From the monthly archives:

November 2010

Not just another fruit cake… candle gifts for your hostess that take the cake!

November 30, 2010

Every year, I pick out a few holiday hostess gifts because there’s always something last minute going on. Someone invited us over, and I might not even know them that well. So it’s hard to be personal—but I really think you cannot go wrong with a nice candle. It’s always the right size, it’s not [...]

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Sneak Peek: Bare Escentuals BUXOM Waterproof 3-in-1 Smoky Eye Stick

November 30, 2010

In February 2011, Bare Escentuals BUXOM will bring us the 3-in-1 Smoky Eye Stick in an array of 8 shades. You’ll currently find the BUXOM Smoky Eye Stick ($18 each) in Smokin’ Pistol (coal black) inside of the Samantha’s Smoky Eye 4-piece collection for holiday, but what fun would it be if we couldn’t take [...]

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Cyber Monday Steals & Deals 2010

November 29, 2010

Sometimes, Monday mornings roll around and we don’t have much to look forward to except for a cup of java to get us going. But the Monday after Thanksgiving on the other hand—now we’re talkin’! Cyber Monday typically brings killer steals and deals with online shopping, and has made me give up standing in line [...]

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Review & Swatches: COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Lipstick

November 27, 2010

There’s been some excitement over COVERGIRL’s new lipstick formula, Lip Perfection Lipstick is all set for release in January 2011. I had a chance to try it out a little bit early, and I’m ready to share it with you! COVERGIRL says: A collision of color and moisture has created perfection for lips. In a [...]

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Giveaway Time: Calvin Klein Euphoria Fragrances & Gourmet Chocolate Gift Tin

November 26, 2010

It’s giveaway time, and you know you want this! I’m a huge fan of Calvin Klein’s fragrances, and I’m pretty sure you will be too. So here’s something extra-special (and extra-yummy) that would make a great holiday gift… Prize: one (1) winner will receive one (1) 3.4 ounce bottle of Calvin Klein Euphoria Men eau [...]

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Beauty Bloggers For Good

November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope this day finds you with an abundance of love and delicious food shared with your family and friends. Last week, Shannon from A Girl’s Gotta Spa! reached out to several fellow bloggers and myself regarding something that we could all do together in our own neighborhoods to give to other women [...]

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Review: Revlon PhotoReady Powder

November 24, 2010

I have heard raves of how incredible Revlon PhotoReady Makeup liquid foundation is, so my curiousity was definitely piqued. Unfortunately I was in desperate need of a powder compact for my purse, so I passed up the opportunity to buy it and I picked up the PhotoReady Powder instead. Here’s what Revlon says about PhotoReady [...]

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Review & Swatches: Zoya Flame Collection Winter 2010

November 23, 2010

If you loved the sparkle in the OPI Burlesque collection, you’ll probably like the Zoya Flame collection too. All six colors are ultra-glitter for super sparkle! These have a foil-like quality to them too, so they’re pretty stunning. (You may have heard of this collection also being referred to as the Fire & Ice collection, [...]

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Your Fall Beauty Cheat Sheet

November 23, 2010

Your Beauty CliffsNotes These easy, trusty tips will have you covered day and night all through fall This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Here are some autumn skin care suggestions as well as seasonal day and night makeup looks. Read cheat sheet

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Coming Soon: COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation & Gloss Balm

November 22, 2010

With a new lipstick formula already on the way, COVERGIRL seems to be setting out for a busy 2011. The mass-market cosmetics brand is also ready to go au naturel with yet another new introduction to their line, NatureLuxe. New COVERGIRL spokesperson, Taylor Swift, is said to be the face behind the launch which will [...]

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