Monthly Archives: January 2012

Swatches: OPI Holland Collection

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Allura

Here are full swatches of the 12 nail polish colors from OPI’s upcoming Holland collection. This collection will be available February 8, 2012. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Nicki Minaj by OPI Collection

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Allura

Here are full swatches of the 6 nail polish colors from OPI’s Nicki Minaj collection. Continue reading →

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FaceFront Paradise in Flight Collection Video

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Allura

This is a video overview of FaceFront’s Paradise in Flight Collection, including first impressions and live swatches. Continue reading →

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POTW: Bold Brows

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Allura

Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn had beautiful, bold, face-framing eyebrows. The modern trend has been to thin the eyebrows out. But recently, actresses like Keira Knightley and Jennifer Connelly have sported fuller brows, proving that thicker is sometimes better. Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Series 2012: Taking Requests!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Allura

I’m planning on doing a Valentine’s Day Series this year, consisting of several looks. I’d like to do video tutorials for them, but I need your input!

Please leave any requests or ideas for different kinds of Valentine’s Day looks in the comments below. You just might see your look posted on this blog and on a YouTube video! Continue reading →

Posted in Site, Tutorials, Videos | Tagged how to, look, tutorial, Valentine's Day, video | 3 Comments

Review & Swatches: theBalm Shady Lady Vol 1 Eyeshadow Palette

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Allura

There are currently 3 volumes of theBalm’s Shady Lady Eyeshadow Palette, all of which include 9 pressed shadows. This review is for the Shady Lady palette Vol. 1. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: FaceFront Paradise in Flight Flashlight Highlight Powders

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Allura

This review is for the 3 new Flashlight Highlight Powders releasing with FaceFront’s upcoming Paradise in Flight Collection. These are a new product. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

Autofocus
Double Exposure
Gamma Ray

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Review & Swatches: FaceFront Paradise in Flight Cream Illuminators

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Allura

This review is for the 3 new Cream Illuminators releasing with FaceFront’s upcoming Paradise in Flight Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

Defrosting
I Need Fudge
Dulce De Leche

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Review & Swatches: FaceFront Paradise in Flight Liquid Lipsticks

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Allura

In Motion: Transparent formula with a rainbow of soft, multi-reflective, non-gritty micro-glitters which provide the perfect complement to any lipstick base. Designed as a “lipstick topping” to add dimension to any traditional lipstick or Liquid Lipstick
Mototaxi: Chromatic taxi cab yellow
Purest Sin: Opaque pearly white with soft diamond shimmer
Heat Stroke: Slightly shimmery coral with a very dramatic yellow-orange base
It’s Amour: Sophisticated metallic champagne infused with a fleshy nude/salmon base

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Review & Swatches: FaceFront Paradise in Flight Mineralized Blushes

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Allura

This review is for the 2 new Mineralized Blushes releasing with FaceFront’s upcoming Paradise in Flight Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors: