“Tips and Trends” is where you’ll find the latest makeup looks, the application tips you can’t live without, the ultimate beauty advice, the hottest scoop about Mary Kay® products and much more. Time to check out what’s hot now! Today we’ll show you how to get the first of four great holiday makeup looks.

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If you liked this Fresh-Faced look, come back next week and check out our Holiday Look #2, the Cat Eye.

Here are the Mary Kay products I used to get today’s look:

Crystalline Mineral Eye Color $6.50

Spun Silk Mineral Eye Color $6.50

Taupe Eyeliner $10.00

Strawberry Cream Mineral Cheek Color $10.00

Creme Lipstick in Sunset $13.00

NouriShine Lipgloss in Cream & Sugar $13.00

Ultimate Mascara in Black $15.00

Experience the runway, your way! Visit the Virtual Makeover and have fun creating your own runway-worthy looks.

Luanne Storer loves beauty, fashion, and homeschooling her teenage daughter. Check her out at her website, I Want MK!

Looking for stylish gifts in a wide variety of price ranges to give OR put on your wish list this season? Look no further! Blissful Style has got you covered. Check out our stylish holiday gift guide!

Frugal & Fashionable - Gifts Under $20

Handmade Journal $8 by To Live Beautiful - one-of-a-kind journals for recording notes, addresses, or your deepest thoughts.

Eco Lips Organic Lip Balms - starting at $1.99, these earth-friendly lip balms moisturize in a zillion great flavors (my favorite is the “Bee Free” Vegan Lemon-Lime) and also come in two great gift sets, Eco Tints and the Eco Lips Care Kit.

Smart Mom Jewelry Teething Bling $19 - Know a stylish new mom? She’ll love Teething Bling, jewelry made from the same material as many teething toys, but designed to look great on mom! Hurry, everything in their shop is 20% during the month of November!

Sarah Peyton Four-Piece Hot/Cold Spa Set $14.99 - This pampering set features a plush neck wrap, eye mask, body pad and rest pillow. Conveniently available at CVS/Pharmacy.

Essence of Beauty Hydro-Therapy Foot Spa $19.99 - This foot spa is a great gift for any woman on the go who needs to rest those feet at the end of the day. Includes a foot file, emery board, and toenail clippers. Available at your local CVS/Pharmacy.

Gifts that Can’t Miss at $25-$50

Lands End Cashmere Scarf $29.50 - This is a classic gift that anyone will love and use, and it never goes out of style! Have it monogrammed for a special touch.

Lands End Down Vest $29.50 - Why not get a down vest to go with that scarf? These vests are warm, comfortable, and the perfect piece of outerwear to add some “oomph” to a casual outfit.

Green and Yellow Daisy Necklace $34 - Know someone who loves jewelry? Give her a special gift with this handmade, one-of-a-kind pendant from Etsy seller Imaginary Girl.

Know someone who’s cosmetically inclined? Here are a couple of our favorite makeup gifts.

The Lash Stash $35- a sampler set of ten of Sephora’s best-selling mascaras - great for the the girl who likes to experiment with makeup!

Mary Kay All Things Glamorous gift set $40 - this limited edition set comes with a sparkling gold mineral shimmer powder, Mary Kay lip gloss in Gold Sequins, and your choice of one of three limited-edition lip colors.

Every woman needs a good handbag. Here are a few great stylish bags to gift someone with this season.

The Gypsy Tote by Gypsystyle $45 - this cute and functional tote is made of 100% recycled post-consumer plastic, so it’s fashionable and eco-friendly! It makes a great bag to take to the store, to the gym, or anywhere with the kids. Gypsystyle has several other sizes and styles available in these great recycled bags, starting at just $30.

The Transfer Bag by JoAnn Huth $36.00 - this super-cute, ultra-functional bag is an essential for the busy mom. It’s a tiny clutch that holds your essentials - cell phone, wallet, lipstick, keys - use it alone when you’re without the kiddos or throw it in your diaper bag or brief case when you’re on the move. The bag’s four elastic inner pockets make sure everything stays in place. With the Transfer Bag, you’ll always have your essentials close at hand. (Psst! I want one of these for Christmas. So everyone make sure and put me on your list!)

