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taking makeup application beyond your fingertips

my little pony4

i’m guilty of rocking the hit-the-alarm-button-seventeen-times-AGAIN ponytail all to often. i truly wish i was one of those chicks that could commit to the whole, wash, blowdry, straighten, routine daily but it just doesn’t happen. alas, i pop one of … Continue reading

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beautifully organized1

if you haven’t discovered umbra, let me introduce you to the most artful storage products out there. the newest additions are capelli (above) and tubo (below). heat-resistant capelli contains all of your hair accessories and styling tools — even before … Continue reading

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tote your stash in style0

i am a raving fan of hobo international. a local company started for women by women to solve all of our handbag and accessory dilemmas with their collection of amazing leather goodies. their latest release includes the gorgeous frame makeup … Continue reading

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tchau!2

that’s “farewell!” in portuguese. i’m off on a shiny adventure to spain and portugal for the next two weeks. i’ll miss you all terribly but plan to scavenge the shops and markets abroad for some well-kept european beauty secrets to … Continue reading

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spotlight: stephanie johnson0

i am such a bag lady. i mean, i could not be more of a fan of something stylish to carry around my most favorite things (ahem, beauty products). my most recent discovery is stephanie johnson’s fabulous line of functionally … Continue reading

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golden arches0

any beauty will tell ya, nobody does brows like anastasia beverly hills. and whilst i opt for a $12 wax job from my fave holeinthewall nail place as opposed to the $25 jobbie at their nordstrom salon, i’m still a … Continue reading

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blonze! have more fun :)1

blonzer: (n) the perfect combination of blush, bronzer and touch of shimmer for those of us that prefer not to go nuclear with the faux tanner when, let’s face it, this porcelain skin would never turn that color anywhere near … Continue reading

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benefit beauty blowout!0

where do i begin?! glossarie fave benefit cosmetics is giving away everything but the kitchen sink! not only can you score my absolute favorite shadow brush with any $50 order (code: beauty09), you can also get 20 issues of my … Continue reading

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pretty practical: cinda b cosmetic bags2

just today, i stumbled upon cinda b and her unbelievable line of patterned handbags, totes, and accessories. always on the prowl for something to lug my stash around in, i was instantly entranced with her collection of accessories, including the … Continue reading

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