This is where we start to get goosebumps—the time of year when previews of Fall collections start popping up. Can you stand it?!

The DARING collection from Prescriptives is just how we like to see fall collections—full of warm browns, rich sapphire and amethyst tones. This intriguing range of jewel tones is perfect for creating a soft and neutral daytime look or something more dramatic for evening.

Here’s what the collection includes:

NEW! Fall Dimensions Eye Color Quad- Limited Edition: This specially designed multi-dimensional compact is available in each of Prescriptives’ four Color Families. These pre-filled palettes contain a selection of trendy shades to create a natural, intensified or dramatic look. Each shadow is embossed with a unique design.

• NEW Silver Lining – LIMITED EDITION, NEW Purple Haze - LIMITED EDITION, Buttermilk, Brownie (Y/O)
• NEW Cobalt - LIMITED EDITION, Pongee, Relic, Malt Sparkle (R/O)
• NEW Orchid – LIMITED EDITION, Chiffon, Plum Smoke, Fig (R)
• NEW Sparkling Rosé – LIMITED EDITION, NEW Blue Moon - LIMITED EDITION, NEW Black Tea – LIMITED EDITION, Rose Powder (B/R)

NEW! Fall Dimensions for Cheeks and Eyes – LIMITED EDITION: This specially designed multi-dimensional all over face and eye powder compact will add dimension to any look. Swirl all three complementary shades together or use any shade on the eyes for a luminous and custom effect.

NEW! Sparkle Eye Pencil – LIMITED EDITION: This easy to apply eye pencil provides intense color payoff with a sparkling finish. The formula contains large pearlized pigment particles for a dramatic, sparkly effect along with fine glitter particles that add a soft shimmer and dimension.

Universal Shades:

• NEW Midnight Sparks – LIMITED EDITION
• NEW Plum Sparks – LIMITED EDITION

NEW Shades! Lash Envy Volumizing Mascara - This innovative formula transforms skimpy lashes into dramatically thick, enviable lashes with Prescriptives’ breakthrough Volumatrix Polymer that instantly boosts lash volume by up to 200 percent. Introducing two new shades for added drama.

Universal Shades:

• NEW Midnight – LIMITED EDITION
• NEW Plum – LIMITED EDITION

NEW Shades! Colorscope Cheek Color - A super smooth powder formula with concentrated pigments that remains color-true from pan to cheek.

Shades:

• NEW Pink Horizon (R/O)
• NEW Cherry Blossom (R)

Prescriptives Fall 2008 DARING collection will be available beginning August 2008 at Prescriptives counters nationwide, exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada and online at www.prescriptives.com .

Prescriptives Spring 2008 color collection is hitting counters this month with a mix of cool and bright tropical hues. The Technotropics offers a new Blush More Or Less Creamy Cheek Color, a unique, silky cheek color with the smoothness of a cream and the ultra-light texture of a mousse, and Lip Strips, a compact filled with five complimentary cream, shimmer and sparkle finish glosses.

Here’s what else The Technotropics brings us:

‘Blush More or Less’ Creamy Cheek Color

• Nantucket Dune (Y/O)
• Corsica Hibiscus (R/O) - Limited Edition
• Pink Sand (R)
• Thai Orchid (B/R) - Limited Edition

Lip Strips

• Tropical Warm - Limited Edition
• Techno Cool - Limited Edition

Colorscope Eye Color

• Pewter - Limited Edition
  

Colorscope Lip Color

• Mandarin (R/O)
• Pink Dahlia (R) - Limited Edition

Perfect Every Line Gel Eyeliner

• Icing - Limited Edition
• Twig - Limited Edition
• Carbon
• Allspice

Prescriptives The Technotropics Spring 2008 is available beginning January 15, 2008 at Prescriptives counters nationwide, exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada and online at www.prescriptives.com.

