The roaring 20’s are back with a vengeance, thanks to all the glitz and glamour of The Great Gatsby. This cinematic extravaganza beautifully illustrates the opulence and decadence of a time when hair was short and lashes long. One of the standout makeup trends of that era, was the “cupid’s bow” lip.

To create the perfect 20’s era lip, start with a concealer to mask the natural lip line. Use a lip pencil to line the upper lip, exaggerating the dip or “bow” in the middle. Using a lip brush, fill in lips with a deep, matte shade of brick red or brown. A swipe of rosy blush and long, doll-like lashes complete the look. We found a few products that can help you pull it off perfectly.

Start with the Studio 78 Paris Concealer/Lips Brush, a two-in-one, made with natural goats hair that makes concealer and lipstick application easy. $13 at www.saffronrouge.com. Then, use the Primitive Makeup Lip Pencil in Morocco. This deep, terracotta red is perfect for lining, or wearing all over for a matte finish. $14 at www.primitivemakeup.com. Finish with All Natural Cosmetics Lipstick in Red Earth. This matte red brown is motion picture perfect! $17.95 at www.allnaturalcosmetics.com.

It’s no slight of hand. The Summer 2013 Pixie Dust collection from Zoya is magical. Bright colors, interesting textures, and more sparkle than a summer sunset, these polishes are bursting onto the scene and making quite a statement.

Six new shades, ranging from luscious lemon yellow to a bold shade of blue, add the perfect pop of color to tips and toes. The unique finish dries to a matte texture, with plenty of sugary sparkle. As always, these polishes are three-free and can be applied in one coat for a sheer sparkle, or up to five coats for a deep, rich finish. We can’t help but crave gumdrops when we see them. $8 at www.zoya.com.

For the past few years, Kiehl’s Since 1851 has celebrated Earth Day by enlisting the help of celebrities to create product labels to benefit Recycle Across America (RAA). We thought you ought to know that this year’s celebrity artists are singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette and actor Zachary Quinto.

This year’s guest artists have each designed a Limited Edition label, depicting their vision of social responsibility for Kiehl’s 4.2 oz. Ultra Facial Cream, which will be available April 20th in Kiehl’s stores – just in time for Earth Day. The company will donate 100% of the net proceeds from this series to RAA, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering society-wide solutions that eliminate public confusion, stimulate the environmental economy and expedite progress. The funds raised from these labels will be used to create 65,000 standardized recycling labels, which will be donated to K-12 schools nationwide.

Earth Month is also the time that Kiehl’s reminds customers about the “Recycle and Be Rewarded!” in-store recycling program. This ongoing program, available in Kiehl’s free-standing stores nationwide, allows customers to return their empty Kiehl’s bottles, tubes and jars for recycling, in exchange for product. Since 2009, Kiehl’s has recycled over 900,000 bottles! Recycling has never been easier, or more beautiful! www.kiehls.com

What do you do when you find a product you love, at a price you find steep? You create your own version and share it with the public! That’s just what Dead Sea Warehouse founder, Annie Cunningham, did when she discovered the therapeutic effects of bath salts from the Dead Sea.

Launched in 2002, Dead Sea Warehouse began importing Dead Sea Salts and making them available at an affordable price. As the demand grew, so did the line, which now offers salt soap, skin polish, moisturizer, and a mud mask. All are made with all natural ingredients that not only leave skin soft, but devoted customers also swear by them for clearing breakouts and alleviating itchy skin. www.deadseawarehouse.com.

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