The Friday Forum - April 22 - Plus Dustin Lujan's New Beauty Line

In the comments of various features, I told you that Dustin Lujan, shown above, everyone's favorite ex-Le Métier de Beauté makeup artist and ambassador, would be back. I knew what he was doing, but I was sworn to secrecy (and I keep confidential information confidential). Now that the world knows - as long as its inhabitants read Facebook or Instagram - I feel comfortable telling you that Dustin has designed his own makeup collection to launch as his partner Victor de Souza's beauty line. The collection is launching with lip colors, and there will be a launch party next week in New York City at Osswald.

If you live in NYC, go - whether you received an invitation to the event or not. The rest of us have to gaze and adore from afar.

Dustin has created a beautiful, full collection of lip colors for Victor (a renowned fashion designer), and he will continue to launch new products as the line grows. I'm thoroughly excited for him! I may be one of his biggest fans, and I consider him a great friend. He knows makeup - so few artists really do. He knows ingredients, he knows how to make products wear well - I don't think there's anything he doesn't know or understand. Plus he has a keen eye for beauty. He was an asset to Le Métier de Beauté, and now to Victor dE Souza Beauty. Their loss, Dustin's and Victor's gain. He has deserved to create his own line for years.

Look at the gorgeous lip color above: Kyla Malbon is wearing Satin Lipstick in Stage Fright. I want that shade! Once I see the full line, I'm sure I'll covet others. Dustin is a master of makeup. It appears that his colors range from everyday go-to shades to artsy, avant garde treasures.

I don't have the pricing yet, but as soon as I have products in hand, I will give you more information. I know you fellow Dustin fans will be excited. You can order by calling Josie at (212) 625-3111. Remember Josie? Joey Glowy Bunny?

I still have Tom Ford and other makeup to show you. I have had a tough week - long hours, ridiculous 15-minute commutes that stretched to 45, after-work errands, and too little time to write. I'll catch up with photos and writing over the weekend. I'm excited about some of the new things that have trickled in, like Estée Lauder's newest Bronze Goddess Collection (finally something exciting from EL!).

Our DC eaglets are growing every day. I hope you are watching on http://dceaglecam.org/. They are so adorable. This week, we had a scare as DC3 tried to expel a pellet (undigestable materials). He ate next to nothing for a day while he hacked like a cat with a hairball. He recovered in a day, but we obsessed observers wanted to give him the Heimlich.

It's time for our Friday Forum and weekend conversation. The Friday Forum has always been an opportunity to share information. Are you using a fabulous product and want to sing its praises? Tell us about it! Did you find a beauty product disappointing? Tell us why! Do you have questions others might be able to answer? We can help! Want to talk about skin care? I'm game. Just use the comments. We have busy weekends and slow ones on the forum. I hope you are ready to share. See you in the comments. I'm breaking my Friday Forum rule and publishing this feature tonight, Thursday. I want you to know the news before I leave at 7:20 am for an 8:00 meeting tomorrow morning.

Photos courtesy of Victor dE Souza Beauty (and my sweet friend Dustin, of course)