This fall you’ll notice the colour are more intense for fall 2009 makeup trends. I’ve noticed that many of the cosmetic lines are showing darker eyes and red lips. In some cases, we’ve seen the dramatic lips and the dramatic eyes paired together and in other cases models have been sporting dramatic eyes with nude lips and nude cheeks.

As usual, I’ve created a trend sheet so that you can have all the major make-up brands and the make-up trends in one easy and convenient spot!

I think for women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, you’re going to have to play it by ear and I’d recommend you consults a makeup artist because dark lips and dark eyes might not look flattering. You might have to bring down the intensity on the eyes and play it off a medium dark lip.

Our Editorial Assistant Colleen takes a look at one of my favourite things: nail polish!

I’m going through a nail polish phase again and I’m feeling good about this new Nicole by OPI series of nail polish that came out last month.

These 15 new Nail Lacquer shades are sure to fit any of your activities in your daily life.

A detail that I liked about this nail polish is that you won’t have to worry about dangerous chemical toxins in this nail polish because it doesn’t include harsh chemicals like DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.

The new Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers include:

“Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers have all been named to inspire women to reach their goals and to remember that anything is possible.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.

1) Have a Heart: This is a bright pink in a sheer glitter perfect for the office.

For spring 2009, we’re seeing a variety of trends. There are of course, your typical light-fresh pinks and coral, but you’ll also find some blue shades, greys and even black nail polish!

Here’s a quick overview of the biggest trends of the season to help you chose the perfect nail polish colour!

1) OPI spring 2009 nail polish collection: OPI’s South Beach Collection is already making me cry. This collection has a shade for all of your summer moods … from browns, to pinks, to purple to medium plum shades. Paint my toes Mojito Red, OPI on Collins Ave. and Feelin’ Hot-Hot-Hot! are my faves!

I’ll break away from all of this talk about weight loss to talk about OPI’s new great collection for the New Year!

I’m not a fan of the old or revised 90210 show, but I can tell you that the perspective of new nail polish made me take note of this new collection.

That said, fans of “Beverly Hills 90210,” the iconic 1990 – 2000 TV series about growing up rich (mostly) and beautiful (totally) in Beverly Hills and those who are addicted to “new” 90210 will be excited about the launch of three hot nail polish shades inspired by the show!

Have you seen the new Retro Fun in the Sun colours? They are OPI’s Pin-Up Perfect Shades for Summer.

I really love the little elastic ponytail holder that comes with each bottle that is reminiscent of the pin-up girl. It reminds me of what my grandmother used to put in my hair to manage my massive mane.

This summer’s collection from OPI is playing on a few trends: vibrant colours, blue nail polish and bright neon-like colours.

I was recently flipping the pages of Elle France when I noticed an ad for Sephora’s nail patch.

I’ve always been big on nail polish and I can never get enough of any new trend or new colours. That said, when you need to run to a last minute event, not even quick dry can help in some occasions when you are pressed for time and you still have to take care of hair and makeup.

It’s true that I will now have to watch “The Hills” in order to track beauty trends for my new weekly beauty posts on SeenOn.com, but you don’t have to be 22 and you certainly don’t have to be a fan of the TV reality show that inspired this collection to be excited about this new summer collection from Zoya!

My excitement index is at peak levels since I laid eyes on Essie’s Summer 2008 nail polish collection!

This season, pinks and corals are very popular and if you are one of those women who just doesn’t like to play with colour, then the next best thing is to add the colour trends of the season via nail polish!

The question is should women over 35 wear blue nail polish?

Blue nail polish has been on beauty trends radars for a decade now … the fade as been in-and-out and in-and-out. Well it’s in again and this summer and there are a lot of great shades of blue to choose from.

To answer my earlier question: should women over 35 wear blue nail polish? … I’m saying yes … why not!

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Manicure shops are about to be super-busy with women begging to get their cuticles under control for party season. If you don’t have time to book a manicure, the next best thing is to do your own manicure. Just like make-up or skin care, it’s all about having the right know-how and the right tools. When most big name celebrities are looking to have perfect hands for a photo shoot or before stepping on the red-carpet, they speed dial Deborah Lippmann’s private line and fly her in.

Deborah Lippmann has been creating some of the most trend setting manicures for major international fashion magazines such as In Style, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair and Vogue for over a decade. She’s also created sophisticated nails for the cast of “Sex in the City” and the presenters at VH1 Divas, and the 1999 Academy Awards® and Emmy Awards®.