Joyeux Anniversaire

How's this for a birthday present? To celebrate the 100th anniversary of London's fanciest department store—Selfridges—the house of Dior has created Amphora, a hyper-exclusive fragrance with only ten available bottles. Each gold-painted flacon, which contains a concentrated version of the popular J'Adore scent, is hand-engraved with an eight-point star inspired by a similar mosaic found in Christian Dior's childhood home, and affixed with the recently revived (see NYT article) atomizer. The price tag? A whopping £700, making it fit for a queen—or perhaps, in this case, the Queen.

Good Housekeeping

I've spent an inordinate, downright unfair, amount of time doing laundry the past few weeks. How to stay motivated? By souping up my linen closet, of course! Shiny new products instantly perk up my shelves while inspiring far more productivity than a sad, plastic jug of Tide. Here, my must-haves. Throw them in a kitschy tin bucket to gift your favorite housewife this Christmas. She'll love you forever.

Tocca Beauty Cleopatra Laundry Delicate, $15, tocca.com

Stella McCartney STELLANUDE Linen Scented Mist, $59, sephora.com

Kai Home Room & Linen Spray, $52, beautyhabit.com

The Laundress Crease Release, $6, thelaundress.com

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dryer Sheets in Baby Blossom, $8, mrsmeyers.com

Main Squeeze

If that glimmering Dior eyeshadow quad is the show pony in your makeup bag, then Rosebud Lip Salve is surely its work horse. From taming brows to healing cuticles to, of course, soothing chapped lips, this 117-year-old formula is a multitasking pro. And now it's available in a convenient squeeze tube (at left) for those longtime fans who've been eager to buck the tin.

Vampire Weekend

I feel like I heard somewhere that New Moon opens in theaters today. And though I haven't yet fallen prey to the blood-sucking powers of teen vampires, I can still sink my teeth into their moody, ethereal look. After all, who isn't lured by satiny skin, just-bitten lips, and deep, smoky eyes? Check out some of these Twilight-inspired beauty products to recreate your own haunting style.

Luna Twilight DuWup Lip Venom (above left), $16, nordstrom.com

Fresh Twilight Freshface Glow Primer, $36, fresh.com

Too Faced Metal Eyed Liquid Shimmer Eyeliner, $18, sephora.com

Chanel Nail Color in Vamp, $23, chanel.com

Twilight Woods Eau de Toilette, $30, bathandbodyworks.com

Beauty Fast Lane

My daughter's recent arrival has naturally flipped my life upside down. Showers are now franticly squeezed in during nap time, and professional blowouts are a distant memory. Still, I haven't given up on myself completely. Here, a list of products that have helped me feel presentable throughout the first month of motherhood. Use them if you've got a new baby, a new job, new boyfriend, or anything else robbing you of precious beauty sleep.

1. Aside from occasional use on long-haul flights, I've never been a devotee of facial wipes. But Olay's Daily Facial Express Wet Cleansing Cloths (above right) have changed my mind. One swipe completely removes all traces of makeup while leaving skin hydrated, so I don't feel too guilty skipping moisturizer before collapsing into bed.

2. Who says being a mother means you can't be fancy? La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Body Emulsion cream sits proudly on my bathroom counter so I remember to slather some over my legs and belly daily (the caviar-infused formula firms and tones).

3. A dab of Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream instantly smooths and depuffs while absorbing quickly so I can still layer on the concealer.

4. I don't even think of touching my newborn without using EO Liquid Hand Sanitizer. Great for eager-to-hold guests as well.

5. Butter London Handbag Holiday Cuticle Oil's chemical-free formula heals hangnails and makes my unmanicured hands look polished in seconds.

Anthropologie Major

While trolling the web for some fresh home accessories, I came across Anthropologie's suprisingly extensive candle collection. Decorative pillars and votives from lesser-known brands such as English Eccentrics, Ruffian, and Skeem effortlessly scent rooms while giving off a quirky, indie vibe that says "I like nice things, but I'm still a nonconformist." My favorite? Tatine Le Vieux Monde soy wax candle in Marie (at right), a feminine, boudoir-appropriate blend of jasmine, rosewood, and gardenia housed in an etched, vitange-y container that will make a chic vase or pencil holder later. Consider your holiday gift shopping done.

