Monthly Archives: September 2012

pacifica island vanilla solid perfume3

sweet and sultry, this new solid perfume from pacifica is better than your average vanilla thanks to inspiration from the islands and a touch of tahitian spice. as a long-time bestseller for pacifica, i’m thrilled to see island vanilla in … Continue reading

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september bag + balm4

* bag: sonia kashuk completely organized, $14.99 balm: maybelline baby lips in quenched, $2.99 this months’ pairing certainly won’t break the bank, ringing in at under $20 for the duo. while a low price is an attractive selling point, we … Continue reading

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jouer essential matte touch0

it’s not feeling so september-y in virginia these days, and until the temps dip below 80 degrees, i’m going to be prone to shiny face. while me and the gland gods duke it out over that one, at least i’ve … Continue reading

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theBALM stainiac12

’tis the season for boots, pumpkin spice, and dark, stormy manicures, but i still have trouble saying goodbye to my cherished summer glow. enter, thebalm staniac. this lip and cheek tint (discovered thanks to birchbox) is the perfect product to help hang … Continue reading

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this or that: metallic nails4

metallic nails were all over the spring ’13 runways, but you don’t have to wait until next year to sport the trend. whether you prefer to dabble in an array of nontoxic shades a la priti polish or you choose … Continue reading

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clinique black honey lip duo9

the most universal lip color in america is so trend-right for fall. with burgundy and oxblood everything turning up everywhere, wine-stained lips are going to be the season’s most achievable and buzzed about beauty look. i already knew that i’d … Continue reading

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murad hydro-dynamic ultimate moisture0

fall is upon us, beauties, and a change in the air means a necessary change in the skincare routine. i don’t know about you, but the first day without humidity and my skin is dryer and tighter than it is … Continue reading

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old faithful: tweezerman slant6

i take better care of my brows than i do my car. they are a source of pride and i’m obsessed with keeping them in perfect shape. as i hopped out of the shower this morning and plucked a few … Continue reading

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in my bag of tricks: coterie3

i am so excited about the upcoming launch of coterie, a new flash sale website dedicated to the very best in beauty. i had the chance to get early private access to the site and shop their first campaign by … Continue reading

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on my lips5

seriously, how many pink lip products does one girl need? it would seem that the answer is no less than six. my collection, top to bottom: bite beauty luminous creme lipstick in fig, $24 bite beauty honey lip lacquer in gamay, … Continue reading

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