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Spring isn't quite here yet, but that doesn't stop cosmetics and fashion companies from staying ahead of the game and launching their collections early in the year. At least it gives us a break from the muted shades of Autumn and the bold reds and sparkles from the Winter holidays, as some of the goodies for Spring and Summer 2012 are a breath of fresh air. Filled with floral embellishments, hearts, stripes that contain bright corals, pinks and purples, check out four amazing new face palettes for next season here!

Whilst I realise that a garden theme isn't an original newsworthy story for Spring, the influence on the products that this timeless idea generates are something special this season. Take for example, the mustard-brown nail varnish from Nails Inc called Hampstead Gardens inspired by the heath in North London. Or, how about In the Garden of Good and Eva, a fragrance from Benefit Cosmetics? I love each of these goodies, along with the cool new scented mauve and lime polishes from Dior's Garden Party Spring Collection! Check out five of my favourite garden-themed beauty products for Spring and let me know which ones you like most.

During the Christmas season, beauty companies love gathering their best-selling goodies and packaging them together as gift sets at bargain prices. I love a set, and think many women also enjoy unwrapping multiple items that encourage them to pamper themselves! I've gathered six amazing bath, body and beauty gift sets here for you to shop. Take a peek and let me know which one you like most for that special gift set loving gal in your life.

Makeup palettes always make a wonderful gift for any special lady in your life, because they are so versatile and they can also be quite pricey. Offer a lip palette to your coworker, a book of shadows to your sister, a face palette to your bestie, and a luxury brand to your mum. I've got my eye on a few of these, the hardest part is going to be whom to give what to! Browse through these palettes to find the perfect prezzie!

Strong, clean, and full brows are back in style from what we've learnt watching the umpteen Fall/Winter shows. These five products are easy to use for anyone that's a novice at brow maintenance, and they are also the perfect fix for anyone who has overtweezed or has naturally light or thin brows. Take a look through these five brow pens, and let me know which one you're most interested in checking out and if you'd be keen on using a pen over a powder or wax.

Do you ever wish you had more makeup that would flatter you all year round? These universal cream blushers suit most skin tones, whatever the weather. The neutral colours are easy to wear day or night and the smooth cream formula is easy to apply. I personally switch between all five of these shades for different occasions. For travel, I take along Terracotta from Becca, or Peony from Stila because they are so compact. For photographs, I tend to use Rude from Illamasqua because it's the brightest and creamiest, and everyday I love either Something Special from MAC or Canyon from Laura Mercier. Take a peek at these cream blushers and let me know which you fancy most.

I just can't get festive enough during the Summer season! Between the beautiful weather we've been having in the UK, Wimbledon and the excitement of getting to the beach one of these weekends, July is one of my favourite times of the year for beauty products. Since this month is all about being outdoors, here are a few of my must-have beauty essential picks for festivals! Don't forget to vote on your festival beauty product you can't live without here!