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Win $156 in Zoya! Part 3!

Win $156 in Zoya! Part 3!

Win $156 in Zoya! Part 3!

Two (2) lucky winner will receive Zoya's Color Lock System, along with Wicked, Wonderful, and Fire & Ice Collections! (Retail value $156!)

Congratulations to G.R.!

RULES: All entries must be submitted by November 1st, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to continental U.S....

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #052

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #052

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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Have you ever splurged on a beauty item and regretted it?

Have you ever splurged on a beauty item and regretted it?

Have you ever splurged on a beauty item and regretted it? What was it and why?

When I bought DiorShow many years ago, it was a HUGE splurge for me, as I had just gotten into makeup, but it smudged and flaked all over me.

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

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MAC Tartan Tale Collection (Colour): Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Tartan Tale Collection (Colour): Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Tartan Tale Collection (Colour): Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

OVERALL, Tartan Tale doesn't do it for me.  The eyeshadows look really cool, and they have a lovely soft and smooth texture, but they just seem so muted when you apply them.  Glamora Castle and Semi-Precious were the best of...

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MAC Tartan Tale Collection (Chapter 1): Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Tartan Tale Collection (Chapter 1): Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Tartan Tale Collection (Chapter 1): Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

OVERALL, Tartan Tale is both overwhelming and underwhelming--the sheer size makes it difficult to focus on individual products and starts to feel more like an explosion of products. It's underwhelming in that a lot of the...

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MAC A Tartan Tale: Link Roundup

MAC A Tartan Tale: Link Roundup

MAC A Tartan Tale: Link Roundup

PHEW!  It's been a grueling week!  We're finally done reviewing and sharing MAC's A Tartan Tale with you, and since it's been a long ride, here's a quickie round-up of all of the coverage.  To follow, there will be an overall review along with recommendations and...

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MAC My Highland Honey Blush

MAC My Highland Honey Blush

MAC My Highland Honey Blush

MAC Tartan Tale: Highland Honey Blush

MAC Highland Honey Blush ($18.50 for 0.21 oz.) is a rich shade of peach-orange with a very subtle satin sheen.  It can be built up for a more intense, more orange-y look or used lightly for a lit-from-within kind of glow.  I love...

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Finalist for the 2010 Blogging Scholarship

Finalist for the 2010 Blogging Scholarship

Finalist for the 2010 Blogging Scholarship

Hey everyone! Before we get back to MAC Tartan Tale coverage (edited 11/4:  I'm mildly amused that this STILL holds true, even a week later), I wanted to take a moment to ask for your support. A couple of weeks ago, I submitted an essay (no more than 300...

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