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What We're Wearing, Vol. 018

What We're Wearing, Vol. 018

What We're Wearing, Vol. 018

For me: Of course it was the look I did using Vex and Jealousy Wakes! :) It feels REALLY weird to say that, though - like I feel cocky saying anything good about it, even though I know that is the whole point - to have created something awesome, LOL!

What was your favorite...

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MAC Sheer Plum Lipstick

MAC Sheer Plum Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "rouged chocolate" with a lustre finish.  It's a reddened brown with semi-opaque color and a subtly glossy finish. For a lustre, it's particularly pigmented, though it's...

MAC Sheer Plum Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "rouged chocolate" with a lustre finish.  It's...

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shu uemura Ethnocolor Scope Tokyo Lash Bar for 2011

shu uemura Ethnocolor Scope Tokyo Lash Bar for 2011

shu uemura Ethnocolor Scope Tokyo Lash Bar for 2011

shu uemura consistently challenges the boundaries of expression with unparalleled expertise and vision. In1968 founder Shu Uemura introduced the world to “mode make-up”, a make-up collection of cutting-edge design and concept that led the world...

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When you get to the end of a product, and there's still a little left, how do you deal?

When you get to the end of a product, and there's still a little left, how do you deal?

When you get to the end of a product, and there's still a little left, how do you deal? Will you slice and dice it open to get every last bit out? Just trash it?

If there's more than just one or two uses, I'll cut the tube open -- or if it was really expensive!

Thanks to Natalie for today's question!

Got...

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Have you ever gone on a no-buy?

Have you ever gone on a no-buy?

Have you ever gone on a no-buy?

A no-buy is when you cease buying all beauty products (some exceptions might be stipulated, e.g. replacing your moisturizer if you finish it, etc.) or something more conditional--like "no-buy on pink lipsticks" until you've finished X of them.  If so, were you...

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MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35

MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35

MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35

MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35 ($30.00 for 1 fl. oz.) is described as a "lightly tinted in a nearly sheer beige tone to work on an array of complexions, it creamily re-texturizes the skin and then goes on to excel at being a face primer...

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Bobbi Brown Cosmic Raspberry Rich Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Cosmic Raspberry Rich Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Cosmic Raspberry Rich Lip Color ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "bright pink fuchsia." It's a bright, medium-dark pink with a little touch of fuchsia--it is blue-based...

Bobbi Brown Cosmic Raspberry Rich Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Cosmic Raspberry Rich Lip Color ($22.00 for 0.12...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #083

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #083

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

First, I'll share mine!

Haul:  MAC Beauty Balm, MAC Sponges, MAC Double Sharpener

Weekend plans:  Catching up on sleep, hoping to have some fun outdoors if the weather would cooperate!

What's on your nails:  Zoya Gilda on fingers, China Glaze For Audrey on toes!

Keep...

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shu uemura Color Atelier Collection for Summer 2011

shu uemura Color Atelier Collection for Summer 2011

shu uemura Color Atelier Collection

Style your own palette. Mix, match, and customize your colors for infinite make-up possibilities. Freedom of color choice. Choose your make-up as you do your wardrobe. Personalize your make-up palette to meet your every desire. 46 shades of Pressed Eyeshadow...

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Do you use any natural or "household" items in your beauty regimen?

Do you use any natural or "household" items in your beauty regimen?

Do you use any natural or "household" items in your beauty regimen? Like sugar for scrubs? Oil for makeup remover?

I have used sugar to exfoliate my lips, olive oil to remove my makeup (and in a pinch, I will rummage through anyone's cabinet for this if I need to remove my makeup!), and I have also...

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