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Beauty Stash: MAC Collection & Non-MAC Collection VIDEOS! as of June 2008

Beauty Stash: MAC Collection & Non-MAC Collection VIDEOS! as of June 2008

Hey all! You'll notice in the previous two posts, there are still photos of both my MAC and non-MAC stashes. I also uploaded two videos to coincide with the still photos, too. I've been hit with a nice bout of allergies today, so my voice may sound a bit gritty (well, grittier than usual).

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Beauty Stash: MAC Collection as of June 2008

Beauty Stash: MAC Collection as of June 2008

I meant to take these photos ages ago, because I finally organized everything back in March, but alas, time is precious and I wasn't able to find a chunk of time until this afternoon! This post contains photos and brief descriptions of my MAC Cosmetics products.

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Beauty Stash: Non-MAC Collection as of June 2008

Beauty Stash: Non-MAC Collection as of June 2008

I meant to take these photos ages ago, because I finally organized everything back in March, but alas, time is precious and I wasn't able to find a chunk of time until this afternoon!  This post contains photos and brief descriptions of my non-MAC beauty products.

Just an aside--I just sifted through...

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Makeup & Shopping: Does makeup matter?

Makeup & Shopping: Does makeup matter?

Do you wear different makeup when you go shopping? I'm a power shopper, to be honest.  I generally hop to the mall to check out new MAC collections these days, but when I get the urge to go shopping for things like clothes, I am a super shopper.  I hit the stores that I know work for me (and my...

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Guest Look -- Jessika Shares a Bright Tropical Eye

Guest Look -- Jessika Shares a Bright Tropical Eye

She used...

Eyes

  • Inner lid - MAC Clear Sky Blue Pigment
  • Middle of lid - MAC Bitter eyeshadow and then a little MAC Lime eyeshadow on top
  • Outer lid - MAC Jewel Blue eyeshadow followed by some MAC Electric Eel eyeshadow
  • Highlight - MAC Retrospeck eyeshadow
  • Liner - MAC Deep Truth eyeshadow with a little MAC...

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Self-Tanning 101: Olay Touch of Sun Moisturizer, Lotion, and Body Lotion

Self-Tanning 101: Olay Touch of Sun Moisturizer, Lotion, and Body Lotion

Olay Total Effects Touch of Sun Moisturizer ($18.99) is an anti-aging daily moisturizer with subtle self-tanning properties. This is good for those who just want to slightly brighten and tan the face, but do not want an actual self-tanner. I find gradual and subtle self-tanners to have a great effect...

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Tutorial - Black Ore, Black Smokey Eye with Multi-Color Sheen

Tutorial - Black Ore, Black Smokey Eye with Multi-Color Sheen

I used Black Ore solar bits (LE) on lid, Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow on inner lid, Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow on middle of lid, Shimmermoss eyeshadow on outer lid, Freshwater eyeshadow on outer lid, Electric Eel eyeshadow on outer lid, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer crease, Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer gloss alone or over lipstick?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer gloss alone or over lipstick?

Do you prefer gloss alone or over lipstick? Are you all about sheer, glossy lips? Super opaque glossy lips? Need lipstick before you get your gloss on?

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Magellan Says... Rules For the Best Slumber Party Ever!

Magellan Says... Rules For the Best Slumber Party Ever!

Daddy and Uncle are going to Las Vegas for Uncle's birthday, and my cousin Ender (a 2 year old Shiba/Eskie mix) is staying with Mommy and me for the next four days! It's a puppy slumber party! I loveeeee slumber parties!

(Note from Mom:  It's Memorial Day, so hopefully you are all having fun with...

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