Amanda Peet has been looking pretty amazing lately and I’m glad to see her back on the big screen. Check out how to steal her subtle and fresh look on Glam.com using Caudalie Tinted Moisturizer, $39 US, to get her flawless, natural complexion and Nars “The Multiple” Stick in Orgasm, $36.50, on your cheeks.

She’s is going to be in a new film coming out next Friday, Nov. 2nd, called Martian Child. It’s a romantic comedy starring John Cusack (he can do no wrong since Say Anything) as a recently widowed science fiction writer who forms an unlikely family with Peet and a young boy he adopts who claims to be from Mars - really?

Cusack and Peet’s characters ignore some sage parenting advice from the widower’s sister (Joan Cusack) and gets more than they bargained for when a series of strange occurances lead them to believe that the kid’s Mars claim may be true! Watch the exclusive Martian Child trailer now and then check out The Martian Child Project where you can create an online time capsule to share your interests with others all around the world or re-discover it in 5 years to see what you buried oh-so-long ago.

As I’ve mentioned, I’m kind of in a skincare kick right now. I want to try any and all things that help prevent the first signs of aging because even though I’m in my late 20s with few wrinkles, I just know I’m going to wake up one day to discover a zillion lines and then curse the gods for not making me take care of my skin sooner!

When I learned that Sharon Stone is the face of Dior’s Capture Totale skincare line, I knew I wanted to try it. If I can look as amazing as she looks right now on the brink of celebrating her 50^th birthday next year, I’ll try whatever she’s pushing! So I went to Bloomingdale’s a couple of weeks ago to snoop around the Dior counter and was able to snag a couple of samples to try.

Capture Totale is Dior’s first skincare line that corrects all visible signs of aging and helps to preserve your skin’s youthful appearance. The daytime skin regimen consists of their Multi-Perfection Concentrated Serum, which you apply after washing your face; the day moisturizer, Multi-Perfection Crème; and the Multi-Perfection Eye Treatment. Capture Totale’s secret is the patented Alpha-Longoza Complex, based on a rare revitalizing plant grown only in Madagascar – pretty wild!!

The Capture Total Night Ritual is a two-step treatment. Start with the Multi-Perfection Soft Peel to leave skin looking purified, fresh, radiantly renewed and firm. Then follow up with Multi-Perfection Intensive Restorative night crème to deep nourish and repair as you sleep.

I only tried the serum and the day crème for a few days before applying my makeup and I’d have to say that I really liked the texture of both. It’s creamy, pearly, and went on really smoothly. I can’t say if it really works to prevent wrinkles, but I definitely felt moisturized. This Dior line is pretty pricey, the day and night crème and serum start at $115 US each at Nordstrom! If you’d like to try it but aren’t looking to spend over $300 dollars to start this skin regimen, Dior has a holiday set right now with travel sizes of the day and night crème and serum for $123 US.

I don’t know if I’ll switch from my Kinerase Ultimate Day Moisturizer, but we’ll see – never say never!

Don’t you really hate it when you travel to high altitudes and when you finally land, everything in your beauty arsenal explodes upon opening?? Shampoos, facial cleansers, lotions, and even lip glosses!

My weekend in Lake Tahoe was the last straw for me when it came to my favorite facial cleanser, Olay’s Foaming Face Wash, exploded about a third of the cleanser in my duffle bag. This must be the third time that this has happened now and I know I should have learned the first time to put it in a plastic baggie. But still, plastic baggie or no plastic baggie, it still leaks no matter what because it comes in a pump form only (blech!) and I hate wasting it.

I’ve finally decided that now I’m ready to do something about it. I recently read about these nifty facial film soaps from a Japanese brand called DHC on one of my favorite beauty blogs, Makeup and Beauty Blog. The Q10 Facial Film Soap sheets come in a solid form and then foam up when you wet it and swirl it around in your hand to create magical soapy suds! Check out Karen’s awesome review and tutorial on how it works HERE.

I’m going to order a boat-load of these online on the DHC website today. You can get 40 sheets for $9.50 US or from now until Nov. 30th, they’re only $7 - what a deal! I can’t wait to try it out as this will definitely help to relieve me of my exploding soap insanity when I travel.

Now, if someone can only come up with a solution for my favorite lip glosses! *wink*

We at The Daily Cookie featured a poll on what your favorite trend for fall is and 66% of you voted for this season’s fashion essential: the sweater dress.

Here are some of my picks for the classic sweater dress look:

Banana Republic’s Puff-Sleeve Sweater Dress ($108 US) gets an update with a turtleneck, puff sleeves and a slightly fuller skirt.

Calvin Klein Short-Sleeve Sweater Dress ($128 US) gives us an effortless look in merino wool with a smart patent leather belt to pull the entire look together.

Gap Cowl Neck Sweater Dress ($68 US) is just another way we can wear cozy, marled wool. Treat is as dress with high boots, or pair it with jeans for a more casual look.

Donna Morgan Turtleneck Sweater Dress ($118 US) features elasticized cuffs nip in long blouson sleeves, for an updated look. An adjustable satin sash adds a pretty accent.

I’ve been on kind of a skin care kick lately and tried Philosophy’s Microdelivery Peel after hearing rave reviews from others.

Microdermabrasion is increasingly popular among plastic surgeons and their patients. Thank goodness we now have a DIY option that’s also pocketbook friendly!

