Brush off the cold in this season’s moody, full-spectrum blooms. Spring’s favorite print gets darkly dramatic for Winter in high-contrast palettes and large-scale patterns — often digitized for extra impact. Spotted all over the Fall 2011 and Resort 2012 runways — think Jil Sander, Erdem, Celine, Givenchy, Mary Katrantzou, and more — these gorgeous blooms aren’t your grandma’s ditsy florals; these prints are bold, dramatic, and the perfect way to dress up the holiday. See below for more styles….

Creating Killer Cheekbones
“In makeup, darkness recedes, while lightness brings forward,” says Roncal. “When you darken these places, it pulls everything back to give the face a slimmer appearance!” To create the illusion of cheekbones so sharp they could cut glass, make a fish face and sweep contour powder in the hollows of your cheeks. This will reduce any puffiness. Add some highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones to enhance the effect.

Sonia Kashuk Multi Purpose Cosmetic Brush, $17, available at Target.

Smashbox Blush Rush, $24, available at Smashbox.

Photos (clockwise from top): Via MAC, Courtesy of Sonia Kashuk, Via Sephora

Hiding That Extra Chin
Want to take that double chin down a notch? Roncal says to take your contour powder and, starting behind the ear, sweep it all along the jawline and blend down towards the neck.

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate, $75, available at Bergdorf Goodman.

Bare Escentuals Buff & Go Brush, $22, available at Bare Escentuals.

Photos (clockwise from top): Via MAC, Courtesy of Tom Ford, Via Bare Escentuals

The All-Over Effect
For an overall slimming effect, Roncal says to apply contour powder to your temples — it gives a nice shape to your face and enhances your bone structure. “Don’t forget to sweep some of that contour powder along the top of your forehead too,” says Roncal. “It will slim the whole appearance of your face.”

Sephora I.T. Angled Natural Blush Brush, $32, available at Sephora.

Mally Beauty Shimmer, Shape, And Glow Face Defining System, $40, available at Mally Beauty.

Photos (clockwise from top): Via MAC, Via Sephora, Courtesy of Mally Beauty

Artist collaborations are nothing new for Louis Vuitton, but this one might be our favorite.

In honor of a new Louis Vuitton flagship opening in Sydney, Australia, British artist Billie Achilleo created a set of animals made entirely out of Vuitton handbags and accessories. And not just any animals–a kangaroo, a koala bear and a crocodile; which, as far as I know with my TV-based knowledge of Australian wildlife, are native to the country/continent. Her creations are so elaborate and detailed, it’s hard to believe they’re real, but they are.

It’s also not the first time the brand has collaborated with Achilleo on animal sculptures. She created an armadillo, a grasshopper, a chameleon and a beaver earlier this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Louis Vuitton SLG Savoir Faire collection. Click through for more pics!

Photos: Purseblog and Louis Vuitton’s Facebook