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The Friday Forum - May 25
With rain every day this week, including one vicious thunderstorm, our plants are happier than they were just a few weeks ago. In April, it was so dry the ground had started to crack open. I had read... Continue reading »
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Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer - Swatched
I couldn't let the week go by without showing you the three glorious shades of Stila's All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer ($20). Maybe once you see them you'll want to enter this week's giveaway... Continue reading »
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Stewart & Claire Lip Balm
Stewart & Claire - one of those lines you've never heard about, right? I discovered Stewart & Claire Lip Balm ($5) at Beautyhabit. It caught my eye for a couple of reasons. I once had a boyfriend... Continue reading »
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Sunday Riley Prismasilk Eye Colors - The Darker Shades
I should love Sunday Riley's Prismasilk Eye Colors ($26) in Fool's Gold (at left above) and Burnt Eggplant (at right above). I don't. I've thought about the reasons for months. I bought them in... Continue reading »
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Palatium, Roman-Inspired Bath and Lifestyle Products
Palatium is a line of bath and lifestyle products inspired by the luxury of the ancient Roman bathing culture. The first two products in the recently launched line are a Roman bath oil and a... Continue reading »
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Clinique Runway Coral: Pizazz Made Simple
Direct from Fashion Week in New York City, Clinique's limited-edition Long Last Lipstick in Runway Coral ($15) is a stunner. This coral lipstick was created by Global Colour Artist Jenna Menard for... Continue reading »
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Aveeno Pure Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner
There are a few advantages to being an AVEENO Ambassador - not the least of which was a package in the mail of AVEENO's Pure Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner. I used them entirely and had to go out... Continue reading »
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Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm: Available in Eight New Shades
A year and a half ago, Clinique introduced Chubby Sticks Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($16). They were $15 at the time. Either success or inflation led to a price increase, but I love them no less.... Continue reading »
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Le Métier de Beauté Kaleidoscope Blush Kit: New Photos
I have already featured Le Métier de Beauté's beautiful new Kaleidoscope Blush Kit, most recently on May 2 at this link. I received a new one from Le Métier de Beauté and had an opportunity to... Continue reading »
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Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer Giveaway Contest
Kapow! This new Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer ($20) set grabbed me at Sephora online and wouldn't let go. As a total Stila lover (I think Stila is under-priced for the quality and doesn't... Continue reading »
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M·A·C Cremeblend Blush in So Sweet, So Easy from the Perennial Pinks Collecton for 2012
I did buy one more item from M·A·C's Perennial Pinks Collection: So Sweet, So Easy Cremeblend Blush ($20). M·A·C calls it a bright yellow pink. I fail to see yellow in it; I see blue. Take a look... Continue reading »
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M·A·C Limited-Edition Powder Blush
The day I was shopping M·A·C's Perennial Pinks Collection online, somehow I made may way to pink powder blushes. I have no idea how. It appears that the Powder Blush shades I purchased were not... Continue reading »
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The Friday Forum - May 18
It's hard to believe it's Friday already. This week has flown by. May, always characterized by glorious flowers, has been beautiful. Although I took this photo of an azalea here, I've seen stunning... Continue reading »
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M·A·C Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Blossom Culture from the Perennial Pinks Collection
Every now and then, M·A·C introduces something with its "here today, gone tomorrow," limited-edition collections that grabs my attention. Last week was one of those times. I fell in love with Sheen... Continue reading »
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Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine - New Shades in the Miami Collection
I have adored Bobbi Brown's Treatment Lip Shine ($23) since its introduction. It is a lightweight, soft-shine lipstick that doubles as a rejuvenating treatment. It instantly comforts dry, chapped... Continue reading »
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Ralph Lauren Launches Big Pony Collection for Women
If you read fashion magazines, then you've probably seen the scent strips featuring all four of the new Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection for Women fragrances! I first saw (and smelled) them in Elle.... Continue reading »
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KORRES Magic Light Contouring Trio
KORRES has introduced Magic Light Contouring Trios ($28) in two gorgeous color tones, and they are definitely magical - from the beautiful compacts to the lovely stamped design in the powders. Each... Continue reading »
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Coming Attraction: Le Métier de Beauté Indian Summer Collection by Ken Downing for Summer 2012
Just when summer seems to be winding down, there it is again, making a final attempt to keep the temperatures up and the days from getting shorter. Indian Summer, when summer and fall meet for a... Continue reading »
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Le Métier de Beauté Tickled Pinks Collection by Ken Downing for Spring 2012
Although they are not at all what I was expecting from the advance photos of Le Métier de Beauté's Tickled Pinks Collection (or Haute House Hues) by Ken Downing for Spring 2012 ($65), I think the... Continue reading »
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Jo Malone Plum Blossom Cologne
Have you ever seen a prettier Jo Malone advertisement? The photography for Jo Malone's new, limited-edition Plum Blossom Cologne ($55 or $110) is stunning - as is the fragrance. The cerise splashes... Continue reading »
