Monthly Archives: September 2009

cream blush for dummies0

prepare yourselves for another beauty confession, my pets: i have a fear of cream blush. well, make that had a fear. i thought i had tried everything under the sun to get over this silly issue of mine until i … Continue reading

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grown up gloss1

have i told you that i don’t wear lipstick? shocking, i know. i mean, how can a self-proclaimed beauty obsessee avoid the iconic makeup item that basically launched an industry? well, it is what it is but thankfully gurus like … Continue reading

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purple reign2

bellasugar recently shared the makeup color trends for fall according to  color expert, pantone. in these first few days of autumn, my personal fave is jewel-y purple of all shades and tones. i’m already head over heels for clinique’s raisin-hued … Continue reading

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beginner’s luck0

sephora has struck gold with its line of kits ranging from the “lash stash” mascara sampler to “lip service” which contains glosses galore. the latest additions include one “starter kit” collection of top-of-the-line beauty basics. the my first makeup deluxe … Continue reading

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fall for a scrub1

my oldest of besties blogged about autumn this week since she adores the fall and all it brings with. a new englander at heart, i have to say i’m in the same state of mind these days but the one … Continue reading

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a long wearing liner for $8.990

i love tarjay for millions of reasons, but topping the list have got to be the oodles of finds that look expensive but ring up dirt cheap. sonia kashuk epitomizes this to a tee with her latest release of long-wearing, … Continue reading

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do good, feel better1

i am a big fan of companies, products, and the cosmetics industry as a whole who really seem to rally behind causes in need to truly give generously. one in particular, who has been doing good since the days when … Continue reading

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it’s a bird, it’s a plane1

it’s a mascara protector? yessiree. so forget that old business card trick, because tweezerman’s created a real solution to protect your perfect smoky eye from unwanted mascara smudges. just place this ingenious little device under lower lashes or above the … Continue reading

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so scents-ible2

the task of choosing a signature scent is always daunting. not only is smelling dozens of perfumes overwhelming, fragrances smell different on everyone so beauty counter recommendations are rarely a dependable source of information. well fear not my lovelies because … Continue reading

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my little pony4

i’m guilty of rocking the hit-the-alarm-button-seventeen-times-AGAIN ponytail all to often. i truly wish i was one of those chicks that could commit to the whole, wash, blowdry, straighten, routine daily but it just doesn’t happen. alas, i pop one of … Continue reading

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