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Dolce & Gabbana Lace Collection: A Soft Touch

It was only a matter of time before consistently sensual (and bustier-obsessed) Dolce & Gabbana embraced sheer lace in their cosmetic line. And it suits them as well as you would expect! While their bronzer, a super-natural formula that glides on with supreme ease, looked intimidating in a the dark leopard Animalier formula, their Sicilian … Continue reading “Dolce & Gabbana Lace Collection: A Soft Touch”

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Bobbi Brown Miami Collection: Turn the Beat Around

Bobbi Brown is feeling the heat this summer. More specifically, the Miami heat. Her seasonal collection is designed to make you look like you just spent the last few sunny days lounging in a cabana at the Delano. Or, as she says, it “recreates that fresh glowing look you get at the beach.” Think warm … Continue reading “Bobbi Brown Miami Collection: Turn the Beat Around”

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Frugal Snob: Disney’s Limited Edition Tinkerbell-Themed PixiGlow Collection

Pixi and I go waaaay back as it was one of the first brands I consistently bought when I was in High School. I first discovered it at Henri Bendel, but about a year into my obsession they discontinued the range and Sephora picked it up. Another year or so later Sephora discontinued the line … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Disney’s Limited Edition Tinkerbell-Themed PixiGlow Collection”

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(Plā) Beauty Bronzer: Pounce on This Cougar

Animal instincts never hurt when it comes to makeup. (Plā) Beauty is in touch with theirs – their Cougar bronzer, in a spotty print, is fun and pleasing to the eye before you even apply it. And it has actual benefits once on the face, as well. For bronzer, using a mix of colors is … Continue reading “(Plā) Beauty Bronzer: Pounce on This Cougar”

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Topshop Smoke & Mirrors Collection: That Seventies Show

Since its release last year, Topshop has garnered surprisingly positive attention, as well as a cult following, for their high-value makeup line. This fall, for their limited-edition “Smoke & Mirrors” collection, the mega-store was inspired by 1970s ingénues – think sunny yet sultry beauties like Ali McGraw, Farrah Fawcett, and Goldie Hawn. It’s all about … Continue reading “Topshop Smoke & Mirrors Collection: That Seventies Show”

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Lorac TANtilizer Body Bronzing Luminzer: Everything is Illuminated

As we approach November, the temperature might be dropping steadily, but that’s no reason we should let our glowing skin fall by the wayside. Even if you are lucky enough to still be clinging to an Indian-summer tan, we could all use something to maintain that coveted sun-kissed sheen. Lorac‘s TANtilizer, an ultra-wearable body bronzer, … Continue reading “Lorac TANtilizer Body Bronzing Luminzer: Everything is Illuminated”

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