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taking makeup application beyond your fingertips

falconwright wallet pouch0

i really don’t care to discuss the fact that it’s going to be 70 degrees today and 25 degrees tomorrow. (because that’s just crazy.) all i want to talk about right now is this adorable pouch from falconwright. done up … Continue reading

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morphe deluxe buffer brush1

everyone has their druthers when it comes to foundation application: fingers, sponge, flat brush, etc. – and i happen to be a fan of the big, fluffy brush. this version from morphe is near perfection. for one, the size is … Continue reading

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sam villa e-t.c. light hair dryer2

i’m going to level with you beauties. until right before christmas, i had been using the same hair dryer that i took with me to my freshman year of college. that’s a solid 14 year relationship we are talking about … Continue reading

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looking for a sweet treat to surprise your valentine? i am obsessed with this dopp kit from owen & fred. it comes in three colors – gray (blue interior), navy (shown), and army green (orange interior) – and is a … Continue reading

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orla kiely at target9

* if you don’t know orla kiely, then you definitely should. she’s a contemporary irish designer by way of london who has especially made a name for herself when it comes to unique retro prints. she’s known for her laminate … Continue reading

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sonia kashuk soft cosmetic case2

i am lo-ving these soft cosmetic cases from sonia kashuk’s target line, not only because of their budget-friendly price of $6.99, but because their smaller size recently forced me to do a major edit of the contents of my (dirty, … Continue reading

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butter london color favorites0

i have fallen pretty hard for the butter london color cosmetics collection. i was fully introduced to the line at the ny now market in august and was shocked then to find myself drawn towards blue eyelashes, electric green eyeliner, … Continue reading

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stephanie johnson mini pouch in dubai9

nails are deborah lippmann’s rolling in the deep; my fabulous ring is by anna beck stephanie johnson’s mini pouch is nothing short of a handbag essential. its small size and boxy shape make it ideal for stashing daily makeup products, … Continue reading

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a few recent favorites14

* i’ve been a little testing machine lately and sometimes there is just TOO much goodness to share at once. rather than keep you waiting while i craft individual posts for each of these pretty products, i’ve mashed them into … Continue reading

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shu uemura tokyo lash fiesta s eyelash curler8

most of you are familiar with my obsession over shu uemura’s eyelash curler. i used it for years and then it all but disappeared from the us markets without explanation. i’ve been happily plugging away with my replacement chanel, but … Continue reading

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