ommorphia in beauty
Essie – The Summer 2012 Collection (swatches & review)
Several years ago, my family and I had been invited on a friend’s private yacht (sounds so pretentious, doesn’t it?!) where we cruised the stunning tropical Abacos Islands of the... Continue reading »
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Butter London new Lippy Collection ! (swatches & review)
When I first learned that Butter London would be entering the field of cosmetics, I had some reservations; having established themselves as makers of exceptional nail products, would branching... Continue reading »
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China Glaze – ‘Crackle Glitters’ new for 2012 (swatches & review)
Ok…before you start groaning and complaining, hear me out; I may not be the biggest champion of the whole crackle effects trend, but I can’t deny just how cool it is to watch it... Continue reading »
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NARS Summer 2012: Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow (featured look, swatches & review)
Sometimes I gravitate towards a product because of the colours. Sometimes it’s because of its limited edition status which stirs up that “not wanting to miss out” feeling... Continue reading »
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Vichy ‘NormaDerm Micellar Solution’ (trial & review)
It’s true that I have been a fan of beauty products & cosmetics since probably before I was born (I’m fairly certain that it all began then!), but I haven’t always been... Continue reading »
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Something New: ‘Star Trinkets’ Handmade Nail Polish Accessories & Jewelry
Sometime after I began my blog back in late 2010, I came across the term “nail polish jewelry”, which had me completely baffled; was this jewelry for your bottles of nail polish,... Continue reading »
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NARS Summer 2012: ‘Gold Digger’ Larger Than Life Lip Gloss (swatches & review)
With a name like ‘Gold Digger’, I wasn’t sure if I should be sporting a knowing smirk, or act insulted – the smirk won! Instead of the usual connotations to this term,... Continue reading »
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NARS Summer 2012: Buenos Aires Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil (swatches & review)
Is it a little crazy that I get such a thrill of excitement with the launch of a new collection? Case in point: the summer 2012 collection from NARS, which grabbed me from the start with its... Continue reading »
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CHANEL Summer 2012: Sable-Emouvant Eye Shadow Duo (swatches & review) – “Happy Mother’s Day”!
*In case you were wondering, this review continues my Wedding Anniversary Bounty series! (see here, here, & here for previous entries) More than that, however, CHANEL’s ‘Sable-Emouvant’... Continue reading »
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CHANEL Summer 2012: Soleil Tan de Chanel in ‘Sable Beige’ and ‘Sable Rose’ (swatches, comparisons & review)
*Don’t forget to check out my Mother’s Day Giveaway here!* A while back, I had blithely declared this to be the year of “the bronzer”, and when I saw my first... Continue reading »
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CHANEL Summer 2012: Glossimer #337 Calypso (swatches & review)
*Don’t forget to check out my Mother’s Day Giveaway here!* Continuing with the reveal of my Wedding Anniversary Bounty (begun here), I realized that I also needed to... Continue reading »
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CHANEL Summer 2012: Le Vernis in Island, Delight, and Holiday (swatches, comparison & review)
*Don’t forget to check out my Mother’s Day Giveaway – details here* Sometime this past January, I began dreaming of summer … specifically a CHANEL summer. I lay... Continue reading »
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A special Wedding Anniversary gift … from CHANEL!
*Don’t forget to enter my Mother’s Day Giveaway here!* This past April 28th when my husband & I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary, he knew better than to ask me... Continue reading »
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Bain de Terre ‘Purité Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Elixir’ (trial & review)
*Don’t forget to enter my Mother’s Day Giveaway here!* I have stated often enough how particular I am about what I put in my hair, and how high my standards are in that regard (yes... Continue reading »
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Mother’s Day Giveaway: OPI’s Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection!
Nothing says “Mother’s Day” quite like a lady mouse. Ok, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but you have to admit that Minnie Mouse significantly influenced the makeup of the... Continue reading »
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L’Occitane en Provence ‘Ultra-Gentle Cleansing Milk’ (trial, photos & review)
As a beauty blogger and generally all-round cosmetics fiend, my face, nails & even body have become testing grounds for the various products I apply, but the face is the area with the... Continue reading »
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OPI – ‘Vintage Minnie Mouse’ Collection (swatches & review)
I have a massive soft spot for anything Disney-themed and so when I first heard of this collection, I’m sure a part of me must have melted just a touch. The 4 shades of OPI’s... Continue reading »
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Essie Summer 2012 ‘Poppy Razzi’ Collection (swatches & review)
I have never worn neon nail lacquer. I’ve never worn neon anything. I’ve never even wanted to, but when I first set eyes on Essie’s ‘Poppy Razzi’ collection... Continue reading »
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Happy Anniversary Love … then & now!
April 28, 1990 and the day began blisteringly hot, but I didn’t care because I was marrying the love of my life, the man who met me when I was a sassy girl of 14 and went on to tell his... Continue reading »
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Tanda ‘me my elos’ – Professional Hair Removal System (trial & review)
Let’s face it; removing one’s body hair is a chore. Now imagine a scenario where you can have that same body hair basically completely removed, painlessly & permanently, all... Continue reading »
