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Monthly Archives: March 2012
BRB…
I’m taking a short break from blogging…just for a few days. I’ll be back on Monday (or maybe Tuesday) with more beauty-full posts. In the meantime, here are a few of my fave posts from the month of March. Enjoy…and … Continue reading
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On My List for Spring
It’s been awhile since I really shopped. Recently, I’ve been hitting the stores to add a few carefully-selected pieces to build up my spring wardrobe. Here’s what I’m buying — and coveting — for spring. These newly-purchased pieces have created … Continue reading
Posted in Baubles and Jewels, Fashion Finds
Tagged arty ring, colorblock shift dress, crosshatch dot print tiered dress, crystal cupcake necklace, eyelet miniskirt, fashion, J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, Jewelry, leopard wedges, Lilly Pulitzer, loft, maritime stripe blazer, mint jeans, nautical t-shirt, pencil skirt, somerset dress, sperry topsiders, spring 2012, statement jewelry, YSL
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Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF20
Lately, my skin has been looking horrendous: dull, lifeless, and totally devoid of any sort of glow. Even my Clarisonic Mia 2 can’t bring life back to my complexion these days. So last week, I got a sample of Stila … Continue reading
Posted in Face Products
Tagged dewy skin, foundation, glow, glowy skin, illuminating tinted moisturizer, makeup, radiance, skin makeup, stila, tinted moisturizer
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1960s Glam in Full Swing on Mad Men
Why can’t we all dress like it’s the 1960s? The makeup! The bouffant hair! The silhouettes of the dresses! I’ll have to settle for reliving the glamorous, chic style through Mad Men (which, you know, could be worse). With all … Continue reading
OPI Summer ’12: Vintage Minnie Mouse
This post is dedicated to Danielle, the biggest Disney lover I know. This summer, OPI is paying homage to the original screen siren: Minnie Mouse. The Disney lady steals the spotlight in “Vintage Minnie Mouse,” a 4-piece collection inspired by … Continue reading
Tarte Maracuja Divine Shine Lipgloss in Charmed
Sometimes, you just have to buy makeup because it’s pretty. And the packaging on Tarte’s Divine Shine Maracuja Lipgloss ($21) is so gorgeous, it was really hard to resist. So I didn’t. I wrote about how badly I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in Lip Service
Tagged amused, charmed, lipgloss, maracuja divine shine lipgloss, maracuja oil, Tarte
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MeMeMe Goddess Bronzing Rocks
I love products that serve more than one purpose. MeMeMe’s Goddess Bronzing Rocks ($20) let you get a few different uses out of them. There are several shimmery shades of bronze “rocks” tucked into this tiny pot, ranging from pale … Continue reading
Posted in Bronzers
Tagged bronzer, bronzing powder, eyeshadow, goddess bronzing rocks, mememe
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NARS Spring ’12
This spring, makeup is all about color. Not to be left behind, NARS is doing color right by creating a collection that injects an air of sophistication with a touch of playfulness. As I’ve said probably 100 times before while … Continue reading
Posted in new collections
Tagged bilbao, blush, dark rite, diamond life, douce france, duo eyeshadow, gaiety, lhasa, mexican rose, NARS, paramarimbo, pure matte lipstick, satin lipstick, shimmer eyeshadow, shimmer nailpolish, soft touch eyeshadow pencil, spring 2012, trio eyeshadow, valparaiso, velvet gloss lip pencil
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Adara Virgin Coconut Oil
With all the liquid restrictions on international and domestic travel these days, stashing your beauty products is easier said than done. Downsizing is key when traveling (even if you’re just tossing your bags into the trunk for a quick road … Continue reading
Happy Spring!
Birds chirping. Tulips. Easter. Dyed eggs. Bunnies. Chicks. Dogwood blossoms. Longer days. Warmer temperatures. Birds’ nests. Spending more time outdoors. Dining al fresco. Speckled robin’s eggs. Fresh asparagus. Daffodils. Chocolate candy and Cadbury Creme Eggs. Pastels. Leaves on trees. Egg … Continue reading