From the monthly archives:

May 2010

Happy Memorial Day

May 30, 2010

As I spend the rest of the holiday weekend with my friends and family in observance of Memorial Day, I remember what this day is truly for–to pay tribute to the brave men and women who died while serving in the military for this place we call home. Please enjoy the holiday safely! xo Amber

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Review: bareMinerals Buzzworthy Collection

May 28, 2010

This review could also pass as a “Currently Loving” post because I think the new bareMinerals Buzzworthy Collection is that awesome! Five products (six if you count the lipgloss/lipstick duo separately) for $36 is just ridiculous, and considering what the products are for that price–it becomes stupid ridiculous at that point. Buzzworthy contains: • Well [...]

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Carrie Bradshaw’s Must-Have Beauty Products

May 27, 2010

How does Carrie Bradshaw always look so fabulous? As Sarah Jessica Parker’s personal makeup artist, Judy Chin is responsible for creating her iconic looks. In this short video, Judy dishes on a few of the essential beauty products that no scene with Carrie could be without! For starters, did you know they usually only like [...]

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Currently Loving: Bath & Body Works Summer Vanillas Collection

May 26, 2010

When it comes to fragrances, I’m typically not a very vanilla person, unless it’s a buttercream frosting kind of vanilla–all bets are off in that case! I think Bath & Body Works has quite an interesting take on vanilla in their Summer Vanillas Collection, available now until August. As a matter of fact, I just [...]

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Review: Elizabeth Grant The Socializer

May 26, 2010

I wish I could say that my tired, puffy eyes are the result of living some extraordinary jet-setting lifestyle, but they’re not. It’s more like–my husband pushes me off the bed all night in his sleep, and our kitty cat wakes us up by standing at our heads crying into our ears sporadically through the [...]

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Want Salon Perfect Hair? Get It Here!

May 24, 2010

Want Salon Perfect Hair? Get It Here Follow these expert tricks to getting healthy, shiny hair — without stepping foot into a salon This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article You don’t have to drop $60 on a blow out to get bouncy, commercial-worthy hair. All you need are a few hard working products and a [...]

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Review & Swatches: Essie Resort Collection

May 22, 2010

I have a feeling that the closest thing I’m going to get to a vacation this summer is the new Essie Resort Collection, so please let me enjoy it while I can! The Resort color story is chic and dreamy to me, it’s not incredibly bright–yet it’s still pretty vibrant for being on the muted [...]

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Currently Loving: White Sands Orchids Oil

May 21, 2010

Several weeks ago, I started having issues with my scalp and it hasn’t been overjoyed with me since, so I haven’t been able to really style my hair very easily. But now that it’s on the mend and a little bit better, I can get back to reviewing fab hair products… and off we [...]

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First Look: Essie Summer 2010 Collection

May 19, 2010

And the race is on for summer nail polish collections! I must say, Essie’s is looking pretty promising to me. I don’t have great photos of the new Essie summer 2010 shades yet, but here’s the shade breakdown: Miss Matched – sheer pink Haute as Hello – coral Knockout Pout – hot pink Vermillionaire – [...]

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Review: Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic

May 18, 2010

If there are shortcuts to complexion perfection, I’m pretty sure Benefit’s new Confessions of a Concealaholic kit would make the list! This cute little “diary” contains all of Benefit’s most popular complexion enhancers in one adorable little storybook–complete with a mirror and step-by-step instructions for how to make the the perfect face. Confessions of a [...]

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