Smashbox Cosmetics debuts the brand’s first-ever blog and gives one lucky reader $1200 beauty suitcase!

Cult-favorite makeup line Smashbox Cosmetics is giving you even more insider access with the launch of its new blog. The Smashbox blog will feature bi-weekly updates with photos and videos, offering you an all-access pass to what goes on behind-the-scenes at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. Packed with pro artist tips & tricks, celebrity gossip, runway recaps, VIP events, new product innovations and more, the blog is soon to be the go-to destination for beauty fans to find out about the hottest industry trends. Exclusive trend reports, how-to videos and step-by-step Get the Looks will help Smashbox fans and beauty addicts learn how to achieve the hottest new makeup looks.

Elisa Palomino has just launched her eponymous label with a first ready-to-wear collection at the New York Fashion Week Fall 2010. Elisa Palomino used to design for Moschino Cheap and Chic, John Galliano, Dior, Cavalli and DVF, before she decided to launch her own label. Marta love:)

Gentle Hair Care: Deeply cleanse and clarify hair without over-drying with Carol’s Daughter Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo ($12.50) and Conditioner ($16.00), an invigorating duo designed to gently lift away product build-up while soothing and conditioning the hair and scalp. The ultimate hair detox, the reformulated shampoo and all-new conditioner are made with nature’s best cleansers and moisturizers to help restore hair to its original, shiny, healthy state.

Meet my new love: Clinique All about Eyes Serum de-puffing eye massage roll-on, $25.50. The stainless steel roll-on applicator is one of its best features: it is cooling, the gentle rolling motion increases circulation under eye, and it is also hygienic. This eye serum is formulated with calming ingredients, such as: Caffeine and potent anti-oxidants all to help reduce the appearance of puffiness, or in Marta’s case, dark circles. Better yet, it fits perfectly in my makeup bag or my purse. Can be applied morning, night and as needed throughout the day.

I often get asked which products to use to help reduce the look of dark circles or ‘party eyes’. Well,  Clinique All About Eyes Serum is one of my favorites.

The NEW Clinique All About Eyes Serum is available from April 2010 at Clinique counters nationwide and at www.clinique.com

Spring Hair: Leonard Zagami Award Winning Creative Director of Anthony Leonard Salon in New York City, recommends the following trends for the well-tressed Spring hair:

STYLE: this Spring, go for a less coiffed and a more natural relaxed style. For extra effect create a strong center part or a deep side part. If you have long hair, try a thick extended voluminous braid.

ADD AN ORNAMENT: make the style exciting by adding a vintage style silk flower.

FOR A SPRING EFFECT: dip the ends of the hair in pastel hues or create subtle hints of the colors throughout.