Fiestas and fêtes around the city are back in full force this time of year, which means your makeup has to fit in your mini clutch, transition from day to night with ease, be slick enough to use in a stitch, and look nice when you whip it out to reapply while in a cab on the way to your next engagement. Giorgio Armani and Shu Uemura are two of my favorites, debuting lines in the coming seasons that not only have all of these party requirements covered -- they're also functioning conversation pieces. The packaging detail on the Giorgio Armani Crystal Collection is so intricate it may as well take the place of a bedazzled party bag. Even better: their Rouge d'Armani lipstick tubes are sleek and magnetized, which means you'll no longer find a mess in your bag after you carelessly slip in an open tube after you reapply. The Shu Uemura line designed by Tsumori Chisato is incredibly cute and makes a great gift. Luckily, these collectibles are more than just a pretty face, as the products formulas are smart too.

Giorgio Armani Crystal Collection Genius Packaging: This limited-edition collection, which incorporates the exclusive and luxurious crystal embellishments, showcases an eyeshadow quad, a lipstick, and a lip shimmer. The style draws its art-deco inspiration from the use of the exquisite stones featured in Giorgio Armani’s luxurious accessories. Genius Formulas: The holiday eye shadows are enriched with light Micro-fil silk powders that melt perfectly into the skin to layer transparent and iridescent effects. The Crystal ArmaniSilk Lipstick comes in a rich ruby red shade that is perfect for any holiday fête and a shimmery bronze for a less intense lip. The Lip Shimmer comes in no. 61 with brown MicroFil mica pear -- gloss and light up the lips in an elegant brown shimmer.

Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Genius Packaging: The lipstick is sealed in an elegant lacquered case, with a magnetic pocketbook closing that shuts with an instant click. Genius Formulas: First off, it is the only purple lip color that I've ever been able to wear (#600). This must be because they've spent 7 years perfecting the color, comfort, and luminosity of their "Color-Fil" technology. Years of research (and patents) have resulted in (and I can attest to this) around 6 hours of perfect color and texture, and around 8 hours of a stain left behind. I ate, drank, and celebrated all night, and I still had a mouthful of perfect color.

Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Genius Packaging: The famous Japanese fashion designer was inspired by the book Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a night sky, and “manga/bohemian cuteness.” There are makeup bags, lipstick, gloss, eyeshadow palettes, and fake eyelashes that Chisato designed "for a happy and peaceful Christmas holiday season.” Genius Formulas: The eyeshadow palette has pressed and creame formulas, which works for the office and the office party. The creme shadow in black does wonders for thickening or smudging up the lash line for added drama.