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Boxycharm: Peace, Love & Boxy

Woo hoo!  It's here!  It's here!  No, I'm not talking about warmer spring temperatures, although it has been pretty fabulous outside lately.  I'm talking about my recent Boxycharm box!  I wanted to share what goodies I received with you earlier but my life has had some bizarre twists and turns recently.  Our little pug Polly… Continue reading Boxycharm: Peace, Love & Boxy

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Colourpop Haul

  Do you have a case of whiplash?  If you do, it may be due to the barrage of new makeup collections that can make your head spin.  You’ll feel a rush of purchase urgency when your email inbox is flooded with a sea of emails telling you about the latest fantastical foundations or luscious… Continue reading Colourpop Haul

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Boxyluxe is Here

It's finally here!  My long-awaited Boxyluxe has arrived and is the gift to myself that I didn't know I needed in my life.  The holidays are over and so are my days that consisted of staring at twinkle lights, filling my room with the fragrances from holiday candles and consuming large amounts of chocolate.  Actually,… Continue reading Boxyluxe is Here

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Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer Review

I'm back, baby!  I'm back!  Where have I been, you ask?  Was I mauled by a bear?  Nah.  Did I overdose on too many diet cokes?  Nope.  Did I simply become distracted with a few crazy things that have been happening in my life that are called...well...life?  YUP!  But I have returned with a review… Continue reading Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer Review

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National Lipstick Day!

A year or two ago I was ranting and raving in a fit of confusion over National Broccoli.  I had seen an exuberant instagram post that had a picture of dancing broccoli, hash tagged #nationalbroccoliday. National Broccoli Day?!  Why???  I was confused as to why there was a day that I had never heard of… Continue reading National Lipstick Day!

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Over Easy, I Love Ipsy

I swear that it feels like I blinked my eyes and July has almost come to an end.  Where did the summer go?  Only one month to go before September.  Here in the northeastern part of the United States, we haven't seen the brutal heat that my friends in the western region of the country… Continue reading Over Easy, I Love Ipsy

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Gimme My Boxycharm!

Yippee Skippee!  It's Boxycharm time again!  I once again became a secret stalker, scouring social media to sneak a peek at each of the spoilers as they emerged from week to week.  This month's Cutie Pie box was another spectacular curated mix of products.  It feels like Christmas in July!  This box is valued at… Continue reading Gimme My Boxycharm!

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Get Glowing with Glossybox

Do I have too many beauty products?  In my humble opinion, no.  Although I often find myself mumbling to myself "We're gonna need a bigger boat" when trying to find the space for new arrivals.  But if you're looking to curb spending too much dough on beauty goods, subscription services are the most bang for… Continue reading Get Glowing with Glossybox

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In the Rotation: Faves by NYX

Years ago, I was walking though the makeup aisle with a friend who moonlighted as a drag queen.  He suddenly stopped in his tracks and started excitedly grabbing what seemed like a hundred lipsticks off of the shelves.  A stream of consciousness flowed from his lips gushing about his love of the brand NYX.  I… Continue reading In the Rotation: Faves by NYX

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Summer Glow: Pixi Skintreats Mists

Summer.  The time where those devout makeup lovers slather on the spackle in the hopes that it doesn’t run down your face like melted ice cream from the heat.  But we try.  Oh boy, do we try.  We douse on the fixing spray as if it were a form of super glue that will keep… Continue reading Summer Glow: Pixi Skintreats Mists