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Guerlain Blonde Terracotta Bronzer

Guerlain Blonde Terracotta Bronzer

Guerlain Terracotta:  Blonde Halee

Guerlain Blondes (01) 'Terracotta' Light Sheer Bronzing Powder ($50.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a multi-colored bronzing powder.  There is also Brunette (02).  I actually thought these were new for this year, but after going back to the summer collection details, it's the 4...

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The Summer Season: Milani Rose Hip Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Rose Hip Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Rose Hip Lipstick

Milani Rose Hip (07) Lip Color ($3.49 for 0.13 oz.) is a beautiful, vibrant shade of fuchsia-pink. It has no shimmer but it does have a bit of a frosty sheen--not quite glossy. It's intensely pigmented without having to pile on the layers, and it feels...

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Saks' Friends & Family Sale 2010!

Saks' Friends & Family Sale 2010!

Saks' Friends & Family Sale 2010!

Enjoy 20% off your purchases (10% off *beauty* purchases) at Saks from April 20th through April 25th! :)  Use code FRIEND3.  In-store shopping dates run from April 22nd through April 25th.

Okay, spill -- who's hauling and what?

P.S. -- Urban Decay is on sale at Hautelook (8AM...

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HauteLook Sales for Week of April 19th, 2010

HauteLook Sales for Week of April 19th, 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 up membership, so you...

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Do you test beauty products before you buy them?

Do you test beauty products before you buy them?

Do you test beauty products before you buy them? Do you try them on or just swatch?

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I only swatch them on my arm or hand! Depending on the brand, I may buy without swatching (either online or in-store) -- but that's when I trust the brand!

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The Summer Season: Chanel Phoenix Rouge Allure Laque

The Summer Season: Chanel Phoenix Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Phoenix Rouge Allure Lacque

The Summer Season: Chanel Phoenix Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Phoenix (#78) Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00) is a brightened, dark pink with a glossy sheen and very subtle pink shimmer. I love Rouge Allure Laques (I don't think I've kept that a secret!), and Phoenix is...

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Chanel Ligne et Ombre de Chanel in Jet-Gold from the Noir et Or Collection

Chanel Ligne et Ombre de Chanel in Jet-Gold from the Noir et Or Collection

Out of Chanel's ultra exclusive Noir et Or Collection, Ligne et Ombre de Chanel in Jet-Gold ($45.00) emerges. While not exactly groundbreaking in terms of color, it's extremely fitting to the collection. It's a matte black cake eyeliner paired with a golden peach flecked eyeshadow.

The black side is...

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This Week's Sales for April 19th, 2010

This Week's Sales for April 19th, 2010

This Week's Sales for April 19th, 2010

  • Benefit: Free shipping over purchases of $50+, use code PRETTY50.  Free international shipping with purchases of $115+, use code WORLD115.
  • Bliss: 15% off all Bliss and Remede products with code MAY10, expires 4/26/2010.  Get 20% off all body products, waxing, and...

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Work-Safe Makeup: Quick & Easy Neutrals

Work-Safe Makeup: Quick & Easy Neutrals

Work-Safe Makeup:  Quick Neutrals

Here's a super simple, quick, easy, work-safe, everyday... yada yada kind of look. It's quick & dirty but always looks classic. You can change-up the lip to lighten or amplify the look, too :)

You will need the following...

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