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Top 5 Shades of Vibrant Purple

Top 5 Shades of Vibrant Purple

I love a good purple, but a good purple isn't always easy to be found--especially in eyeliner or eyeshadow form, as they are often less pigmented, but these are all shades that are full of pigment!

  1. Illamasqua Jo'mina -- a brightened, lavender purple with a cream finish for tips and toes
  2. Fyrinnae...

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theBalm Pinstripe Instain Long-Wearing Staining Blush

theBalm Pinstripe Instain Long-Wearing Staining Powder Blush ($22.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "plum." It's a medium-dark, pink-plum with hints of fuchsia/red and a satiny, golden shimmer-sheen finish. NARS Realm of the Senses #2 is warmer, less fuchsia. NARS Oasis is...

theBalm Pinstripe Instain Long-Wearing Staining Powder Blush ($22.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "plum." It's a medium-dark, pink-plum with hints...

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Edward Bess Dusk Ultra Luminous Eyeshadow

Edward Bess Dusk Ultra Luminous Eyeshadow

Edward Bess Dusk Ultra Luminous Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "mossy grey." It's a warm-toned, medium-dark taupe--a mix of brown and gray--with a frosted finish. Disney Jaq is darker. Urban Decay Stray Dog is lighter. Urban Decay Lost is similar. See...

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Zoya Zenith Collection for Holiday 2013

Zoya Zenith Collection for Holiday 2013

Nail Lacquer ($8.00)

  • Seraphina Polaris silver metallic (Full Coverage)
  • Cassedy Celestial pewter metallic (Full Coverage)
  • Belinda Cosmic purple metallic (Full Coverage)
  • Payton Galactic cranberry halo (Full Coverage)
  • Dream Deep space blue halo (Full Coverage)
  • Mosheen Astro ice blue topper (Layering)

Availability: October...

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Buxom Hold the Line Waterproof Eyeliner (Part 1)

RiRi Hearts MAC Collection for Fall 2013 (Updated)

RiRi Hearts MAC Collection for Fall 2013 (Updated)

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE AS OF 9/13! Available in MAC stores (NOT counters) on September 26th; available online September 30th, and all other locations beginning October 3rd (North America).  This information was sent out 9/13 at 7:44AM PST from MAC PR. There will be a "waiting room" set-up with the...

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Physicians Formula Natural Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush

Physicians Formula Natural Happy Booster ($11.99 for 0.24 oz.) is a light-medium pink with strong, warm undertones--it's not quite coral, but it's warm enough that it starts to approach that territory. It had a soft, luminous finish that's glow-y without being frosty. NARS...

Physicians Formula Natural Happy Booster ($11.99 for 0.24 oz.) is a light-medium pink with strong, warm undertones--it's not quite coral, but it's...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #201

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #201

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Nothing again! I'm really trying to focus on getting out reviews for what I already have taken photos of before buying too much new sttuff!
  • Weekend plans:  Visit my parents, Sunday brunch with Shaun, and hopefully a walk or two in the evenings (with Mellan!).
  • What...

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YSL Corail Fauve (12) Glossy Stain

YSL Corail Fauve (12) Glossy Stain ($34.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark orange-red with a glossy finish. Giorgio Armani #402 is lighter, more muted. OCC Jealous is brighter. NARS Hollywoodlawn is darker. Chanel Exces is similar. See...

YSL Corail Fauve (12) Glossy Stain ($34.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark orange-red with a glossy finish. Giorgio...

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