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Did/Would you do your own makeup for your wedding day?

Did/Would you do your own makeup for your wedding day?

Did/Would you do your own makeup for your wedding day? Share your tips/experiences!

I haven't decided yet! :) On one hand, it would be one less thing to stress over, but on the other hand, I'm really trying to keep the costs down.

Thanks to Wendy for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours ...

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Canadian Spotlight: Annabelle Cosmetics

Canadian Spotlight: Annabelle Cosmetics

Tamara lives in southwestern Ontario, where she works in a multi-disciplinary physical rehabilitation clinic. When she’s not there, you’ll find her at the local cosmetic counters or freelancing as a makeup artist.

She rediscovered makeup in her early twenties,...

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Bobbi Brown Spring 2012 Collection: Neons & Nudes

Bobbi Brown Spring 2012 Collection: Neons & Nudes

Bobbi Brown Spring 2012 Collection: Neons & Nudes

“The most modern way to wear bright color is as an accent on an otherwise neutral face.” -- Bobbi Brown

The Neons & Nudes Collection features a unique pairing of bright, neon colors that are balanced by soft nudes and neutrals. Pair a soft, nude...

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Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel

Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel ($58.00 for 0.53 oz.) is a new and limited blush for springtime. It's described as an "elegant highlighting face powder" with "subtle gradations of rose, coral, and peach." Though Chanel says you can apply...

Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel ($58.00 for 0.53 oz.) is a new and limited blush for springtime. It's described...

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Limited Edition
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Chanel Eclosion Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Spring 2012: Chanel Eclosion Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Eclosion Eyeshadow Quad ($57.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described simply as having shades of "peach, gold, beige, and plum."  It looks like it's joining the permanent range, per Chanel's press...

Chanel Spring 2012: Chanel Eclosion Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Eclosion Eyeshadow Quad ($57.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described...

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Unknown
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Chanel April Le Vernis

Chanel April Le Vernis ($25.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is a berry red cream that's opaque in two coats. It's a new shade for spring (and according to Chanel's press release, it's not limited edition!). The formula on this felt really lovely;...

Chanel April Le Vernis ($25.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is a berry red cream that's opaque in two coats. It's a new...

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Permanent
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Have you used a BB Cream?

Have you used a BB Cream?

Have you used a BB Cream? Have you found them to produce long-lasting results? Reader Vivian wants to know!

I haven't used any long enough to tell you; I've only used MAC's, which isn't properly a BB Cream given what I've heard about ones from overseas, but it was far too light so it wasn't something...

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Benefit I Think I Love You Full-Finish Lipstick

Benefit I Think I Love You Full-Finish Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "bronze rose." It's an apt description; it's a sultry plummy rose with a metallic-like frost to it. The color coverage is nearly opaque. Clarins Blackberry is a creamier version--it doesn't...

Benefit I Think I Love You Full-Finish Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "bronze rose." It's an apt description; it's a sultry plummy...

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Discontinued
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Rant & Rave: Cream (Finish) Nail Polish

Rant & Rave: Cream (Finish) Nail Polish

This Week's Topic: CREAM NAIL POLISH!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about cream-finished nail polish. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

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