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Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette

Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette

Chantecaille Spring 2011: Sea Turtle Palette

Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette ($79.00 or 0.42 oz.) is a limited edition color palette for spring. It is a refillable palette, and the eyeshadows are easily removed if one desires. Inside, there is a base color, eye color,...

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Is there a beauty "don't" that you do?

Is there a beauty "don't" that you do?

Is there a beauty "don't" that you do? No judging!

I don't line my upper lash very often (since it causes me irritation/swelling usually), but I feel like it is often thought of as a "must" and not doing it is frowned upon.

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

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Summery Bronzes with Lancome Bronze Amour

Summery Bronzes with Lancome Bronze Amour

Summery Bronzes with Lancome Bronze Amour

Wore this for the Viva Glam Gaga reviews, though I fully intended to change the lip to something more appropriate originally, I didn't quite end up doing so in time to take photos.

You will need the following...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #068

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #068

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

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Lancome Bronze Amour Eyeshadow Palette

Lancome Bronze Amour Eyeshadow Palette

Lancome Bronze Amour Eyeshadow Palette

Lancome Bronze Amour Shadow & Liner Palette ($48.00 for 0.141 oz.) consists of four eyeshadows and one eyeliner shade, though the eyeliner shade is equally available for use as an eyeshadow. I've found that the shimmery...

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How do you store your lipsticks/lipglasses?

How do you store your lipsticks/lipglasses?

How do you store your lipsticks/lipglasses? How do you organize them?

I use shallow/deep drawer organizers from The Container Store (they run maybe $3-6 each).  For some brands, I may store laying down, but generally, I like to store them standing up.  I organize by both brand and tier, depending on...

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MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick Swatches, Review, Photos

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick Swatches, Review, Photos

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "light warm beige." It's a peach-tinged pale beige-nude with an amplified finish. The amplified finish gives is a creamier consistency, more color pigmentation, and a...

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MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipglass Swatches, Review, Photos

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipglass Swatches, Review, Photos

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipglass

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipglass ($14.50 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "light neutral pinked beige." In reality, I found it more of a neutral light-medium beige with subtle white micro-shimmer. The finish was creamy, not quite milky, but...

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MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Collection

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Collection

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Collection

No Bad Romance here. If anything this love affair’s going stronger than ever… After The Monster Tour mayhem, Gaga’s back to being our VIVA GLAM Goddess once again , spreading the good word about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women, men and...

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