A palette that talks you up

Ever wish you could have your very own beauty guru telling you the in’s and out’s of makeup application? Say hello to Stila’s line of patent-pending talking palettes. Inside the top flap of the palette is a pre-recorded, step-by-step how-to from a Stila makeup pro. She will literally talk you through the application process, telling you which products to use, where to put them and how exactly to apply them. Our favorite, the Day to Night, features eye shadows for your base, lid, crease and contour, along with a convertible color for lip and cheek—so you can create a daytime chic look in the a.m., then use the same palette later in the day to create a sexy p.m. look. Love it! Price: $40 Where to buy: stilacosmetics.com