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Guest Look -- Toni

Guest Look -- Toni

She used:

  • Neutral base
  • Going bananas eyeshadow on inner lid
  • Bitter eyeshadow on middle and outer lid
  • Humid eyeshadow on upper lash line and crease
  • Brown liner on waterline
  • Shroom eyeshadow arounnd tear duct and under lower lash line
  • Plushlash mascara

Check out another one of her close ups,

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Holiday Make Up Guide - Part 8: Little Black Dress and Holiday Golds

Holiday Make Up Guide - Part 8: Little Black Dress and Holiday Golds

Everybody has--or should have--a little black dress that's suitable for just about any occasion. Here's a great example of something classy with a bit of fun, too, by Calvin Klein (and hey, it's even reasonably priced!). We're lovin' Dior's quint in Sunset Cafe for its soft gold, taupe, and...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you have a signature scent or fragrance?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you have a signature scent or fragrance?

Do you have a signature scent or fragrance? Is there a fragrance you wear so often that you'd swear people would recognize it was you coming just by the scent? What is it? What makes you so in love with it that it's such a staple in your life?

I always wanted a signature scent--no dice yet!

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Guest Look - Kasha #2

Guest Look - Kasha #2

Kasha is back with another look, this time purple and blue, accompanied by a step-by-step guide on how to duplicate the look.

  • Define the brows using Walnut brow powder in brow shader with 208 brush.
  • Pat browbone with Ivorie highlight color in brow shader using 252 brush.
  • Apply Clarity eyeshadow in...

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Elizabeth Arden - Meditteranean Eau de Parfum Review

Elizabeth Arden - Meditteranean Eau de Parfum Review

MEDITERRANEAN (3.3 fl. oz.) | A radiant woody floral. A modern expression of sparkling radiance. $53.00

As someone just starting to get interested in the world of fragrance (and boy is it a world!), Mediterranean offers me a light scent of floral notes and a bit of sweetness. I found it distinctly...

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Bargain Beauty - Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping!

Bargain Beauty - Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping!

Beauty.com is having some amazing gift with purchases right now--which are great to give as gifts or keep for yourself!

Macy's is having their "Biggest One Day" sale on Saturday, but today (Friday) is their preview day! Check out their web busters; they have several cute items, including adorable...

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MAC Cosmetics - Of Beauty Review, Swatches, Product Photos

MAC Cosmetics - Of Beauty Review, Swatches, Product Photos

Overall, I adored the beauty powders, but how could I not? (And did you expect me NOT to?!) I adored them so much when they were released earlier at the PRO store (if you didn't know, Dancing Light, Drizzlegold, and Natural Flare are all permanent in the PRO line, along with several others) that I...

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Report - Nordstrom Cosmetics Trend Show November 2007

Report - Nordstrom Cosmetics Trend Show November 2007

I attended Nordstrom's Cosmetics Trend Show this past weekend, and now it's time to share some of the tips and tricks shared throughout the show with my dear readers. The show was divided into three scenes: Matte Skin, Lined Eyes, and Red/Burgundy Lips.

SCENE 1: MATTE SKIN

This season's extra-fine...

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Holiday Make Up Guide - Part 7: Black Lashes Galore and Red Hot Lips

Holiday Make Up Guide - Part 7: Black Lashes Galore and Red Hot Lips

A feminine twist on the bad-girl image awaits you in this gorgeous Marvin Richards jacket. Every temptress could use a sizzling scarlet red lipstick like Dior's Addict lipstick in Positive Red--not for the red-shy by anymeans! Pair with several coats of DiorShow mascara for lengthy, voluminous, and...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's the best way to resist temptation [of the beauty variety]?

Temptalia Asks You - What's the best way to resist temptation [of the beauty variety]?

What's the best way to resist temptation [of the beauty variety]? How do you manage to pass up products that tempt you?

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