We're all about fashion and always helping you plan fun things but today we take a moment to thank those who risk their lives to ensure that we can go about our day with no worries. With all the things that our nations service men and women do, I hope that you think about their sacrifice and if you have the ability to do something, you should without a doubt on Veteran's Day!

Today, for those that are in NYC, I hope you join Cosmopolitan Magazine, Maybelline and the USO (United Services Organizations) with Cosmo's Kisses for the Troops! Today, Cosmo's Kisses for the Troops Van will be at various spots in NYC collecting kisses Uniformed officers will be on hand where you can kiss a postcard that will be delivered to serviceman overseas. For every postcard kisses, Cosmo and Maybelline will donate a $1! For those that give their kisses between 7am - 7pm, you can assist towards the Guiness World Records for the most lip prints collected in 12 hours! You can find out more information here and if you're looking to participate but you won't be in the area check out how you can be involved!

The best thing about being apart of the Coutorture network is to see a variety of writers that talk about various areas in fashion and beauty. When I first started writing, my focus was purely accessories. I enjoy writing about all items that within this category on See Pretty Things. Of course after writing about this, I realized that I wanted to be able to bring in entertainment and style so I included that within this blog - The Kitten Lounge. This site has definitely stepped it up by adding additional elements and today I launch Beauty! I am really excited that going forward, Thursday will covers makeup and cosmetics. I want to share with you my favorite products and those that have just hit the market! Previously I have posted about this here and there but to have this as an ongoing selection makes me very happy!

With that being said I am including my 2nd favorite item that I love using. Those who know me know that I love my MAC Studio Fix powder. I love the coverage and how natural it is and whenever I am out and about, this is in my bag and knows that it is time to travel. Recently, I became a fan of
  as I have her baked products that include bronzer and eye shadow. As we transitioned from winter to spring and on to summer (and because I am never without my lip gloss or balm), I wanted to find a nice Lip Strip that would ensure that my lips would stay soft! This soft sugar scrub comes in a tiny cute container and can be massaged on the lip for about one minute. I love that there is a great peppermint taste if you happen to taste it by accident and upon first use, this $15 product is absolutely worth having! Available exclusively on Sephora.com - this is a must have no matter where you go. I use it about once a week after I have used my mask. It's a nice quick spa with great results.

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to do a promotion with E.L.F. I was totally drawn in with the fact that their makeup was just a $1. You know that a simple trip to some of our favorite makeup counters or stores will cost a lot more than just that. From tools, makeup and more, E.L.F. has everything that will enhance your makeup pouch and it makes a fabulous gift as well.  This month, they have a great deal available on their website - buy one and get the second half off - use code EGSTOAL!

Not only can you boost your pouch with the products above, but they are also branching in to other areas of personal care as well. Soon they will add lotion, and spritzers and it seems that it comes in at around $4. What a great way to begin thinking of gifts for others. If you happen to have Secret Santa, this is a great way to make sure that you can get everyone on your list while still making sure you have a little something for yourself as well. Visit E.L.F. and find out what else will be launching as well.