Pleated bag in Alexander Henry Mocca Fabric $42 - this bag, by Etsy seller A Touch of Stardust is gorgeous, vibrant, and elegant. The fashionable woman with this bag on her arm will really stand out in a crowd.

Luxe Camera Case by Lowepro $39.99 - it’s like a little purse just for your point-and-shoot digital camera. Protect your camera in style with this sleek leather case. Two interior pockets keep memory cards at hand; two card slots are perfect for stashing credit cards, identification or a hotel key. A detachable wrist strap provides two carrying options—wristlet or clutch.

Plush Presents $55-$100

Family Stone Customized Pendant $60 - this beautiful fine silver pendant is handcrafted by Etsy seller the Pretty Peacock. Add family or children’s birthstones and an engraving on the back to make it a stylish gift she’ll want to wear forever! (Psst, I want one of these TOO!)

ChicBuds by ChicBlvd $65 - these Swarovski crystal earbuds make listening to your MP3 player fashionable no matter where you are. They’re retractable, functional ear candy, perfect for the techie in your life.

Peppermint Pattie Pedicure set $55 - this scrumptious set from KLEAN Bath & Body includes Devil Made Me Do It chocolate sugar polish, Peppermint Dream whipped shea body butter, Peppermint bath syrup and Peppermint Dream KLEAN mist. I won some KLEAN products in a contest a couple of years ago and they are amazing!

The Hope Tote by Ann Veronica $64 -$78 - these handmade totes are crafted from some of Ann Veronica’s most popular patterns. They are classic, cute, functional AND they are gifts that give back - 10% of all sales of these Hope Totes is donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Caudalie Spa In A Box $68 -a $105 value, this ensemble provides an array of luxurious lotions, scrubs, and gels for spa indulgence in the comfort of your own home. From Caudalie, the spa brand of The Plaza Hotel.

Fashionable Extravagance - Gifts for $100 and up

Ann Taylor Cashmere Cardigan $159 - This luxurious yet classic 3/4-length sleeve cardigan has multi-faceted rhinestone buttons and was named InStyle Magazine’s Cashmere Winner.

Clarisonic Skincare Brush $195 - The ultimate in skincare luxury, the Clarisonic’s micro-massage clears pores, and is proven to remove more dirt than traditional cleansing, allowing serums and moisturizers to absorb better. Skin is left soft and pampered without harsh abrasion or chemicals.

Pumpkin Spice necklace by Liebling Designs $120 - This handmade necklace is breathtaking and features a golden silk rose nestled in a double strand of warmly hued pearls. This is a present that will elicit a gasp of joy when opened.

Neiman Marcus exclusive cropped leather jacket $245 - This 3/4-length sleeve, three-button beauty is available in burgundy, mocha, or black leather, and is the perfect piece of outerwear to dress up any outfit.

And the most luxurious gift on our wish list this year…

The Faridah Hobo bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs $448 - This gorgeous cherry patent-leather bag is a true investment piece for any wardrobe, and a bonafide luxury gift that will make any girl *SQUEE* this year!

We hope you enjoyed our Blissful Style 2008 Holiday Gift Guide! What’s on your wish list this year? Do tell in the Blissfully Domestic Forums!

When not obsessing over what clothing and accessories she wants for Christmas this year, Jenny Rapson can be found blogging about motherhood over at Mommin’ It Up!

Want to do more with your eye makeup? Check out this short video from Video Jug and learn how in under two minutes! It’s a great tutorial that will teach you all you need to know to get that smoldering, smoky eye effect. This is two minutes of your time that can help put the *wow* in your look when you are getting ready to go on that hot date with the hubby!

