Archive for December, 2011

The Year in Review: 20 of My Favorite Makeup and Beauty Blog Posts of the Year

Posted under Beauty Tips, Makeup on Saturday, 31 December 2011 by
According to my blogging software, I clicked the “Publish” button on exactly 1,770 blog posts in 2011, and at an average of about 300 words each, that’s about half a million words! I wish I could say that I remember writing most of those posts, but yeah, no way. A few of them do...
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Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora!

Posted under Beauty Tips on Saturday, 31 December 2011 by
When was the last time you went dancing on New Year’s Eve? For me it was probably a few years ago at a bar/nightclub called Rafters in San Rafael. Rafters ended up shutting down a few months after that, and I’d never gone there any other time, but that New Year’s Eve was probably...
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The Estée Lauder Pure Color Topaz Collection for Spring 2012 Will Be Channeling Summer Soon

Posted under Beauty Tips, Makeup on Saturday, 31 December 2011 by
How do you feel about Estée Lauder? Their new Pure Color Topaz spring collection is on its way to counters (and online) very, very soon. Its 10 pieces for eyes, cheeks, lips and nails encompass a color palette of bronze, taupe, sand, citron yellow and teal, and judging by the few items...
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The Smashbox Be Discovered Spring 2012 Collection Is Ready for Its Closeup in These Pics and Swatches

Posted under Beauty Tips, Makeup on Friday, 30 December 2011 by
One, two, three — cheese! Um…no, not gouda, although I am a big fan of stinky cheeses (especially the blue veiny ones, yum!). I’m referring to the new Smashbox Be Discovered collection, available now at Sephora stores and sephora.com. Since I’m a shutterbug, I love Camera...
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Boots No7 Poppy King Lipgloss Reminds Me of a $10 MAC Cremesheen Glass

Posted under Beauty Tips, Makeup on Friday, 30 December 2011 by
Let’s see how well I can type this with a 20-pound tabby draped across my right foreamr… Oops! There’s a typo. I thought I’d gotten used to touch typing beneath mounds of fur, but today Tabs is also head butting, which I think is his way of saying “you’re...
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelée in Topaz Chameleon

Posted under Beauty Tips on Friday, 30 December 2011 by
The new Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelée in Topaz Chameleon, $40. Coming soon to Estee Lauder counters! The Estee Lauder Pure Color Topaz collection for spring 2012 includes… EYES Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Topaz Mosaic, $45 Pure Color Intense Kajal Eye Crayon...
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Smashbox Be Discovered Eye Shadow Palette

Posted under Beauty Tips on Friday, 30 December 2011 by
A quick look at the new Smashbox Be Discovered Eye Shadow Palette, $44. Available now at Sephora and also online. The Smashbox Be Discovered Collection for spring 2012 includes… Smashbox Be Discovered Eye Shadow Palette, $44 Be Discovered Cream Cheek Trio in Show Biz (a raspberry, bubble gum and...
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These Boots No7 Poppy King Lipsticks Are All About History, Power, Glamour, Seduction, Intrigue, Confidence and Allure

Posted under Beauty Tips, Makeup on Friday, 30 December 2011 by
Wearing Boots No7 Poppy King Lipstick in Allure on my lips Wow, okay, December 29? And we’re still kicking? Shoot, we need to reward ourselves for making it through the holidays. Yes, I’m totally serious! Perhaps some small token for artfully dodging the family drama (which takes...
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Dior 5 Couleurs Garden Edition Eyeshadow in Garden Pastels

Posted under Beauty Tips on Friday, 30 December 2011 by
The new Dior 5 Couleurs Garden Edition Eyeshadow in Garden Pastels ($59), from the new Dior Garden Party Color Collection for spring 2012. Available now at Dior counters and also online. What say you? The Dior Garden Party Collection includes… Dior Garden Clutch in Milly Garden #001 (Nordstrom...
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NARS Unsung Heroes: Indian Summer Eyeshadow Duo

Posted under Beauty Tips, Makeup on Friday, 30 December 2011 by
NARS has a knack for neutral eyeshadows but likes ‘em with a twist, like Star Sailor, which accompanied me on my quick holiday trip last weekend. Keeping us company on the open road was another dynamic neutral duo from NARS, the $33 Indian Summer Duo Eyeshadow, which happens to be the...
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