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Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #405, 404, 419, 433 (Earth Tones)

Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #405, 404, 419, 433 (Earth Tones)

Inglot's Pearl Eyeshadow ($4.50 to $7.00 each for 0.09 oz.) were seemingly easy to organize by color, but after swatching, there were a few odd ones out that didn't quite seem to go with...

Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #405, 404, 419, 433 (Earth Tones)

Inglot's Pearl Eyeshadow ($4.50 to $7.00 each for 0.09 oz.) were...

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Lancome & Chris Benz GWP @ Saks

Lancome & Chris Benz GWP @ Saks

Lancome & Chris Benz GWP @ Saks

Lancôme is a long-time sponsor of Chris Benz's fashion shows, and I'm sure many of you remember their first collaboration--Chris & Tell--a Pout-a-Porter designer lipstick. Now, Lancôme and Chris Benz have partnered on a limited edition gift with purchase sold...

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What tips would you give to someone new to eyeshadow application?

What tips would you give to someone new to eyeshadow application?

What tips would you give to someone new to eyeshadow application? Share!

Practice, practice, practice.  You don't need a billion brushes--you just need one or two really good ones (I used only MAC's 239 for a couple of years, as in one single 239!).  Always step back to admire your work; you might...

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Hourglass Jett Script Precision Liquid Liner

Hourglass Jett Script Precision Liquid Liner ($32.00 for 0.028 oz.) is a felt-tipped liquid liner that's specially designed with a really fine tip. The formula is described as long-wearing with a quick dry down to prevent smearing and transfer. It's available in only one...

Hourglass Jett Script Precision Liquid Liner ($32.00 for 0.028 oz.) is a felt-tipped liquid liner that's specially designed with a really fine tip. ...

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Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #422, 409, 402, 421, 406 (Browns)

Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #422, 409, 402, 421, 406 (Browns)

We continue exploring Inglot's Pearl Eyeshadow ($4.50 to $7.00 each for 0.09 oz.) range by taking a look at five of the brown shades.  Inglot's Pearl Eyeshadows have a very fine shimmer with a...

Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #422, 409, 402, 421, 406 (Browns)

We continue exploring Inglot's Pearl Eyeshadow ($4.50 to $7.00 each for...

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Butter London Lady Muck Nail Lacquer

Butter London Lady Muck Nail Lacquer ($14.00 for 0.4 fl. oz.) is described as a "powdery periwinkle blue, slightly on the grey side and infused with pearl pigment for a soft, sexy sheen."  Whew, talk about a description!  It's a dusty, gray-blue with pale silver-white...

Butter London Lady Muck Nail Lacquer ($14.00 for 0.4 fl. oz.) is described as a "powdery periwinkle blue, slightly on the grey side and infused with...

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Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #446, 445, 440, 420, 439, 441 (Purples)

Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #446, 445, 440, 420, 439, 441 (Purples)

Inglot's Pearl Eyeshadow ($4.50 to $7.00 each for 0.09 oz.) range is certainly expansive! They don't quite fit into two 20-pan palettes neatly (there are two that overflowed into a third, plus one I...

Inglot Pearl Eyeshadows in Inglot #446, 445, 440, 420, 439, 441 (Purples)

Inglot's Pearl Eyeshadow ($4.50 to $7.00 each for 0.09 oz.) range is...

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Do you give yourself a monthly beauty budget? Yearly?

Do you give yourself a monthly beauty budget? Yearly?

Do you give yourself a monthly beauty budget? Yearly? Prefer not to know?

I don't give myself a monthly or yearly budget - I just keep an eye on what's coming in and how much needs to go out for day-to-day things like groceries, rent, student loans, etc.  I use my debit card about 95% of the time,...

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theBalm Betty Lou-Manizer

It seems like every brand has put out a new and (for the most part) awesome bronzer this year, and theBalm is no different. theBalm Betty-Lou Manizer ($24.00 for 0.30 oz.) is described as "a silky smooth pressed powder that can be used as a bronzer, eye shadow, and all-over...

It seems like every brand has put out a new and (for the most part) awesome bronzer this year, and theBalm is no different. theBalm Betty-Lou Manizer ($24.00...

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