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product reviews

Pretty and powerful– H2Pro Nano Ultra Light 1900 Hair Dryer & White Sands Liquid Texture

May 6, 2009

I’m a big believer in the importance of quality styling tools. You wouldn’t hang a photo in your home with the toy hammer from your nephew’s Bob the Builder tool kit, would you? Why style your hair with an inferior heat tool? There’s a new contender in the lightweight category, the H2Pro Nano Ultra Light [...]

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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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Currently Loving: Spongeables Pedi-Scrub Foot Buffer & Applause Hand Buffer

May 5, 2009

Having just fought the mother of all battles with my recent move, I have had absolutely no time for my beloved mani-pedi appointment. I still refuse to go get one because we’re still unpacking and by the end of the day I look like I’ve been mining for gold instead of breaking down cardboard boxes, [...]

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Review & swatches: Sonia Kashuk How To Create The Freshness of Spring palette

May 4, 2009

Well hello all of my beautiful dolls, I have missed you so much! Now, before you think I was on a vacation and getting some much needed beauty rest, it wasn’t the case at all… I was *gulp* MOVING! Ugh. It wasn’t fun at all, honestly! But I’m baaaa-acccck and ready to rock your world [...]

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Review: Lancome Oscillation Mascara

May 1, 2009

Late last year, Lancome caused quite a frenzy in the mascara world with their revolutionary Oscillation– a powerful mascara, quite literally! I could not get my hands on one during the pre-sale and I have been pining away for it, finally I got to see what all of the rants and raves were about. Lancome [...]

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Zoya Hot Lips Glossy Lip Balm Summer 2009 Collection swatches

April 30, 2009

To coincide with the release of the awesome nail polish collections “Ooh-La-La” and “La-Di-Da“, Zoya released 6 new shades of Hot Lips Glossy Lip Balms ($6). As you can see by the swatches, they are indeed very, very hot! With all of the hydration of a lip balm, and the high shine and color of [...]

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Review: Elizabeth Grant Skincare Vitamin C Body Scrub

April 29, 2009

I’ve had excellent luck in the past with the Elizabeth Grant Skincare products I’ve tried like the Biocollasis Advanced Cellular Eye Cream and her moisturizer that’s full of gold! My experiences with the Vitamin C Body Scrub further prove my theory that Elizabeth Grant Skincare isn’t just a one-trick pony. If you like the way [...]

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Mrs. Meyers Clean Home makes dirty work easier!

April 28, 2009

Spring cleaning. Ugh. It’s that time! It is so hard on my hands, even when I wear gloves. I say that because after about 10 minutes the gloves come off. I can’t clean effectively with gloves on, come on! Especially not the kind of clean that is worthy of being called Spring cleaning, and the [...]

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Hot Brights: Essie Neon Collection Summer 2009 swatches

April 27, 2009

It is just the ugliest gloomy day here in So Cal. I thought it would be perfect to lighten things up around here with some swatches of the new Essie Neon nail polish collection. My desk is definitely more perky right now! This collection of four neon nail polishes REALLY come alive after a swipe [...]

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Review: Montagne Jeunesse Tired Leg Gel (Morello Cherry & Iced Mint)

April 27, 2009

Want to hear me whine like a big baby? Okay, I know you just said no and I’ll spare you. I’ll just tell you what makes me whine like a big baby and tell you what works to make me stop. If my feet or my legs get sore or achy, I’m going to tell [...]

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