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Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

 

Go Bold with Blush--Gradually!

Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush ($42.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new and limited edition blush from the brand's fall collection. Chanel describes it as a "shimmer rosewood," which sounds like an apt description, but a...

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Do you spend more time on makeup or hair?

Do you spend more time on makeup or hair?

Do you spend more time on makeup or hair? How long for both?

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It's not even a question!  Makeup, makeup, makeup.  I am totally hair-stupid!  About 15-25 minutes on makeup and 1 minute on hair.

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NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils (Pure Gold, Electric Blue, Purple Velvet, Rocky Mountain Green)

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils (Pure Gold, Electric Blue, Purple Velvet, Rocky Mountain Green)

New Jumbo Eye Pencil Shades for Summer

Just in time for summer, NYX has added four new perfect-for-the-season shades of their Jumbo Eye Pencils ($4.00 for 0.18 oz.). These are oversized eyeliners that can be used as an...

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Chanel Plum Attraction Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

Chanel Plum Attraction Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

Strong Cheeks are BACK! for Fall

Given the release of Chanel Plum Attraction Joues Contraste Blush ($42.00 for 0.14 oz.)--a deep red-toned plum-burgundy with subtle golden sheen--we may be seeing stronger color on cheeks this fall. This is a color that will...

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The Summer Season: MAC Chatterbox Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Chatterbox Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Chatterbox Lipstick

MAC Chatterbox Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is an opaque, pretty-in-pink lipstick. It's a smidgen on the cooler side, but it's a rather neutral pink overall. It has a creamy feel while still clinging to lips--the slight creaminess keeps it from being...

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Do you wear lipgloss/lipstick alone or together?

Do you wear lipgloss/lipstick alone or together?

Do you wear lipgloss/lipstick alone or together? What do you prefer? What's your usual?

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I prefer and typically wear lipstick with gloss--I'm not a huge fan of either alone. Sometimes I wear lipgloss alone, but not usually!

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Bobbi Brown Raspberry Shimmer Lip Gloss (Fall 2010)

Bobbi Brown Raspberry Shimmer Lip Gloss (Fall 2010)

Bobbi Brown Denim & Rose: Raspberry Shimmer Lip Gloss

Bobbi Brown Raspberry Shimmer Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a softened rosy brown with light pink micro-shimmer. It's not at all raspberry on me (it's not even very pink!), which was kind of...

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Chanel Pink Explosion Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

Chanel Pink Explosion Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

Blush for Hire: Will Work for Smoky Eye

Chanel Pink Explosion Joues Contraste ($42.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a beautiful, decadent luxury of a blush in a brightened pink with just a hint of blue undertones. Chanel blushes have a cult following, with fans coveting each...

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5 Minute Makeup: Neutrals with Urban Decay's Naked Palette

5 Minute Makeup: Neutrals with Urban Decay's Naked Palette

The Way It was MEANT to Be:  So Neutral!

Okay, so I'm pretty the Urban Decay Naked Palette was designed with neutral looks in mind, not so much the ultra smoky look I did yesterday.  So this neutral look follows that smokier look up as a quick, work-safe alternative made easy by that palette.

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When do you put on your makeup for the day?

When do you put on your makeup for the day?

When do you put on your makeup for the day? Morning, evening? Rarely?

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Even though I'm a morning person and an early riser (6am!), I don't seem to get my makeup on until the early to late afternoon.

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