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How do you decide what to purchase from your wish list?

How do you decide what to purchase from your wish list?

How do you decide what to purchase from your wish list? Share your method to the madness!

First, I like to prioritize - usually in regards to what will sell out if I wait too long. From there, I would look at how similar it was to other shades I have and weigh how often I wear that type of shade -...

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Sneak Peek: NARS Lipglosses Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: NARS Lipglosses Photos & Swatches

NARS Lipgloss ($24.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) has been reformulated and will have thirty shades when it officially launches on April 15th. I'm working my way through testing them for wear, so you'll see reviews throughout the next couple of weeks.  You can expect full sets of photos,...

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NARS Lipgloss Reformulation Launch (Summer 2014)

NARS Lipgloss Reformulation Launch (Summer 2014)

With a new formulation, NARS Lip Gloss lavishly coats lips in a full spectrum of shades with sophisticated natural shine -- perfect for everyday glamour. The silky texture and new doe-foot applicator provide precise application and longer, more comfortable wear....

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NARS Lost Coast Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Lost Coast Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo for summer. It's an interesting mix of shades, but they do work together. One of my favorite aspects to trying out a NARS duo is seeing how the two work together, because you can discover...

NARS Lost Coast Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo for summer. It's an interesting mix of shades, but they do work...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #230

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #230

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Shiseido Cream Eyeshadows x3, Shiseido Lacquer Rouges x3, Bite Beauty Lipsticks x2, Josie Maran Illuminizer, Koh Gen Do Illuminator, Shiseido Cleansing Foam, REN Exfoliating Cleanser, Korres Cleansing Scrub, Bite Beauty Pencils x4, Bite Beauty Lip Creams x3,...

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NARS Libertango Nail Polish

NARS Libertango Nail Polish ($19.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "geranium." It's a brightened, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a cream-jelly finish and a high-gloss shine. Dior Trafalgar (657) (P, $24.00) is redder. Cult Nails Ay Poppy (DC, $12.00) is...

NARS Libertango Nail Polish ($19.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "geranium." It's a brightened, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and...

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Do you wear lip balm underneath lipgloss or lipstick?

Do you wear lip balm underneath lipgloss or lipstick?

Do you wear lip balm underneath lipgloss or lipstick? Do you have a favorite?

Nope, I don't! I rarely did before blogging, and I definitely don't do it now since it would affect the outcome of different lip products!

Thanks to CKG for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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NARS Tropical Princess Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Tropical Princess Eyeshadow Duo ($35.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo for summer. If you really liked the texture and application of Kauai, I think you're going to be pleased with this duo as well! It felt very similar to me; soft, smooth, buttery, and...

NARS Tropical Princess Eyeshadow Duo ($35.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo for summer. If you really liked the texture and application...

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Hit List: Best Crease Brush (for Eyes)

Hit List: Best Crease Brush (for Eyes)

What's the Best Crease Brush (for Eyes) that you've tried?

Share your pick!  And don't forget to share why :)

My top picks... Hakuhodo J142 and Hakuhodo G5522. I also love Tom Ford's #13 brush (which is very much like the J142!).

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NARS Baalbek Eye Paint

NARS Baalbek Eye Paint ($25.00 for 0.08 oz.) is described as "bronze." It's a blackened-brown with warm, olive undertones and dirty gold and bronze shimmer. MAC Past Twilight (LE, $16.00) is cooler-toned, less shimmery. Sephora Collection Diving in Malaysia (18) (P, $9.00) is...

NARS Baalbek Eye Paint ($25.00 for 0.08 oz.) is described as "bronze." It's a blackened-brown with warm, olive undertones and dirty gold and bronze...

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