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Hello Kitty Say Hello Palette and Apple Balm: Hello Makeup!

I love Hello Kitty – believe me I do – but I have no desire to look like her, so I’m not so sure about this collection. Is it for kids, you wonder? No way! I would never encourage JonBenĂ©t Ramsey behavior. The Say Hello Palette, with its generous selection of colors (four eye shadows … Continue reading “Hello Kitty Say Hello Palette and Apple Balm: Hello Makeup!”

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What Fall 2011 Beauty Trends Are You Most Excited About?

Fashion Month has just wrapped and what an exciting season it has been! I still cannot get this Alexander McQueen gown and this Marchesa one out of my mind…wow! And what about the makeup at Viktor & Rolf and Vivienne Westwood?? It wasn’t all ball gowns and face paint though (as fantastically entertaining as both … Continue reading “What Fall 2011 Beauty Trends Are You Most Excited About?”

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Do You Have an Orange Crush?

Beauty looks from the S/S 2011 Derek Lam show created by Estee Lauder’s creative makeup director, Tom Pecheux. I’ve had the biggest crush on orange since going backstage at the S/S 2011 Derek Lam show back in September. It’s one of the few punchy colors that you can get away with day-to-night and I love … Continue reading “Do You Have an Orange Crush?”

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Frugal Snob: essence Winter Collection

There’s frugal and then there’s FRUGAL and essence is frugal with everything from “f” to “l” in bold capital letters! I’m talking cheaper than Revlon, Rimmel London, L’Oreal, and pretty much every other drug store buy you can think of. How does that translate when it comes to quality? Don’t expect smoother than smooth eye … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: essence Winter Collection”

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New Hello Kitty Beauty by Sephora

Hello Kitty Beauty by Sephora Brush Set with Holder, $49 I could never pinpoint why – because I’m a Little Twin Stars and Badtz Maru kind of gal – but  women of all ages get CRAZY CRAZY excited about anything Hello Kitty! She’s been bedazzled by Kimora, given a kinky side by MAC, and now … Continue reading “New Hello Kitty Beauty by Sephora”

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Napoleon Perdis’ Swept Away Collection

I love NYC, but I’m not made for cold weather! If I could stomach the thought of driving and leaving my family I would have moved to California a long time ago. Meanwhile warm-weather vacations and sitting atop my heater will have to do (even if it does mean my hands are always cracking…). I … Continue reading “Napoleon Perdis’ Swept Away Collection”

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