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Look: MAC Venomous Villains - Maleficent

Look: MAC Venomous Villains - Maleficent

Look:  MAC Venomous Villains - Maleficent

I used all of the mineralize eyeshadows wet, and these photos were taken at least a half hour after applying (do you know how terrible I am at applying lashes?!), so the color stayed quite vibrant well after they dried.  I went for a greasepaint stick as a...

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Challenge: Felines -- Emily, Aracely, Elli, El, Jessica, Etaoi

Challenge: Felines -- Emily, Aracely, Elli, El, Jessica, Etaoi

Challenge: Felines -- Emily, Aracely, Elli, El, Jessica, Etaoin

It was such a pleasure to see all of the different looks and takes on the feline theme of this month's challenge!  We have subtle and natural to bolder and more dramatic in these first looks.  As always, I post in the order that...

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What is your favorite nail polish for fall?

What is your favorite nail polish for fall?

What is your favorite nail polish for fall? Share!

I'm really loving Chanel's Rouge Fatal right now!

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

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MAC Venomous Villains: Discussion

MAC Venomous Villains: Discussion

MAC Venomous Villains: Discussion

I know many of you are getting ready to head out to Venomous Villains' unveiling parties across the U.S., and I thought it might be fun to create a place for everyone to discuss the collection.  Last minute decisions, hauls, wish lists... ask for recommendations or...

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Dolce & Gabbana Orchid Shine Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Orchid Shine Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Orchid (115) Shine Lipstick

A Deep Fuchsia Lip for Fall

Dolce & Gabbana Orchid (115) Shine Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is an paque, deep fuchsia pink with a high glossy shine. It's bright without being neon, but still a very rich, noticeable color when worn. It doesn't seem to...

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Win $1500+ in Beauty, Makeup, & Skincare!

Win $1500+ in Beauty, Makeup, & Skincare!

Win $1500+ in Beauty, Makeup, & Skincare!

One (1) lucky winner will receive $1385+ of beauty, makeup, and skincare products, courtesy of HauteLook! The prize package contains products from many of the beauty brands on sale this week during HauteLook's Beauty Week!

Favorites such as DDF, Stila, LORAC, and NYX will...

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Dolce & Gabbana Divine Eyeshadow Quad

Dolce & Gabbana Divine Eyeshadow Quad

Dolce & Gabbana Divine Eyeshadow Quad ($59.00 for 0.16 oz.) looks like a beautiful, elegant mix of feminine colors that seem neutral--not too cool, not too warm.  I've always liked Dolce & Gabbana's eyeshadows in the past (like Dazzling, Gold, Laguna), and I really...

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Test-driving Dolce & Gabbana's Fall Collection: Attempt #1

Test-driving Dolce & Gabbana's Fall Collection: Attempt #1

Test-driving Dolce & Gabbana's Fall Collection:  Attempt #1

Don't let that preview image fool you, this look did not make it past my front door.  I'm sure you're thinking, "Well, why bother showing us?" Because inevitably, I'll be reviewing the products I used in this look, and it's proof positive...

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How do you wear a dark lip?

How do you wear a dark lip?

How do you wear a dark lip? What do you do to your eyes/cheeks?

My favorite way is to do a shimmery nude eye with plum cheeks!

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

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MAC Venomous Villains Cheat Sheet

MAC Venomous Villains Cheat Sheet

MAC Venomous Villains Cheat Sheet

With so many products, some shades with very obvious dupes, and price increases (just for this launch as far as I know), I thought a compilation might help.  All of the descriptions of each shade are mine--they are taken directly from the reviews I did.  You can...

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