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Guerlain Rue de Francs Bourgeois Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Rue de Francs Bourgeois Eyeshadow Palette

Can this palette really be worth $84?

Guerlain Rue de Francs Bourgeois Eyeshadow Palette ($84.00 for 0.25 oz.) contains six different eyeshadows with a dual-ended natural-bristled brush housed in an incredibly luxe compact.

Guerlain is normally on the...

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Guerlain Gwen (69) Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gwen (69) Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gwen Rouge G Lipstick

Fall Lipstick: Guerlain's Gwen

Guerlain Gwen (69) Rouge G Lipstick ($46.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deepened ruby red with a glossy sheen and nearly imperceptible micro-shimmer.  It's opaque, and like many Rouge Gs, wears incredibly well--my lips still looked scarlet after...

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What's your go-to mascara right now?

What's your go-to mascara right now?

What's your go-to mascara right now? What does it do well?

MAC Plushlash is my usual, but I've been testing out Chanel Inimitable Intense a lot right now.

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

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This Week’s Sales for August 30th, 2010

This Week’s Sales for August 30th, 2010

This Week's Sales for August 30th, 2010

  • Beauty.com: Get $10 off orders of $60+ whenever you click through THIS LINK. Free travel-size Blow Out hair spray with $25+ purchase of Blow products with this link. Buy 2 Frederic Fekkai Advanced products, receive free 1 oz. Glossing Cream with this link.
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Gilt Sales for Week of August 30th, 2010

Gilt Sales for Week of August 30th, 2010

This week's beauty sales at Gilt...

The link above is an invite-link, which is a referral link. Gilt requires an invite in order to join. I receive a $25 referral credit to my account IF you purchase (for first time), but not just if you sign up.

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HauteLook Sales for the Week of August 30th, 2010

HauteLook Sales for the Week of August 30th, 2010

This week's sales at HauteLook...

The links above are a referral link. It means that I receive a $10 credit if you make your first purchase--I get nothing if you never buy. HauteLook has opened up membership, so you...

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Fall Makeup: Go Red with Neutrals

Fall Makeup: Go Red with Neutrals

Fall Makeup:  Go Red with Neutrals

When it comes to some of the darker shades of fall lip colors, pairing them with a neutral eye is always an easy way to make them work for you without overwhelming your face.   This is the kind of look where I challenge myself:  "How many products that I need to...

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MAC Smoked Purple Lipstick

MAC Smoked Purple Lipstick

MAC Smoked Purple Lipstick

The Sultry Season: MAC Smoked Purple Lipstick

MAC Smoked Purple Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, dark reddened purple.  It's not exactly the purple you first think of, but I find myself always gravitating back to using the word purple to describe the color.  It's...

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Win MAC Lithe Pigment!

Win MAC Lithe Pigment!

Win MAC Lithe Pigment!

One (1) lucky winner will receive the limited edition MAC Lithe Pigment from MAC's Fabulous Felines Collection! (Retail value $19.50!)

RULES: All entries must be submitted by September 5th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local...

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