What's In My Makeup Bag: My Henri Bendel CFDA Cosmetic Roll, That Is!

There are a few things that always make me think of New York. Seeing the Empire State Building lit up at night. Driving down the FDR and seeing the skyline. And the signature brown and white stripe of Henri Bendel. So when I was asked to participate in a What's In My Makeup Bag roundup featuring the Henri Bendel CFDA Cosmetic Roll, I simply jumped at the opportunity.

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Pretty in Pink: Marc by Marc Jacobs Long Cosmetic Case in Raspberry

I'm becoming increasingly addicted to the color pink. I'm really not a girly girl -- and it used to be that if pastel pink crossed my path, I'd literally scream in horror. But recently, I seem to be gravitating more and more toward the girliest color around. And when I laid my eyes on the Marc by Marc Jacobs Long Cosmetic Case in Raspberry? It was all over.

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Must-Have Mondays: Sephora Brand Silver Swirl Bag Collection

I have a problem. I have way too much makeup. No way will I ever have enough makeup bags to hold all my products! Or so I thought, until I came across the Sephora Brand Silver Swirl Bag Collection. With these bags at the ready, I now have a place for everything in my collection, from eyeliner and brushes to lipstick and blush.

I first saw these bags while at the Sephora Holiday Preview back in July. And the second my eyes fell upon them, it was love. The swirl pattern etched into the metallic silver vinyl draws inspiration from Van Gogh's Starry Night -- the stitching swirls and sweeps across the fabric, creating an endless array of twists and turns that are beautifully eye-catching. This pattern swirls across five bags of varying sizes and functions. My three faves are:

1) Large Handle Bag ($38): My fave of the bunch. This square-shaped bag zips open to reveal three mesh pouches and a zippered pocket -- perfect for storing all of my treasured essentials.

2) Pencil Case ($16): This 8" long pouch can hold so many brushes and eye pencils -- even my extra-long eyelash comb! And its narrow size lends itself perfectly to fitting inside my bag for easy toting ability.

3) Clutch Bag ($18): Looking for a makeup bag that doubles as an evening clutch? This is the one! It's got a wrist strap, so you can carry it easily -- and the subtle rectangular shape is designed with an interior pouch that perfectly fits a cell phone!

The other bags available are the Medium Cosmetic Case ($20) and the Hanging Bag ($48). All are available on Sephora's website. Fabulousness? It might come cheaper than you think.

Lusts of the Week

Well, fellow beauty chicks, good news. Today is my Friday! Tomorrow I head to the wonderful city of Cleveland, OH for a dear friend's three-day wedding extravaganza. In my bag -- unfortunately not a carry-on, as I have way too many outfits and products to pack! -- will be these products for sure. Because what would a week in the life of this beauty chick be without some lust-worthy products?

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Must-Have Mondays: Henri Bendel HB Clear Beauty Travel Case

Traveling on planes? Such a hassle. Not only are we relegated to 3 ounces or less of all beauty products -- totally difficult for any self-respecting beauty chick -- but now airlines are charging to check bags! And of course we're not even allowed to put chic makeup bags in our carryon bags -- we have to use those horrible gallon-size plastic bags. Ugh.

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What's In Your Makeup Bag?

It's a haul of sorts -- except all of these products were already in my makeup bag! Check out everything I've been using -- and, of course, get proof that I really do use a ton of products religiously. Then leave me a comment letting me know what's in your makeup bag!

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Grin And "Bare" It: Bare Escentuals Grande Tote

I am always, always on the lookout for a makeup bag that's not only big enough to hold my mountains of products, but that looks amazingly cute and wonderful as well. But so often, function wins over form -- because frankly, this beauty chick needs one that will refrain from making the contents of every bottle and tub spill all over everything else in her suitcase! But then I happened upon the new Bare Escentuals Grande Tote and instantly my life turned around.

First off, it's pink -- which just makes it girly and fun and oh-so-perfect for the jetsetter in me. But better still, there are four separate compartments inside that are perfect for holding everything from eyeshadow pots to lipglosses, and they're created in see-through plastic so you can take stock of everything at a quick glance. There's also a handy-dandy brush compartment so your lip and blush brushes can live peacefully and harmoniously.

Note: This product is no longer available.