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The Spring Season: Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss

The Spring Season: Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss

The Spring Season: Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss

Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss ($36.00) is a peachy-nude cream gloss with just a touch of golden shimmer laced through it. It is, primarily, a cream finish gloss, though, so it can settle into lip lines. I find that it's...

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If you could only keep one item from your beauty stash, what would it be?

If you could only keep one item from your beauty stash, what would it be?

If you could only keep one item from your beauty stash, what would it be?C'mon, only one!

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My tinted moisturizer. I'm not sure which one I'd keep... it'd be a game-time decision!

Thanks to Samantha for this question!

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The Spring Season: Chanel Exquise Lipstick

The Spring Season: Chanel Exquise Lipstick

Chanel Exquise Rouge Allure Lipstick

The Spring Season: Chanel Exquise Lipstick

Chanel Exquise Lipstick ($30.00) is a beautiful yellow-based, warmed-up pink with golden shimmer. It's a semi-opaque lipstick that gives decent coverage, but more pigmented lips may find it isn't full coverage enough to...

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American Apparel: Nail Lacquers - (Part 2)

American Apparel: Nail Lacquers - (Part 2)

American Apparel:  Nail Lacquer, Part 2

Make sure you check out part 1 for my full review + details on the AA packaging voluntary recall.

Again, the nail lacquer is free of DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde. Each bottle retails for $6...

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American Apparel: Nail Lacquers -- (Part 1)

American Apparel: Nail Lacquers -- (Part 1)

American Apparel:  Nail Lacquers, Part 1

American Apparel launched eighteen shades of cream nail lacquers. I'll be showing you fourteen of the eighteen shades (all but Dynasty, Hunter, Mount Royal, and Passport Blue) spread over two posts...

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Valentine's Day Makeup: Neutral Eyes & Red Lips

Valentine's Day Makeup: Neutral Eyes & Red Lips

Valentine's Day Makeup: Neutral Eyes & Red Lips

The boy and I went out last night for our Valentine's Day dinner (early, I know--that's how we do it!), so I had to pull out Chanel Dragon for a little night out on the town! :)  Every time I wear it, I feel like I'm totally made out of awesome,...

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What's your biggest makeup purchase you regret?

What's your biggest makeup purchase you regret?

What's your biggest makeup purchase you regret?Share!

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Maybe MAC Mineralize Satinfinish, which I bought years ago and returned 2 days after I bought it.

Thanks to Dusty for this question!

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Burnished Neutrals: Coppers and Browns

Burnished Neutrals: Coppers and Browns

Burnished Neutrals: Coppers and Browns

I gotta tell you, this look was a pain in the behind to photograph. You just can't see as much color variation in the close-up photos as you typically can. I took photos in a different spot in my house than I normally do (on the floor, ha), so I won't be...

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Chanel In Love Blush

Chanel In Love Blush

The First Blush of Spring:  Chanel In Love Blush

Chanel In Love Blush ($42.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a dirty coral-peach with soft, golden shimmer. It can be applied softly or built up in intensity for a bolder cheek.  I've found Chanel blushes to be extremely smooth and silky and have a tendency to...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #013

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #013

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!

Share your...

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