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Updates!

I’m alive. Just wanted to give you guys a quick heads up. A lot has happened since my last post — good and not so good, but the great thing is I’m alive and well, and will continue blogging. Can I...

Nov 4, 2011 Like

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Curl, please…looking for natural hair guest bloggers!

I’m starting a new natural hair blog and I am hella excited about it, and I want YOU to be a guest-blogger! I have another writer who will also share her natural hair journey along with myself, but...

Mar 3, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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Win a brand new NYX Cosmetics Beauty To Go box set!

It’s giveaway time again! Oooo, fun!! NYX Cosmetics has a whole bunch of really fun new products, lot’s of new sets, sure to tickle your makeup fancy. If you’re a NYX lover like me, you’re excited...

Feb 7, 2011 Like 3 people like this

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MAC Wonder Woman Collection, Photos, & Swatches

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! No, wait…it’s…and invisible plane…..with a pretty hot chick…sitting…in…an invisible…plane?? Yes, kids. It’s Wonder Woman, and she has burst her way onto the...

Feb 3, 2011 Like 2 people like this

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Urban Decay Big Fatty Colored Mascara Review, Photos & Swatches

I am sittin’ here like a big kid watching Beauty & The Beast, and got this urge to rock my snuggie and sit at my desk and write up this review for you lovely people. I wanted to show you all four...

Jan 29, 2011 Like 3 people like this

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Rock & Republic Eyeshadow Swatches pt.2

I won’t focus on the fact I received my package of Rock & Republic eyeshadows nearly a week late, but instead focus on how happy I am to finally have them. I haven’t been this excited about a...

Jan 28, 2011 Like 2 people like this

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Facebook Giveaway: Win MAC Style Curve lipstick!

Wanna win this? Click here to find out how *I paid for this item

Jan 27, 2011 Like

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L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara Review & Photos

Happy Sunday, guys! Hope your weekend has been going great so far, as we wind down and get ready to start another week. Today I wanted to review a mascara that I’ve been using for about two weeks...

Jan 23, 2011 Like 4 people like this

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One Night Cosmetics Review, Photos, Swatches

Wow…I don’t even know where to begin… I was contacted by a cosmetic company called One Night Cosmetics to review their ‘One Nite Set‘ in the color Tan. Each set costs $34.95 and features 5 tiny...

Jan 22, 2011 Like 2 people like this

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“New” Urban Decay Naked Palette features full-size brush

Apparently, Urban Decay is releasing their coveted Naked palette soon…but with two changes. The original Naked Palette was $44, but the “new” Naked palette is now $48 — why? Because they’re...

Jan 21, 2011 Like 2 people like this

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MAC Style Curve lipstick vs. MAC Violetta lipstick

So I got my MAC Style Curve lipstick last nite, and immediately snapped a few photos, comparison swatches, and tried it on. When I opened up, I immediately thought MAC accidentally sent me a...

Jan 21, 2011 Like 4 people like this

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MAC Stylishly Yours collection – pigment swatches

Just wanted to do a really quick post for anyone wondering what a few of the newer MAC Stylishly Yours pigments look like on darker skin. I haven’t been buying much makeup lately (don’t worry, that...

Jan 20, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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12 Rock & Republic Eyeshadow Swatches

Oh, Rock & Republic…how I adore thee! There isn’t anything from the line that I’ve tried so far, and haven’t loved or really liked. So far, it’s a very solid cosmetic brand giving you your money’s...

Jan 17, 2011 Like 2 people like this

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Oyin Handmade HoneyHemp Conditioner Review

Hello, lovlies! As some of you may know, I’m giving the “natural hair” thing a shot. The last time I had a relaxer was just about a year ago, and I’ve been transitioning ever since. I’ve cut nearly...

Jan 17, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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I’m going natural!

What does “going natural” mean? Everyone has their own personal opinion and definition. To me, going natural means letting go of those products that hurt your hair more than help. It’s not just...

Dec 8, 2010 Like 3 people like this

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Holiday Treat: Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar

I was watching QVC and saw the most adorable commemorative box of Philosophy’s Limited Edition Hope in a Jar moisturizer — a cult favorite (but screw the cult, I love this stuff whether they do or...

Dec 7, 2010 Like 1 person likes this

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White Cheddar Burger w/ Bacon and Fried Shallots

First off, lemme just say thank you so much for the lovely birthday wishes. I love you guys so much

Nov 22, 2010 Like 7 people like this

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30 years ago…

On November 12, 1980…I was born. 25 years ago, I was posing for the camera wearing big poofy pigtails and an E.T. hoodie with “phone home” stitched on the back. It was my favorite thing to wear. 23...

