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5 Uplifting Light Blue Eyeshadows

5 Uplifting Light Blue Eyeshadows

5 Uplifting Light Blue Eyeshadows

I love a good sky blue/pastel blue eyeshadow, especially for spring, but it also can work really with more summery colors as a way to tone down some of the vibrancy of those brighter hues.

  1. Buxom Husky -- light ethereal blue with a soft frosted finish
  2. MAC Styledriven --...

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Smashbox Shades of Fame Collection for Summer 2012

Smashbox Shades of Fame Collection for Summer 2012

Smashbox Shades of Fame Collection for Summer 2012

The hottest hues for eyes and lips to create a strikingly unforgettable look. Unleash your inner screen siren with just a swipe of the perfect eye shadow and lip gloss. Smashbox Cosmetics introduces SHADES OF FAME, a summer collection featuring...

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Do you wear more or less makeup during the summer?

Do you wear more or less makeup during the summer?

Do you wear more or less makeup during the summer? Why/why not?

When I was in college, I'd wear more during the summer because I had more time to play. I'd say I wear about the same, but if I'm going to be outdoors a lot, I wear less - probably just tinted moisturizer or maybe even nothing (these...

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Spadaro Noche del Fuego Eau de Parfum

Spadaro Noche del Fuego Eau de Parfum

Spadaro Noche del Fuego Eau de Parfum

Spadaro Noche del Fuego Eau de Parfum ($155.00 for 3.3 oz.) caught my attention because of the packaging. It looks a bit like a lantern to me! The bottle I have is sample packaging, so the real deal looks a bit different (click the link in the beginning, which...

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BareMinerals Advanced Protection SPF 20 Moisturizer

BareMinerals Advanced Protection SPF 20 Moisturizer

BareMinerals Advanced Protection SPF 20 Moisturizer

BareMinerals Advanced Protection SPF 20 Moisturizer ($30.00 for 1.7 fl. oz.) is available in two formulations: one for normal to dry skin, and one for combination skin. It's supposed to be hydrating, lightweight, and leave skin protected and smooth....

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Chanel.com Exclusive: Beige Le Vernis

Chanel.com Exclusive: Beige Le Vernis

Chanel.com Exclusive: Beige Le Vernis

As applied by celebrity manicurists to Kristen Stewart, January Jones and Greta Gerwig at the 2012 Costume Institute Gala, Beige Le Vernis ($26.00) is available exclusively at chanel.com.

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This Week’s Sales for May 21st, 2012

This Week’s Sales for May 21st, 2012

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Beauty.com (13%), Macy's (13%), SkinStore (13%), Elizabeth Arden (13%), philosophy (13%), Prescriptives (13%), Darphin (13%), Pur Minerals (13%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT:  --
  • HAUTELOOK:  LORAC (5/21), Dr. Brandt (5/22), Rain Cosmetics (5/22), NEO Hair Tools (5/23), FACE atelier (5/23)
  • ...

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What was your biggest beauty indulgence?

What was your biggest beauty indulgence?

What was your biggest beauty indulgence? Was it worth it?

If massages count, those are probably the priciest beauty-related purchase I've made. Totally worth it! After that, lipsticks/lipglosses like Guerlain's Rouge Gs, which are $48, and Cle de Peau #2 Lipgloss, which is also $48.

Thanks to Sally...

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