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• Swatch & Review: Anastasia She Wears It Well Palette

  

  I was recently given the opportunity to swatch and review Anastasia's upcoming She Wears It Well palette and I jumped at the chance. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Polish De-clutter Sale

  

  I've decided (a million times) that my collection needs to be weeded through. I usually throw things out like crazy, except when it comes to makeup and polish! Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Cosmetic Glitter Not Approved by FDA for Cosmetics?!

  I stumbled across THIS earlier, which essentially states that the FDA has determined that cosmetic glitter is a color additive, but unfortunately it's not been... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Hot Button Topic: Cruelty-Free Natural Fur Products? Give Me a Break!

  Before you read this I want to let you know that this is definitely a "hot button" topic and it may be something you disagree with. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• To Copious, Or Not to Copious?

  

  Here's a screenshot of what the welcome page looks like when you first sign in (thought obviously the listings change continually). Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Trivia! June 12th

  

  This week's Tuesday Trivia has a fun prize from a company I find fewer people are aware of, though it does seem to have its niche. This is Nailtini's Velvet... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• How to Wing Liner - 4 Steps with Diagrams!

  

  I wear winged liner on a fairly frequent basis and have for years. Sometimes I create small wings, sometimes I create larger wings--it really depends on my mood! Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• BeautyPopShop $5 off $25+ Memorial Day Sale!

  

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  Posted on 24 May 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Review: Tweezerman Brow Kit & ProCurl Curler

  

  I was given an opportunity to be a part of the Tweezerman Ambassador program about a month ago, which is fabulous because I'm a big fan of Tweezerman products. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Tuesday Trivia - May 15th

  

  Today's Tuesday Trivia has a super cute prize! I saw these a while back and bought a bunch because I thought they'd make cute little gifts and prizes. Not only... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Happy Mother's Day! $5 off at BeautyPopShop

  

  Happy Mother's Day! We want to celebrate with you! Promo code: MOM5OFFGet $5 off your purchase of $25 or more (before shipping) at BeautyPopShop.com this... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 SHOPPING

• Rant: April Birchbox Debaucle

  

  Note: This post is a rant post that expresses my personal opinion based on my personal experience. I purchased this subscription on my own and have only... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• New Products Coming to BeautyPopShop - Cute Japanese Silicone Makeup Bags,...

  

  I've talked about these a bit on the BeautyPopShop facebook page, but I wanted to officially announce this on here as well! My intention for BeautyPopShop is... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Review: Beauty Box 5

  

  I was recently approached by Beauty Box 5 to review one of their boxes and I jumped at the chance! As I'm sure you've gathered if you follow my blog, I really... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Review: May Birchbox Man

  

  Let me preface this by saying that I'm confused as to whether Hubs' Birchbox Man box is technically the April or May box since he received his in April, but it... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Swatch & Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills See and Be Seen

  

  I was recently given the opportunity to do a review of Anastasia of Beverly Hills upcoming See and Be Seen set and I jumped at the chance! Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Culinary Craziness: Angry Birds Cake & Piggy Cupcakes

  

  I've had quite a few people tell me they love the Angry Birds cake and green piggy cupcakes I posted earlier so I thought ... well first I though, "Darn! I... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Post-Consumer Plastic Water Bottle Eden Bags - Coming Soon to BeautyPopShop!

  

  I've been searching high and low for fabulous, eco-friendly beauty products for you guys and when I came across these bags I though--I know these aren't... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Priti NYC on BeautyPopShop for Pre-order

  

  As I've been sorting through products and indies/brands I want to feature on BeautyPopShop, my goals for the products we offer have taken shape more and more. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Swatch & Review: Butter LONDON Lippy & Nail Polish Sets

  

  As soon as I read that butter LONDON would be releasing some matchy-matchy Lippy and lacquer sets I was immediately excited! I love that so many companies are... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE