From the monthly archives: October 2009

Who’s afraid of stains? The Sheer Magic of Lorac’s Roll-on Sheer Wash Lip/Cheek Tint

By On October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Our series on stains continues (read why here!)… And to quote Shakespeare, Lorac’s Sheer Wash in Sheer Magic could very well “.”  Sheer Magic from Lorac’s website and packaging Everything about this stain is perfection: the deeper [...]

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Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: Sparitual Forbidden Collection – Part 2

By On October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment

A few days ago I begun your introduction to Sparitual’s Forbidden collection, a mastery in color in 6 shades. That’s when you met Mystic, Inner Sanctum, and Intrigue, the first 3 gorgeous colors in this collection. Now, just because I can (!!!), I’ll tempt you with [...]

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Home Fragrances: Votivo Aromatic Candles

By On October 28, 2009 · 1 Comment

There are very few things that I dislike with a passion in this world, but one of them is a scented candle that promises but doesn’t deliver. I mean, I love infusing my home with different smells, creating different atmospheres for different rooms, and on top of decour and color, I rely on candles to [...]

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Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: ORLY Once Upon a Time Collection – Part 1

By On October 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

As we grow up, we are supposed to leave the world of fairy tales and magic behind – sad, no? ORLY, who is constantly thinking outside of the bottle, doesn’t think so. Introducing their Fall “Once Upon a Time” collection, 6 nail polishes that will rekindle your love for all things long forgotten.

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Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: Sparitual Forbidden Collection

By On October 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Sparitual – my favorite all vegan good for you nail polish – has gone all out this fall. First, their Mind.Body.Spirit collection of matte polishes got me to try and love matte. Now, with their Forbidden collection, they have really staked a place in my heart – and on my nails [...]

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How do I love thee, Benefit Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain?

By On October 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment

As our series on stains continues (read why here!), I thought we should look into Benefit BeneTint, or as I like to call it, the perfect-for-every-occasion stain.

Benefit BeneTint swatch from Benefit’s Website and packaging

1.       The red [...]

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Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: Illamasqua Nail Varnish welcomes the blues – and the greens!

By On October 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Have you noticed that unlike other beauty products, really good nail polishes are almost always make by an exclusive brand (i.e. Essie, OPI, ZOYA, etc) or if not, they constitute a minor part of that brand’s line (i.e. Lancôme, L’Oreal, etc).

Well, that’s not the case with Illamasqua’s Nail Varnishes. These bad boys [...]

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Who’s afraid of stains? Sheer Luck – Lorac’s Roll-on Sheer Wash Lip/Cheek Tint

By On October 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

As our series on stains continues (read why here!) and we venture into more ‘advanced’ stains, the first thing that comes to mind is Lorac’s Sheer Wash in Sheer Luck.

Sheer Luck swatch from Lorac’s website and packaging [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Embrace the goodness that is Fall with a little help from Pestos with Panache by Lauren

By On October 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

There are so many wonderful things about autumn that I sometimes find myself wishing for it in the middle of spring or summer. So you know that when it finally arrives, I cannot help but surround myself with all things, colors, and flavors of the seasons.

So when I discovered that Pestos with [...]

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Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: Sula Paint & Peel does Autumn

By On October 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Those of you who read the blog frequently know that I have major love for Sula Paint & Peel polishes. When I first discovered them, I was so extactic that I had to contain myself and not stop random people on the train to show them just how easy it was [...]

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