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Estee Lauder Surreal Violet Nail Lacquer

Estee Lauder Surreal Violet Nail Lacquer

Estee Lauder Blue Dahlia: Surreal Violet

Estee Lauder Surreal Violet Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.3 fl. oz.) is a gray-toned pink-mauve with copper-bronze shimmer. It's a little on the sheerer side with two coats, but it was nearly opaque, so I left the...

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Gilt Sales for Week of August 9th, 2010

Gilt Sales for Week of August 9th, 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 9th, 2010

HauteLook Sales for the Week of August 9th, 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 are free to sign up on your own,...

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Benefit La La Land Lipstick

Benefit La La Land Lipstick

The Sultry Season: Benefit La La Land Lipstick

Benefit La La Land Lipstick ($18.00 for oz.) is a pinky-brown nude with full-color coverage and a light, glossy sheen and no perceptible shimmer.  I love this with a lighter smoky eye or paired with greens. It's dark enough to be worn on its own for a...

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What order do you apply your makeup in?

What order do you apply your makeup in?

What order do you apply your makeup in? What do you do first? Last? Why?

Eyes, foundation, cheeks, setting powder, lips.  I do eyes first, so I can blend out any fall out/harsh edges once I apply my foundation.  I do cheeks on top of foundation so that the blush has something to adhere to.  I do...

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Guerlain Teint Rose Meteorites Powder

Guerlain Teint Rose Meteorites Powder

The Trifecta of Guerlain's Meteorites: Teint Rose

Guerlain Teint Rose Meteorites Powder ($56.00 for 1.05 oz.) is the last of the three new, reformulated Meteorites powders we have to review.  Previously, we reviewed Teint Beige and Teint Dore.  These can be used as highlighters or all over the...

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Burberry Almond (06) Eyeshadow

Burberry Almond (06) Eyeshadow

Burberry Almond (06) Eyeshadow ($29.00 for 0.088 oz.) is a soft, medium brown with just a touch of warmer, more golden undertones, but very subtly so.  This would make a great contouring shade for those with fairer, paler skin, and it would work well as an all over...

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MAC Odyssey Lipstick

MAC Odyssey Lipstick

The Sultry Season: MAC Odyssey Lipstick

MAC Odyssey Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is an opaque, berry-wine with a frost finish.  Odyssey is definitely a staple MAC shade for me--it's perfect for the fall and winter, but it's not too dark.  It's a great choice for someone who doesn't quite want to...

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Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick (37)

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick (37)

The New Lipstick on the Block

Make Up For Ever #37 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant shade of coral-pink with a satin finish; it's almost fluorescent! It's one of fifty shades launched by Make Up For Ever for fall (and...

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Deborah Lippmann Across the Universe Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Across the Universe Nail Lacquer

It's Blue, It's Green, It's Teal... It's All Three!

Deborah Lippmann Across the Universe Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a deep, inky navy blue jelly base with electric blue glitter and teal and green hexagonal glitter.  I wasn't quite able to...

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