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Does any lipstick/lipgloss last through a meal?

Does any lipstick/lipgloss last through a meal?

Does any lipstick/lipgloss last through a meal? Have you found any that do?

I've found that most really dark/deep lipsticks (reds, wines, etc.) will last through most meals intact for the most part.  I've had the best luck with Chanel, Cle de Peau, and Guerlain lipsticks.  Glosses that are really...

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Shiseido Black Sand (BK904) Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil

Shiseido Black Sand (BK904) Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil

There's always room for one more black eyeliner!

Shiseido Black Sand (BK904) Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil ($20.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a really intense, smooth-applying black eyeliner with flecks of green and antique gold micro-shimmer. It's really a stunning shade, and it's...

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Deborah Lippmann Bad Romance Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Bad Romance Nail Lacquer

A lil' Lady Gaga for your nails...

Deborah Lippmann Bad Romance Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.5 oz.) has a black-burgundy jelly base with regular fuchsia glitter and hexagonal glitter.  I was able to get a very opaque look with three coats, but I didn't get as...

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Chanel Imperial (73) Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Imperial (73) Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Imperial (73) Rouge Allure Lacque

The Sultry Season: Chanel Imperial (73) Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Imperial (73) Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a rich shade of rusted red with just a touch of berry.  Rusted berry sounds weird, but perhaps that's a more apt description than...

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If you could design your own nail polish, what color would it be?

If you could design your own nail polish, what color would it be?

If you could design your own nail polish, what color would it be? What kind of finish?

I think I'd probably make it a medium-dark fuchsia-pink with black and gold micro-glitter.  It'd be sexy and shimmery and smart!

Thanks to Vanessa for today's question! Have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Essie Declare Your Denim Nail Lacquer & Teen Vogue Declare Your Denim Event

Essie Declare Your Denim Nail Lacquer & Teen Vogue Declare Your Denim Event

Essie Declare Your Denim Nail Lacquer was a collaboration between Teen Vogue and Essie to kick-off the event with bottles given to those who donated on July 28th.   Teen Vogue launched their Declare Your Denim event, which is a charity event where you can...

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Back to School Makeup: Quick & Easy Natural Eye

Back to School Makeup: Quick & Easy Natural Eye

Quick & Easy Natural Smoky Eye

This is a super quick, super easy smoky eye that's not too dramatic and still natural.

You will need the following...

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