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CEO of Missoni Still Missing After Plane Disappearance Friday

Vittorio Missoni and his wife Maurizia Castiglioni were traveling in a small plane off the coast of Venezuela when it disappeared on Friday. There’s still no sign of the plane or passengers as the search continues. [Fashionista]

Katie Holmes’ debut ad as the first celebrity spokeswoman for Bobbi Brown was just released and it’s clear that single life agrees with her. [Huffington Post]

Wait…marshmallow is good for our skin? No, not the fluffy sugar puff you’re thinking of, but turns out marshmallow root is in a bunch of our favorite products. [Beauty High]

We’re over the moon that our favorite period drama, Downton Abbey, is finally back stateside and Vulture’s weekly recap’s are the perfect way to start Monday morning. [NY Mag Vulture]

Urban Decay is expanding their popular “Naked” collection with a new BB Cream, setting sprays, and a set of travel size polishes! [Racked]

(Photo: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images for Audi Fashion Festival)

—Lorelei

If you resolved to get your skin looking fabulous this season, get a head start by looking to our favorite skin-saving products in the Birchbox Shop.

(Photo: Stila)

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!

Measuring the Year in Nail Art, Instagram Backtracks, and More

A look back at 2012 through the dynamic medium of nail art. [Buzzfeed]

A luxe 24k gold tanning lotion is the latest newcomer in the gold-flecked cosmetics trend, and it’ll literally give you a golden glow. [SheFinds]

There were some huge technological breakthroughs in the beauty industry in 2012—check out this year’s biggest game-changers. [Beauty High]

Food Network star Giada de Laurentiis shares her tips on eating smart and looking good during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. [BellaSugar]

Spread the cheer by doing something charitable this season—here are 10 ideas to get you started! [Her Campus]

Watch Rebecca Minkoff lip-synch to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas” with various bloggers, models, and other fashion stars. [The Cut]

After an outpouring of complaints over Instagram’s revised terms of use, CEO Kevin Systrom reassures users that their pictures will not be used in advertising. [Racked]

A Belgian male model penned a cookbook called Model Kitchen, with contributions from numerous catwalk stars. [Huffington Post]

Look good while working out in new stylish gym gear. [Well+Good NYC]

—Hallie

(Photo: buzzfeed.com)

Still struggling with last minute shopping for your parents? (We know—it’s hard!) Luckily, we’ve got plenty of ideas for both mom and dad this season!

Beyonce and Pepsi, Les Miserablés Makeup Transformations, and More

Beyoncé just signed a $50 million partnership with Pepsi. That’s quite the paycheck! [USA Today]

Chlo é is expanding its collection of fragrances to include a perfume for its diffusion line, See by Chlo é . [WWD]

A remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the hair and makeup transformations for Les Miserablés. [The Cut]

Twitter and Instagram officially part ways—and Twitter is releasing its own set of photo filters before the end of the month. [Fast Company]

Did you know that hair-saving argan oil can actually be damaging to your strands if used incorrectly? Learn how to make it work for you. [BellaSugar]

Gilt’s $450 steel Starbucks gift cards sold out in a matter of minutes and now the cards are listed on eBay for more than double the original price. [Racked]

(Photo: nytimes.com)

—Hallie

Have you taken a look at our latest Birchbox Beauty Pulse Survey, the Holiday Edition? If not, check it out now!

A First Look At The New Vogue Documentary

In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye gives a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of fashion’s biggest tastemakers. (Photo: fashionista.com)

Check out this sneak peek of the new Vogue documentary, which follows some of the glossy’s most influential fashion editors, both past and present. [Fashionista]

A new San Francisco-based polish company distinguishes itself with its booty-shaped bottles. [Beautylish]

Great news for ASOS fans: The online retailer is now selling secondhand designer pieces in addition to high street goods! [Racked]

Watch the ITG team learn how to use Sally Hansen Instagel strips, possibly the easiest at-home gel manicure invented to date. [Into the Gloss]

Five important things to know about making the switch to natural makeup. [Well+Good NYC]

Salma Hayek’s toxic-free, kid-friendly Nuance nail polish line is now available at CVS. [SheFinds]

Carly Rae Jepsen talks about her breakfast routine and previous job as a barista and pastry chef. [Bon Appetit]

Looking for a way to combat the winter chills? Try one of these luxurious self-heating beauty products. [Beauty High]

21 amazing wellness gift ideas for the fitness junkie or health nut in your life. [Well+Good NYC]

—Hallie

We were thrilled to be included in First Round Capital’s Cyber Monday roundup along with some of the coolest e-commerce sites in the business!

Rihanna’s New Perfume To Be Launched On Black Friday!

