MAKEUP
• Jason Wu unveiled his collaboration with Shiseido line Supreme Aupres last night. He helped develop the “soufflé” formula for the eye shadows, which come in jewel-topped compacts. [Into the Gloss]
• L’Oréal is reportedly considering making a bid for Avon, which would allow the company to increase its presence in emerging markets. [WWD]
HAIR
• Ashlee Simpson-Wentz recently jumped on the pixie-cut bandwagon when she chopped off her waist-length hair and dyed it a bright blond shade. [StyleWatch/People]
FRAGRANCE
• Starbucks called in some perfume gurus to help develop their new line of instant coffees. Apparently taste is 95 percent olfactory and 5 percent flavor. [StyleList]
• Jennifer Aniston’s beauty site went live, but it seems like her fragrance is the only thing for sale so far. [Racked]
HOW-TO
• Makeup artist Brett Freedman explains how to balance matte and shimmery makeup. [BellaSugar]
NAILS
• Minx is set to debut 40 new nail-art styles next month, including polka dot, flag print, and fishnet looks. [Beauty Counter/Style]
