div> <B>Ebony Visage would like to know what are your favorite Beauty Picks. </b></div> <div> <B> </b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="mailto:visage@netzero.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:visage@netzero.net"><U><B>E-mail</b></U></A></FONT><B> us and we'll post your favorite. </b></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#beauty_picks___reviews" TITLE="Beauty Picks Reviews"><U><B>Back to Top</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div>  <A NAME="what_s_new__what_s_hot_1_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>What's New!  What's Hot!  </b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Fall Collections</b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Papyrus" ><B>2002</b></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="559" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="VOID" RULES="COLS" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 418 WIDTH="201"><div> <B><U>What's New</U></b><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT></div> <div> Well-Composed<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT></div> <div> High class hues.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT></div> <div> Temptingly sleek.</div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Be eclectic:</FONT></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Á la mode or Tongue-in-chic.</FONT> </div> <div> Don't veil your looks</div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Show off!</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Be fabulous.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>M.A.C </b></I></div> <div> <B>Fall 2002</b> </div> <div> <B><U>Mary J. Blige</U></b></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Tahoma" ><B><U>Amorous</U></b></FONT> </div> <div> <B><U>Lovechild</U></b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT></div> <div> <B><U>Mystique</U></b></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Tahoma" ><B><U>Revealing</U></b></FONT> </div> <div> <B><U>Tempting</U></b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT></div> <div> <B><U>X-Pose</U></b></div> <bR> <div> Click on the NAME of the look you want to achieve and learn how the apply each look. While you're there, meet the artist behind each makeup style!</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B></b></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="345"><div> <B><U>What's the Fall Beauty Trend?</U></b><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT></div> <div> What's the 411 on the Fall look this season? A smoky eye infused with color. A soft browned cheek. And shimmery lips that look — but don't feel — glossy. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Stila: </b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Tahoma" ><B><U>Bohemian Beauty Collection</U></b></FONT> </div> <div> <B>Fashion Fair: </b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Tahoma" ><B><U>Love 2002</U></b></FONT> </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Bobbi Brown</b></FONT><B>: </b><B><U>Fall 2002</U></b></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="ABOVE" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 179 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="31264640.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=71412&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Philosophy</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=71412&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B> Little Black Book</b></U></A><B> </b></div> <div> <B> </b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>$37.50</b></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="85"><div> </div> <div> You can't go wrong it this</div> <div>  ultimate palette for eyes and cheeks.</div> <div> <I>*Makes a great stocking stuffer!</I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="97"><div> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=57474&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Traffic Jam Eye shadow</b></U></A><B> &</b></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=57474&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Lip gloss</b></U></A></div> <div> <B> </b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>$6.99</b></FONT><B> </b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="93"><div> Packaged urban style with an on the go appeal.  </div> <div> Available in several colors. </div> <div> Shown in Neutral. </div> <div> <I>*Great Christmas gift for teens.</I></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B></b><B></b> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=68169&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Revlon </b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=68169&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Skin Lights </b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=68169&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Face Luminator</b></U></A></div> <div> <B>$13.95</b></div> </div></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="96"><div> A shimmery powder. Excellent for a year round glow.  </div> <div> You can use this loose powder alone or to set your foundation. Available in three color hues </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.fashionfaircosmetics.com/new1.cfm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fashionfaircosmetics.com/new1"><U><B>Fashion Fair Fast Finish Foundation</b></U></A><B> </b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B></b><B><IMG SRC="1d539150.gif" border=0 width="57" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></FONT></div> <div> I went to my local department store to try this new product .  Applying the foundation was easy. The beauty consultant suggested that I use light strokes to apply.  