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A Makeup Look using the Lorac PRO Palette *Gilded*

I reviewed the Lorac PRO palette yesterday. As promised, here is a look that I have created using some of the shades. Let me say that I achieved this look with great ease. The performance of these shadows is exceptional, requiring only a small amount of blending. … Continue reading

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A Holiday Look – ‘Silver Belle’

Christmas is almost here and soon will come New Years! With all the parties in celebration its the perfect time to add some drama to your look or even try a whole new one. There are so many ways to amp up your … Continue reading

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Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette for Blue Eyes

Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette in Blue Eyes contains a selection of six shades handpicked by the ‘pros’ to enhance your eye color. ”specifically chosen to enhance blue eyes, this assortment of shadows delivers smoky and sultry looks. It comes with a … Continue reading

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BECCA Ultimate Eye Quad in Night Star

Newly released from Becca, the Smoke & Grace Collection is inspired by understated glamour and classic elegance. Among the item’s released where four Ultimate Eye Color Quads containing four gorgeous shades in matte, demi-matte, and metallic finishes. Each palette contains ”a harmonious mix of rich hues to … Continue reading

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BECCA Balearic Love Eye Shadow Palette

The Becca Balearic Love Collection for spring 2012 was slow to come on my radar. Once I came across it, I could hardly resist. With warm, bronze-hued smokey eyes, warm sculpted cheeks, nude lips, and vampy nails this collection is the epitome of … Continue reading

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Black on Black French Mani

I saw this manicure in a YSL campaign and knew I needed to recreate it. It is so chic and easy to do, I hope you will try it. What I used: Essie Licorice Essie Matte About You Seche Vite … Continue reading

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tips & tricks: The Makeup Eraser

Fallen eyeshadow, mascara smudges, and makeup mistakes can be cleaned up with this easy trick. Disguise any makeup imperfections without wiping away your makeup. What you need: a small buffing brush a creamy concealer How to: Dip the buffing brush … Continue reading

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DIY: Paper Rose Crown

What you need: Paper Roses (Using Celebrate It brand from Michael’s’ craft stores in wedding section) 12 Gauge wire Floral wrapping tape Green thread Threading needle How to: Measure the wire around the crown of your head while molding it … Continue reading

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the Balm Meet Matt(e) Eyeshadow Palette

The Meet Matte Palette from the Balm is a varied collection of matte eye shadows. The palette is a 3 1/2  by 3 1/2 cardboard square that flips opens like book to reveal a mirror while a magnet holds it closed. The eye shadows in this collection are buttery smooth, … Continue reading

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Get the look – Bronzed

What I used: Fresh Umbrian Clay Freshface Foundation SPF 20 in Rio Samba – applied to skin with a Real Techniques stippling brush It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in medium -  applied using a Real Techniques deluxe crease brush to … Continue reading

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