Cynthia Rowley

Sure there are hair, makeup, and nail trends, but one specific beauty trend that's been emerging as of late is designer packaging. From collaborations with designers to crystal-embellished products, see how some of the most common tools have been dressed up to impress.

• Why brush your teeth with that boring old brush your dentist gave you? Reach by Design has just come out with its latest line of patterned toothbrushes, which were designed by Shoshanna Gruss and Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis.
• From Harajuku Lovers to Betsey Johnson, Tweezerman is always pairing up with the best in quirky. But this time around, it's all about the bling. Available now are the brand's Swarovski Crystal Tweezers and Stand ($200) or the Crystal Slant Tweezers ($100), available in various hues.
• Tarina Tarantino is known for her cute jewelry and fun, colorful makeup, and now she's taken her vibrant design sense into the hairstyling tools realm. This Paul Mitchell by Tarina Tarantino Express Ion Smooth flat iron will make your morning styling routine all the more merry, and it's available exclusively at salons that sell Paul Mitchell products.
• Cover up nicks and cuts stylishly with Dress-Up Band-Aids by Cynthia Rowley ($5). The bandages are so fashionable, you'll find yourself wanting to wear them just because.

>> Last month, Alexa Chung officially got herself a new TV show on American airwaves. Lifetime ordered 10 episodes of 24 Hour Catwalk, a reality series that Chung will host, with Cynthia Rowley, Derek Blasberg, and publicist James LaForce serving as the judging panel.

In the latest issue of Teen Vogue, Chung talks about her involvement in the show, which follows four designers over the course of 24 hours as they compete in what is framed as a younger, hipper version of Project Runway. The four designers are narrowed down to two based on their vision, talent, and endurance, with a $10,000 grand prize for the ultimate winner. Each episode brings a new crop of competitors.

"With a lot of other fashion shows, it's not actually relevant," Chung says. "I only wanted to do this if it was going to be a genuine search for designers and if I would be working alongside people who are legitimate in the fashion industry." She adds of her last American television experience, hosting It's On With Alexa Chung, which was canceled less than a year into its run: "I got so burnt by the last [show]. [But] everything feels right this time. I really like the team. From day one, we've laughed nonstop."

Alexa Chung attended the Cynthia Rowley Spring 2012 fashion show sporting a printed cutout dress and amazing glitter Miu Miu booties. She kept her accessories to a minimum — quilted Chanel bag and black hair barrette — but added a burst of color with orange lipstick. Steal Alexa's kicks in a polarized version when you shop now.

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Yesterday morning I had the chance to video chat with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, who recently partnered with Gretchen Schauffler, the founder of paint company Devine Color. Rowley has curated a palette of 10 paint colors inspired by the looks she showed in the Fall 2011 collection.

Describing the palette, Rowley explained, "Whether it's on the runway or in my home, for me great design begins with great colors. Next season is all about vivid hues and rich shades and I have selected 10 fabulous hues from Devine that really speak to the power of color to brighten our moods and transform our lives."

Take a moment to listen to Cynthia and Gretchen discuss the eco features of the paint, how it can coordinate with her limited-edition online art gallery, Exhibition A, and how the paints relate to her Fall 2011 collection, when you watch our video interview!