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Recap: IMATS 2009 Los Angeles

June 22, 2009

In the past month or so, you may have heard me talking wildly about attending this year’s IMATS– the International Makeup Artist Trade Show. I try to attend as many shows as I can because I learn so much and enjoy all the visual stimuli. This year the LA show was held on June 21st [...]

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Review: Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara

June 13, 2009

Remember when I told you that Smashbox was getting all scientific on us with their new Lash DNA Mascara? I had a chance to try it– here’s what I think! I lurve the double helix shape of the brush, and the formula is really clean and easily builds without adding clumps along the way. Grrr… [...]

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MopShots & I want to know: Where did you get your hair did?

June 8, 2009

Did you just get your hair done, or do you have a killer hairstyle? Is your color to die for? I want to know where you got your hair did, and so does MopShots! MopShots is an online look book of hairstyles on real people, not models– I love real-life inspiration! Do you think your [...]

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L’Oreal Celebrates 100 Years of Beauty!

June 4, 2009

L’Oréal is celebrating 100 years of beauty! Can you believe that? It’s pretty amazing if you think about it. To share the excitement with us, there are several chances to win great prizes during their 100 Days of Prizes promotion. There will be 100 First Prizes, entrants can win a 100th Anniversary gift bag filled [...]

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CoverGirl knows how to party at Byron & Tracey Salon

May 30, 2009

Since the MTV Movie Awards are on Sunday, the stars are coming out in droves to celebrate! Yesterday at Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly Hills, CoverGirl hosted an amazing day of pampering to prep the celebs and get them glam for the big show. Yours truly was fortunate enough to attend, and while I [...]

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The Laker Girls are Stila Girls!

May 28, 2009

Did you know that the Laker Girls are actually Stila Girls? And that I’m really a Laker Girl disguised as a Stila Girl? If being a Laker Girl entails wearing my beloved raggety Lakers nightshirt on the couch while watching the Lakers spank the Nuggets last night, then I’m in! Okay– only in my wildest [...]

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Chicago area babes, check out Lancome’s Tarek Abbas

May 27, 2009

For all of you Beauty Junkies out there in the Chicago area, Lancome is offering you the chance to update your Summer face with Lancome National Artist, Tarek Abbas. Tarek is well known for his work on the faces of Lancome spokesmodel Arlenis Sosa, Eva Longoria, Juliette Binoche and a whole bevy of beauties that [...]

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Repeat after me: I will not spend more than I have to.

May 26, 2009

I love bargain hunting, I think it’s in my blood. On any given day you can look at my Mom and compliment her on some of her fab ensemble choices and she’ll immediately exclaim “clearance, $9!”. Mom, I didn’t even ask– but okay! It used to be embarrassing to use coupons or look for the [...]

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Behind the scenes: Lauren Luke uses her new palettes to glam up Escala

May 19, 2009

Internet sweetheart Lauren Luke had a chance to meet with Britain’s Got Talent sensation, Escala. While Lauren gave quickie makeovers using her palettes from the new By Lauren Luke line, the ladies dished on their quick rises to fame, success and even Simon Cowell. Lauren Luke’s own makeup line was released in April and has [...]

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Get with the program: BeautyFix

May 5, 2009

I’m just going to come right out and say it. There’s no better way to spoil yourself right now than to get with the program. And by program, I mean– BeautyFix. A few months ago I brought you the info about the debut of the exclusive program that brings you the best in beauty products [...]

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