From the monthly archives:

February 2011

Review & Swatches: Shades from Essie French Affair Collection Spring 2011

February 28, 2011

Let’s bid winter adieu, shall we? I’m totally ready, and Essie hopes we are too! The French Affair Collection for spring 2011 boasts a retro spin on six pastel neutrals, that pay homage to the pretty sheers we love Essie for, but these are a little more opaque than they may seem.

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A Weekend With AVEENO at The Independent Spirit Awards!

February 28, 2011

I know it’s been a few days, and I’m back! I just spent an exciting weekend in Santa Monica, California (not too far from home for me) with all of the new AVEENO Brand Ambassadors from all over the U.S.! I am happy to tell you that as part of my new partnership with AVEENO, I’ll be able to share my thoughts about all of the latest products, and also tell you about some exciting initiatives that are coming up.

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23 Horrible Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

February 25, 2011

Readers say these anti-aging products did nothing that they claimed to do. To help save you from getting hurt by these products that don’t deliver, we’re here to share a list of the anti-aging goods our readers have tried, tested and rejected.

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Holy Grail Alert! FAIRYDROPS Scandal Queen Mascara

February 24, 2011

I own some pretty impressive mascaras, but every once in a while—one comes along that could cause a RED ALERT. I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I bought this new Japanese mascara from Sephora, it’s called FAIRYDROPS Scandal Queen Mascara, and scandalous it is!

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Currently Loving: Stila Prime Pot in Taffy

February 23, 2011

I picked up a few birthday goodies at Sephora last weekend, and one of them was the new Stila Prime Pot. I quickly learned to love it, and you probably will too!

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Giveaway: EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone 5 Piece Brush Set

February 22, 2011

Actress and earth-advocate, Alicia Silverstone has designed a line of brushes and bags for EcoTools, and I’ve got one of the brush sets to share! Want to win it? (Giveaway ends 3/8/11)

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Review & Swatches: Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color SPF12

February 21, 2011

If you’re a lipstick-over-gloss kind of girl, you’ll probably be able to appreciate these! (And if you’re not…the color payoff might make you over into one.)

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Review: Original Sprout Miracle Detangler, Natural Shampoo, & Scrumptious Baby Cream

February 21, 2011

Dilara checks in, and shares her experience with a Mom & baby-friendly line of skin & haircare products, Original Sprout.

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Review & Swatches: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils 15 Year Anniversary Collection

February 20, 2011

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—Urban Decay arguably makes the best long-wearing eyeliner pencils, in the most awesome shades, and now the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils 15 Year Anniversary Collection seals the deal.

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