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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #141

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #141

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Some products from Chanel fall, couple of Philosophy shower gels from Nordstrom's anniversary sale
  • Weekend plans:  Write, write, write! Farmer's market, then perhaps learn how to grill salmon.
  • Do you keep a journal/diary?:  Nope, I don't.  I've tried in the...

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Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick Launches

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick Launches

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick Launches

A full-coverage liquid lipstick delivering up to 14 hours of continuous wear, vivid color payoff, and a velvet matte finish. A proprietary blend of advanced polymers delivers intense, vibrant color for up to 14 hours, as well as a sophisticated velvet...

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How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical?

How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical?

How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical? Share your thoughts!

Ideally, I'd like corporations to be responsible for their actions, committed to excellent customer service, treat their employees fairly, not to willfully destroy the environment, and to stay above board re: laws and the like. I...

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Dior Amazonia Vernis / Nail Lacquer

Dior Amazonia Nail Lacquer ($23.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is a dark olive green with murky brown undertones. There is the faintest medium olive shimmer that is barely detectable even under really bright light. Deborah Lippmann Billionaire is...

Dior Amazonia Nail Lacquer ($23.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is a dark olive green with murky brown undertones. There is...

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Limited Edition
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Chanel Rose Initiale Joues Contraste / Blush

Chanel Rose Initiale Joues Contraste / Blush ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as "peach pink." It's a subtly yellow-toned medium pink with subtle peach shimmer that translates into more of a sheen. Tom Ford Frantic is much lighter and...

Chanel Rose Initiale Joues Contraste / Blush ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as "peach pink." It's a subtly...

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Permanent
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Guerlain Gourmandise Rouge G L'Extrait

Guerlain Gourmandise Rouge G L'Extrait ($48.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as "raspberry for gluttony." It's a vibrant pink-coral with strong red undertones. Super bright--oh-so-intense. MAC Force of Love is pinker. MAC Watch Me Simmer is lighter, less red. MAC Fusion Pink is a...

Guerlain Gourmandise Rouge G L'Extrait ($48.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as "raspberry for gluttony." It's a vibrant pink-coral with strong red...

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Discontinued
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Shiseido Lacquer Rouge Launches

Shiseido Lacquer Rouge Launches

Shiseido Lacquer Rouge Launches

Created by Shiseido Artistic Director, Dick Page, Lacquer Rouge is a rich liquid lip color that leaves lips beautifully polished in just one coat. Inspired by Japanese lacquer artistry, a 9,000-year old technique that delivers exceptional lustrous shine and an almost...

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How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it?

How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it?

How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it? Is it just a matter of seeing it person or it releasing? Will you wait for reviews? Wait to see if you *really* want it?

With my blogger hat on, I tend to buy it as soon as it's out, because I need every second after to review/test--assuming...

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