This classic/rare celebrity photo has just landed on Marta Walsh’s & Talking Makeup desk: KISS lead singer Paul Stanley holding Lady Gaga backstage at KISS’ current “The Hottest Show on Earth” tour in Holmdel, New Jersey (PNC Bank Arts Center) on Friday, August 20, 2010. Lady Gaga is wearing a pair of Paul Stanley’s own stage boots which she wore for the entire performance.

Left to Right: Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Lady Gaga, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer.
Photo Credit: Dean Snowden, KISS.

Valentine’s Day Kiss: Make that kiss memorable.

Simple, heartfelt gestures are the best way to offer the gift of love. In fact, the most desired gift this Valentine’s Day is a kiss. Luckily, NIVEA Lip Care offers a wide variety of products to protect that pucker so you’re irresistibly kissable. Enriched with natural Beeswax and Shea butter, NIVEA A Kiss of Flavor (Cherry, Passion Fruit, Pearly Shimmer) and A Kiss of Moisture will hydrate and offer long-lasting protection for soft, yummy kissable lips. SRP: $2.99.

Enriched with natural Shea Butter and Vitamin E, NIVEA’s Glossy Lip Care range, NIVEA A Kiss of Shine, (Natural, Pink, Red) of squeezable tubs leaves smooth lips with a sheer, glossy shine and a hint of color. SRP: $3.29.

NIVEA’s XOXO Chain lets you share virtual hugs and kisses. The online program runs through Valentine’s Day and you are invited to share, and show the love at NIVEAusa.com/xoxochain by uploading your own photos and videos to the site. $1 from each XO will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.

Visit www.niveausa.com for additional product details.

Estée Lauder’s Love Your Lips collection comes just in time for Valentine’s Day to give your lips that perfect, seductive look. You’ll have him saying “Be My Valentine” in no time!

Love Your Lips is a limited-edition collection of 12 lip-loving Estée Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick shades and 4 NEW Kissable Lip Glosses. Each lipstick features a special “L♥VE” logo on the bullet and the glosses are packaged in uniquely designed vials specially adorned with the same logo. These two undeniably attractive lip formulas will make sure your lips don’t go unnoticed this Valentine’s Day.

Estée Lauder Signature Lipstick’s lustrous, creamy, comfortable formula delivers hours of moisture and wear to lips with a sensual, high-shine finish. Each lipstick carries a Valentine’s message of “L♥VE” engraved on the front and back of the bullet. Available in 12 lip-loving shades including 3 new shades: Cherry Kiss, Pink Kiss, and Coral Kiss.

Estée Lauder Kissable Lip Gloss is a non-tacky, cushioned formula that feels comfortable on the lips. This lustful gloss provides sheer coverage and a shimmering, kissable finish. Wear alone for a subtle look, or layer over Signature Lipstick for added shine. Kissable Lip Gloss is available in 4 all new, voluptuous shades: Sweet Kiss, Cherry Kiss, Pink Kiss, and Coral Kiss.

Pucker Up this Valentine’s Day with the new “Love Your Lips” Limited Edition Lip Collection.

Available February 2010, at Estée Lauder counters nationwide and www.esteelauder.com

Suggested Retail Price:

ESTÉE LAUDER SIGNATURE LIPSTICK $19.50
KISSABLE LIP GLOSS $18.00

Shade Lineup:

ESTÉE LAUDER SIGNATURE LIPSTICK KISSABLE LIP GLOSS

PINK TO BERRY PINK TO BERRY
Lustrous Pink Sweet Kiss
Lush Rose Cherry Kiss
NEW! Cherry Kiss Pink Kiss
Perfect Pink
NEW! Pink Kiss

MAUVE TO PLUM CORAL TO RED
Radiant Wine Coral Kiss
Rich Berry
Chelsea Rose
Radiant Rose

CORAL TO RED
NEW! Coral Kiss
Portofino Coral
Spanish Red