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powder power

During the holidays it may sometimes prove difficult to find a perfect gift for a stocking but thanks to Benefit's Powder Pop!, your stocking-stuffer search is over. This limited edition powder and brush box set includes three of Benefit's popular face powders -- Hoola, a bronze, Dandelion, a pretty pink, and Dallas, a natural color -- all placed in an equally colorful collectible box. Benefit Powder Pop!, $30, Macy's at Fashion Show mall

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go red

When fashion designers get behind a cause, they tend to pull out all the stops. Giorgio Armani teamed up with Julia Roberts to design an Emporio Armani (Product) Red bracelet in honor of World AIDS Day Saturday. This bohemian-style leather bracelet was produced in red for women and brown for men. The focal point is an imprint of a symbolic "tree of life." Within the tree's foliage are the words "Revolution-Evolution-Devotion Tree," an acronym for Red. The inside of the bracelet features Roberts' personalized mark: J.R. for Emporio Armani (Product) Red. Pony up for another cause. Emporio Armani (Product) Red Bracelet, $175 for women, $195 for men, emporioarmani.com

a feat for the feet

Designer Tracy Reese wowed the crowd with her Hue by Tracy Reese legwear collection, which, according to Fashion Week Daily, had "Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn "swooning." Hue decided to market its guest designer legwear program to elevate hosiery to a new level. According to designer Reese, who is the first to partner with the company, legwear is the one perfect accessory for finishing a look. The tights collection offers a mix of sheers with opaque designs. Colors are mostly neutrals, such as black, navy, espresso and gray. Tracy Reese for Hue tights, $28, and knee highs, $14, Macy's at Fashion Show mall

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like a sponge

We'll start off by saying that $36 may seem like a lot to spend on a makeup sponge, but the shape of this foundation applicator enables it to eliminate any streaks. Makeup artists Rea Ann Silva and Veronica Lorenz came up with the blender sponge after working on famous faces that spent time in front of the camera. The sponge comes with a special cleanser that will keep it germ free and help it last up to three months. Flawless and germ-free skin? Seems worth $36 to us. Beauty Blender, $36, Omni Chemist at Fashion Show mall

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