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NARS Strawberry Fields Lip Gloss (Fall 2010)

NARS Strawberry Fields Lip Gloss (Fall 2010)

NARS Strawberry Fields Lip Gloss

Who knew NARS could do opaque lipgloss?

NARS Strawberry Fields Lip Gloss ($24.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a richly pigmented, near-opaque shade of deep strawberry pink (but I almost want to call it raspberry--the product name makes me want to stay on track, though). It's the...

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NARS Rajasthan Eyeshadow Duo (Fall 2010)

NARS Rajasthan Eyeshadow Duo (Fall 2010)

Prettiest NARS Eyeshadow Duo? Perhaps!

NARS Rajasthan Eyeshadow Duo ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a stunning mix of golden taupe brown and smoky peacock blue. I'm not always a huge fan of NARS eyeshadows, to be honest--I've had a lot of misses, particularly with their singles...

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What's the most you'll pay for a lipstick?

What's the most you'll pay for a lipstick?

What's the most you'll pay for a lipstick? What's your limit? What's your comfort zone?

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My comfort zone is definitely around $14-24. My limit is $60--but for me to fork that over, it has to be the right shade for me.

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China Glaze Awakening Collection (Fall 2010)

China Glaze Awakening Collection (Fall 2010)

China Glaze Awakening Collection for Fall 2010

To get in you in the Halloween spirit, China Glaze's Awakening Collection contains three spook-tacular shades--Zombie Zest (mossy green shade with gold flecks of migro glitter), Mummy May I (vampy,...

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Win $148 in Make Up For Ever Goodies from MBFW Swim!

Win $148 in Make Up For Ever Goodies from MBFW Swim!

Make Up For Ever @ Mara Hoffman, Aqua Di Lara, & Qiss Qiss

On Saturday, Make Up For Ever did the makeup for Aqua Di Lara, Mara Hoffman, and Qiss Qiss. One lucky winner will win $148 worth of Make Up For Ever products (all shades used to create the looks at the shows).

From the...

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Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick in Galante (09)

Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick in Galante (09)

Guerlain Galante Rouge G Lipstick

Ahh, Rouge G -- I Still Love You

Guerlain Galante (09) Rouge G Lipstick ($46.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a slightly brown-tinged, plum-kissed pink. Sephora describes it as a "rosy plum," and I see the plum, but I also feel like you can't not say there's some brown in there,...

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Aveda Aqua Pearl Eye Color Trio

Aveda Aqua Pearl Eye Color Trio

Pretty in the Pan; Not So Much on Skin

After being really happy with Aveda's Golden Jasper Eye Color Trio, I knew I had to try some of the other eyeshadow trios. I decided to go with Aqua Pearl ($22.00 for 0.08 oz.), which looked like a pretty trio of yellow, muted green, and...

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How do you apply your blush?

How do you apply your blush?

How do you apply your blush? What tools/technique do you use?

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I use MAC's 116 brush, and I lightly pat on the color from the apple of the cheek to the temple, and then I do a sweeping swoosh to blend.

Thanks to Cherie for today's question!

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MAC Collections Database -- Updated 7/17/2010

MAC Collections Database -- Updated 7/17/2010

Have you checked out the MAC Collections database?

First, the MAC Collections Database has been updated through Venomous Villains!  Second, if you're unfamiliar with the MAC Collections Database, it is a database we put together of past, current, and future MAC products to the best of our...

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Make Up For Ever @ Ed Hardy + Giveaway!

Make Up For Ever @ Ed Hardy + Giveaway!

Make Up For Ever @ Ed Hardy

Make Up For Ever Alliance artist, James Vincent (www.makeupforever-alliance.com), served as the key make up artist for the Ed Hardy swim show on Friday, July 16th. James created a bold black eye and strong red lip for a glamorous, old Hollywood look.

Complexion & Cheeks: The...

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