From the monthly archives:

October 2010

Easy & Spook-tacular Halloween Nail Art Ideas

October 28, 2010

When it comes to creating nail art free-hand, I’m not exactly the best at it. I’m always impressed with how creative everyone is around the holidays, especially Halloween! But somehow, my pumpkins turn out as indistinguishable blobs and my ghosts are pretty unremarkable. Do you know how hard it is to mess up a ghost? [...]

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5 Hair Myths That Experts Say Are Just Not True

October 27, 2010

When it comes to our hair, skin, and nails—there’s a lot of fact and a lot of fiction. I remember being told that if I brushed my hair 100 times every night before bed that it would grow faster, and there I was about 10 years-old; brushing my hair repeatedly because if 100 was good, [...]

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Why I Just Cancelled My Marie Claire Subscription

October 26, 2010

Dear Lovelies, Earlier this afternoon, something disturbing was brought to my attention that I feel very strongly about and I wanted to share it with you. There’s currently an article (if you want to call it that) on MarieClaire.com titled Should “Fatties” Get a Room? (Even on TV?) I’m all about free speech—but in this [...]

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CoverGirl To Launch New Lipstick Formula in January 2011

October 25, 2010

2010 was a great year for new product launches from CoverGirl—with LashBlast Fusion Mascara and LiquilineBlast Eyeliner quickly becoming favorites within the industry. It looks like 2011 could start well for the mass brand too, as they’re gearing up to launch a new lipstick formula—Lip Perfection Lipstick. CoverGirl’s Global Creative Design Director, Pat McGrath designed [...]

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Review & Swatches: LORAC Tie Dye For Lip Gloss Collection

October 25, 2010

I was trying to wait at least a week longer before I started featuring all of the incredible holiday collections that are coming across my desk—but I just caved because this one is too incredible not to share early. The limited edition LORAC Tie Dye For Lip Gloss Collection is just totally to die for! [...]

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Must Reads From Around The Blogosphere: 10/24

October 24, 2010

Product Girl finds that some of her favorite summer products are actually suited for fall. Can’t get Willow Smith’s Whip My Hair out of your head? Neither can Hair on the Brain! Check out how Willow’s hairstylist created the hairstyles in the catchy little music video that has over six million views on You Tube. [...]

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Fresh, Fun and Funky Halloween Makeup and Costume Ideas

October 22, 2010

Fresh, Fun and Funky Halloween Makeup and Costume Ideas Get inspired by our 2010 costume ideas This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article For each Halloween look, we’ll give you the steps for completing your makeup, hairstyle and outfit. See ideas

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Kim Kardashian Pops Up in Toronto To Launch New FusionBeauty Holiday Collection

October 20, 2010

Kim Kardashian turned 30 (again) on Tuesday in Toronto, where FusionBeauty presented her with yet another fabulous birthday cake. Kim, how many pre-birthday parties have you had in the past week girlfriend? Oh, don’t listen to what anyone says… your thirties are when life finally starts to get interesting! The reality TV star (and incredibly [...]

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What do Serena Williams, Katy Perry, & Justin Bieber have in common?

October 20, 2010

Whoa, lots of nail news lately! First it was the Justin Bieber nail polish collection (Huh?) that Nicole by OPI is launching in December—there’s confirmation and info from OPI on two of their newest celeb-inspired collections. Serena Williams and Katy Perry both have shades coming out with their names attached and OPI is giving everyone [...]

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Currently Loving: Calvin Klein Beauty Eau de Parfum

October 19, 2010

When I was a little girl, I always thought that adults were supposed to smell a certain way. I knew that my Mom always smelled like Opium from YSL, and that my friend’s Mom smelled like Estée Lauder White Linen. Those were “grown up” perfumes, and all I wanted was to be older too. I [...]