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Did someone say beauty? Shopping? Party?

Add that to Allure ‘s biggest issue ever (October 2008 with Grey’s Anatomy’s Ellen Pompeo on the cover) and we’ve got ourself a little situation.

To celebrate the Allure Beauty Awards, Allure and Henri Bendel have partnered together for an Award Winning Beauty Shopping Party with passed hors d’oeuvres, music, makeup tutorials from top makeup artists, deluxe gift with purchase, and much more.

Here’s the details:

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Avenue, New York

In addition, Bendel’s is hosting a three-day beauty promotion at Bendel’s Beauty Concierge. Guests have the opportunity to book complimentary appointments with top makeup artists at participating Henri Bendel beauty counters. They can choose from 14 participating brands: Chanel, Dr. Brandt,
Giella, Jouer, Kate Somerville, Kevyn Aucion, Laura Mercier, M.A.C., Mally Beauty, NARS, Paula Dorf, Trish McEvoy, Yves Saint Laurent and Memoire Liquide.

Event: Award Winning Beauty at Bendel’s Beauty Concierge
Date: Thursday, October 23-Saturday, October 25
Time: 10:30 AM-7:30 PM
Location: Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019

For more information and to reserve your appointment, visit Allure.com .

Backstage at Pamella Roland Spring 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the look was all about the cheeks.

A gorgeous, flushed face that looked fresh and clear was the goal of makeup artist Louis Soto for Laura Mercier. To create the look, he used the new Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer (love, love, LOVE ) just in the center of the face for a highlighted effect.

The flushed cheeks were created with Laura Mercier Cheek Colour in Blushing Apple which was applied to the apple of the cheek (go figure!) and then blended slightly down and in (toward the chin).

The overall look, including an elegant, old-hollywood-glamour-at-the-beach pony, created by Paul Labreque, was gorgeous. And flushed. And fresh.

Did we say that already?

Have you seen the new must-have lip gloss for Fall 2008?

YSL Gloss Pur Black is the season’s darling, creating drama and intrigue with its transparent-yet-intense hue.

We’re totally into black nails but not so sure about black lips. You?