1. Lady Gaga for MAC Viva Glam 2011 Campaign
2. YSL Touche Eclat Spring 2011 Campaign Stars Jourdan Dunn and Ginta Lapina
3. Tom Ford Beauty Collection Ad Campaign
4. Gareth Pugh for MAC Makeup Collection
5. Jessica Biel’s New Revlon Commercial With Pharrell

Yves Saint Laurent launched its Christmas 2011 makeup collection just in time for the holiday season. The beauty line is complete with eyeshadows, lipsticks, lip glosses and nail colors. Think smoky eyes, shimmering lips and black polishes. They go perfectly with YSL’s classic tuxedo; they’re essentially evening wear for your face and hands. It’s just a stylish reminder that fashion never takes a holiday.

Images via Fashionista

Gareth Pugh for MAC makeup is where high fashion meets beauty. The designer has collaborated with the cosmetic force to bring you a collection he describes as “strong and mysterious,’ as well as “fragile and ethereal.” This line includes shadows, lip gloss, powders and fake lashes. You won’t have too long to wait because it will be in stores November 23.

Tom Ford Beauty Collection has a new campaign starring model Lara Stone alongside the designer himself.  She sports dramatic eye makeup in the ads, it was all applied with a nod to the 1970′s.  Her green eye shadow is an update on the infamous blue brow.  The line showcases its versatility with bold and neutral color palettes.  These images have an alluring quality, I like that she focuses on the camera as he focuses on her.

Lancome’s new Color Design campaign stars Daria Werbowy, Arlenis Sosa and Elettra Wiedemann respectively.  This eye-catching ad is all about the bright hues in both the wardrobe and cosmetics.  Their eyes are made-up in intense blue, purple and green.  Photographer Mario Testino captured the ladies in a kind of  ’girl’s night out’ celebration.  Amazingly, makeup does have the ability to transform your mood from the outside and move inward.

Givenchy Beauty has given a preview of its Fall 2011 campaign, and it spells drama.  The lips are a bold berry and the eyes are exaggerated and dark.  This ad is all about high contrast, the model’s hair is jet black against her pale skin.  I also appreciate the juxtaposition of her white lace blouse alongside her almost goth-like makeup application.

Jourdan Dunn and Ginta Lapina star in YSL Touche Eclat’s Spring 2011 campaign.  It’s very elegant and nonchalant, look at the way they hold the highlighter pen.  The ad perfectly captures the Parisian woman’s attitude.  Nothing was left to chance here, the models were dressed in black standing in front of a gold background to play off of the makeup’s container.

Scarlett Johansson stars in Dolce & Gabbana’s cosmetic campaign for Spring 2011.  There is something so clean and pure about this ad, it could be the superb lighting in combination with the innocent expression on her face.  Her hair was styled in soft natural curls that brought youthfulness to the image.  The floral dress only added another element of freshness, and the flower in her hand was a tender touch.  This campaign works because it is pristine, and managed to convey that makeup can make you look younger.

Kate Moss stars in the new Dior Addict lipstick commercial.  The 90-second spot depicts a glamorous lifestyle, much like the supermodel’s own.  She’s surrounded by wealth, luxury and paparazzi.  You will also get another look at Dior’s Spring 2011 collection as Moss takes in the runway show from the front row.  This backdrop is to convey the richness and opulence of this lip color.

Nicholas K kicked-off the Spring 2011 season, and had the distinction of being the first show inside Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week’s new home at Lincoln Center.  Flat-screen monitors displayed the shows’ dates and times.

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with IMG to bring us fashion week here in New York.  They have a big presence under the Tents within the lobby.

Fashion’s Night Out was well represented with its own booth under the Tents during the first two days of fashion week.  T-shirts were available for sale for the big event.

DHL is also a sponsor under the Tents, and they have a very regal display in the lobby.

Maybelline has also partnered with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and they hand out free make up daily to guests.  Here we have Kathleen the space manager.

The background inside the Maybelline Lounge.  I spend my time in-between shows here at the lounge, and many television segments are filmed here.

Two of the models with Maybelline, Yana and Lauren wearing Aqua.  They each posed with the Maybelline Falsies Volume Express mascara in hand.