We may be saying goodbye to 2009, but our favorite beauty products from the year will be carried over into 2010.

Marina from makeup loves me shares her favorites from the past year in her Best I Ever Had series.

Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search shares her 2009 Best in Beauty picks.

Lianne from The Makeup Girl shares her Best of 2009 favorites from skincare, beauty, fragrance, bath & body.

Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie shares her Best of 2009.

Daneen from Spoiled Pretty dishes on the products that spoiled her prettiest in 2009.

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Winter seems to be going nowhere fast, so I’m embracing the season and mulling over the purchase of a new winter coat to raise my spirits.

This year, I’m favoring slightly asymmetrical styles and I can’t stop staring at this fabulous coat! The collar’s asymmetry is subtle, lending a look that’s slightly offbeat but still totally wearable. The silhouette is feminine with the perfect amount of formality and fun, plus the winter white is gorgeous.

Mackage Asymmetrical Collar Jacket is available from Nordstrom for $327.90 (reduced from $490!)

I’m obsessed with my Soleil Tan powder, so I am dying to try this new liquid formula!

It promises to brighten and even out skin while adding a beautiful, sun-kissed glow. If this one lends half the radiance of its powder counterpart, I know I’ll love it!

Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Sheer Illuminating Fluid is available from Nordstrom for $48.

Happy New Year, my friends!

Yesterday was my anniversary and I am lucky enough to have been able to celebrate with my husband here in Kauai, Hawaii.

If you’re a longtime Makeup Bag reader, you might know that my  husband spends the majority of his time in Hawaii as we have a restaurant in Kauai that commands his full-time attention.

Yesterday as we stood on the balcony of his Poipu condo, we saw a pod of whales rising to the surface just a few hundred yards off shore.

Paired with the gorgeous blue moon (photo above…taken from the same spot on my husband’s balcony just a few hours later) I’m sure the whales were a sign that 2010 will be a magnificent year.

I wish you and your family all the best in the coming year!

Thank you for choosing to be a part of the Makeup Bag family. I look forward to sharing a healthy and happy 2010 with each and every one of you.

Much love,

Erika Valente