Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! We hope you’re thinking of all the amazing women in your life and, if you’re lucky, spending time with them. (We know we’re thinking of all our awesome Moms.) This week’s round-up includes ’90s-inspired nail polishes and a brand new Bond No. 9 fragrance—the perfect amount fun to start the weekend. See you on Monday!
- Two of our favorite beauty founders (no, not Hayley and Katia!), Jean and Jane Ford of Benefit, screened a documentary, Glamouriety, at Tribeca Film Festival. The film actually started as a training video for new Benefit employees about the history of the company. Now, the film will be seen by Benefit employees before eventually making it to the Cannes Film Festival. [WWD]
- Remember those amazing hypercolor t-shirts from the 90s? Some new polishes change color in the sun, too, and they’re totally putting us in a nostalgic mood this afternoon. [She Finds]
- Nicki Minaj’s new commercial for Pepsi launched this week and features the starlet giving a concert while two fans run through a beach scene, a tomato fight, and Betsey Johnson’s fashion show. Kind of makes you want to drink a Pepsi, huh? [Elle]
- Nail Rock, one of our favorite stick-on nail polish companies, has collaborated with three designers for Australia’s Fashion Week. The designs are too cute for words and, best of all, you can actually get your hands on some. [Beauty High]
- Not to be outdone by President Obama, indie fragrance company Bond No. 9 will release a new fragrance called I Love New York for Marriage Equality on July 24th, one year after the Marriage Equality Act took effect in New York State. It will be a unisex scent with woody-spicy notes of mandarin, classic rose, jasmine, sandalwood, and amber. [Fashion etc]
—Lorelei
Find our favorite products from Benefit in the Birchbox Shop.
![The Top 20 Beauty Trends of 2012, Elle’s Kate Lanphear at T Magazine, and More
2012 was the year of technicolor hair, caviar nails, and a few surprising trends. Which were your faves? [Fashionista]
Does your eye shadow always manage to crease and smudge off by lunchtime? Try this easy layering tip. [The Beauty Department]
French It girl Claire Courtin-Clarins tells us why she always exfoliates not once but twice a week. [Well + Good NYC]
Kate Lanphear, Elle’s former style director who became blogosphere famous for her signature blonde cut and leather jacket, just joined the staff of T Magazine. [Fashion Etc]
Chances are you’re coping with dry, flaking lips this winter, but did you know that there are different kinds of chapped lips? [BellaSugar]
(Photo: Fashionista)
—Mai
If you’re fighting off scaly skin and rough hands, here’s how to combat winter dry skin.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/026915b4f0a72492102b4855d95c370f/tumblr_mgbd31ktQA1qbz3xno1_500.jpg)
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Stila Launches Skincare, Foldable Hunter Boots, and More
Stila is expanding its repertoire with a new six-piece skincare line! [Fashion Etc.]
This past year yoga, juicing, and facial oils were all the hotness. See what other trends defined in the wellness and fitness world in 2012. [Well+Good NYC]
Be prepared for rainy days with the new and improved, foldable Hunter boots! [Fashion Etc.]
Prettify your Instagram feed by following these 50 fashion editors. [Racked]
Tricks to steal for New Year’s Day—Pat McGrath’s guide to hiding undereye dark circles. [Glamour]
There is now a bra with built-in pockets to help you store your credit cards and cash. Seriously. [Huffington Post]
Watch as this guy creates an incredible gingerbread replica of the Downton Abbey estate! [Grub Street]
—Hallie
Still stuck on your holiday beauty look? Check out our crown braid tutorial and Holiday Beauty Pulse survey for inspiration!](http://24.media.tumblr.com/8dc8e9bdb7d29551018f88ad59d16877/tumblr_mfdbaoigRd1qbz3xno1_500.jpg)
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Pantone’s Color of the Year, H&M’s New Green Initiative, and More
Pantone has named the Color of the Year for 2013—emerald green! [Fashion Etc.]
As part of its new recycling initiative, iCollect, H&M will offer store discounts in exchange for donations of old clothing. [WWD]
A look into the long and illustrious history of the ubiquitous little black dress. [Refinery29]
Jessica Biel sat down with Elle to explain that surprisingly pink wedding dress. [Huffington Post]
These 50 gorgeous beauty looks are all you’ll need to work the holiday party circuit this month! [Beauty High]
A number of American Apparel digital ads were banned in the UK for their “unnecessarily sexual” content. [Fashionista]
Check out these terrifyingly realistic animal-inspired hairstyles! [Beautylish]
Some great tips for staying fit—especially handy if you’re eyeing a fitted dress for your holiday party outfit! [Shoptiques]
—Hallie
For more of the biggest beauty, fashion, and lifestyle news, make sure to keep up with our daily morning must reads!](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_meny6qJr4u1qbz3xno1_r1_500.jpg)
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Lena Dunham Does Twiggy, Kate Bosworth Can Sing, And More
For a new ad campaign, Maybelline painted models to represent different New York scenes, ranging from the George Washington Bridge to Times Square. [Fashionista]
Check out the first official picture of Ashton Kutcher as a young Steve Jobs for the upcoming biopic! [Refinery29]
Lena Dunham shows off a Twiggy-inspired beauty look for her Entertainment Weekly 2012 Entertainers of the Year photoshoot. [Fashion Etc.]
Celebrities everywhere have been ditching long locks for chic bobs. See who’s recently made the chop! [Beauty High]
Anna Wintour is being considered for a U.S. ambassador position to either the U.K. or France. No, really. [Bloomberg]
A retrospective of the best and worst Hollywood beauty trends of 2012. [Glo]
Kate Bosworth sings “Winter Wonderland” for the new holiday Topshop ad campaign. [Huffington Post]
—Hallie
Want to copy Lena Dunham’s Twiggy look? Check out the ’60s mod eye featured in this beautiful “Bedroom Eyes” video from British brand Eyeko!](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mejlesh3YR1qbz3xno1_r1_1280.jpg)
