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MAC Ruffian Gold Layered Over Ruffian Red Lipstick

MAC Ruffian Gold Layered Over Ruffian Red Lipstick

MAC Ruffian Gold Layered Over Ruffian Red Lipstick

If we weren't absolutely positive whether Ruffian Red was warm or not, you'll definitely turn it into a warm red by layering Ruffian Gold on top of it.  Red and gold is a very popular combination,...

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MAC & Ruffian: Lipsticks

MAC & Ruffian: Lipsticks

MAC and Ruffian have teamed up to launch an online-only collection that features three sets of glue-on nails (to be shown shortly) and three lipsticks: Ruffian Gold (gold glitter metallic), Ruffian Naked (pale peachy nude), and Ruffian...

MAC & Ruffian: Lipsticks

MAC and Ruffian have teamed up to launch an online-only collection that features three sets of...

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Beautiful Beginnings with Clinique

Beautiful Beginnings with Clinique

Beautiful Beginnings with Clinique

What was the first Clinique product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first Clinique product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer:  I remember my mom buying me...

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Guerlain Pamplelune (240) Shine Automatique Lipstick

Guerlain Pamplelune (240) Shine Automatique Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "vibrant coral." It's a semi-opaque coral-pink with warm undertones and a dusting of fine gold shimmer. Laura Mercier Kissed Lips is slightly pinker. NYX...

Guerlain Pamplelune (240) Shine Automatique Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "vibrant coral." It's...

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Cult Nails Feelin' Froggy Nail Lacquer

Cult Nails Feelin' Froggy Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is medium-dark green green with subtle yellow undertones and emerald green shimmer. I think this might look more emerald green against those with cooler undertones (my yellow undertones seem to bring out the...

Cult Nails Feelin' Froggy Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is medium-dark green green with subtle yellow undertones and emerald green shimmer. I...

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5 Summery Peachy-Pink Eyeshadows

5 Summery Peachy-Pink Eyeshadows

5 Summery Peachy-Pink Eyeshadows

This is one of my favorite colors to wear! As someone with a warmer undertone, this type of color is flattering--it brightens, warms up, and looks (fairly) natural on. I can do a quick sweep on the lid, or I can incorporate it with other shades like golds, oranges,...

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Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection for Fall 2012

Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection for Fall 2012

Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection for Fall 2012

Powder Bronzer & Blush Duo ($36.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Pink Peony/Bahama Brown Pink / tan

Eye Palette ($60.00) (Limited Edition)

The essence of late summer in eight sultry shades for that tawny, glowing skin that happens just before dusk. It's a...

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How important are eyebrows to a look?

How important are eyebrows to a look?

How important are eyebrows to a look? Share your thoughts!

Very important! With an eye look, they certainly frame the face and what makeup you're wearing on the eyes, but with well-groomed brows, it can instantly make you look more polished even if you don't have much makeup (or any!) on.

Do you have a...

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Milani Champagne Toast Shadow Eyez

Milani Champagne Toast Shadow Eyez ($6.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a warm champagne beige with a highly reflective, metallic finish. MAC Summer Haze is darker and more of a frosted than metallic finish. Make Up For Ever #13 is darker, less champagne. Urban Decay Sin is a touch darker and...

Milani Champagne Toast Shadow Eyez ($6.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a warm champagne beige with a highly reflective, metallic finish. MAC Summer Haze is darker...

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Rant & Rave: Non-Sticky Lipgloss

Rant & Rave: Non-Sticky Lipgloss

This Week's Topic: NON-STICKY LIPGLOSS!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about non-sticky lipgloss. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

my answer: I love the texture and feel of a non-sticky lipgloss, but they tend to wear off so quickly, so you...

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