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Category Archives: eyes
topshop eye gleam in winterfrost4
this might be the prettiest metallic cream shadow that i have ever laid eyes upon. the shade falls somewhere between a pearly white and a silver gray with a texture that’s super smooth and easy to blend. it’s ultra pigmented … Continue reading
the rule of three0
* the holiday season is hectic enough, but add in the need to monitor finishing touches on our new house and combine that with packing to move – you’ve got a normally calm beauty blogger running around like a crazy … Continue reading
pretty gifty: purminerals show off collection4
while i don’t normally invest in them for myself, sets like this are great for gifting. instead of giving the whole group to one person, i like to break them up and tie little pairs together with ribbon – because … Continue reading
laura mercier long lash mascara0
when it comes to lashes, i don’t think that my demands are too excessive, yet it seems that i am constantly on the hunt for the perfect mascara. trust me when i tell you that i test a lot of … Continue reading
fall beauty updates4
well beauties, it’s definitely fall. i know this because all of a sudden i am confused about what to wear and i find myself breaking out the hand cream. our virginia summers are so humid that fall can feel especially … Continue reading
Posted in blush, cheeks, editorial sample, eyes, fragrance, hair, lashes, lips, nails, skin
Tagged dior, ilia, mane message, maybelline, simple, stila cosmetics, tory burch
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rediscovering a few old favorites5
* on sundays i do a weekly purge of the glossarie stash and archives. i move things from the “to be tested drawer” to my makeup basket, from my makeup basket to my “keep” drawer or into my donation bags. … Continue reading
Posted in blush, cheeks, eyes, face, foundation, lashes, lips
Tagged clinique, make up for ever, soap & glory, stila cosmetics
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movie magic with mark.6
* in august i spent an afternoon at the mark. offices filming a handful of videos for some of their exciting new products. i had the absolute best time hanging out with the mark. team who are, not surprisingly, an … Continue reading
bobbi brown ‘old hollywood’ eyeshadow palette11
holy gorgeous, this eyeshadow palette from bobbi brown is everything. i don’t even like eyeshadow all that much (i’m kind of afraid of it, it’s fine.) and i know that i need this palette in my life. for one, bobbi’s … Continue reading
la prairie anti-aging eye and lip perfection4
it’s a wicked gloomy day here in virginia so i’m tucked up at my kitchen table sipping hot coffee and perusing boots and sweaters online, thinking about how i have to spend three days in virginia beach this weekend. at … Continue reading
gilding the lid13
i have been dreaming about this rosy gold glitter eye look from the jason wu runway show ever since it graced my instagram feed via allure magazine. it’s slightly smoky and all girly and it’s one that i need to … Continue reading
