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With close to two million subscribers, makeup guru Michelle Phan is one of YouTube's biggest success stories. Since debuting her first how-to beauty video in 2007, Michelle hasn't looked back. Her current video count stands at 203 and ranges from patriotic manicures to a Wicked Red Riding Hood makeover. She's also scored a gig as the global online makeup blogger for Lancôme which will see her travel to Sydney and Melbourne next month to share her tips with fans at two Myer in-store appearances. "Millions of women around the world look to Michelle for tips and inspiration; she's one of the most influential people in the beauty industry today. It will certainly be an unforgettable customer experience," said Liz Webster, Myer General Manager - Cosmetics in a statement released by Lancôme. Michelle will be in-store on the following dates:

• Sydney City Myer: August 2
• Melbourne Mural Hall: August 3

For more updates about Michelle's trip, stay tuned to Lancôme's Facebook page.

Each year there's a new slew of beauty videos to debut on the web. And on YouTube, it was a year dominated by music video looks, a certain sultry celebrity and even a Disney princess. This year's most-viewed beauty video was the above tutorial, based on LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It," which got 12 million views. To see the rest of the top five, just keep reading.

Were you wondering where your front row ticket to last night's David Jones' show was? Never fret! If you missed the Autumn/Winter preview from the retail giant, you can still get up and close personal with Nicole Trunfio, Louise van der Vorst, Samantha Harris, Pania Rose and their catwalking pals. Key styling tip we picked up from the runway? Wear EVERYTHING with a wide brimmed, floppy felt (NOT straw) hat this Winter. Oh, that and get a serious strut happening (yes, we're looking at you Nicole!). Take your seat on the celeb packed front row, and hit play below on our exclusive footage. Or you can see it on YouTube, here.

She may have deleted her Twitter account, but Miley Cyrus has taken to another form of social media to send a message of thanks to fans and address rumours. She obviously thought there was a lot to catch up on—her video message on YouTube is almost ten minutes long! She says, “It’s important for me to be able to contact my fans directly,” instead of having to go through publicists. Rumours she addresses: no, she’s not engaged or getting married any time soon (“I don’t need any type of commitment”); she’s not living with on-again boyfriend Liam Hemsworth; she didn’t get arrested for driving while talking on her mobile (it was the paparazzi’s fault) and no, she doesn’t want a boob job! Oh, and she does love her fans. So if you’ve got ten minutes to spare, watch it for yourself in the vid.

Have you checked out the latest Tiffany & Co. Give Voice To Your Heart video ad? It literally brought tears to my eyes! Featuring Tiffany favourites Shalom Harlow, Sasha Pivovarova and Liya Kebede, the video takes you on a romantic journey to see how the ridiculously good looking celebrate a white Christmas. Incredible! I've seen it over ten times now and still keep noticing glimpses of new jewels I'd like to steal (who doesn't want to play the piano in diamond drop earrings?).

Highly recommended viewing! And don't forget, you can shop for your very own turquoise box easily online!