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Guerlain Gracieuse Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gracieuse Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gracieuse Rouge G Lipstick

The Sultry Season: Guerlain Gracieuse Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gracieuse (05) Rouge G Lipstick ($46.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a softly gold-shimmered shade of darkened beige-brown.  It has full-color coverage, and it applies smoothly, richly, and beautifully in a...

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The Summer Season: Orange Lipsticks & Lipglosses Round-up

The Summer Season: Orange Lipsticks & Lipglosses Round-up

15 Orange Lipsticks & Lipglosses

There were definitely some fierce oranges featured over the past few months!  My personal favorite shades were #1, 3, 8, 9, and 11.

If you've been jonesin' for either MAC Morange or Neon Orange, Milani Mandarina is a decent dupe--just a smidgen lighter.  Illamasqua Temper,...

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The Summer Season: Purple Lipsticks & Lipglosses Round-up

The Summer Season: Purple Lipsticks & Lipglosses Round-up

6 Purple Lipsticks & Lipglosses

Today marks the end of the Summer Season, which means it's time for round-ups to see what's close, what's similar, and all of that.  There weren't too many purple lipsticks/glosses that were really rich and pigmented, so with only six featured in during the series,...

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CoverGirl Blazing Blues Eye Enhancers Trio

CoverGirl Blazing Blues Eye Enhancers Trio

Still Hunting for Drugstore Brights

CoverGirl Blazing Blues Eyeshadow Trio ($5.19 for 0.14 oz.) looked like a promising trio of bright, vibrant eyeshadows.  Several years ago, you would have been hard-pressed to find any bright eyeshadows, let alone a whole trio of them! ...

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The Summer Season: Lancome Fuchsia Clutch Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Fuchsia Clutch Lipstick

Lancome Fuchsia Clutch Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Fuchsia Clutch Lipstick

Lancome Fuchsia Clutch Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright pink with fuchsia shimmer.  It's not pure fuchsia, but it's still quite bold and intense.  The base color is a deep, rich pink, while the fuchsia...

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Do you get spa treatments?

Do you get spa treatments?

Do you get spa treatments? What about salon treatments (manicures/pedicures)?  Worth the money?

From spas, I've only had one facial, but I do go in for massages (actually will have a post all about those soon!).  I very rarely get manicures/pedicures, though I have had a few in my lifetime.  I...

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Dare to Wear Look: Yellow, Green, Blue

Dare to Wear Look: Yellow, Green, Blue

Dare to Wear Look:  Yellow, Green, Blue

I gave false eyelashes another try.  I'm proud to say I was at least able to get them on decently without 2 hours lapsing!  They're not perfect (both are a little high), but I tried to compensate by dabbing Blacktrack between my lashes and the false...

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Win MAC Cremesheen Glass from In the Groove!

Win MAC Cremesheen Glass from In the Groove!

Win MAC Cremesheen Glass from In the Groove!

One (1) lucky winner will receive the limited edition MAC Cremesheen Glass in Chillin' and Going Casual from MAC's In the Groove Collection! (Retail value $36.00!)

RULES: All entries must be submitted by August 8th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all...

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