Bright, bold colors can be a quick way to add a little flavor to your look this season. A bright pink lip or peacock eye shadow can take you from sweet to sensational. I'm loving the new bright shades and when done correctly all women can pull it off. The real key to this look is choosing one area to play with. If it's your lips you want to showcase, keep the rest of your makeup nuetral as to not overpower the face. When choosing the right lipcolor look for sheer or creamy formulas so they slick on nicely and don't look too heavy. My favorite shades are fushia, coral, hot pink and orange.You want to make sure your lips are not dry or chapped because bright colors can collect in these areas and look messy. To keep lips soft and supple apply a great nightime balm like Victoria's Secret's "Balmy Nights". Only line the lips with a clear lipliner if you must, because the look should look soft and not drawn on. Sweep on the color and blot with the fingertips. Don't add gloss on top because it will be too much, only make the bold color the statement. If you are choosing the eyes to play with, try a shimmery bright shade of peacock green, saphire blue or turquiose. Sweep the color along the lashline with an angle brush for a more subtle look or across the lid for more drama. Avoid putting any bright shadow in the crease area and above because it will be way too much shadow and we are interested in enhancing not distracting. Make sure to use a soft sable eye shadow brush if you're sweeping the lid. Using a cheap brush with hard bristles, will only make the shadow go on irregular and not at all flattering. Again pair this look with a more nuetral lip and cheek to create balance. If the brights are a liitle scary for the makeup-phobes try a bright nailcolor on the toes instead. With all the great summer sandles and wedges a hot nail shade will make your feet look ultra sexy.

1. Victoria's Secret "Balmy Nights" soothing bedtime lip balm. A favorite of supermodel Gisele Bundchin, this tingly fresh balm will keep lips soft and supple. Apply it before bedtime and you will wake up with a perfect pout. Available at a Victoria's Secret near you.
2. Victoria's Secret Sunny Cheeks Mosaic Luminous Bronzer. This gorgeous glowing powder when applied to the cheeks and temples pumps up the radiance factor. Your skin will look so sensual and sunny it's a sure thing you'll be noticed. Available at VictoriasSecret.com.
3. Nars Duo Eyeshadow Compact in "South Pacific". The perfect bright bold shades to play up your eyes for a daring new look. Available at Beauty.com.
4. Pout Plump Lipgloss in "Caramel". This wonderful lip plumper and colored gloss in one is the perfect addition to pair with a bright bold eye. Gives you bee-stung lips with a hint of color. Available August 1st at VictoriasSecret.com
5. Nars Lip Lacquer in Hot Wired. This is my personal summer pick for the bold fusia lipcolor. Every time I wear it women stop me and ask what it is. Remember that a little goes a long way so dab it on like a stain. Available at Sephora.com.
6. Abreva Cold Sore Medication. For those of us prone to these bad boys, keeping Abreva in your makeup kit and treating the area at the first sign of "the tingle" will stop it in it's tracks. UV sunlight is a real trigger, so ladies be prepared. Available at a drugstore near you.
7. MAC Eyeshadow in "D'Bohemia". A lovely shade for dark skinned ladies looking for a sexy light shimmer to pair up with a bright coral lip. Available at MacCosmetics.com.
8. Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen. This awesome invention is the great savior for the dribblers among us. Spill your coffee on your new white shirt? No problem, just swipe this on and it erases the stain instantly. I never leave home without it. Available at a drugstore near you.
9. James Perse Cotton T-shirts. The most comfortable tanks and T's . Get one in every color and wear it with a great skirt for a casual summer look. I love the pale yellow and chocolate. Available at www.jamesperse.com
10. Jorge Ben CD. This incredible Brazilian crooner will have you mixing Ciapirinhas and dancing the samba all night. Available at Amazon.com.

I can't tell you how many times women are shocked when they look into my professional makeup kit and find good old fashioned drugstore products. The truth is, a lot of artists, celebs, beauty editors, and models use things we can pick up at any Duane Read. It may be sitting next to our Cream De La Mer, but we know our classics. Q-tips, for one, is the ultimate beauty tool. You can use them to clean up makeup smudges, soften eyeliner, fill in self-tanner streaks, apply concealer, etc. Throw a travel pack in your purse and there will be no need to carry brushes with you for daytime touchups. Eucerin body lotion is another favorite. This rich body lotion leaves a great shine making your legs look super sleek. I have not found another body lotion that completely relieves dry skin the way this one does. I like to mix a little gold or irridescent shimmer and scented oil into it for night time glamour. You can custom design your own lotion. How fun! Upstage non-latex makeup wedges are the only sponges I use to apply foundation. I find expensive sponges to be too porous and they do not blend very well. These deliver color seamlessly. Cetephyl cleanser for oily skin is my daily face wash staple. I have used it for years and it keeps my skin so clean and blemish free. I actually have dry skin, but I find the oily skin one better at cutting through tough makeup. Of course, Maybelline mascaras! Whether it is the Great Lash or Lash Discovery they do the best mascara hands down. Jolen Cream Bleach for facial hair is great for lightening dark eyebrows. I use it alot on women who have just lightened their haircolor and need to do the same to the brows. Put it on for 10 minutes and it lifts the color very naturally. Vasaline is another classic. You can use it to add a little shine on top of your favorite lipstick or dab a bit under the brow for some dramatic shine. Alot of makeup artist apply it on top of eye shadow to create an eye gloss effect. Drug store products are not only inexpensive and convienant , they have been around all this time for a good reason. They are the best, so don't fix it if it ain't broke!