Nov 12, 2010 Like 4 people like this

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Alima Pure “Fairy Tale” Holiday Collection 2010, Review & Swatches

I’m writing this post while listening to my favorite Lady Gaga song, Alejandro..so if I accidentally type out the lyrics somewhere in this post, forgive me. I’m not your babe, Fernando. So I was...

Nov 10, 2010 Like 2 people like this

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NARS blush swatches – Lovejoy, Amour, Torrid

To continue with my recent little Sephora F&F haul, here are three NARS blushes that I picked up as well. I absolutely love NARS blushes, they are super high on my favorite blush list. I had ten...

Nov 7, 2010 Like 5 people like this

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YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick – Red Taboo, Exquisite Plum

Did you take advantage of Sephora‘s recent Friends & Family sale? I wasn’t going to…but then I naturally broke down and went for it. I honestly didn’t know what I was gonna buy, so I said to myself...

Nov 7, 2010 Like 5 people like this

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Halloween FOTD: Jolly Green Shortcake

Jolly Green Shortcake? Girl…what? Well, I’m only 5’3″…so I’m far from a giant *All colors used for this look were from the Ben Nye Lumiere palette. EYES Jade, Amythest and Cosmic Blue eyeshadows on...

Oct 30, 2010 Like 3 people like this

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Blog Sale!

I have a new found respect for anyone who’s done a blog sale. The picture taking, the photo editing, the description of each product…man…I’m exhausted! I don’t have much to sell this time around,...

Oct 29, 2010 Like 4 people like this

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Rock & Republic Luxe Lip Gloss Swatches

Dang, Resha…do you need any more lip gloss? Seriously? Ummmm…yea..I do! So Rock & Republic had their lovely 50% off sale again, and despite not having the super coveted Call Me blush available...

Oct 28, 2010 Like 5 people like this

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AccidentalBeautie s: Rachel’s Tartan Tale

I’m so excited! I reached out to this gorgeous young lady to do a guest FOTD for my blog and she happily and beautifully obliged. I love her looks and wanted to show her off so here she is, with...

Oct 25, 2010 Like 1 person likes this

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PRTTY Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion Review & Swatches

True story: I was randomly (and I mean, super randomly) looking at this Tracy Anderson video and noticed a product being used on her called Prtty Peaushun ($36 -- pronounced Pretty Potion) and...

Oct 24, 2010 Like 1 person likes this

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The Canon EOS 60D is FINALLY mine!!

After months of saving up, weeks of feverish anticipation, and “Hmmm, should I buy these Louboutin’s instead?”…I buckled down and realized that I’d have way more fun with a super dope camera than a...

Oct 24, 2010 Like

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Coastal Scents 42-Color Double Stack Palette Review

The 42-color Double Stack palette is one that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time, after hearing great things about it. It retails for around $24.95 at Coastal Scents, and comes with 42 matte...

Oct 17, 2010 Like 2 people like this

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Win MAC Wicked Ways lipglass

I’m giving away one of my favorite products from the recent (and 90% sold out) MAC Venomous Villians collection. One lucky reader will receive a brand new Wicked Ways lipglass ($15.50)! It’s from...

Oct 16, 2010 Like

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Updates!

Curl, please…looking for natural hair guest bloggers!

Win a brand new NYX Cosmetics Beauty To Go box set!

MAC Wonder Woman Collection, Photos, & Swatches

Urban Decay Big Fatty Colored Mascara Review, Photos & Swatches

Rock & Republic Eyeshadow Swatches pt.2

Facebook Giveaway: Win MAC Style Curve lipstick!

L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara Review & Photos

One Night Cosmetics Review, Photos, Swatches

“New” Urban Decay Naked Palette features full-size brush

MAC Style Curve lipstick vs. MAC Violetta lipstick

MAC Stylishly Yours collection – pigment swatches

12 Rock & Republic Eyeshadow Swatches

Oyin Handmade HoneyHemp Conditioner Review

I’m going natural!

Holiday Treat: Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar

White Cheddar Burger w/ Bacon and Fried Shallots

30 years ago…

Alima Pure “Fairy Tale” Holiday Collection 2010, Review & Swatches

NARS blush swatches – Lovejoy, Amour, Torrid

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick – Red Taboo, Exquisite Plum

Halloween FOTD: Jolly Green Shortcake

Blog Sale!

Rock & Republic Luxe Lip Gloss Swatches

AccidentalBeautie s: Rachel’s Tartan Tale

PRTTY Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion Review & Swatches

The Canon EOS 60D is FINALLY mine!!

Coastal Scents 42-Color Double Stack Palette Review

Win MAC Wicked Ways lipglass

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