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taking makeup application beyond your fingertips

march bag + balm2

bag: stephanie johnson mini pouch in malibu crinkle patent, $30 balm: sephora color reveal balm, $12 this month’s bag is a staple for me. it lives in my handbag and travels from work to play, stashing my pill box, headphones, … Continue reading

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chanel precision eyelash curler7

if i had to choose, i’d say that the three discerning characteristics of my finished face are bold, defined brows, a perfectly sculpted cheek, and lots, and lots of lash. i like a long, luscious fan of fringe that looks … Continue reading

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january bag + balm8

bag: emergency mascara pouch, $13 balm: 100% natural lip roll-on rose, $6 i love the simplicity of this month’s bag – and the cheeky silkscreen print?! so perfect. durable canvas in an ideal size (super slim with enough length for … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: jouer cosmetics pochette0

this super chic wristlet-meets-carrying-case is the jouer cosmetics holiday 2011 pochette. now, pochette might be the most adorable word for “beautiful wallet on an ivory bangle that also holds your makeup and your phone and contains a mirror” ever, but … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: tools + tresses11

1. sonia kashuk holiday kabuki, $12 – perfect for dusting that new translucent powder or for achieving the most natural blush look 2. limited edition paul & joe luxury pouch, $55 – the guys have outdone themselves with this year’s … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: december bag + balm1

bag: broccato shimmer cosmetic clutch, $38 balm set: sara happ black cherry lip scrub + lip slip, $40 a fur pom and the perfect shimmer brocade make up this beautiful holiday bag for your beauty essentials by stephanie johnson. isn’t … Continue reading

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clarisonic mia24

i held off on this purchase (and this post!) for a long time, but this is getting silly. we *must* discuss the clarisonic mia. if you’ve been hiding under a beauty rock, the clarisonic is a face brush made by … Continue reading

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loverdoodles pocket mirrors0

i have loved and lost more pocket mirrors than i can count. they’re a handbag essential for a girl who likes lipstick…or who eats spinach…or whose mascara tends to wander down cheek…or whose hair tends to fly away… need i … Continue reading

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looks good for your guy: november bag + balm11

bag: tomlin cosmetic bag, $39 balm: molton brown protecting vitamin lipsaver, $18 these products may be male-friendly, but they are both totally steal-worthy and would be amazing additions to any lady’s travel repertoire! the bag: i can’t tell you how … Continue reading

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october bag + balm11

bag: hand blocked zipper case from west elm, $7 – $12 balm: pacifica coconut pearls luminizing lip quench, $9 the bag: i am smitten with these patterned, plastic-lined cosmetic cases in three sizes and twelve great prints. each can be … Continue reading

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