In the Clear

Here's a reason to forgive yourself for that "deviated septum": Scientists have discovered that a clear complexion is more important than facial symmetry in determining one's attractiveness. In one experiment, researchers found that onlookers were more likely to avert their eyes when shown images of men and women with a splotchy, uneven skin tone. The study implies that humans are drawn to those with spotless complexions because they radiate good health, a key factor in reproduction. To erase your own trouble areas, try La Roche Posay Mela-D Serum, which is formulated with darkness-reducing ingredients such as kojic and glycolic acids.

Brangelina for Asprey

What unauthorized bio reporting trouble in paradise? Power couple Brangelina couldn't be more united, and are so busy with their latest creative venture—a capsule jewelry collection for luxury British company Asprey—they haven't a care in the world. Except, perhaps, for all those children suffering from war and natural disasters. Proceeds from the line, called "The Protector," will benefit the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, a charity co-founded by Jolie herself. Pitt will lend his goldsmithing talents (he famously designed ex Jennifer Aniston's wedding band) to the snake-inspired pieces, which will, of course, include baby gifts like silver spoons and egg cups starting at $525 a pop. Though the publicity-shy couple has refrained from comment on their latest non-genetic collaboration, Jolie has said of her charity, "These are the children who most need a safe place to learn."

Choo-se Wisely

When Stella McCartney and Matthew Williamson lent their inimitable, Brit girl party style to main street chain H&M, they inspired more cat fights than a Jimmy Choo sample sale. Now Choo himself is teaming up with the democratic fashion source, with a line of sexy accessories—think thigh-high boots, studded sandals, and sequined gloves and scarves—that hits stores tomorrow. Get in line early to start holiday shopping, and don't forget to sharpen your talons to fend off equally hungry competitors.

Mother Load

Few experiences in life are as unglamorous as giving birth. Unless, that is, you happen to a patient at New York-Presbytarian Hospital, which appears to take its tony Upper East Side address very seriously. Parting mothers are treated to a very special delivery from Chanel—a chic, reuseable grab bag (at right) filled with luxe pick-me-ups like a 35ml bottle of Chance perfume, 4 Fleurs eye shadow quad, and Rectifiance Intense Eye Retexturizing Line Correcting Eye Cream. Nothing like a pair of double C's to make you feel even more like a woman.

Kiss Me, I'm American

Ever dreamt of being a morale-boosting, pin-up girl? Here's your chance—sort of. To commemorate Veterans Day, Cosmopolitan magazine and Maybelline New York have joined forces to create Kisses for the Troops. Vans filled with tubes of Maybelline lipsticks and blank postcards will be parked around the city today. Stop by to leave your own lip print and a love note, which will be sent overseas to U.S. servicemen. Not in Manhattan? Click here for more info on where to send your own personal message and make a young soldier's day. XOXO

Caribbean Queen

Ten years ago, then 20/20 correspondent Barbara Walters snagged a coveted interview with America's most notorious intern—Monica Lewinsky. The question millions of viewers were hoping Walters would ask? "What shade of lipstick is that?" (For the record, it was Club Monaco Glaze, a sheer, plummy hue). Fast-forward a decade to Diane Sawyer's recent interview with R&B star and Cover Girl model Rihanna (at left) on Friday night, whose makeup similarly stole the show. Dewy, radiant skin and clear, bright eyes single-handedly defied RiRi's abusive past and projected her remarkable strength and vitality in the face of a violent public betrayal. A far cry from those tragic TMZ published images, indeed. For a similar look, try Trublend Microminerals Foundation in Soft Honey, Queen Collection 1-kit Eye Shadow in Hot Toffee, Outlast Smoothwear All-Day Eyeliner in Onyx, Trublend Mineral Blush in Shimmering Sands, and Wetslicks Lipgloss in Honey Talks, all by Cover Girl.