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What makeup do you have on your desk?

What makeup do you have on your desk?

What makeup do you have on your desk? (Or nightstand, table, other surface... and if you have no surfaces, bag!) Share!

On my desk, I have a few Dior and Guerlain lipsticks, Bobbi Brown lipglosses, Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadows, Jack Black Lip Balm, Jack Black Hand Healer, La Mer Hand...

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Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe?

Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe?

Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe? If you have to pay for it, which would you rather? If it was free, which would you rather?

Generally, I like supporting the people who actually create, rather than just copy others (so not coincidental duping). If it seemed like one brand was...

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Beautiful Beginnings with CoverGirl

Beautiful Beginnings with CoverGirl

Beautiful Beginnings with CoverGirl

What was the first CoverGirl product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer: I can't remember if I had tried...

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Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores?

Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores?

Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores? Would you rather visit a brand at a counter or at its own store?

It depends on my mood! If I'm just impulsively checking out what's new, then I'd rather go to a counter so I can see lots of different brands and products. If I'm looking to shop from a...

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Rant & Rave: Jelly Nail Polishes

Rant & Rave: Jelly Nail Polishes

This Week's Topic: JELLY NAIL POLISHES!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about jelly nail polishes. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

my answer: I love how squishy they look! I'm not a huge fan of sheer polish overall, though some shades I...

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What brand do you wish you had better access to?

What brand do you wish you had better access to?

What brand do you wish you had better access to? Share your wishes!

Now, I barely have any access (in person) to any beauty brands, since I live an hour or further away from the beauty counters, but half the time online launches products before counters even receive them! I'd love to have better...

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Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

There are always products that receive endless raves, but they don't always live up to our expectations or work out as well as they do for others.  Share your picks for most overrated and underrated NAIL POLISHES.  Don't forget to share...

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Have you ever fallen out of love with beauty and makeup?

Have you ever fallen out of love with beauty and makeup?

Have you ever fallen out of love with beauty and makeup? Has it been an enduring love affair? Or is it an on-again, off-again kind of relationship?

It's been pretty enduring! Surprisingly so, actually. I get really committed to what I'm working on, but my interests usually don't span years upon...

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