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Survival of the Sexiest: Tom Ford Launches New Line

Tom Ford exudes sexy.  Not only is the man himself lust-worthy, but his luxorious clothing line, richly pigmented lipsticks, and steamy ads are a dangerous trifecta.

Now, Ford is launching a brand new makeup collection to complete the one-off Private Blend Lip Color he launched last year, which retailed at $45 a pop.  Yes, for one tube.  Mr. Sexy is also launching a full skincare collection at the same time.

“My brain works in the same way whatever I do," Ford said in Womens Wear Daily. "The approach is practical, architectural, and I use the same vocabulary whether I’m designing clothing or color cosmetics.”

What ever your doing Tom, it's working, and like all women in America – I'm turned on.

Come Backstage With BeautySweetSpot and Meet Our Fashion Week Team!

As WWD reported today, "the circus is in town," only this one includes models, celebrities and fashionistas!  And don't forget the journalists.  That's right, I'll be backstage reporting on the hottest hair, makeup and nail trends for over 20 of this September's Spring/Summer 2011 shows. But I won't be doing it alone, my BeautySweetSpot.com intern, Carly Nelson will be joining as well as my intern from last spring, Jasmine Dilmanian.  They're both fab writers and ready to stiletto stomp into the new tents of Lincoln Center and beyond.

So what can you expect from this killer team?  Interviews with the greatest editorial and celebrity hair stylists, makeup artists, manicurists and designers.  Shows we'll be attending include – Vena Cava, Doo Ri, Max Azria, Walter, Betsey Johnson, Halston, Rachel Roy, Rosa Cha, Nanette Lepore, Tory Burch and J. Mendel.

Stay tuned!  You can follow my live from backstage tweets @beautysweetspot!

Jessica Stam for Rachel Roy

Today's Monday's Muse is Jessica Stam. The Canadian top model has been enlisted to design for Rachel Roy's diffusion line, which will premiere this fall during New York Fashion Week and launch in October.  The collection will include a pair of jeans, handbag and a cardigan.

"Fashion is something I grew up surrounded by, so now that I'm putting pen to paper the ideas are flying out," Stam remarked.  WWD reports that social media will play a big role in the launch of the collection.  Flipcams and twit pics included.