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Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner: At Long Last

I don’t like to bring along extra makeup products if I don’t have to. It doesn’t really matter if I’m carrying a baby-scale minaudiere or a super-roomy tote (although, at least the tote gives you the option), I say the less clutter, the better. That’s why I’m a fan of the stuff that doesn’t require … Continue reading “Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner: At Long Last”

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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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Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner: Starlight, Star Bright Eyes

After trying By Terry‘s Crayon Kohl Terrybly, I loved it and was immediately hooked on sparkling eyeliners. It prompted me to experiment with Mally Beauty‘s Evercolor Startlight Waterproof Eyeliner, which has just about the same effect for less than half the price! It doesn’t have quite as many sparkles, but even its slight touch of … Continue reading “Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner: Starlight, Star Bright Eyes”

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By Terry Crayon Kohl Terrybly: A Twinkle in Your Eye

I’m feeling terry-ble…and it looks great! By Terry’s Crayon Kohl Terrybly may not sound alluring, but this pencil infused with a slight iridescent glitter adds new dimension to eyeliner, both literally and conceptually. Hear glitter and say no way, no how? I know! But this contours and defines the eyes with the most subtle of … Continue reading “By Terry Crayon Kohl Terrybly: A Twinkle in Your Eye”

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Top 5 Runway-to-Reality Wrongs of 2011: Don’t Take It to the Streets

When it comes to beauty, we look to the runway for inspiration. Even if we can’t afford the lust-worthy accessories and covetable couture sent marching down the runway, we can at least appropriate the beauty looks to our own routines, right? Well, sometimes! While loads of looks (a scarlet lip and naked eye, the dewy, … Continue reading “Top 5 Runway-to-Reality Wrongs of 2011: Don’t Take It to the Streets”

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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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