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NARS NARSissist Eyeshadow Palette

NARS Eyeshadow ($79.00 for 15 x 0.03 oz. or 0.45 oz.) includes fifteen eyeshadows. NARS' eyeshadows are supposed to be "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease resistant" while the "color glides on smoothly, evenly, and blends...

NARS Eyeshadow ($79.00 for 15 x 0.03 oz. or 0.45 oz.) includes fifteen eyeshadows. NARS' eyeshadows are supposed...

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Dior Celeste, Fantasie, Mirage Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadows

Marc Jacobs Beauty Spring 2014 Collection and Launches

Marc Jacobs Beauty Spring 2014 Collection and Launches

Marc Jacobs Beauty introduces five new Spring complexion and color essentials for flawless skin and powerful lips this season, including a complementary new beauty tool.

“I love the look of bright color and beautiful, clean skin,” says Marc. “For me,...

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Do keep original packaging?

Do keep original packaging?

Do keep original packaging? Like boxes that the products come in? I think I've only kept one or two things over the years. The only time I really keep boxes is if it's a back-up or the product is unused, so it just never left its box! There are a few press kits/boxes I have kept, though.

Do you have...

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10 Shades of Cool-Toned Neutral Eyeshadows

10 Shades of Cool-Toned Neutral Eyeshadows

After I've reviewed a lot of palettes, one of the questions I get asked every so often is to provide recommendations for more of a do-it-yourself option. This post are some of my top picks for a cool-toned, neutral-themed "palette," so-to-speak, though to balance, there should be a few more...

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Guerlain Attrape-Coeur (171) Rouge Automatique Lipstick

Guerlain Attrape-Coeur (171) Rouge Automatique Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "spicy, cheerful pink." It's a vibrant, coral-pink with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. Chanel Melodieuse (136) (P, $34.00) is slightly...

Guerlain Attrape-Coeur (171) Rouge Automatique Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "spicy, cheerful...

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Chanel Murmure (179) Glossimer

Chanel Murmure (179) Glossimer ($29.50 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "soft pink." It's a muted, light-medium coral-pink with warm undertones and no shimmer. Urban Decay Streak (P, $20.00) is warmer. Chanel Nakkar (P, $29.50) has shimmer. Maybelline Caramel Infused (065) (P,...

Chanel Murmure (179) Glossimer ($29.50 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "soft pink." It's a muted, light-medium coral-pink with warm undertones and...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #219

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #219

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  I bought the other Dior spring eyeshadow palette online yesterday, and it might even arrive today, which would be awesome!
  • Weekend plans: Brunch, then football on Sunday. I'd like to catch-up on my backlog of email and comments, too!
  • Favorite piece of jewelry...

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