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Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadows #0E, 2E, 4E, 6E, and 8E

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadows #0E, 2E, 4E, 6E, and 8E

Please see my first post on the Aqua Shadows for a detailed review, along with photos, of texture, consistency, wear, and so forth. This post is specifically looking at...

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadows #0E, 2E, 4E, 6E, and 8E

Please see my first post on the Aqua...

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Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadows Review & Photos

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadows Review & Photos

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow ($20.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new product that's supposed to be a "smudge-proof, long-lasting eyeshadow pencil that enhances and intensifies the eyes." It's also "intensely...

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadows Review & Photos

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow ($20.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new product that's...

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What's your go-to date night perfume?

What's your go-to date night perfume?

What's your go-to date night perfume? What makes it your go-to? Does it just seem date night appropriate? Do you feel extra confident in it? Or do you go scent-free?

Tom Ford Oud Wood for sure.  It's super sexy to me, so it screams date night!  It's heady, confident, and powerful.

Thanks to Jessica...

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Bobbi Brown Midnight Violet High Shimmer Lipgloss

Bobbi Brown Midnight Violet High Shimmer Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is described as a "black orchid with pearl." It's a dark brown-red with burgundy, copper, and violet shimmer. MAC Lasting Achievement is redder, more burgundy. MAC Lap of Luxury is more plum. MAC Black Tea...

Bobbi Brown Midnight Violet High Shimmer Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is described as a "black orchid with pearl." It's a dark brown-red with...

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Beautiful Beginnings with Chanel

Beautiful Beginnings with Chanel

Beautiful Beginnings with Chanel

What was the first Chanel 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 Chanel product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer:  The very first Chanel products I...

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NARS Kutki Nail Lacquer

Thakoon for NARS will debut on May 1st at NARS' website, and the collection features six shades.   NARS Kutki Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "powder blue." It's a pale, pastel sky blue--a little more muted than the perfect sky blue, I'd say--it...

Thakoon for NARS will debut on May 1st at NARS' website, and the collection features six shades.   NARS Kutki Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl....

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5 Deep Brown Eyeshadows

5 Deep Brown Eyeshadows

5 Deep Brown Eyeshadows

I love a rich, deep brown--they can look so luxurious!

  1. Make Up For Ever #162 -- deep red-toned brown with a matte finish
  2. Bare Escentuals Foreshadow -- deep, dark chocolate brown
  3. Tarina Tarantino Dreamy -- deep, dark black-brown with gold shimmer
  4. MAC Embark -- matte red-toned dark...

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MAC Lips & Tips / Fashion Sets Collection for Summer 2012

MAC Lips & Tips / Fashion Sets Collection for Summer 2012

MAC Lips & Tips / Fashion Sets Collection for Summer 2012

availability: May 3rd, 2012 (North America), May 2012 (International; shades may vary)

Rebel in New York, Russian Red in Dubai, Snob in Sao Paulo, Saint Germain in Tokyo, Morange in Paris: these must-have lip shades so coveted by M∙A∙C fans...

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What's the best beauty secret you were told?

What's the best beauty secret you were told?

What's the best beauty secret you were told? Who passed it on to you?

Beauty comes from the inside, which is something my mom told me over and over again.  I think it can be easy to get lost in cosmetics, makeup, etc. and lose sight of our real beauty, so it's a helpful reminder.

Thanks to Emily for...

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