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tokidoki Diamante Eyeshadow

tokidoki Diamante Eyeshadow

tokidoki: Diamante Eyeshadow

tokidoki Diamante Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a pearled pink with silver microglitter. The color swatches amazingly, and it's such a pretty shade that would work well as a brow or cheek highlighter--even more so on pink-toned skin--if it didn't have that pesky...

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Guerlain Terracotta Lipgloss

Guerlain Terracotta Lipgloss

Guerlain Terracotta Lip Gloss ($30.00) is a lightweight, non-sticky lipgloss that delivers subtle color with SPF 15. It's a very moisturizing formula that lasts about two hours on my lips. The shades themselves are sheer in color, but they really have an...

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How often do you change your nail polish?

How often do you change your nail polish?

How often do you change your nail polish? For your fingers? For your toes?

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I wear socks ALL the time, so I tend to let my toes go longer between polish changes. I only wear polish on my fingers for a few days at most.

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #028

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #028

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

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Urban Decay Loose Pigments

Urban Decay Loose Pigments

Urban Decay Loose Pigments Review, Photos, Swatches

A few weeks ago, I purchased all of the Loose Pigments available on HauteLook, which was twelve, and it seems to be all that are (at least, currently) in existence. They were $5, so they were such a steal, I couldn't resist...

Loose Pigments are just...

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Sponsored: Pretty.Smart. Hair Essentials

Sponsored: Pretty.Smart. Hair Essentials

The following is an advertorial.

NEWSFLASH! Did you know that maintaining smooth skin and healthy, shiny hair will make it MUCH easier (and cheaper!) to feel and stay beautiful? This month Pretty.Smart.’s resident beauty expert Nina Sutton brings us some little gems of hair wisdom that will keep...

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MAC To the Beach Makeup: Sweet & Punchy, Sand & Sun, Firecracker

MAC To the Beach Makeup: Sweet & Punchy, Sand & Sun, Firecracker

MAC To the Beach Makeup: Sweet & Punchy, Sand & Sun, Firecracker

Who knew that you could combine a lemon-y green and an orange-coral together and get something so beautiful--with ease!  Seriously!  I do have a tutorial (well, assuming the filming went OK) for this look coming soon as well.  I...

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Does a product's hype pull you in?

Does a product's hype pull you in?

Does a product's hype pull you in? Are you usually able to resist? Do you always end up caving?

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I usually end up trying it out, but it's kind of like it goes with the territory, too. I think I'm OK at resisting some of the buzz, but I'm not immune!

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