Office mates, assistants, teachers, and even the Fed-Ex delivery lady will appreciate a holiday treat as sweet as these festive glosses:

Origins Me Mine Shine Set
Once Upon a Shine Sheer Lip Gloss in three colors: Sheer Ruby, Sheer Fruit Punch and Sheer Fig. $40.50 value for $25

Prescriptives Mini Moonbeam Quartet
Four mini Moonbeam Reflective Glosses, sized to go everywhere you go. Set includes four Moonbeam Reflective Glosses in Eclipse, Cosmic, Meteor and Deep Space (0.1 oz. each). $26.50

Lancome Juicy Tubes Holiday Gift Set
Set includes Pure, Fruity Pop, Hallucination, Pink Horizon, Miracle, Magic Spell, and limited-edition Cherry on Top and Hot Date. $37.50

TheBalm BalmVoyage - Lip Kit Includes: Stainiac in Beauty Queen, Plump Your Pucker in Cocoa My Coconut, BalmShelter SPF 17 tinted gloss in Daddy’s Girl, all in travel sizes, as well as an adorable luggage tag. $18.50

Clinique Super Treats Set
New Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss relieves dryness, helps repair and protect this delicate skin’s natural moisture barrier. In Ginger, Blush, Raspberry and Currant (0.16 oz each) $25

Shu Uemura Holiday Lip Gloss Set Three full-size Shu Uemura Sweet Lip Glosses presented in a great, giftable clear bag. Each delectable gloss set is inspired and flavored by fruity jams: Raspberry or Strawberry. $54 value for $45

If you read this site regularly, you’ve probably noticed our little Prescriptives love affair.

It hasn’t always been this way—in fact for many years we hardly noticed the Prescriptives counter—but over the last year or so, what began with a little flirting has developed into true, undying love. We’re not quite sure why we never paid more attention to the brand before, but now that we’ve experienced its wonderfulness, we just can’t get enough. (Much like the guy you meet at a party who appears so-so at first and suddenly becomes hotter than hot after he 1) makes you laugh, 2) tells you you smell nice (and means it), and 3) excuses himself to go help the host re-stock the bar but tells you he’ll be right back because you’re the most interesting person he’s talked to all night.)

Now that we’ve told you about the upcoming The Illuminators holiday collection, we want to show you some great gift sets that are perfect for travel, to keep on-hand at the office, or in your everyday Makeup Bag at home:

Prescriptives Intense Rebuilding Quartet
Achieve younger-looking skin with this must-have quartet. Set includes a full-size Intensive Rebuilding Eye Cream (0.5 oz.), a full-size Intensive Rebuilding Lip Shaper (0.07 oz.), a travel-size Intensive Rebuilding Moisturizer (1 oz.), and a travel-size Intensive Rebuilding Deep Hydrating Mask (1 oz.). $148.75 value for $92.50

Prescriptives Protects Set
Everything you need to help protect skin from the visible effects aging: sun, pollution, stress and excess sugar. Set includes a full-size Anti-AGE Advanced Protection Lotion SPF 25 (1.7 oz.), a travel-size Super Line Preventor Xtreme (0.5 oz.), a travel-size Anti-AGE Advanced Protection Eye Cream SPF 25 (0.25 oz.) and a travel-size All Clean Fresh Foaming Cleanser (1 oz.) $111 value for $67.50

Prescriptives Brightens Set
This foursome helps your skin stay bright and fresh throughout the holidays and all year long. Set includes a full-size Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream (0.5 oz.), a travel-size Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Cream Moisturizer (1 oz.), a travel-size Super Line Preventor Xtreme (0.5 oz.) and a travel-size All Clean Fresh Foaming Cleanser (1 oz.). $92 value for $49.50

Prescriptives All Year Bronze Set
These essentials fake a sun-kissed look all year ’round. Set includes a full-size Sunsheen Bronzing Trio in Medium, a full-size Moonbeam Reflective Gloss in Comet (0.24 oz.), a travel-size Powder Brush and a travel-size Moonbeam Reflective Eyeliner in Beaming Brown (0.03 oz.). $60.50 value for $40

Prescriptives Absolute Eyes False Eyelashes Set
Customize your eyes with the mascara of your choice, plus all you need to make your eyes look amazing. Set includes a full-size False Eyelashes Plush Mascara in Plush Black (0.35 oz.), a travel-size lash Builder Mascara Basecoat (0.08 oz.), a travel-size Quick Remover for Eye Makeup (2 oz.) and a travel-size Anti-AGE Advanced Protection Eye Cream SPF 25 (0.1 oz.). $44.25 value for $26