Monthly Archives: March 2012

POTW: Face Lace

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Allura

e face-forward stance, the shadowed background, and the red-and-black pairing all drew me to this picture. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Thymes Azur Body Wash

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Allura

Thymes is a bath, body, and fragrance company whose line of body washes offers more than a dozen scents, both in full and travel sizes. The body wash in the Azur scent, reviewed below, is in the “Green” fragrance family and has hints of citrus. Continue reading →

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Swatches: CND Nail Polish in “Guava”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Allura

CND’s Guava nail polish is a light, orange-peach color that requires 2 coats. See below for photographs and the color applied! Continue reading →

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Giorgio Armani Écailles Collection – Summer 2012

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Allura

“This collection is inspired by the play of moonlight on the ocean, by myriad shades from inky depths, by white and black pearls. The complexion is pale and luminous, lips are soft and feminine.” – Linda Cantello, International Make Up Artist, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics Continue reading →

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Nicki Minaj “Turn Me On” Tutorial

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Allura

This tutorial is for Nicki Minaj’s eye look from the “Turn Me On” music video. Some of you already know that she is one of my favorite artists–she is quirky and unique, and her creative lyrics put a lot of her male rappers to shame! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Face Stockholm Matte Foundation

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Allura

Face Stockholm is a beauty brand with its roots in Sweden that now has stores in the United States. Its line of matte foundations comes with 7 shades. The shade Oyster is shown and reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review: Peter Lamas Soy Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Allura

Peter Lamas’ Soy Hydrating line offers a shampoo and conditioner for chemically treated, dry, or damaged hair. Both hair products are reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Allura

Per-fekts’ Skin Perfection Gel is said to reduce redness, enlarged pores, fine lines, and shine. It comes in 4 shades and a translucent color. The shade Radiant is depicted, below. Continue reading →

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Tips & Tricks: Natural-Looking Eyeliner

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Allura

Despite what the above picture suggests, the most natural-looking way to define your lash-line isn’t with an eye pencil or liquid/gel/cream liner. The best way to get an I-can’t-tell-you’re-wearing-liner look is to use eye shadow. Continue reading →