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27. Italian. Nice. Loves makeup, books, blogging

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Review: SmashBox Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk

Review: SmashBox Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk

I’ve been liking Smashbox more and more lately and this bronzer I received in a value set from Sephora has not disappointed.  The Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights bronzers are supposed to give you... Continue reading »

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April Favorites!

April Favorites!

I feel like I have a ton of products I found myself reaching for this month so I’m excited to share them with you. My foundation routine hasn’t changed much, I’ve been mixing my... Continue reading »

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Review: Rimmel Glam’Eyes Trio in Orion

Review: Rimmel Glam’Eyes Trio in Orion

This trio has become my favorite go-to eyeshadow for a quick everyday neutral eye. I wear these colors a few different ways: 1. With the light brown shade all over my lid and then the dark brown as a... Continue reading »

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Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Swatches/Review

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Swatches/Review

Once again I’m swatching and reviewing a few more lip products I have. Revlon Lip Butters rose to youtube fame practically over night so I never really felt the need to post my own review. My... Continue reading »

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Review: Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder

Review: Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder

This is one of those products I wish I had never tried because it’s pricey but now that I’ve used it I can’t live without it. This retails for around 30 dollars and can be purchased... Continue reading »

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CoverGirl Lip Perfection Collection + Swatches

CoverGirl Lip Perfection Collection + Swatches

Hey Ladies, I have 5 CoverGirl Lip Perfection shades so while I was cleaning my makeup out I decided to again post swatches of what I have for those curious about colors. If I had to choose which... Continue reading »

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My Maybelline ColorSensational Collection and Swatches

My Maybelline ColorSensational Collection and Swatches

Started sorting through my lipsticks this week and decided to post swatches of all my Maybelline Colorsensational lipsticks in case anyone was interested in any of the colors. Overall, I like the... Continue reading »

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    Nicolewebster Pretty colors! on 25 April 2012, 12:34

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    Holly Valente Thank you! :) on 25 April 2012, 23:08

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Updated Skin Care On A Budget: Skin Care Products I’m currently using and loving

Updated Skin Care On A Budget: Skin Care Products I’m currently using and loving

My goal is to have picture perfect skin by summer so I’ve been experimenting with all sorts of cleansers, toners and moisturizers to even out my skin tone and texture and in the past few week... Continue reading »

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My Goto Drugstore Concealer With Swatches: Rimmel Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer

My Goto Drugstore Concealer With Swatches: Rimmel Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer

I’m pretty sure I’ve written about these before but I’ve been reaching for them so often lately I thought I’d type up a more in-depth review. I purchased all three shades... Continue reading »

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April Wish List!

April Wish List!

Products I’m wishing I could buy this month! MAC Warm Soul Blush Korres Pomegranate Mattifying Treatment Smashbox Shades of Fame Eye Shadow Palette Lorac Lips With Benefits Lip Gloss in Chuck Continue reading »

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e.l.f Glossy Gloss Lip Gloss Review and Swatches

e.l.f Glossy Gloss Lip Gloss Review and Swatches

These lip glosses have a bargain price tag but are actually awesome quality. I picked up the shades (From top to bottom) Sweet Salmon, Ballet Slippers, Pink Candy and Tangy Tangerine after reading... Continue reading »

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Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Warm

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Warm

Gorgeous, amazing, and must-have are all adjectives I’d use for this Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush in the shade Warm. This is by far my favorite new blush for... Continue reading »

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First Impression/Quick Review: Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Treatment

First Impression/Quick Review: Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Treatment

I received a sample of this Ojon Damage Repair Treatment with a recent purchase from Sephora and while I don’t normally like to write a review without testing a product for a few days/weeks I... Continue reading »

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I’ve been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award!

I’ve been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award!

My first blogging award! Thanks so much to Paint My Nails At Midnight for nominating me Here are the rules: Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging. Let them know that you have... Continue reading »

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Review: Sephora COLOR OF THE YEAR PRISMA CHROME BLUSH APRICOT BRANDY

Review: Sephora COLOR OF THE YEAR PRISMA CHROME BLUSH APRICOT BRANDY

I recently purchased this from Sephora for 16 dollars while on my hunt for some gorgeous tangerine, orange and coral blushes for summer.  I was so excited to get it and I really want to gush about... Continue reading »

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Tarte Gifted Mascara vs. Tarte lights, cameras, lashes

Tarte Gifted Mascara vs. Tarte lights, cameras, lashes

Since I’ve been loving all of my Tarte products lately I decided to purchase the line’s lights, cameras, lashes mascara and compare it to Tarte’s Gifted mascara that I already love... Continue reading »

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20% Off Your Entire Ulta Purchase

20% Off Your Entire Ulta Purchase

Click the link and use the code! (4/6 – 4/14) 20% Off your Entire Ulta Purchase with Code: DS1112 Exclusions Apply Continue reading »

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Ulta Haul

Ulta Haul

Spent a nice afternoon with my best friend Steff today and we managed to find time for some quick shopping at Ulta. I only picked up a few things but I thought I’d share my purchases with you.... Continue reading »

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Revlon ColorStay Quad: Inspire (540) Review and Swatches

Revlon ColorStay Quad: Inspire (540) Review and Swatches

It isn’t everyday I get excited about a drugstore eyeshadow quad but I was really impressed with this Revlon ColorStay palette. I picked this up from Ulta’s a few weeks ago and it sat in... Continue reading »