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Las Vegas has inspired one of the most famous design houses to create a makeup collection in its honor. LAS VEGAS DE CHANEL includes four limited edition products, a lipstick, lip liner, nail polish and an all over powder.The limited edition products are available on-line and in select department stores and boutiques. Le Vernis Nail Color Gold Fingers (Semi Sheer), $28 Rouge Coco Shine, Hydrating Sheer Lipshine(Sheer Gold), $32.50 Designed to highlight cheeks and eyes, this Lucky Stripes  is embossed with the stars of the legendary “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas!” sign. $95 Le Crayon Levres, Presicion Lip Definer in Vegas Gold, $29 Images from Chanel.com

Sometimes you just don't feel like wearing lipstick or lip gloss. I love the little lip butters in a jar from The Body Shop, but I was looking for something in between with a stronger hint of color. I picked up Revlon's New Lip Butter for $6 at my local Smith's. I color matched the lip butter to one of my favorite lipsticks I had in my purse and settled on "Sugar Frosting". I like that this lip butter is in a lipstick case. Most products like this are in a pot or tin, and you have to use your fingers. The color is sheer, but enough to give some color to your lips. It is more moisturizing than lipstick, but less than a traditional butter. At $6, this is a great find and I will probably go back for more.

When the new season of Mad Men premieres on March 25, you could be watching it with a special blush and lipstick form Estee Lauder. The Mad Men Collection includes a limited edition creme blush compact and lipstick. The blush is in a gold compact with an aquamarine clasp and the lipstick is in a standard Estee Lauder gold case. They will available beginning March 1st at Bloomingdale's and at Esteelauder.com . If you really want to pick one up you should pre-order now. Limited Edition Creme Rouge in " Evening Rose" $40 Limited Edition Lipstick in "Cherry" $25 Images from EsteeLauder.com

Here in the desert your lips can get unbelievably dry.  Tired of watching my child peel dry skin off his lips, I went looking for a lip scrub. I only found a couple, all in the $18-$20 range and not in the most appealing flavors for a child. The light bulb went off and I headed to LUSH in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place. LUSH Cosmetics makes handmade products from fresh ingredients, without testing on animals. Perfect for kids. The Lip Scrub comes in bubblegum, mint and chocolate. Its made of castor sugar and jojoba oil for moisturizing. You can apply and wipe off, or literally lick it away. It has the consistency of slightly wet sugar, so use at the sink. Afterwards, apply your favorite lip product. $8.95 at LUSHUSA.com . Products have the date and the maker of the product on the containers!

You won't find any bright crazy colors in this makeup line, just soft, natural colors. Jouer Cosmetics founder, Christina Zilber, refers to her line as the "little black dress" of makeup with colors suited for any occasion. She wanted her clients to be able to create a look themselves, with wearable colors and without a makeup artist. An interesting extra about Jouer - all of the pieces fit together. Eye shadows, blush, lip glosses and more have slots on the side and simply slide onto one another. You won't find yourself looking through a makeup bag to find your lipstick and blush - they'll be connected. You buy Jouer one by one or by collection, like the Everyday Must Haves Collection (below). You can visit the Jouer Collection at Skins 6|2 in the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Jouer Cosmetics at Skins 6|2 at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Jouer customization Everyday Must Haves Collection

I have been looking for  a replacement of my MAC Vanilla eye shadow when I came upon this one at the grocery store. I had a $2 off coupon, so this ended up costing about four dollars. It is supposed to last 24 hours, but didn't wear it that long to find out. It has the consistency of a powder you accidentally got wet. It works well with or without eye primer and is very close to MAC vanilla. This was a great find. Unfortunately, they will probably discontinue the color.

The new "Color Storm" Lip Lacquers come in six bold colors. What exactly is a lip lacquer you ask? Lip lacquer is to lip gloss what nail lacquer is to nail polish. Lacquers are heavier, with more pigment and last longer - all good things for a lip or nail product. Rain Color Storm Lacquers contain jojoba and vitamin E oils to keep your lips hydrated. They have not been released yet, but I expect them to retail around $20. Get them at Aria or at www.raincosmetics.com on February 10th.