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Holiday 2010

10 Perfect (and affordable) Stocking Stuffers for Beauty Junkies

December 6, 2010

We’ve tested out some of the most popular beauty products that will make great (and affordable) stocking stuffers for beauty junkies this holiday season. Did your favorites make the cut? See what made the list!

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Pretty Gifty: Too Faced Enchanted Glamourland Gift Set

December 2, 2010

I’ve spotted quite a few gold-themes for holiday so far this year; gold packaging, gold lip gloss, gold makeup bags… and that’s not a bad thing! But when you slide something whimsical and fairy-inspired in front of my face in a sea of gold—I’m going to take notice right away. Too Faced’s new Sephora-exclusive set, [...]

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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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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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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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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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Pretty Gifty: LORAC Box Office Sensation Train Case Palette

November 21, 2010

I’m typically not a palette girl, for a few reasons. Usually the quality is just not there in the products, or there’s only a few I would wear out of it’s plentiful offering. I can’t justify the purchase of a palette of 120 eyeshadows, when only 12 knock me out. Anyone with me? The holidays [...]

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Giveaway Time: philosophy The Gingerbread Man Shower Gel & Body Lotion Duo (2 winners)

November 19, 2010

This is the time of year where things start to get really nuts for everyone, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet and I’m a little stressed myself! QVC was kind enough to send over two holiday-scented The Gingerbread Man shower gel & body lotion duos from philosophy to share with you as a random act of [...]

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Review & Swatches: bareMinerals The Women of B.E. Collection

November 19, 2010

I don’t really know how I would act if I had a bareMinerals eyeshadow created in my honor, but for now I’m going to have to live vicariously through the 20 lucky ladies who were the inspiration behind the bareMinerals The Women of BE Eye Color Collection. This vanity-worthy keepsake box is packed with 20 [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty product gift ideas for any budget

November 18, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide Beauty product gift ideas for any budget This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article This guide has a little something for everyone on your list and offers limited edition gift sets in a range of prices. See gift guide

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