It goes on smooth, and feels light to the touch on my skin. This product gives light to medium coverage.  Available in 8 shades. This foundation is a winner! <B>$22</b></div> <div> <B> </b></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#beauty_picks___reviews" TITLE="Beauty Picks Reviews"><U><B>Back to Top</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div>  <A NAME="reviews"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Cosmetics Review  </b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> MAC cosmetics gets a lot of hype from our sistahs!   But MAC watch out!  Here comes some brand new flava in ya ear! This cosmetic line is blowin up the map. It's called <B>MIKSU</b> cosmetics.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="541" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 351 WIDTH="177"><div> <IMG SRC="31b64620.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="98" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Miksu's unique packaging is musically inspired as well.  Giving birth to the CD eye wear quad <I>(set of four eye shadows)</I> ($22), and Turntables for blush and brow <I>(three different shades)</I> ($15).</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="31f64520.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="82" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="353"><div> A hip, urban line of cosmetics. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Tahoma" >Misku</FONT> brings together color, music and hip-hop flava to the world of beauty with its sleek style and on the go appeal. This line has a something for every women.  Traditional cosmetic lines display their palette of colors as either warm or cool shades.  Not MIKSU.  Their palettes are inspired by musical categories such as R&B, New Wave, Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop and Heavy Metal.  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="31d64560.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="86" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> What I found interesting is the Lip Six Color Dials which come in five combinations with 6 shades of lipstick in each. ($25<I>) </I><I><B> </b></I> The zestful names of the lipstick ($10) and nail polish ($7) collection will rouse your memory of a favorite singer or words to a popular song.  Names such as Pearl Jam, Foxy Brown, Jiggy and Material Girl, stand out and the shade Badu Blue, is inspired and endorsed by Neo soul singer Erkah Badu.  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> "Universal " is what founder and creator Susan Van Brackle calls Misku.  I spoke with Susan via-telephone to talk about her cosmetic line.      </div> <bR> <div> <B>EV</b>:  With your background in cosmetics, and working with lines such as Erno Lasizo, Interface Cosmetics and Black Opal. Why did you decide to create your own line?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Miksu</b>: " I wanted to be independent," and was looking for the right time to pursue an entrepreneurial venture.  My vision was to develop a brand of cosmetics that was universal, so all women could wear our products.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>EV</b>:  With that in mind, you focused on providing a line of products for women of all colors?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Miksu</b>: Yes. What I have learned is that are people are colorful and musical. So I incorporated that insight to my concept.</div> <bR> <div> <B>EV</b>:  It seems to be very effective. Your colors are vibrant and versatile. I don't see a reason to purchase different products from other lines. Your line has every color palette women would want. </div> <div>         </div> <div> <B>Miksu</b>: There are a variety of palettes, from  R&B to Heavy Metal. There's a color for everyone. </div> <bR> <div> <B>EV</b>:  Your UNI-Gloss 2001 is a unique product. Explain its purpose?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Miksu</b>:    Although the gloss appears blue in it's package, it's actually translucent. It doesn't have a tacky feel to it. It's light to the touch and doesn't have the consistency of Vaseline. </div> <bR> <div> <B>EV</b>:   So tell me what is the purpose of Lip rescue kit?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Miksu</b>:    When creating the lip rescue kit, I thought about it as a consumer. Thinking, what would you want it to be?  What are the most common things we a carry in our handbags? </div> <bR> <div> <B>EV</b>:   Currently your line has color only. Any plans for a skin care line or foundation?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Miksu</b>:   We do have a foundation line. It's called "Keep it real".  It's a liquid to powder that goes on light and accommodates all the undertones in various shades from Baby Baby to Nubian.</div> <bR> <div> <B>EV </b>: Where are your counters located?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Miksu</b>:  In New York,  Mexico, and in Philadelphia at the Indivo salons.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>To find out more about MISKU Cosmetics visit their website: </b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="http://www.misku.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.misku.com"><U><B>www.miksu.com</b></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#beauty_picks___reviews" TITLE="Beauty Picks Reviews"><U><B>Back to Top</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div>  <A NAME="what_s_the_411"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>What's the 411! </b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B> <img src="HTMLobj-800/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="85" height="35">  </b></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B></b></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> FYI!</b></FONT><B>...... 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