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Tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D lent her artistic hand to Sephora creating her own makeup line for the cosmetic company. Her makeup skills are as flawless as her inking ability, and while this brush kit won't necessarily give you her expert hand, you will certainly look glamorous when your applying! Kat Von D for Sephora, $48, sephora.com

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For their new limited edition line, NEO SCI-FI, M.A.C left behind their traditional black packaging, but not their reputation for creating the boldest colors in the business. Brighten up your summer look with these eye popping oranges. M.A.C, $16, www.maccosmetics.com

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Love the look of a French manicure but hate the salon's prices? Enter Yves Saint Laurent's French Manicure Kit, which is comprised of a white "pen" and pink "highlighter" to give you the look you crave over and over again. Just draw a thin line on each nail with the pen and then color over the whole nail in pink for a glossy finish. Who knew getting a perfect French could be this easy? Yves Saint Laurent, $42, www.yslbeautyus.com

Add a little flavor to your footwear -- cherry to be exact! We love the vintage, pin-up vibe and playful details of these whimsical peep-toe pumps. oh Deer!, $150, www.ohdeershoes.com

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Brighten up! Named after L.A.'s trendy shopping mecca, Chanel's exclusive Robertson Boulevard polishes are the must-wear nail shades of summer. The Pop Art-inspired colors are named appropriately, too: Melrose is neon pink; Rodeo Drive is a daring purple, L.A. Sunrise is a bright canary yellow; and L.A. Sunset is a radiant orange. Nail shades, $25 each, www.chanel.com.

Suffering from Sex and the City withdrawal symptoms? This will perk you up! Release your inner cougar à la Samantha Jones with this fuchsia agate and cougar necklace. Jami Rodriguez, $98, www.jamirodriguez.com.

We know you've been told this before, but this time it's for real -- we found the perfect t-shirt! Made to order based on your bra and waist size, made from organic cotton and manufactured in the U.S., K-street tees are a wardrobe staple dream come true.
It Cosmetics K-Street Crew Neck, $62, www.kstreetnyc.com


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Have you ever found yourself wishing for more cleavage in one situation and less in another? Well, we're willing to bet you never thought the solution would be as simple as a touch of makeup. Thanks to It Cosmetics' breast kit body contouring makeup, transforming your décolleté is as easy as 1-2-3 and it's waterproof too!
It Cosmetics My Beautiful Breasts Box Set, $69, beauty.hsn.com


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It's one of Oprah's favorite things for summer -- and ours, too! Yummie Tummie's shaper top holds in the puffiest muffin tops, looks good under a cardigan, and works without feeling tight or constricting. This new line of contouring tanks by Heather Thomson -- who has designed clothing lines for Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and Sean John -- really works, even though the smooth, giving fabric may make you forget they're slimmers. Long and short sleeve versions also available. $62, www.bareneccessities.com

When it comes to stylish steals, we'll always show our support, but Nordstrom's anniversary sale is a particularly worthy cause! Exclusive beauty products are the main event this year, with M.A.C among the many participating brands we can't wait to add to our makeup bag. The sale officially starts July 18, but if you want to avoid the shopping stampede, preorder your goodies online instead.
M.A.C Colour Forms in Cool Lips x 3 and Neutral Lips x 3, $22.50 each, shop.nordstrom.com