You know that ecstatic feeling you got as a child when you broke into a new set of crayons or pastels? The mere sight of this fabulous sight makes my little heart want to burst with the exact same sense of excitement. (Unfortunately, this thrill comes at a cost that’s quite a bit higher than the Crayolas of my childhood.)

The set contains 25 gorgeous, vibrant colors that can be mixed and matched to create infinitely colorful eyes. The liners are creamy, water-resistant dreams and can double as shadows. And you know what? I’d be willing to bet you could create some mean artwork with these as well!

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Collector Set is available from Sephora for $249.

Bigger is always better in my book. Whether its paychecks or houses or diamonds or sunglasses I always prefer grandeur. My latest–and largest–obsession: Eyelashes.

I wore these over-the-top lashes to my birthday dinner last Saturday night (that’s right—I kissed sweet sixteen good-bye. She’s so last year.). Besides batting these bad boys at the Chace-Crawford-hot waiter, the most entertaining part of the evening? All the attention my new accessories were receiving…even if some of these stares did shout out, “What a freak!”

Did these stares faze me? I didn’t even bat a lash. I guess some people can’t handle fabulous.

Here’s what I used to create this look:

• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Black
• Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Fuchsia 5
• Dior Diorshow Blackout mascara
• Make Up For Ever lashes
• Urban Decay Deluxe Eye Shadow in Zero (smoking black)

Now this is the kind of palette to have around the house for makeovers!

(Although, it makes much more sense for a professional makeup artist.)

Just think of all the fun we could have with this professional palette created and signed by Dany Sanz, Creator and Artistic Director of Make Up For Ever. With thirty shades of high-pigment shadows and blushes, we might never need another eye shadow again.

Limited Edition Make Up For Ever Professional Palette is available online at Sephora.

Avoiding eye-makeup-meltdown in triple digit heat is a breeze with Make Up For Ever Aqua Essential Waterproof Eye Set.

Included in this $85 value is Eye Seal (a cult favorite formula that transforms any powder into a waterproof liquid liner), Sens’Eyes waterproof makeup remover, Waterproof Lengthening Mascara, Waterproof Eyeliner, and Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil.

For only $45, these essentials will take your eyes through summer and beyond without smudging, running or melting.

A definite must-have!