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Asian Luxury E-Retail Picks: Zalora and Luxola

images from Zalora.com.ph Back when I was in the Philippines, the whole e-retail market was still right on the verge of burgeoning. There were, of course, a lot of small-scale entrepreneurs who were very much ahead of the curve where online shopping is concerned, but the bigger brands and Asian E-commerce sites were a tad bit behind in serving the Philippine market. All...

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The $20 Makeup Challenge for the Holidays: Here's my Take!

Christmas may be over, but there's still a lot of holiday gatherings and NYE parties to attend for sure - how about putting together a full makeup look on a a super budget? Sara and I decided to put on this fun holiday take on the popular $20 makeup challenge (see her post here) - see my choices below! BASE - $3.50 I...

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Simple Holiday Look for Under $20: Sara from Sookie Spartan's Take!

Hi guys,So, don't be surprised if you see posts from another gorgeous and stylish gal that's NOT me (hahaha) here on the blog! I will be collaborating with Sara from Sookie Spartan - a fellow Michigan blogger, teacher, fellow almost-30 gal, and mother to another beautiful one-year-old named Otto. After being like "hey! we have so many things in common!" with each other on...

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Get Radiant with YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer and Perfector: A Review

How about filing this under e-mails that make you ridiculously giddy: +Influenster reaching out to you with the news that you've been handpicked for the VIP +YSL Beauty Touche Eclat Voxbox? I could barely contain my excitement! Should you dump your go-to primer for these beauties? Read after the jump for my quick, unbiased take on these goodies! ...

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Save or Toss? Makeup Expiration Guide

original article and infographic courtesy of Makeup.com I think this infographic is definitely worth sharing, and obviously self-explanatory. As someone who has worked behind the makeup counter for almost a year, I encountered quite a few... interesting stories from some customers about the shelf life of most of their makeup, and it wasn't very pleasant. Heck, I was pretty guilty of this myself...

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Heads Up: Limited Edition Opening Ceremony x Estee Lauder Free Makeup Bag and Clutch

Ack! If this isn't the coolest makeup bag in the history of cosmetic bags, I don't know what is! For a very limited time, the cool kids over at Opening Ceremony will be giving out a complimentary Opening Ceremony x Estee Lauder gift bag for every $500 and up purchase from the brand (in-stores and online), which comes with a Pure Color Envy...

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The Holy Grail List: Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue and Chanel Reflex

I believe that every single guy and gal out there has their own personal list of holy grail items that they can't live without. You guys know exactly what I mean -- personal items that, no matter how hard you try to let go of or mix it up, just can't escape.  In the beauty department, I found two things I know I...

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Christopher Kane X Nars

Such color, much wow... Always been a fan of Christopher Kane, always been a fan of Nars, so the two meeting up for one big collaboration is nothing short of unicorn levels magical! Now, this isn't the first time these two have collaborated, but this IS the first time that it goes public for purchasing. Erggggh... I'm seriously tempted. With prices ranging from...

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Gifts for Mom: Best Beauty Deals and Gift Sets for Mothers Day 2015

Hello, ladies and gents! Only less than two weeks away for Mother's Day-- I still can't believe it's my first year celebrating as a mother myself! As you well know, shopping season kicks up to high gear right around this time as we are all scrambling to find awesome gifts for the moms in our life. This is also the time when beauty...

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The Bare Minimum: Daily Makeup Roundup

Have you ever rummaged through your handbag and was flabbergasted with the number of lip balms, lipsticks, and a ton of other makeup products you didn't know you left there? Now I'm not saying I have a TON of product (I don't, haha), but working in beauty and getting free stuff here and there and dealing with makeup majority of the time, I...

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#WipeforWater

#WipeforWater for Earth Month with Neutrogena Naturals and Influenster

Happy Earth Day, my loves! Quick question -- how many of you guys woke up today and was able to confidently say to themselves, "I saved 35 GALLONS of water this month!"? Well, I was, and I've never been happier with myself! With the serious drought situation going on in California and other parts of the world, now is the time to be...

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Review and Swatches: Clinique Sculpting Highlight and Contour Chubby Sticks

Clinique Sculpting Highlight and Contour Chubby Sticks, SRP $21.00 (available here)  2014 was all about getting your #contouringgameonpoint, and I believe 2015 will be no different. Just about every single beauty brand released every kind of contouring product imaginable, and this was no surprise. Clinique joins in on the contouring party with two all new Sculpting Highlight and Contour Chubby Sticks. Read on...

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Review and Unboxing: Target Beauty Box for Her Winter 2014

Target Holiday 2014 Beauty Box for Her Winter 2014 Beauty boxes are usually either big hits or big misses. You either score big with your monthly box, or get repeats or little sample items... so yeah, I'm still in limbo whether or not monthly subscriptions are worth my hard earned money (especially since I get a lot of product with my current job). However,...

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The Power Players: Estee Lauder Spring 2015 Learning Lab and Favorites

Usually a seasonal release over the summer, some of the favorites from the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess line, such as the Bronze Goddess Skinscent (a personal favorite!) will now be available year round. Yipee! Aside from getting to play with makeup all day and being able to play with many different faces, one thing I love the most about working in the beauty...

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