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With warm spring weather right around the corner, fashion thoughts turn to skimpy tops, sexy sundresses, and sun-worthy swimsuits. So, it's time to slim down. Out with the bulk and in with the minis! No, not a detox diet slim-down. Makeup minis! We love teeny-tiny beauty products that pack a super-size style punch! Need to be red-carpet ready or simply pack for a weekend getaway? You don't always need a satchel handbag or a makeup case for travel. Here are 9 makeup products to travel light from day to night.

Makeup Minis for Nails: Nail Polish & Emery Boards
On the go? No time for a manicure? Mini nail polishes are perfect for travel or a quick chip fix. From a soft sweet pink to an edgy urban purple, the Sephora by OPI Urban Ballerina Mini Collection offers 4 must-have nail polish shades for $18. The hot color trend for spring? It's all about Black Swan chic-think purples and grays. If you dream of a complete manicure experience on the go, smooth away your rough edges

Internationally acclaimed celebrity makeup artist and product formulator, Sue Devitt, breaks down the hottest red-carpet beauty trends of 2011 and shares her secrets on how to look red-carpet chic, including the perfect makeup products from her own beauty line.

Red-Carpet Beauty Trend: Rich Berry Pout
Stars who want to forgo the ever-popular but always hot makeup trends, such as a nude lip or even the trendy pink pout, have been trying the bright lip in a variety of berry shades. If you want an ultra-glamorous and red-carpet-worthy look, use a glossy, deep hue like a rich berry lip stain paired with minimal eye makeup. For a retro look, a top beauty trend in 2011, try a matte take on the berry lip. Or if you want a more balanced makeup look, opt for a slightly lighter shade of berry on the lips so you can still add a bit of smokiness to the eyes. Lips aren't the only area many celebrities have added brightness. Varying shades of jewel tones will grace many famous lids on

Fashion Week is NOT only about the cocktail dresses, A-line skirts, sheer blouses, and long, flowing dresses. Of course, we can't wait to get our fashion-hungry hands on the must-have shoes, it bags, and hottest looks that came down the runway. But Fashion Week is also about the beauty trends we were dying to try the second we left the Lincoln Center tents. What we've been going crazy over since NY Fashion Week? The hair! Styled in grungy waves, pulled back into tight chignons, triple-braided, and pin-straight. Which trends transported us to hair heaven?

The hottest hair trends & hairstyles we'll be sporting this fall . . .

Hairstyle Trend: Undone Curls & Waves
On the Runways Of: Chris Benz, Prabal Gurung, Rebecca Minkoff, Vena Cava, Christian Siriano, Rebecca Taylor
Unlike waves and curls from seasons past, this season's hair look was all about undone, loose, tousled waves, floating somewhere between romantic and morning-after. While many of the waves were made with

Defining Italian Style
Being Italian, we're often asked about Italian Chic. For us, that means elegance, femininity, a little intrigue and mystery . . . it's about your silhouette, slimming lines and details . . . it's where fashion and style have no limits and beauty has no bounds, coming together to create a seamless look. That is Italian style.

But looking stylish like the Italians is not just about special occasions, how much money you spend, or the latest trends. To us, it's about finding the easiest way for you to look good and feel great throughout the day. Whether you're walking the dog or walking the red carpet, it's important to be yourself, to be comfortable and confident, to enhance what you have to bring out your best.

Step 1 to Looking Like a Stylish Italian: Know Your Figure
Before anything else, you have to identify your silhouette. This is the most important thing in creating your Italian look and builds the foundation for everything else.

Celebrity Stylist's Dream: Creating a Red-Carpet Look for the Academy Awards
I've been a huge fan of the Oscars' Red Carpet since I was a teenager. Now, 17 years later, I'm fortunate to dress actresses and presenters for a variety of award shows, including the Academy Awards, the most prestigious of them all. I've created awards-show red-carpet looks for celebs like Uma Thurman, Marisa Tomei, Sienna Miller, Tyra Banks, Claudia Schiffer, Kristin Chenoweth, and Michelle Monaghan. What's it like getting a celebrity ready for the
Academy Awards?

In a Celebrity's Hotel Room: Pulling the Oscar Fashion Together
Oscar day is so exciting. I spend hours sitting in celebrities' hotel rooms with the dress, the jewelry, the Spanx, the shoes, and the bag neatly laid out . . . anxiously waiting for them to slip into their red-carpet gown. After all, it takes 4 hours of hair and makeup to create the red-carpet look. The most anticipated item of the night, the Oscar dress, is the

Another NY Fashion Week has come and gone in a whirlwind of hot makeup trends: dramatic cat-eyes, daring lips, rosy cheeks, and dewy skin, leaving us in a state of beauty overload but still craving more! While we saw some tried-and-true makeup looks, a fresh bunch of makeup trends won over our hearts-and they will be gracing your faces next fall.

Makeup artists drew inspiration from past decades (the '60s and '70s are back in a big way!), sexy supermodels like Jerry Hall and movie characters like Faye Dunaway in Bonnie & Clyde, and even nature! But how do makeup artists turn their inspiration into hot makeup trends that land a spot in your beauty routine rotation?

Here, the industry's best makeup artists, the beauty trends they're setting, and the makeup products they used on the models before they sashayed down the runways. Stay ahead of the makeup trend game with our favorite looks for fall from NY Fashion Week. Then, whip out those makeup brushes and start

Supermarket shelves are overflowing with an array of sports drinks that come in different colors and flavors, and tout a variety of health claims. The manufacturers behind these sports drinks would love you to believe that these products are essential after-exercise drinks. However, unless you're a competitive athlete or exercising intensely for 60 minutes or more, I'd recommend skipping the sugar-filled Lemon-Lime Gatorade. These homemade sports drink recipes are a much healthier alternative.

One liter of most sports drinks contains anywhere between 240 and 300 calories and 60-70 g of carbs, which is nutritionally equivalent to eating 4 slices of white bread. If you are only spending a half hour at the gym, you may be ingesting more calories in your after-exercise drink than you actually burned.

If you're a moderate exerciser (30-45 minutes, 3-4 times per week), stick with a low-calorie sports drink or create your own after-exercise drink. Try these easy and delicious

We can't get enough of a favorite 2011 spring fashion trend: fashion must-haves made from chiffon, denim, and leather. We want more, more, more, but head-to-toe leather is a little too Mad Max for us. And 1 blouse, 1 pair of pants, or 1 handbag in any outfit just isn't satisfying enough. A new way to sport some of our favorite 2011 spring fashion trends? Jewelry! Beads, chains, and all things sparkly are staples for girlie glam. But for your 2011 accessories, try a fresh take on costume jewelry and opt for pieces made with silk, denim, leather, lace, and more.

Jewelry made from fabric and other materials is THE jewelry trend for spring 2011. Here, our 7 favorite jewelry accessories to rock this spring trend.

1. Jewelry Trend Spring 2011: Silk Jewelry
Add some flair to any outfit with this brightly colored, silk georgette 12k-gold-plated metal adjustable ring. We love our cocktail rings, but spring 2011 accessory trends demand a lighter look. Try this lightweight Kate