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Can you blame us for having a love-love relationship with Lancôme? From their cult-favorite mascaras and swoon-worthy ROUGE IN LOVE lipsticks to their a versatile five-shadow palette, we adore everything about this iconic brand.

We’re thrilled to offer our latest obsessions for a limited time in the Birchbox Shop (with free shipping!) . And we’re even more excited to give you the chance to win a collection of our all-time Lancôme favorites in our Pin To Win Giveaway.

Through February 28th, we’ll be posting a series of photo tutorials on Pinterest. Our latest how-to: P.M. Eye Makeup Ritual. Read all the tips here, then scroll down for more details on how to enter the sweepstakes.

1. Though morning-after eyes do have a certain smudgy appeal, you shouldn’t hit the hay without properly removing eyeliner, mascara, and eye shadow, since leaving makeup on overnight can lead to long-term skin irritation.

How to Transition Your Eye Makeup From Day to Night

Makeup artist Stefanie Syat is a regular at our monthly video shoots, where she keeps us camera-ready and even makes the occasional star turn. Yesterday, she came by to check out our new digs and, naturally, we used the opportunity to get some real-time beauty advice.

We took advantage of her seemingly bottomless store of product knowledge to solve the ultimate busy gal’s dilemma: (quickly!) transitioning eye makeup from day to night. Equipped with just theBalm® cosmetics’ Balm Jovi Rockstar Face Palette (which you can buy for the next 24 hours in today’s Discovery Dash sale!) she showed us how to get a mini 5 o’clock makeover. Click through to learn how she transformed our PR and Events Coordinator Jamie!

Meet the Real Life Anime Girl! (Yes, That’s A Legit Picture)

This photo isn’t digitally enhanced! This 19-year-old Ukrainian girl has thousands of fans on Facebook and YouTube who love her anime makeup. (Photo: buzzfeed.co m)

Anastasiya Shpagina spends up to an hour on eye makeup to transform herself into a real life Japanese cartoon character! [Huffington Post]

Must-watch: A news anchor makes a truly inspiring speech against bullying after receiving an email critiquing her on her weight and suitability as a role model. [Upworthy]

Equinox is encouraging its members to get their claws out with a new fitness program developed around animalistic movements. [Q]

For all you Adele and James Bond fans, you’ll be psyched to know that the singer’s track for the upcoming movie has accidentally leaked online. [Refinery29]

Feed your Gangnam Style obsession with this new video tutorial for adorable Gangnam Style nail art! [Beautylish]

Move over Christian Grey! New book 50 Shades of Kale is bringing us dozens of healthy and sexy new ways to eat our favorite superfood. [Well+Good NYC]

—Hallie

Feeling left out of the loop? Catch up on the biggest news in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle with our daily morning must reads!

Tangerine Tango and Olympian Blue Eyes: Guest Blogger

Meredith Jessica of Pigment and Palettes is a superstar when it comes to creating extra-dramatic eye makeup. But be warned: her embellished styles aren’t for the faint of heart. Regardless of whether you love these bold suggestions or you’d rather just stick with neutral shadows, there’s no denying the artistry behind these looks. This week, Meredith’s inspired by the colors that Pantone predicts will be trendiest for Fall—and uses them to create five incredibly cool ideas.

Fall is all about being fashion forward, and this look is definitely for people who like to turn heads and start trends. Tangerine Tango, a bright bold orange, is the color of 2012. The best way to make it pop is to pair it with a contrasting color like Olympian blue. Together they create a killer combo that’s sure to catch everyone’s attention, especially if you’re blessed with blue eyes. Bright Olympian blue complements the natural tones of azure eyes, while the bold orange of Tangerine Tango contrasts them—creating a dynamic duo that’s perfect for adding instant impact.

Pink Flambé and Rose Smoke Eyes: Guest Blogger

News Flash! Pink isn’t just for spring anymore. Fall fashions are sure to be infused with two of Pantone’s prettiest pinks: the bold bright pink of flambé plus the softer, more neutral shade, Rose Smoke. Even if you’re not the world’s biggest girly-girl, you can still work these colors into your look as a lipstick or blush. But if you’re feeling adventurous, pink can be the perfect eye color—you just need to know how to wear it.

Chartreuse Green and French Roast Brown Eyes: Guest Blogger

This fall you can certainly expect to see a return to earth tone colors in both fashion and makeup alike. This back-to-basics trend is reflected in a color palette of dark browns and leafy greens which go beautifully together—just as mother nature intended. Model Natasha Poly sported this exact color combination on her eyes walking the red carpet at Cannes this past summer. I recreated this fabulous look to show how you can keep your eye makeup relatively simple, while still achieving stunning impact.

Rhapsody Purple and Honey Gold Eyes: Guest Blogger

For those who like a little flare in their fall wardrobes, you won’t be disappointed to know that Rhapsody, a light purple and Honey Gold, a warm metallic mustard are going to be everywhere this season. When paired together, these rich colors are sure to make you feel like royalty. These two shades are the perfect complementary team for brown eyed beauties! If purple is too much for you then skip it all together and simply add a swish of gold eyeliner to evoke the warm colors of fall sunsets.

Ultramarine Green and Titanium Grey Eyes: Guest Blogger

Every fall without fail there’s a switch from summer’s airy, natural makeup to the dark and sexy smoked-out style. Let’s face it—the smoky eye is here to stay! But just because it’s an age-old look doesn’t mean you can’t update it with two of Pantone’s favorite colors for fall: Titanium and Ultramarine.