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Friday Five : Hermès Chicago edition

Happy Friday! It's been a beyond-busy couple of months for me, spent putting the finishing touches on my graduate dissertation. This week, I finally had the much needed chance to relax and head...

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BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector review

Primers can do wonders for your makeup, extending its longevity and freshness throughout the day. However, finding the right one can be difficult, especially if you're sensitive to silicones (e.g....

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Valentino 'Valentina Assoluto' Eau de Parfum review

The bottle for Valentina Assoluto is simply stunning, don't you think? It's festooned with a beautiful pink flower that immediately recalls the unique style of Maison Valentino. Roses were a...

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Summer 2013 review + swatches

I've got a 'splash' of color from the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Summer 2013 Collection to share with you today! The new collection consists of bright and beautiful colors from the brand's waterproof...

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Marchesa Parfum d'Extase Hair Mist review

Hair mists are this year's hot new perfume innovation. I'm sure many of you can relate when I say scent lovers have long been spritzing their locks with a favorite fragrance. After all, hair is a...

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Valentino Valentina Eau de Parfum review

Valentino is among the most storied brands in fashion, so I thought it would be fitting to open my review of Valentino Valentina with an anecdote! In a previous era, most ads in fashion magazines...

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Butter London Pitter Patter nail lacquer review + comparison swatches

In anticipation of Prince William and Duchess Kate's royal baby-to-be, Butter London has created a special limited edition lacquer. (Can you believe the baby is due in July? I can hardly wait!)...

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Kiehl's Skin Rescuer moisturizer review + photos

This summer, Kiehl's Skin Rescuer is coming to the rescue for fatigued, stressed, and dehydrated skin! A sample (thanks to Kiehl's) floated my way just in time; April was a ridiculously busy and...

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SpaRitual Reflect nail lacquer collection review + comparison swatches (Summer 2013)

When I think of summer, I recall the calm, contemplative feeling of warm sunshine gently glowing through my closed eyelids. Perhaps with this sensation in mind, Reflect, SpaRitual's new nail...

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LUSH Spring Tin review + photos (2013)

Spring has sprung --- and with it, a whole new batch of fragrant goodies at LUSH Cosmetics! Today I'm sharing the LUSH Spring Tin, which I've been enjoying thanks to the folks at LUSH. If you've...

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Sephora Favorites : Bottled Dreams Fragrance Sampler For Her (2013) review + photos

Years ago, when I was starting my journey into the world of perfume, I picked up a Sephora fragrance sampler for myself. Fragrance samplers typically contain several spritzers or deluxe minis for...

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Butter London Summer Holiday 2013 Lacquer collection review + comparison swatches

Summer nail colors are here --- which is always a cause for excitement on Cute and Mundane! Even in Chicago's cool climate, I can feel that espadrille season is just around the corner! With that in...

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BCBG Max Azria Bon Chic Eau de Parfum review

April has been a very fragrant month for me. Like the unfurling petals brought about by the months' showers, my interest in fresh fragrances has burgeoned as well. A number of new bottles have...

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LUSH Little Green Bag review + swatches

For Earth Day, I'll be indulging in the LUSH Little Green Bag, thanks to the folks at LUSH Cosmetics! Inside, you'll find four solid bath and body products and one travel tin --- all wrapped up...

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LUSH Sun Eau de Cologne Gorilla Perfume review

LUSH recently launched a brand new selection of Gorilla perfumes inspired by art, music, memories, people, and stories. These perfumes take inspiration from real experiences, as opposed to industry...

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Inspired by Renoir (Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando)

It seems that spring has finally sprung, the changing of the seasons heralded by the blooming of daffodils and dandelions along the city sidewalks. This burst of springtime brings with it a...

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Valentino Valentina Eau de Parfum Gift set (2013) review + photos

Lately, my mom has been spending more time exploring new scents and perfumes. She often reports back to me what she's tried --- and whether they've been hits or misses. I love our discussions, as...

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Bobbi Brown Metallic eyeshadow in Mint review + swatches

Every summer I purchase a new mint plant for my apartment perch; the leaves are perfect for use in mojitos, desserts, and tea! I've already written about my love for mint fragrances (see here), so...

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Remix Tour Chicago - my experience + photos!

Last Saturday I brought my makeup bag to the MAKE UP FOR EVER Remix Tour's stop in Chicago! As I mentioned earlier (see here), the Remix Tour is all about teaching old makeup bags new tricks. Every...

