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Beauty Review: LypSyl Lip Balm

November 8, 2011
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          I would swear my body drinks all the water I put into it daily so that my mouth can look like some mini version of Sponge Bob every evening. I can’t even laugh without covering my mouth to protect you from the flakes flying off these dry, cracked lips....
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Beauty Review: MAC Cosmetics Mattene Lipstick

September 29, 2011
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Finally I found Red Lipstick! Red lips are everywhere and I was on a hunt.  I’ve never been able to find a shade that doesn’t make me look like a Clown Barbie. For this look the MAC Cosmetics lady suggested a lip liner shade Mahagony although I don’t use it as a liner, but...
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Nail Polish: Deborah Lippmann “Lady Sings the Blues”

September 26, 2011
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I visited Nordstrom this weekend as I do on most weekends; this time looking for rain boots and stopped in the cosmetics section, “of course” and  found the most sparkly, navy blue polish ever by Deborah Lippmann. I love Nordstrom because you can try on everything there.  I had on a different shade of ...
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Biolage Hydratherape Conditioner for Hair and Hair Extensions

August 27, 2011
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Matrix-Biolage hydratherape product line is an excellent way to repair summer hair. The hydrating shampoo starts to work on contact.  Ladies with hair extensions that love to worship the sun, dive into chlorinated pools or dial the flat iron up to the full 450 degrees, this product will soften your weave too. After you...
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Beauty review: Pink in Love – Diorblush Glowing Color

August 23, 2011
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I wear very little blush because I feel like people tend to look like they are going out clubbing once they put on blush.  I’ve discovered through trial and error that it’s all about the shade you select and the amount you apply.  I love this Diorblush Glowing Color in Pink in Love. The...
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Jason Wu for Target

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January 21, 2012

        New line released at Target by Jason Wu, the Taipei-born designer’s career was propelled in the Fashion world after he dressed Michelle Obama for the Inaugural Ball. Michelle looked absolutely...
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IFB Conference Sept 2011: 10 Things I Learned

September 25, 2011

                  Sadly, I think I’ve lost all photos from the conference except this one of the red and black Aldo wedge shoes.  So content is key...
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York: L.A.M.B. Spring 2012

September 22, 2011

L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani was an intimate setting with great club music.  I personally found the hair an make-up exotic.  Cropped pants, shorts and thigh highs are definitely youthful, and the bold prints are...
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New York Fashion Week: Lela Rose

September 15, 2011

Lela Rose was exciting because I could see myself in quite a few pieces. The problem was I didn’t really watch the runway as it’s difficult from behind the lens. When a friend asked...
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LIPS DAWN PINK

How to: Apply Lipstick with Lip Liner

1. Choose a shade that compliments your skin tone. a. If you have yellow undertones, use warm shades. b. If you have pink undertones, use cool shades. c. If you are not comfortable wearing lipstick avoid matte and dark colors.  Matte lipstick can be drying and stain immediately.  Dark colors are hard to blend...

DIY: Make your boring shoes high-end by applying fur

DIY: Make your boring shoes high-end by applying fur

So I am not a shoe designer nor am I the most crafty person-except I crochet.  However, I wanted my boring brown swede clogs to have a little umph!  So I went to my local craft store a bought some rabbit fur.  Okay, I know some of us are anti animal sacrifice for the...

How to: Do an Olive Oil Manicure at Home

How to: Do an Olive Oil Manicure at Home

Photo by me Do you have extremely dry cuticles? Are they peeling and ripping a hole in your tights? Does your partner say,”would you do something with your nails? Try an at home manicure with your kitchen olive oil. 1. Remove nail polish 2. File nails in one direction to even them out (sawing...

Actress Anna Karina

Jason Wu for Target

        New line released at Target by Jason Wu, the Taipei-born...

lypsyl

Beauty Review: LypSyl Lip Balm

          I would swear my body drinks all the water...

Mac red B&W

Beauty Review: MAC Cosmetics Mattene Lipstick

Finally I found Red Lipstick! Red lips are everywhere and I was on a...


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