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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- Monetization (Making Money!), How to Get Press Samples

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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- Monetization (Making Money!), How to Get Press Samples
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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- Monetization (Making Money!), How to Get Press Samples

Making Money and How to Get Press Samples

These aren't exactly my favorite topics to talk about, because I think that focusing on them can undermine the genuine passion and effort that a lot of beauty bloggers put into their blogs, but they are certainly important pieces of a larger puzzle.  If it's...

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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- Setting Up, What You Need, How to Get Readers

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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- Setting Up, What You Need, How to Get Readers
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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- Setting Up, What You Need, How to Get Readers

Setting Up, What You Need, How to Get Readers

If you promise not to share it with anyone else, I'll give you the magic secret to having a successful beauty blog! Are you ready? Remember, don't tell anyone -- I could get into big trouble for spilling all.  Okay, the secret is high quality content and...

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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- How I Started

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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- How I Started
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Series: How to Start Beauty Blogging -- How I Started

Introduction: How I Started

The most frequent question I get (seriously!) is, "How do I start my own blog?" followed by a few questions in the same vein.  I'm not always able to answer everyone in detail, so I thought putting together a series of posts would be helpful for those interested, and then...

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NARS Exhibit A Blush

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NARS Exhibit A Powder Blush

NARS Exhibit A Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "matte vivid red." It's a brightened medium-dark orange-red with a mostly matte finish. MAC Out for Fun is lighter, less red. MAC Modern Mandarin is lighter, more orange, less red. Benefit...

NARS Exhibit A Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "matte vivid red." It's a brightened medium-dark...

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Cult Nails Untamed Nail Lacquer

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Cult Nails Untamed Nail Lacquer

Cult Nails Untamed Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bubblegum pink sheer jelly polish with subtle multi-colored shimmer." It's a light-medium cotton candy pink with subtle blue undertones and light glitter (looked mostly white to me). MAC Saint Germain...

Cult Nails Untamed Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bubblegum pink sheer jelly polish with subtle multi-colored shimmer."...

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How do you coordinate accessories with your makeup?

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How do you coordinate accessories with your makeup?
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How do you coordinate accessories with your makeup?

How do you coordinate accessories with your makeup? Do they have any impact or relation to how you've applied your makeup?

I like to pull at least one color I used on my eyes as a color on my earrings. That's really the only accessory I wear!

Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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China Glaze Love's a Beach Nail Lacquer

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China Glaze Love's a Beach Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Love's a Beach Nail Lacquer ($6.49 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "sizzling hot pink." It sizzles, all right! It's a brightened neon pink with subtle yellow undertones and fine white shimmer. MAC Girl About Town is darker, blue-based, and has no shimmer. Zoya...

China Glaze Love's a Beach Nail Lacquer ($6.49 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "sizzling hot pink." It sizzles, all right! It's a brightened neon...

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Guerlain Luxure Rouge G L'Extrait

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Guerlain Luxure Rouge G de Guerlain L'Extrait

Guerlain Luxure Rouge G L'Extrait ($48.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as "deeper red for lust." Luxure is an orange-toned red with a mostly matte finish. MAC Red Racer is brighter and has less orange, more yellow in its base. Guerlain Habit Rouge is a little lighter. Make Up For...

Guerlain Luxure Rouge G L'Extrait ($48.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as "deeper red for lust." Luxure is an orange-toned red with a mostly matte...

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Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base & Glitters

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Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base & Glitters
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Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base & Glitters

Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base & Glitters Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base ($22.95 CAN for 30 ml) is like a magic trick--for every single glitter product you ever wanted to love but loathed using for fear of...

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China Glaze New Bohemian Collection for Fall 2012

Year: 2012 Launches
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China Glaze New Bohemian Collection for Fall 2012
Year: 2012 Launches

China Glaze New Bohemian Collection for Fall 2012

China Glaze New Bohemian Collection for Fall 2012

Say the word “Bohemian” and most people automatically think bell-bottoms and fringed vests. Today’s Bohemian look is refined, feminine and carefree, epitomized by fashion icon Nicole Richie’s modern Bohemian look. China Glaze® gives the...

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