Eyeshadow Masterclass:How To Create A Smoky Eye Effect

I am in love with Three Custom Color Specialists. I’ve probably made that more than obvious on my makeup blog, Makeup Minute. I had the opportunity to ask Chad Hayduk, MUA and co-founder of Three Custom Color Specialists to share his concealer tips–

Concealers can be used to cover blemishes, dark circles, puffs, redness, breakout, bags etc., but what to use and where?

* Most people think that one color will address all but that is not the case. Puffs and breakout and raised and need to be addressed with a shade darker than skin tone. This will make the problem recede.

* Lighter colors advance so, one or two shades lighter than skin tone will help with darker circles and areas of redness.

* As your skintone changes during the course of the year, you will need to consider a couple different concealer shades. Take a look at our Concealer trios or you can “customize” one yourself!

* Always use a brush with a concealer (especially under the eyes to get right up under the lashes!) Warm it up on the back of your hand to get it closer to body temperature (which will help in ease of application). With our concealer, you can pack it on or blend it down and use like foundation. You can completely control the amount of coverage you get! There is actually no need for foundation as with our formula you can really kill two birds with one stone!

* Under the eyes, “paint” in the direction from tear duct out.

* Remember, less is more and only put it where you need it. Too much concealer can look like reverse raccoon eyes! Feather our edges for a seamless look and set with a bit of translucent powder by using a clean eye shadow brush and pressing it into the areas where concealer is applied, then brush excess away. It won’t move!

* When picking out a concealer, always look for something with a bit of yellow in it which will cut redness (or purple) and brighten.

* Try using concealer as shadow base or lipstick base. Remember a perfectly primed canvas will give the truest sense of color.

* Be wary of color correctors like “mint” which will take away red! They can look very ashy and gray when used over areas of redness. Instead use a yellow based concealer for a more natural look.

* You might want to try clarifiers too as they are great concealers for the inner rims of the eyes and make a spot concealer in a pinch!

Be sure to check out 3C’s fabulous products and their blog for more makeup tips!

Shannon Nelson finds time to blog on A Girl’s Gotta Spa! and Makeup Minute even despite chasing 4 little boys around who seem to have boundless energy.

If you’re hiding your upper arms because of “chicken skin” (small bumps that make your arms look like you’ve got goose bumps even when you’re not cold), rejoice. I have the solution; by spring your arms should be ready to come out of hiding—and to be touched.

What Are Those Things Anyway?

If those bumps are small, rough, white or red, and don’t itch or hurt, it’s a condition called Keratosis Pilaris (KP). It can affect the thighs, cheeks, back and bum as well. They’re harmless, but not particularly attractive or nice to touch, so let’s work on getting rid of them, shall we?

How Do I Get Rid Of Them?

Exfoliate and moisturize. And repeat until they’re history. I used a two-step process:

Photo: Sephora

Physical exfoliation: Use a body scrub (whichever one works best for you, but I prefer a salt scrub as it feels more effective to me). Scrub your arms every morning in the shower.

Moisturize/Chemical exfoliation: Twice a day, apply a moisturizer with urea (super hydrator) and alpha-hydroxy acids. Make sure it is a moisturizer because intensive moisture is one of the keys to fighting KP.

Do You Have Any Product Recommendations?

Of course I do! Did you doubt it for a minute?

Luxury route: Dermadoctor KP Duty
$36 and Dermadoctor KP Duty Body Scrub
$44, both at Sephora.

Photo: Footsmart

Budget-friendly route: Use a mixture of coarse salt (sea salt or kosher) and plain sugar to scrub, then twice a day apply FootSmart NightTime Heel Treatment Cream $7.99 at Footsmart – it’s got alpha-hydroxy acids and urea. Plus, it works great on your feet too!

Be patient; it will take time to get rid of KP, but if you’re diligent you’ll win the battle. And once you do, you’ll need to do regular maintenance to make sure it doesn’t come back.

Finn exfoliates regularly to keep her skin silky smooth. To keep her writing skills silky smooth, she has a blog.