The Microdelivery Peel is a peptide/vitamin C peel that I tried last night before bed. It really is a super-easy two-step facial regimen that literally takes no more than 5 mins. Here’s what I did:

After you wash your face with your favorite facial cleanser,

Step 1: Apply about a teaspoon of the bicarbonate vitamin C crystals (sounds scary, but it’s not) to a clean, dry face. Gently massage using circular motions to buff away dead, dry skin cells for 1 - 3 mins (this is key, don’t scrub too hard). Here I am, I hope you can see the small crystals on my cheek!

After doing this, I actually feel like you may need more than a teaspoon to properly exfoliate your face but I wanted to follow their exact instructions the first time to get a real sense of the product.

Step 2: Then, apply a generous teaspoon of the lactic/salicylic acid activating gel (again, don’t be scared) in the palm of your hand, massage gel onto fingertips and apply over the vitamin C crystals on your face. A warming sensation will occur and a white foam will appear indicating that the vitamin C and peptides are now active. Leave the foam on for 2-3 mins and then rinse.

Now, I don’t know if I used enough of the gel, but I never really got the foam part. All I got was a little bit that made it look more like I had some cleansing soap on my face. Don’t laugh, but here I am again, can’t see the foam, can you? It did start to warm up on my face which felt nice, but I was still disappointed because they didn’t deliver the foam like the packaging said.

You also have to rinse well afterwards; I had a lot of the little crystals wanting to hang out around the sides of my face and it was hard to get out of my hairline.

Immediately after the peel, I was so so about it - I guess I was irked that I still had crystals in my hair. But once I sat down to apply my night moisturizer and looked closely in the mirror, I noticed that my skin looked really smooth and it felt super soft. I put on my moisturizer and my face just felt so nice overall! You can see and feel the results immediately and right then and there, I changed my mind about the Microdelivery Peel and I am now a believer!!

You can pick Philososphy’s Microdelivery Peel at most department stores (I’m going to get mine at Nordstorm) and it retails for $65 US. I remember asking one of the girls at the counter about how many uses you get out of it and I think she said 10-12. Directions on the box say that you can use the peel once or twice a week so you’ll definitely get your money’s worth - see if the plastic surgeon’s office can beat that price!

Let me know if you get to try this peel and if you like it as much as I do!

{Photo: People.com}

There’s just too much going on in the celebrity world for me to cover it all. But I thought I’d help you get your celebrity fix while I get mine on with this week’s hottest celebrity gossip from around the blogosphere.

Should we be expecting a huge blowout between Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson? Perez Hilton tells us his theory.

How did Britney Spears really feel about K-Fed? Hollyscoop gives us the scoop on a song from her new Blackout album that reveals a more personal Britney.

I’m Not Obsessed gives us an exclusive from Ryan Gosling on his breakup with Rachel McAdams. Darn, I was rooting for them. Gotta love her!

Check out A Socialite’s Life Fashion Disaster of the Day. Anyone recognize that Rock of Love alum?

Happy Reading!

I know you ladies can’t get enough when it comes to purses, so why not take advantage of Banana Republic’s sale going on right now where you can get 40% off your next handbag purchase? I mean, it’s just one more bag, right? *wink*

From now through Oct. 21st, you can get 40% off any handbag regularly-priced at $100 or more. Use your Bananacard or Luxe card and enter in the promo code HANDBAG when you check out.

This red croc-embossed satchel is regularly priced at $278 US, but with this discount, I can pick it up this afternoon for $166 US. That means I save more than $100!

And while you’re shopping Banana Republic, check out some of the new coats we just featured as our favorites for this fall season.

Enjoy!

It’s that time again, ladies! Starting today, Estee Lauder is offering a gift with any purchase of $37.50 or more.

Need some ideas on what to buy to receive your awesome gift? Check out some of my Estee Lauder picks:

This adorable Jingle Bell Solid Perfume Compact ($80 US) I just spotted on Beauty Addict makes for a perfect holiday treat! This limited edition compact opens to reveal one of Estee Lauder’s signature scents, Beautiful. And to top it off, this gorgeous bell actually jingles!!

Help others while you help yourself when you purchase items from the Pink Ribbon Collection 2007. Items from this collection include a sparkly jeweled pink ribbon pin, a limited edition pink ribbon compact and brush set or try their limited edition lipsticks and glosses.

Or get their After Hours look, essential for the fall season. You all know I’ve totally jumped on the red lips bandwagon and Estee Lauder offers a beautiful shade in their Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in After Hours Red ($22 US).

Take advantage of this great GWP from now through Nov. 4th where you get a cute little 7-piece gift featuring goodies like: Advanced Night Repair, a lipstick in Sugared Honey, lip gloss in Honey, a Pure Color Eye Shadow quad, Projectionist Hi-Def Volume Mascara in Black, and a Raspberry Tote with matching cosmetic bag!

Enjoy!

Kate Bosworth showed up at Elle Magazine’s 14th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute Oct. 15th in a classy, chic Lanvin ensemble. Want to get the look for less? Of course you do!

Get Kate’s look for less:

Jones New York Collection Silk Shirt ($79 US) with ruffles and pleats frame the button front of this pretty silk blouse.

Try pairing it with this silk/chiffon blend skirt from Alice + Olivia for $119.99 US at BlueFly.com.

Complete the look with a Viktoria Hayman gold chain wood pendant for $85.99 US.

{Photo: InStyle.com}

Makeup Bag just announced that MAC’s new holiday collection is available now.

So if you can’t wait until Thursday to get your hands on the new Antiquitease collection, now you don’t have to. I know you’ve been itchin’ to pull out that credit card for this collection for weeks and now you can buy them online before they hit stores. If you’re really hardcore, opt for overnight shipping so that you can get these babies as early as tomorrow! WOO HOO!

Shop the entire collection HERE.