From the monthly archives:

December 2009

First Look: Smashbox Heartbreaker Collection Spring 2010

December 29, 2009

Smashbox is already setting hearts a flutter with the Heartbreaker Collection for Spring 2010…I know! It’s not even New Year’s Eve yet, but I’m so happy to see 2010 collections trickling in already! This one will be a smash for sure, no pun intended. Smashbox has released their first ever fragrance, Heartbreaker Eau de Parfum [...]

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19 New Ways to Style Your Hair

December 29, 2009

19 New Ways to Style Your Hair New Year, new look? It’s easy with these hairstyle ideas This year, why not resolve to try a new hairstyle? (It’s a lot easier than giving up carbs or training for a marathon.) With these how-tos it’s a cinch to do. Finally, a New Year’s Resolution we can [...]

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Review: Luminess Air

December 28, 2009

I try to attend as many trade shows as possible, and there seems to be a vendor in every row selling an airbrush machine by demonstrating how easy it is to use for the everyday consumer. The two that I see on the consumer market the most are the Luminess Air and the TEMPTU Airbrush [...]

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Currently Loving: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow Quads

December 27, 2009

I had an epiphany yesterday: I’m officially a responsible adult. Let me explain–I woke up at an insanely early hour just so that I could make a mad dash to Target and the mall to stock up on Christmas supplies for next year. In prior years, I would have balked at such a notion! While [...]

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Review: Bioelements Gentle Creme Eye Makeup Remover

December 27, 2009

Well hello dolls, happy holidays! I’ve been away being all merry and Christmas-y, it was a beautiful holiday–I hope yours was too if you celebrate. If it’s not something you celebrate, I hope your holiday was a special one indeed! Now let’s get down to business… Being all festive usually calls for a little more [...]

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BeautyFix 4 has arrived!

December 24, 2009

I’m so excited that BeautyFix 4 is here! Each kit keeps getting better and better, and I can’t wait to try out these new products that were included in this installment: Frais Hand Sanitizer (purse size) Jonathan Product Finish Shine Polishing Gloss Chella Enzyme Exfoliating Crema Mask Canyon Ranch Protect UVA/UVB SPF 30 Facial Moisturizer [...]

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Review: Christopher Drummond Beauty Eyeshadow

December 24, 2009

Professional makeup artist Christopher Drummond created an all-natural, vegan, and organic-based makeup line that launched in 2007. I recently tried out a few products from the line and of particular note, I found the eyeshadow formulation is lacking any bismuth oxychloride–an ingredient in some mineral eyeshadows that can cause itching or irritation. While for me [...]

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Currently Loving: Lancome Oscillation PowerFoundation

December 23, 2009

Lancome started off their Oscillation innovation with with Oscillation Vibrating Infinite Mascara, and I loved it. You can check out that review here. But new territory was entered with the recent introduction of Oscillation PowerFoundation, it’s unique because the applicator vibrates 7,000 times a minute to help blend the mineral powder perfectly. Like the mascara, [...]

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Sale on Sale at Sephora–20% Additional Savings

December 23, 2009

Sephora.com has a special promo code right now for their awesome new “Sale on Sale” promotion and it will save you an additional 20% off on all of their sale merchandise! Woo hoo! The promo doesn’t end until 12/31, so you’ve got time to burn up your Sephora gift cards from the holidays. I found [...]

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Review: Urban Decay Smoke Out Kit

December 22, 2009

Do you have problems with achieving a smoky eye look? It’s one of the biggest beauty challenges that I’m trying to overcome. It’s so hard for me due to the shape of my eyes, and I have a hard time doing the blend, blend, and then blending some more so that I don’t look like [...]

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