While the riches of fall rightfully conjure images of vivid jewel tones in many peoples’ minds, I find striking textures illustrate fall just as well as colors.

This gorgeous bracelet is a hodgepodge of materials: it includes leather, faux pearls and gold-plated brass yet somehow ties the unrelated materials together beautifully to create a bracelet that is unique and eye-catching.

The range of materials lends a sense of ornate beauty to the bracelet and it could complement an array of different personal styles flawlessly.

Available from Neiman Marcus for $240.

Celebrity Makeup Artist Amy Oresman created Neutrogena brand ambassador Hayden Panettiere’s look for the 2009 Emmy awards earlier this week, where Hayden presented the award for Best Reality Host, and shares how you can achieve this glam look at home.

Amy’s Inspiration:

“Hayden sought a classic red lip to match her gorgeous J Mendel gown, so I looked to her Italian heritage, and her recent vacation in Italy, for inspiration and designed a look you’d find on glamorous women in Rome.”

Skin Prep:

“I believe in the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” so careful attention was paid to Hayden’s skincare prior to the Emmy’s. Hayden’s choice is skin iD, personalized acne system from Neutrogena Dermatologics. ”

Eyes:

“To give Hayden’s lashes maximum impact I used three coats of the NEUTROGENA® Healthy Volume™ Mascara in Carbon Black.”

Lips:

“I prepped Hayden’s lips with NEUTROGENA® MoistureShine® Lip Soother in Sparkle. It hydrated and protected her lips — a critical first step to ensure the bold color of Hayden’s luscious red lips would have staying power. For a beautiful red I chose NEUTROGENA® MoistureShine® Lip Stick in Cherry Twist.”

Cleansing and Makeup Removal:

“After all the after parties I recommend a gentle, yet effective cleanser that will banish all traces of dirt and makeup. Hayden love the NEUTROGENA® Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, a cleanser and makeup remover all in one.”

For product details and information visit Neutrogena.com.

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Peter Philips, global creative director of CHANEL, creates a tribute to black with an avante-garde collection of trend defining eye, lip and nail shades

Now, with the introduction of CHANEL Collection Noirs Obscurs, two favorite Chanel mascaras are available in a new, deeply dramatic black shade— Noir Obscur. Taken to the extreme, the color black has never looked more luxurious or mysterious on lashes…with intensely dark, dramatic effects.

• Chanel Inimitable Noir Obscur Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel in Extreme Black
• Chanel Exceptionnel de Chanel Noir Obscur Intense Volume and Curl Mascara in Extreme Black

And now, my favorite part of the collection: DIABOLIC Le Vernis Nail Colour. I’m betting I’ll be wearing this shade long into winter (or until my bottle runs out!). It’s hard to see in this photo, but Diabolic is a red-black creme.

For comparison, here is Diabolic sitting next to her sister Rouge Noir (this photo was taken in the morning sun, in person both of these shades appear darker). Can you see the resemblance? (more…)

I have no shortage of luminizers and mattifiers in my product arsenal, but I just can’t say I have one product that promises to do both.

I often find that mattifiers leave my skin looking too flat; I almost always need to add a pop of shimmer over my newly matte skin to add a bit of depth and dewiness.

This DuWop Mattilume Mattifying Luminizing Powder and Brush may be the solution, as it eliminates shine without stripping your face of its glow. Definitely on my list of multitaskers to check out!

DuWop Mattilume Mattifying Luminizing Powder and Brush is available from QVC for $38.