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Softer Makeup: Going Coral -- Once More, With Feeling!

Softer Makeup: Going Coral -- Once More, With Feeling!

Softer Makeup:  Going Coral -- Once More, With Feeling!

Just a quickie look here... something neutral so I could do some lip swatches! Ironically, this combination of eyeshadows recreates the look I did last week in a way--it's subtler, softer, but the strength of Coral Crepe really seems to keep...

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Philosophy Raspberries & Cream Lotion Review, Photos

Philosophy Raspberries & Cream Lotion Review, Photos

Philosophy Raspberries & Cream Body Lotion ($24.00 for 16 fl. oz.) smells EXACTLY like raspberries and cream.  It's just ripened, perfectly sweet raspberries with the milkiness of cream to temper it.  Smells delicious... makes me want to hunker down with some dessert!  Philosophy really has a...

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This Week's Sales for April 26th, 2010

This Week's Sales for April 26th, 2010

This Week's Sales for April 26th, 2010

  • Benefit: Free shipping over purchases of $50+, use code PRETTY50. Free international shipping with purchases of $115+, use code WORLD115.  Get a free she laq with any $60 purchase with code RAINYDAY at checkout, expires 5/3/2010.
  • Bliss: Get a free problem salved &...

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Gilt Sales for Week of April 26th, 2010

Gilt Sales for Week of April 26th, 2010

This week's beauty sales at Gilt...

The link above is an invite-link, which is a referral link. Gilt requires an invite in order to join. I receive a $25 referral credit to my account IF...

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HauteLook Sales for Week of April 26th, 2010

HauteLook Sales for Week of April 26th, 2010

This week's sales at HauteLook...

The links above are a referral link. It means that I receive a $10 credit if you make your first purchase--I get nothing if you never buy. HauteLook has opened...

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NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment nourishes and hydrates chapped lips, while giving a sheer yet noticeable tint. Infused with SPF 15, the rich and creamy texture protects lips throughout the day. Wild Mango Butter, with superior moisturizing benefits, leaves lips...

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MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: Permanent Eyeshadows (April 2010)

MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: Permanent Eyeshadows (April 2010)

MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: Permanent Eyeshadows (April 2010)

These are all the permanent MAC eyeshadows I have to-date.  Over the past year, I've been working on increasing my permanent eyeshadow collection (although I've had many from over the years!), because I want to phase out my older limited...

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The Summer Season: MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick

MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a brightened orange-coral with a creamy, opaque finish. It's a very rich, intense color that definitely brightens the complexion and works particularly well on warmer skin tones. I love the full-color...

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Philosophy Amazing Grace Shimmering Powder

Philosophy Amazing Grace Shimmering Powder

Philosophy Amazing Grace Shimmering Powder ($29.50) is a soft, icy pink highlighting powder.  Its packaged in a mirror-finish compact and inside is a light pink powder with the word "grace" embedded in the center.  When you open the compact, there's a mirror with the phrase, "where there is grace,...

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What do you do to keep your lips looking their best?

What do you do to keep your lips looking their best?

What do you do to keep your lips looking their best? Holy grail products?

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For me, it's really about constant moisture. I always have a lip balm in my pocket, and if I'm not wearing lipstick, then I'm wearing lip balm. I use Vaseline religiously before bed. I use Philosophy's Intense Lip Therapy...

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