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How big is your dream palette?

How big is your dream palette?

How big is your dream palette? Quad (4 shades)? Five? Eight? Twenty? All one size so you can fit anything (a la Z palette)?

I actually really like Inglot's 20-pan palettes--I feel like it's plenty of product to take with you, and it does so in a way that doesn't seem wasteful. Though, the palette...

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Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "indigo" and it has a "3D holographic" finish. It's a rich, deep blue-purple that really does rather close to indigo, though perhaps it's a little closer to violet. It has holographic...

Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "indigo" and it has a "3D holographic" finish. It's a rich, deep...

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Beautiful Beginnings with Wet 'n' Wild

Beautiful Beginnings with Wet 'n' Wild

Beautiful Beginnings with Wet 'n' Wild

What was the first Wet 'n' Wild 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 Wet 'n' Wild product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer:  Truthfully, I...

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Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "fresh coral-pink." It's a vibrant coral-pink with a creamy finish and a hint of sheen.  As far as coral-pinks...

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is...

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5 Beautiful Coral-Orange Blushes

5 Beautiful Coral-Orange Blushes

5 Beautiful Coral-Orange Blushes

This post is a follow-up to last week's on coral-pink blushes.  These are all warmer, with more orange/peach than pink.

  1. Tarte Blissful -- vibrant coral-orange
  2. Tom Ford Lovelust -- shimmering peachy coral
  3. Le Metier de Beaute Echo -- rich coral-orange with a golden...

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What is your current skincare routine?

What is your current skincare routine?

What is your current skincare routine? How is it working for you so far?

AM: Before tennis, Shiseido SPF 55 Lotion for Face. After, Kiehl's Facial Cleanser (was using Eve Lom's AM, but it wasn't cutting through the sunscreen very well--it was the like the two were working against each other into...

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Tom Ford Wet Violet Ultra Shine Lipgloss

Tom Ford Wet Violet Ultra shine Lipgloss ($45.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is a rich wine-berry with violet and pink shimmer. I couldn't think of a perfect dupe for this exact hue, though I found some shades that are similar enough that they're worth...

Tom Ford Wet Violet Ultra shine Lipgloss ($45.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is a rich wine-berry with violet and pink shimmer....

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Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette ($8.99 for 0.32 oz.) contains six shades arranged as thin strips inside a clear, plastic compact. It comes with a dual-ended sponge-tipped applicator (not particularly...

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette ($8.99 for 0.32 oz.) contains six shades...

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Guest Post: My Most Embarrassing Moments in Fashion and Beauty

Guest Post: My Most Embarrassing Moments in Fashion and Beauty

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Dustin Hunter has been designing various media since his early teen years. Studying several different art forms, Hunter’s creative background ranges from illustration and photography to fashion and interior design to music...

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