Monthly Archives: September 2011

MAC Posh Paradise Video Overview

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Allura

Here is the video covering MAC’s Posh Paradise Collection. Please subscribe to Allura’s YouTube channel! Continue reading →

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OPI Glam Slam U.S. Collection Swatches

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Allura

OPI and tennis superstar Serena Williams announce the two final lacquers in the 2011 Glam Slam! promotion, timed in conjunction with the upcoming New York tournament. Glam Slam! U.S. features a duo-pack with two high-shine shades: shimmering red, Love is a Racket, and glittering bronze, Pros & Bronze. Continue reading →

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OPI Miss Universe Collection Swatches

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Allura

Pageant-pretty nail lacquers in the new Miss Universe by OPI promotion give fingers and toes added glitz and glamour. Featuring four shades packed with shimmer and sparkle, these limited edition colors capture the energy of the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE® competition, to be held September 12, 2011, in São Paulo, Brazil. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Allura

The artwork on the palette is beautiful. Visually, this is my favorite BOS so far. But the packaging is bulky. The palette is the size and weight of a small, hardcover textbook. The drawer doesn’t slide out smoothly. The portable speaker included in the palette fits awkwardly. Overall, the packaging is not designed very well and won’t be convenient for traveling with. Continue reading →

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MAC Me Over Giveaway Winner!

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Allura

Congratulations to Lisa B. for being the winner of the MAC Me Over Giveaway!

Thank you to everyone for following and reading Allura.

If you didn’t win this time, don’t be discouraged. A very exciting new giveaway is just around the corner! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Posh Paradise Mattene Lipsticks

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Allura

This review covers the 10 MAC Posh Paradise Mattene Lipsticks. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Posh Paradise Paint Pots

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Allura

This review covers the 8 MAC Posh Paradise Paintpots. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Posh Paradise Nail Lacquers

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Allura

This review covers the 2 MAC Posh Paradise nail polishes. Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: MAC Posh Paradise Collection

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Allura

Stay tuned! Full photos and swatches of MAC’s Posh Paradise will be up shortly. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Nuance Color Vibrance Lipsticks

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Allura

Here are swatches of the Nuance Color Vibrance Lipsticks in Coral 135 and Passion Pink 170. This line was recently launch in CVS stores. These lipsticks retail for $9.99 each. Continue reading →

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