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essie spring 2014 hide & go chic collection3

every season i look to the experts at essie to dictate what colors my nails will be sporting. just like pantone tends to lead the way in color trends for fashion, i consider essie the leader when it comes to color trends … Continue reading

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maybelline volum’ express pumped up! colossal mascara6

  as the rest of me has been expanding, i’ve found myself craving bigger and bigger lashes. it’s all about balance, right? but, as i have tested mascara after mascara in search of that crazy smudge-proof volume, mascara after mascara … Continue reading

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urban decay streak naked flushed palette4

i’m not always one for palettes. i love them from afar, but mostly file them away in the “too pretty to use” category – or i buy them and end up using just one shade. it’s never been my cup … Continue reading

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shades of spring0

we’re finally starting to get our first taste of spring weather, and while transitional fashion can be a bit tricky, i’m never shy about wearing the current season, regardless of temperature, where everyone can see it – on my fingernails. polish … Continue reading

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4 fab little lip balms6

it’s no secret that pregnancy is just plain weird. (beautiful, yes; a miracle, definitely; but still very, very strange!) of all the symptoms that i was prepared for, swelled-up, bee-stung, brigitte bardot-like lips were not on the menu – and … Continue reading

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maybelline dream pure bb15

bb creams and i have not always gotten along. they never seem to offer enough coverage and color match is always an issue. historically, i just haven’t found them to be worth the investment – even at the drugstore level. … Continue reading

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tweezerman onyx great grip eyelash curler4

lash curlers are a funny thing. you would think that they’re all the same – two little loops for your fingers to grip, a curved metal crimper, soft cushion for your lashes, and a spring load for pressure. how very … Continue reading

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mac patentpolish lip pencil6

the chubby lip pencil is nothing new, and just when i had been starting to feel like i had tried them all and that they were all the same, mac up and changes the game. their new patentpolish lip pencils … Continue reading

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hourglass ambient lighting blush7

ah, blush. my very first beauty love and favorite product to this day. i love it so much that i like to save it for last, after my brows, lashes, even lips are done and watch the magic happen as … Continue reading

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kerastase elixir ultime crème fine6

forget everything you think you know about hair oil, because kerastase is changing the game. inside this gold tube is a product that has the weight of a lotion, but the deeply nourishing powers of a rich oil. crème fine is … Continue reading

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