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Do you adjust your foundation for seasonal changes?

Do you adjust your foundation for seasonal changes?

Do you adjust your foundation for seasonal changes? Do you have to get a different shade or mix two shades? Change formulas?

I usually mix two shades year-round, but it might be more of one and less of the other depending on how much I got outdoors--admittedly, I'm mostly inside!

Thanks to reader Ves...

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Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows – Metallic Finish (Part 2)

Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows – Metallic Finish (Part 2)

Here are the remaining Metallic finish shades of Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows, which now means we have a complete set in the database. :) The post includes a combination of shades I purchased and some press samples (I purchased approximately 185 of the 210 shades).

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Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows – Diamond Finish (Part 2)

Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows – Diamond Finish (Part 2)

Here are the remaining Diamond finish shades of Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows, so now the gallery is complete with photos and swatches! :) The post includes a combination of shades I purchased and some press samples (I purchased approximately 185 of the 210 shades).

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Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows - Iridescent Finish (Part 3)

Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows - Iridescent Finish (Part 3)

Here are all the remaining shades from the Iridescent finish range of Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows. The post includes a combination of shades I purchased and some press samples (I purchased approximately 185 of the 210 shades). A lot of the shades in this set are...

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Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows - Iridescent Finish (Part 2)

Swatch Saturday: Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows - Iridescent Finish (Part 2)

The temptation was too strong! I gave into the desire to collect 'em all (I need three more, if my calculations are correct!). Here's a look at another fifteen shades from the Iridescent finish range of Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows. The post includes a combination of...

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What's in your travel makeup bag?

What's in your travel makeup bag?

What's in your travel makeup bag? Share!

I always empty it out after I return from wherever, and then fill it up based on where I'm going (and what I'll be doing!). My husband and I took a little three-day trip down to Disneyland a couple of months ago, and I put together a 15-pan palette of Make Up...

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What would you like to see improved with products as we head into 2015?

What would you like to see improved with products as we head into 2015?

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More price stability/less pushing prices up beyond "normal" price increases due to rising cost of goods--this year has seen a lot of brands price products outside of their normal pricing range (e.g. MAC with high-end, not mid-end pricing). I'd love to see brands tweak trends, rather than just...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #259

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #259

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Pieces from Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy lipsticks, Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows, Bite Beauty Lip Pencil Set, Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Set
  • Weekend plans: Hopefully relax a little -- it has been a ridiculously stressful week!
  • Do you keep a diary?: Nope! I've...

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Hit List: Best Vampy Lipstick

Hit List: Best Vampy Lipstick

What's the Best Vampy Lipstick that you've tried?

Share your pick!  And don't forget to share why :)

NARS Train Bleu is one of the best that I've come across. I also like MAC's satin/mattes, but most are LE.

Thanks to Monica for today's topic!

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What do you do with packaging?

What do you do with packaging?

What do you do with packaging? Cute or interesting boxes/bags? Velvet bags? Do you keep them, reuse them, or toss them? Share!

I recycle just about everything that I can, otherwise I pass on to friends and family. I have maybe 10-20 velvet pouches from each brand that has them, but I never use them,...

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