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M.A.C has just released images from the brand's collaboration with businesswoman and fashion icon Iris Apfel.

"Inspired by a rare bird who has always been ahead of her time" (the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City premiered an exhibition about the fashionable style of Iris Apfel entitled Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel in 2005), the collection features vibrant pink, red and fuchsia nail and lip shades countered with neutral eye shades (offset by the mid-tone teal shadow titled "Robin's Egg," as pictured on Iris).

The Iris Apfel for M.A.C collection will be available at M.A.C counters and maccosmetics.com starting January 5, 2012.

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No Bad Romance here. If anything M.A.C's love affair with Lady Gaga is going stronger than ever…

Inspired by the trendsetter herself, Viva Glam Gaga II is a little less vibrant and a lot more versatile. Rock the Lipstick on its own or under a berry-tinted gloss, layer the Lipglass over your favorite lip stain or pencil — however you wear this new hue, it's guaranteed to look gorgeous. 

And, as always, every cent from the sale of M.A.C VIVA GLAM goes toward the M.A.C AIDS Fund.

M.A.C Viva Glam Gaga II, $14.50 each. Available from 02/17 on MacCosmetics.com.

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Intent on a universal focus, M.A.C's new All Ages, All Races, All Sexes color collection extends their (already impressive) range with new shades to match every international skin tone. But that's not all. Because brows speak louder than words, they're also offering two new products— a universal, pen-like marker and a flake-free, brush-on gel— to help you express their style.

Click here to view the collection.

M.A.C Cosmetics All Ages, All Races, All Sexes, $14.50- $21.00. Available online at MacCosmetics.com.

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Whether they serve to inspire or simply entertain, the theatrical beauty looks showcased on "Dancing with the Stars" are anything but average.

Below, DWTS artist Melanie Mills shares her inspirations, favorite looks and exactly how many gallons of tanning solution they go through each season:

Where do you draw your inspiration from each week?
I get my inspiration from first the wardrobe and the colours ... Music is next and what type of dance they are dancing... I also pull from current fashion...

Is there a contestant from the current season that you've enjoyed working with most?
This season had sooo many contestants. I really enjoyed working with Natalie Coughlin and wish DWTS could have showed her off a little more. She is so smart and interesting, I really enjoyed transforming her! I also loved doing Joanna Krupa she is so beautiful and so nice... Mya was also a dream to do... She is very sensitive to makeup so that was a challenge... I couldn't really use brushes! So all with my fingers... But she is so sweet and has such a great eye for that kind of makeup... I don't want to leave out Kelly [Osborne], she loves fun bright makeup and it was cool to be there and watch her transform as a person.

How much spray tan formula does your team go through each season?
We go through roughly 6 gallons of tanning solution.

What's your all-time favorite look that you've created for the show?
There are so many looks that have been so fun.. Toni Braxton as Marie Antoinette, Lil’ Kim as a Spanish diva, this season hands down was Joanna and Derek for their futuristic paso... We only had 10 minutes backstage to change them from their prior looks... I thought it was futuristic but still glamorous and "Dancing."

Are there any products you can't be without on set?
My favorite M.A.C product to use on the show is the Fix+ spray— but all Pigments, Glitters and Fluidliners are staples!

Don't have a Halloween costume yet? No need to stress. Just pair a sexy LBD with one of these brilliant face charts from M.A.C Cosmetics.

What are you planning to be for Halloween? Inspire us!

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Janelle Monae shines in a retro-inspired updo at M.A.C Cosmetics' "Fashion's Night Out" fête in NYC.