When I say that Tom nailed Estee Lauder's fall beauty collection, I mean that both literally and figuratively because I'm absolutely 100% obsessed with the nail lacquers! Obsessed! Back in May I had a chance to sit down with the Makeup Master for a little beauty talk, and well, that's when my addiction started.

As you'll see from this snapshot, New York Fashion Week offered up plenty of eye candy for the beauty-obsessed editors and bloggers that gathered backstage. Out of the thousands of lipsticks, shadows, blushes, and bronzers, five key makeup trends emerged for Fall 2012. And lucky you, they're all right here to enjoy!  

I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it was to spend time backstage during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) with some of the most celebrated makeup artists, designers, hairstylists, and beauty insiders in the biz. My week kicked-off when I sat down for a one-on-one interview with Mr. Roberto Cavalli himself (amazing!) and ended yesterday with another A-list interview that still has me grinning from ear-to-ear...

Very few women I know want to call attention to their 30th birthday. It's a milestone we eventually accept but few of us truly celebrate. But in the beauty world, when a product like Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (ANR) hits the big 3-0, it's time to pop the champagne and have an all-out par-tay, or at least step into the spotlight with stylish new limited-edition packaging. And if you're thinking to yourself, "Why should I care?" I'm about to share 30 reasons why...