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mario badescu aloe moisturizer3

i’m sitting poolside soaking up a few last florida sunrays before jetting back to virginia tonight and i am completely in awe of how well my skin has behaved on this little getaway. normally flying alone is enough to send … Continue reading

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simple foaming cleanser9

in the evenings, i need a gentle but effective cleanser that is going to obliterate my makeup, dissolve my mascara, and make my lip color vanish without stripping or irritating my skin. i’ve recently been turned on to foam cleansers … 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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kai perfume oil6

here’s the thing about a classic: it’s simple, unassuming, not overdone and never tries too hard. kai’s gorgeous fragrance has a list of celebrity devotees longer than my arm and one sniff solidifies just why that is. the scent is comfortably … Continue reading

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iman breast cancer awareness lip stain0

did you guys read sarah’s post on pink ribbon campaigns? i found it fascinating and it really made me think about the products that i choose to endorse during the month of october. after falling in love with iman’s breast … 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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not-so-scary serums2

* i’m easily intimidated by things like masks and serums. deep down i’m not always sure why i need them and don’t even get me started on trying to figure out which one is best. worst of all, even if … Continue reading

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on my lips11

it’s been awhile since we talked about this, but every once in awhile (ok, all of the damn time) i take a look at the lip products that i’m currently rotating and i really like what i see. sometimes i … Continue reading

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le metier de beaute creme fresh tint2

meet your new makeup bag essential. this pot from le metier de beaute houses the most irresistible lipstick and blush combination. with fair (and admittedly aging) skin that is always in need of a touch of radiant color, this gorgeous … Continue reading

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