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Archive for December, 2011

TweetIn the process of moving from the Bay Area back to Los Angeles I stopped at Target for some supplies and ended up with L’Oreal Infallable Lipstick in what else but 308 Target Red.  Of course during the move I lost it, and then I found it here in LA, and then lost it again…but I found it and put it with the rest of the lippies.  Exhausting! A gorgeous   Read More ...

Categories: makeup

Tweet  Product Description: Contour and define cheeks for flawlessly blended, high-definition results: look pixel-perfect even in harsh light ultra-plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free self-standing for easy storage extended aluminum handle is light and easy to use   First Impression: This is huge for a blush brush; I can only imagine getting total blush faced using this thing.   Pros: Zero shedding…that’s right none. The aluminum handle   Read More ...

Categories: makeup

Tweet With this first fragrance, Maison Martin Margiela offers an intimate luxury. By naming it (untitled), the Maison defies all conventions to let its first fragrance speak for itself. Inspired by apothecary vials, the bottle seems dipped in paint before being sealed with white cotton strings, reflecting the Maison’s craftsmanship know-how. The fragrance signature is made of exceptionally rare and noble ingredients: an unexpected contrast between incisive, dazzling green notes   Read More ...

Categories: fragrances

Tweet Just a quick post of Orly’s Spring 2011 shade “Gilded Coral” since I’ve been wearing it the entire week.  I’m not big on frost finish colors but I love this peach-toned gold.  I was expecting to do 3 coats for this one but 2 worked just fine. It pays to shop the clearance section of Ulta …I was able to snag this baby for $5! I need to find   Read More ...

Categories: Nails

TweetThis just in!  They’re now putting making in bento boxes!  If you’ve ever wanted to be a sexy ninja or super hero you can start with Ultraflesh.  I spotted this newcomer on the front end-caps of Sephora and it grabbing my attention.  As though I don’t have enough bronzers and illuminators, I decided to go with the Ultraflesh Shinebox Highlight and Shimmer Collection.  The box includes 5 products; 1 all   Read More ...

Categories: makeup

Tweet I’ve had my eyes on the Nude Skincare Cleansing Facial Oil for months.  It comes highly recommended by Carm of Lipstick Fashion Mascara and I was even able to try a sample that came in a gift bag, so I was able to try it before committing to the full size.  I bought the full size bottle during the Sephora V.I.B.  event for 20% off.  I’m not sure what   Read More ...

Categories: skin care

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Categories: City Love, hair

Tweet Hi, I’d like to say I love the blog, amazing job! I have a question for Krissy. I love nail polish, but this far I have not been able to find a way to get my manicures to last more than 2 days. Do you have any tips or products that you use to extend the life of your manicures? Also, have you ever had your nails shellac-ed? If   Read More ...

Categories: Nails

Tweet Online social beauty platform, House of Mikko, wowed beauty and hair bloggers, hair stylists, fans, and users with a sneak peek of their new mobile app, I Love Your Hair, last Thursday. Primarily women attendees gathered at the Hair Rules Salon in New York City for a night of hair makeovers, product giveaways, and seeing the app in action. The I Love Your Hair app is fueled by women’s   Read More ...

Categories: hair

Tweet You can’t bookmark, highlight, or take notes straight from the digital magazine.  How am I supposed to circle everything I want now?!  How do I leave clippings of hints for The Man?? If you find resizing pages a hassle you’ll enjoy the text view option.  It allows a larger plain text reading view. You’ll never have to lug around a million magazines anymore.  Not like I was doing that   Read More ...

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