Rihanna describes her new perfume, Nude, as more “personal,” made with ingredients that remind her of a childhood in the Barbados. (Photo: wwd.com)

Rihanna’s third perfume, Nude, is slated for a Black Friday release at Macy’s. [WWD]

Ombré isn’t just for hair and nails anymore! Here’s a simple guide for getting a two-toned lip look. [Fashionista]

The juice cleanse is here to stay—following the success of Organic Avenue and BluePrint, five new juice companies are entering the New York fray. [Well+Good NYC]

Following the announcement of Hostess Brands’ closing and liquidation, absurd eBay listings for the iconic, now-endangered, Twinkies have begun popping up. [Buzzfeed]

In other eBay news, the online marketplace and Bliss are teaming up on Black Friday to offer shoppers relaxation with free foot massages throughout the day! [Racked]

Looking to dress up your nails for Thanksgiving dinner with the fam? Check out some fall and Thanksgiving-themed nail art for inspiration. [Beauty High]

Our founders, Hayley and Katia, were interviewed for their entrepreneurial advice on CBS News’ “The Startup”! [CBS News]

—Hallie

Sleep in on Black Friday and order your holiday gifts from our Holiday Shop or Pop-Up Home Shop instead!

WWD Reports Luxe Beauty is “Booming” Once Again

According to John Demsey, group president of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc.,“aspirational beauty is back.” (Photo: Annick Goutal Body Cream, Serge Lutens Nuit de Cellophane, and Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss)

A trend is emerging within the beauty industry and the numbers are there to back it up: the luxury beauty category is having a major growth spurt. [WWD]

Valeria Lukyanova (a.k.a. the “Living Barbie”) lands a spread in V Magazine. [Huffington Post]

A closer look at the science behind hair growth vitamins. [Refinery29]

Celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi’s five-free nail lacquers are finally available to purchase! [SheFinds]

In need of some winter-friendly hairstyle inspiration? Check out this roundup of season-appropriate ideas. [Beauty High]

CVS is launching Essie-sponsored nail polish kiosks where customers can sample nail polish colors and try nail wraps. [Racked]

Amp up your Internet savvy by creating cute and clever animated GIFs with these simple mobile and computer apps. [Brit]

Kate Spade proves comfy can also be chic by designing some supercute kicks for Keds. [Refinery29]

—Hallie

Sock buns are a great way to keep your hair from being trapped under your scarf during the winter. Test out the style with our step-by-step sock bun hair tutorial!

Taylor Swift’s New Album Sells More Than 1.2 million Copies In Its First Week

Country pop starlet Taylor Swift has seemingly solved the complicated music industry question: What’s the best way to sell an album? (Photo: npr.com)

Taylor Swift’s fourth studio album, Red, broke records with its first week of sales. While the singer’s popularity played a huge role in the album’s success, the strategy behind the release was equally as important. [NPR]

BaubleBar teams up with Essie to create matchy-matchy polish and bangle gift sets. [SheFinds]

How many bottles of nail polish do you own? Here’s a look at one Glamour beauty editor’s stash. [Glamour]

A PETA grant is allowing scientists in China—where animal testing is currently required of cosmetics companies—to experiment with alternative nonanimal testing options. [BellaSugar]

Uniqlo and Theory are collaborating on a line of hooded down jackets, available in both stores and online starting November 15. [Racked]

Amazon now lets you order wine online within twelve different states and D.C. [Amazon]

Just because temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean that your digits need to freeze while you’re texting. Here’s a roundup of smartphone-friendly gloves to keep your hands toasty. [Styleite]

—Hallie

We just launched our holiday shop, and among the many amazing items available are these touchscreen-compatible Echo Design mSoft Echo Touch™ Gloves.

Karlie Kloss Chops Off Her Hair Right Before the Victoria’s Secret Show

Karlie Kloss models a new chin-length crop. (Photo: style.com)

Karlie Kloss recently cut her hair and she even has bangs! We’re loving the look, which was first photographed backstage at yesterday’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show. [Style]

Looking for a fresh take on a festive holiday manicure? Consider gilding your nails with these polishes that are made with real gold. [Racked]

A helpful breakdown of the best blotting papers on the market. [The Cut]

The NYC Marathon may have been canceled, but that doesn’t mean all that training needs to go to waste. [Q]

Make the most of your beauty sleep by trying out these eight overnight beauty tricks. [Refinery29]

—Hallie

One of our favorite blotting papers? Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers.

Happy Election Day! Now Go Out and Vote!

Today is Election Day! Make sure you hit your local voting booth and let your voice be heard. (Photo: obeygiant.com)

Follow live coverage of today’s presidential election via The New York Times. [NYTimes]

Beyoncé shows her support for Obama (check out her earrings!) while also showing off new blunt bags at the opening game of the Brooklyn Nets. [Beauty High]

Beat the coming winter blues by sipping on this cleansing, energizing, and immunity-boosting smoothie. [Well+Good NYC]

Thanks to e-commerce site Shoptiques, small (and superchic!) Parisian boutiques are conveniently shoppable online for the first time ever. [Shoptiques]

We love this roundup of non-boring nude polishes. [Glo]

British runway darlings Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne have been tapped to walk in Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming fashion show. [Refinery29]

A new Burt’s Bees billboard in Minneapolis shows a woman with dry skin that literally peels away to reveal a healthier complexion underneath. The kicker? The flakes of skin are actually coupons! [Racked]

—Hallie

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has left many animals lost, displaced, and homeless. Help the relief process by volunteering to foster or adopt a dog or cat!