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A Beauty Review: mark. Min-a-Real Cream to Powder Foundation
mark. Min-a-Real Cream to Powder Foundation in Buff ($18) A mineral foundation that goes on as a cream and dries to a powder. After hearing rave reviews about this foundation, I knew I had to try it. A number of people told me that this foundation is perfect because it gives great coverage without being cakey. I […]
Introducing Sephora Formula X
Stop the presses – Sephora is phasing out their entire Sephora by OPI collection! Don’t worry, though. Sephora plans to introduce something bigger and better. Something that can only be described as X.
A Beauty Review: Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow
Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in “It” List ($19) A deep, matte black shadow. Warning: this shadow is black. Perhaps the deepest, darkest, truest black shadow I own. Which is why I absolutely love it. I use this shadow mainly to set my black gel eyeliner. I always like to set my eyeliner with a similar shade […]
Manicure Monday: Watercolors
Admittedly, I’ve been getting pretty technical with my manicures lately. From chevron to tribal print, some of these manicures really require a steady hand. With today’s manicure, that’s not the case. While the look may have been inspired by the gorgeous paintings of Monet and Cézanne, you don’t need to be a famous artist to […]
A Beauty Review: mark. Please Hold Eye Primer
mark. Please Hold Eye Primer ($9) Thankfully, I don’t often have problems with my eyeshadow creasing, so trying eye primers was never the first thing on my list. As a lover of all things beauty, however, I need to know how different products work, so I decided to give primers a try. Boy, am I glad I […]
Manicure Monday: Matte Tribal
If you’re looking for a fun, impressive manicure, look no further. Tribal print manicures can be pretty impressive, but also pretty hard to accomplish. The amount of detail involved can prove tricky for even the most accomplished manicurist. Have no fear – I’ve found a solution. All you need for this manicure? Your favorite polish […]
Manicure Monday: Spring Designs
My manicures are my form of art. Whether through colors or designs, manicures are how I express my style or current mood. I’m not impartial when it comes to my manicures, though – I definitely pick favorites. One of my absolute favorites was my galaxy manicure. On the other hand, there are manicures that aren’t […]
A Beauty Review: Benefit’s They’re Real
There is no secret to the perfect lashes. I’m a firm believer that everyone is different – including your lashes. Some people might need a volumizing mascara, while others might need a lengthening mascara. One mascara might make someone look like they have doll lashes, but it might make someone else look like they’ve got […]
Manicure Monday: Fun with Chevron
Summer is right around the corner, and I’m embracing it with open arms. With the weather warming up, I wanted to celebrate in the best way I know how – a fun summer manicure! Combining bright colors typical of summer with black-and-white that’s so on-trend this season, I created this fun chevron-accented manicure! Want to […]
Manicure Monday: Haute Reverse French
For all those I haven’t blabbed to, I’m currently spending the week in Paris! What better way to rock Manicure Monday in France than with a French manicure? You might be saying, Can this chick get over French manicures already? But I’m a huge fan of the French – I think it elongates your nails and […]
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