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Lipstick vs. Lip Gloss

Lipstick vs. Lip Gloss: The Ultimate Showdown

I have yet to meet a guy who doesn’t complain about lipstick or gloss at one point or another. I went on the offense with the guy I’m dating now and mentioned this, and – of course – he was all, “you can wear whatever you want…you’re perfect.” Classic thing for a guy to say when you’re in the early stages of your relationship, but the cynical side of me thinks it’s only a matter of time before the tune changes!

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Lipstick vs. Lip Gloss

Lucie and Pompette: A New French-Inspired Line

Launched this fall, Lucie and Pompette is a French-inspired line created by Eric Sakas, who helped develop Kevyn Aucoin’s product line…needless to say, this is a woman who knows a thing or two about beauty.

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Your Tastefully Garish Halloween Look

Ricky’s NYC is Mecca for Halloween costumes, makeup, and accessories so I turned to their beauty pros to get some inspiration for a tastefully garish look. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to wear a pink wig…

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Memebox: The Korean Birchbox

I never really got into the box trend or the Beach Mint, Shoe Mint, etc trend, but Memebox has changed my mind – and there is no monthly commitment…just adorable Korean products in a box!

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Fall 2014 from Giorgio Armani Beauty

Giorgio Armani launched his new limited edition beauty collection, Fade to Grey, on the Fall 2014 runwayicon. The products were all tested out backstage and while Armani has had a successful cosmetics line for awhile it was only recently that I started using his products. I was lured in by the gorgeous packaging.

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Anissa Da Vinci LED Lip Gloss

Anissa Da Vinci LED Lip Gloss: Light Show

Whether you want centuries-old geisha secrets or the latest in technology, Asia always has the best in beauty. I was out having drinks with girlfriends in the middle of a dark lounge when all of a sudden my friend whipped out this Anissa Da Vinci lip gloss. I immediately noticed the mirror on the cap, but that’s not such a big deal. What is impressive…

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