This morning we nearly fell over with excitement when we found ourself face to face with Mally Roncal, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Mally Beauty, at Henri Bendel’s in New York City. (We were there for a beauty editor event with some of our Total Beauty blogging friends.)

In addition to a great big hug, Mally gave us a sneak peek at her new Blush of Spring kits, three universal kits with everything a girl needs to update her look for spring.

“We always want to lighten up for spring, it’s so liberating to shed the heaviness and go for a very soft, fresh and sheer look,” says Mally. “And nothing, I mean nothing, pulls this look together better than a cream blush–it’s my must-have item when warmer weather starts to roll around!”

Blush of Spring kits includes Get Cheeky! dewy blush, a non-sticky, layerable cream blush that’s impossibly light and easy to apply.

FRESH: Get Cheeky in Dawn, Copper Penny eye-shadow, French Kiss lipstick

TIPSY: Get Cheeky in Fely’s Flush, Silver Dollar eye-shadow, Zooey Doll lipstick

BEACHY: Get Cheeky in Ipanema, Natural eye-shadow, Bali Brown lipstick.

Mally Beauty’s Bush of Spring kits are exclusive to Henri Bendel and are available for $35 each beginning February 2008.