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The Scarlet Season: Make Up For Ever #205 Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Make Up For Ever #205 Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Make Up For Ever #205 Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #205 Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep, blue-based red. It's fairly bright and most definitely noticeable, but it's deep enough that it doesn't come off too bright. It has a slightly glossy...

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Best Gifts for the Girl Who Has Everything

Best Gifts for the Girl Who Has Everything

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for the Girl Who Has Everything

I have to admit; when I was putting together this selection of gifts to give (or receive!), I considered and chose a lot of gifts that I thought would make sense for me--because beauty wise?  I am kind of this girl.  I don't think...

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The Scarlet Season: Chanel Passion Rouge Allure Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Chanel Passion Rouge Allure Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Chanel Passion Rouge Allure Lipstick

Chanel Passion Rouge Allure Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a richly pigmented, medium bright red that leans only slightly blue, but otherwise reads fairly neutral on my lips. It applies easily and evenly...

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The Scarlet Season: Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss

Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a glossy semi-opaque red with pink tones. I had never heard of Cosmoholic prior to trying out this shade, and I was pleasantly surprised at the...

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The Scarlet Season: Smashbox Starlet Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Smashbox Starlet Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Smashbox Starlet Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss

Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss Siren ($18.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a semi-opaque shade of pinky-red with subtle golden shimmer and a high gloss sheen. Like previously mentioned Siren, the formula is all...

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The Scarlet Season: Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss

Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss ($36.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a stunning shade of subdued ruby red with ruby and gold shimmer and the most amazing...

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Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Luxury Gifts

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Luxury Gifts

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Luxury Gifts

When I think luxury, I think of products that feel like an experience--decadent, luxurious, and satisfying--and often are items I wouldn't myself purchase but would love to receive.  In that vein, I've missed the price range from as low as $45 to as high...

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The Scarlet Season: MAC Port Red Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Port Red Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Port Red Lipstick

MAC Port Red Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a gorgeous ruby red with gold sheen. I really love this shade, and it's neck-and-neck with Queen's Sin as one of MAC's better red lipsticks. They aren’t identical, as Queen’s Sin is a...

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Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for the Minimalist

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for the Minimalist

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for the Minimalist

Sometimes us beauty addicts just love to share our love for all that is beauty, but not everyone in our life is nearly as dedicated as us... enter beauty-themed gifts that are great to receive, even if you're not a beauty buff.

Whenever I look to...

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The Scarlet Season: Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, bright true-red with a slight touch of orange in its base. While some of Illamasqua's lipsticks can be drying, Encounter is about as dry as I'd expect for...

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