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How-to Apply Swarovski Crystal / Rhinestone onto Shoes (Heels, Wedges)

How-to Apply Swarovski Crystal / Rhinestone onto Shoes (Heels, Wedges)

A Little Weekend DIY:  Bedazzled Shoes

There was such an overwhelmingly positive response and requests for a how-to on my Swarovski-bedazzled wedding wedges--so here you go! This was the first time I've ever done something like this, and the more crafting experience you have, the higher quality your...

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Bobbi Brown Firefly High Shimmer Lipgloss

Bobbi Brown Firefly High Shimmer Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "gold ivory with opal flecks." It's a virtually colorless gloss with warm white and iridescent opal shimmer--looks like a wintry mix of silver, white, and lilac. There's no real color in...

Bobbi Brown Firefly High Shimmer Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "gold ivory with opal flecks." It's a virtually colorless gloss...

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5 Ocean-Inspired Eyeshadows

5 Ocean-Inspired Eyeshadows

5 Ocean-Inspired Eyeshadows

When I think of the ocean, I think of blue, green, and teal all merged into one. Depending on the depth and clarity of the water, you might a really smoldering blue, maybe something closer to blackened blue, and at other times, a beautiful translucent aqua blue. I could...

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Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum for Fall 2012

Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum for Fall 2012

This September: Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum

“Before me, no one would have dared dress in black,” Gabrielle Chanel once said. Black, an iconic colour of Chanel, now inspires a luminous new fragrance for women: COCO NOIR. Striking top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot accentuate the floral...

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Does the season influence your makeup choices?

Does the season influence your makeup choices?

Does the season influence your makeup choices? Sometimes? Never?

I think weather plays more of an influence than season specifically, but of course, weather and season usually go hand-in-hand! Cool, chilly days make me reach for darker, smokier colors, while warm, sunny days make me want to reach for...

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Urban Decay Naked Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color

Urban Decay Naked Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color ($19.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "nude pink sheen." It's a rosy pink with hints of a reddish-brown, which give it more muted coloring and make it easier to wear. There's a very...

Urban Decay Naked Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color ($19.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "nude pink sheen."...

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Inglot Cosmetics 20% off Birthday Sale!

Inglot Cosmetics 20% off Birthday Sale!

Deal: 20% Off @ Inglot

Inglot is having a great sale: 20% off with code BIRTHDAY, expires 8/20 at 2:30 AM EST. Free shipping on $50+ orders!

Need some help? Check out all of our Inglot reviews and posts. I'm most familiar with eyeshadows, which I do recommend overall. Chime in with your must-haves!

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China Glaze Orange You Hot? Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Orange You Hot? Nail Lacquer ($3.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer." It's a bright tangerine orange with very fine gold shimmer. Honestly, that shimmer is nearly imperceptible under most lighting...

China Glaze Orange You Hot? Nail Lacquer ($3.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer." It's a...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #144

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #144

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Guerlain Rouge Gs from the fall collection (well, they should be arriving today)
  • Weekend plans:  We have a few projects we're working on, so I'm hoping to get through a lot of the prep work in the next couple of days!
  • Favorite place to vacation?:  The spa! I...

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