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Butter London Shandy and Butter London Tea & Toast nail lacquer (Starkers Collection) review + comparison swatches

Butter London has long been known for being colorfully daring. Their recent collection however, is all about baring! I've been anticipating the Butter London Starkers collection ever since catching...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Prada Infusion d' Iris Eau de Parfum review

As I've mentioned in a story oft told, I embarked on a self-imposed fragrance buying ban almost a year ago (started here). It was a remarkably successful experience (ended here) that was the...

Apr 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey review (Body Scrub + Body Oil Mist + Body Butter)

In the midst of a busy week, one of my favorite ways to unwind is with a fragrant bodycare routine. Most recently, I've been delighting in the deliciously scented J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey...

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Inspired by Van Gogh (Vase with Roses, 1890)

Welcome to the latest installation of Inspired by Art! Lately, as you may have noticed, I've been thinking Green; after all, Emerald green is Pantone's 2013 color of the year! More importantly...

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Makeup Bag Remix Tour Chicago : will you be there?

Next weekend, I'll be getting my makeup bag 'remixed' when the MAKE UP FOR EVER Remix Tour comes to Chicago! A group of MAKE UP FOR EVER Professional Artists have been traveling across the U.S....

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SpaRitual Meditate nail lacquer collection review + comparison swatches (Spring 2013)

For Spring 2013, SpaRitual has released some new pastel nail colors! The SpaRitual Meditate nail lacquer collection is a group of six pretty pastel polishes that are perfect for any spring beauty...

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Win It! Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser ($170 value) Giveaway!

I have a really exciting giveaway to share with you today! I'm giving away $170 worth of Nude Skincare to one lucky Cute and Mundane reader, courtesy of Nude Skincare. Nude Skincare is a premium...

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Nude Skincare Pro Genius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser review + photos

Recently you may have noticed Nude Skincare populating the shelves at Sephora, both in-store and online. So, what is this brand all about? Nude Skincare's philosophy revolves around plant oils rich...

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Gucci Première Eau de Parfum review

Gold is a quintessential icon of glamour and opulence. With the gold-themed Gucci Première Eau de Parfum, Gucci bottles the essence of a Hollywood 'Golden Girl'. This is a new niche for the brand...

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Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate review + DonorsChoose.org!

One of the cool things about Kiehl's is that they make it a point to support charitable causes. This month, Kiehl's is at it again, raising money for DonorsChoice.org. Through DonorsChoice.org,...

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Friday Five : Hermès Chicago edition

BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector review

Valentino 'Valentina Assoluto' Eau de Parfum review

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Summer 2013 review + swatches

Marchesa Parfum d'Extase Hair Mist review

Valentino Valentina Eau de Parfum review

Butter London Pitter Patter nail lacquer review + comparison swatches

Kiehl's Skin Rescuer moisturizer review + photos

SpaRitual Reflect nail lacquer collection review + comparison swatches (Summer 2013)

LUSH Spring Tin review + photos (2013)

Sephora Favorites : Bottled Dreams Fragrance Sampler For Her (2013) review + photos

Butter London Summer Holiday 2013 Lacquer collection review + comparison swatches

BCBG Max Azria Bon Chic Eau de Parfum review

LUSH Little Green Bag review + swatches

LUSH Sun Eau de Cologne Gorilla Perfume review

Inspired by Renoir (Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando)

Valentino Valentina Eau de Parfum Gift set (2013) review + photos

Bobbi Brown Metallic eyeshadow in Mint review + swatches

MAKE UP FOR EVER Remix Tour Chicago - my experience + photos!

Butter London Shandy and Butter London Tea & Toast nail lacquer (Starkers Collection) review + comparison swatches

Prada Infusion d' Iris Eau de Parfum review

J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey review (Body Scrub + Body Oil Mist + Body Butter)

Inspired by Van Gogh (Vase with Roses, 1890)

MAKE UP FOR EVER Makeup Bag Remix Tour Chicago : will you be there?

SpaRitual Meditate nail lacquer collection review + comparison swatches (Spring 2013)

Win It! Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser ($170 value) Giveaway!

Nude Skincare Pro Genius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser review + photos

Gucci Première Eau de Parfum review

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate review + DonorsChoose.org!

Mai Couture Blush Papier in Prettyful review + swatches

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