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NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Cythère for Spring 2013

Newly released from NARS for Spring 2013 is the Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Cythère. Already a fan of the Nars lip pencils I was excited to swatch this shade from the new collection. There is something about the jumbo-sized crayon packaging that greatly appeals … Continue reading

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My Lucite Dreams ‘Best of Beauty’ (eyes & lips)

I already covered base in my ‘best of beauty’, now moving on to eyes and lips, this list required a bit more thought. Mascara and eyeliner were easy wins. The Bobbi Brown long-wear gel liner is a pot of gold. Make Up … Continue reading

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September Favorite’s

Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Billionaire - Deborah Lippmann polishes provide high shine, long-wear, and come in the most beautiful shades. I love this deep shade of hunter green which is perfect for fall. (review to come soon) availible here Giorgio Armani … Continue reading

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NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation is said to be a  “glowing, satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage that immaculately evens skin tone. Replete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, it leaves skin hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother. Used daily, Sheer Glow Foundation … Continue reading

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NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dolce Vita

If you are familiar with my blog you might already know that I have a little obsession with NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils. I want to ‘collect them all’ and store them inside a little NARS pencil-case. After a web search landing me on Joey’s Spaces swatches I knew Dolce Vita was the next … Continue reading

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Fall Makeup Collections Wishlist

Laura Mercier ‘Bonne Mine’ Face and Cheeks palette - A stunning palette of  crème colours for face and cheeks including one bronzer veil, two cheek veils, and two glow veils. A gorgeous selection of colors for bronzing and sculpting, Laura Mercier … Continue reading

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August Favorite’s

Ren Ultra Moisture Day Cream – The latest addition to my skin care regimen. I have been using this product for several weeks now and am loving what it does for my skin. It has all the ingredients I look … Continue reading

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July Favorite’s

This month slipped past rather quickly. I cannot believe that it is time again for my monthly favorite’s. This month and in the future I am making an attempt at keeping my picks down to five. Which, for me is very … Continue reading

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Get the Look: Glowing Skin

The most important step to achieving a ”glowing” look is a dedicated skin care routine, more on that later. While some of us have skin troubles, there are steps everyone can take to help them achieve a more luminous appearance. Start by: Exfoliating skin in the morning with a soft wash … Continue reading

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Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils in Bettina and Damned

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils are a matte lipstick in an easy to use jumbo crayon form. These lip pencils can worn as a lipstick,  used as a liner (which Bettina is pefect for), or worn under lipstick for longevity. They apply smooth with … Continue reading

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