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butter LONDON All Hail McQueen, Bumster, Marrow, Victoriana

butter LONDON All Hail McQueen, Bumster, Marrow, Victoriana

For fall, Butter London gives us four new shades of their 3-Free Lacquers ($14.00 for 0.4 fl. oz.): All Hail McQueen, Bumster, Marrow (mixed for Vena Cava), and Victoriana (reminiscent of the Victorian era). The first two were inspired by the late Alexander McQueen.

  • All Hail McQueen is a medium beige brown...

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How do you organize your lipstick?

How do you organize your lipstick?

How do you organize your lipstick? Brand? Color? All jumbled up?

By brand, and I tend to memorize a lot of the shade names, so I don't do any micro-organizing! Don't ask me how or why my brain retains useless information like lipstick names.

Thanks to CCU for today's question! Got a question idea?...

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Chanel SoHo Collection

Chanel SoHo Collection

Chanel SoHo Collection

To celebrate the reopening of the CHANEL Boutique in SoHo, CHANEL Global Creative Director of Makeup Peter Philips has created a limited edition collection that echoes the spirit of SoHo. “For me, SoHo is a place where Bohemian ideals meet the toughness of the city… I love...

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Le Metier de Beaute Now @ Nordstrom

Le Metier de Beaute Now @ Nordstrom

Le Metier de Beaute Now @ Nordstrom

Yep! That's right -- Le Metier de Beaute is now available at Nordstrom (online only, as far as I know).  If you're unfamiliar with the brand, your wallet may be happy, but it is a top-notch luxury brand that's been hard-to-find--especially in-store--and usually...

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Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Collection: Eyeshadows

Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Collection: Eyeshadows

Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Collection: Eyeshadows

Bobbi Brown's Black Velvet Collection includes three new Metallic Eyeshadows ($20 for 0.10 oz.), two new Eyeshadows ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.), and two new (and...

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Win MAC Kittenish Lipstick!

Win MAC Kittenish Lipstick!

Win MAC Kittenish Lipstick!

One (1) lucky winner will receive the limited edition MAC Kittenish Lipstick from MAC's Fabulous Felines Collection! (Retail value $14.50!)

RULES: All entries must be submitted by September 10th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #044

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #044

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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MAC Fabulous Felines: Burmese Beauty Look

MAC Fabulous Felines: Burmese Beauty Look

MAC Fabulous Felines:  Burmese Beauty Look

Happy Friday!!   Here's a quick look I whipped up using the Burmese Beauty quad as the jumping off point...  My apologies -- I forgot to take a close-up of the lips for this look!

You will need the following...

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Do you still buy from brands that don't cater towards your skin tone?

Do you still buy from brands that don't cater towards your skin tone?

Do you still buy from brands that don't cater towards your skin tone? (e.g. no foundation matches) Or do you find it difficult to purchase from them?

Yes, I definitely do. I don't necessarily need foundation in every brand, so if they have something that works for me, whether it's foundation or...

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