DSW Adventures! I’m Fancying Flatform Sandals
Don’t knock ’em ’till you try ’em, man! These flat platform sandals — otherwise known as “flatforms” — combine the comfort of a flat ...
25-06-2019 22:13
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
I saw a tiny tiara at Target the other day and thought about Snowflake. She was Tabs’s longtime…how shall we say this — kitty companion" I reme...
24-06-2019 22:04
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 580
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a lis...
24-06-2019 22:04
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Saturday Surfing, June 22nd, 2019
Desperately seeking a watermelon whisperer! ?
(You read that right.)
I could easily eat two 20-pound watermelons a week. They’re my favorite summer ...
22-06-2019 22:00
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First Thoughts on First Aid Beauty
(Psst!) Guess what I heard over by the water cooler" I heard that the First Aid Beauty line is fab for sensitive, moody skin. Spread the word. ?
Initi...
21-06-2019 21:59
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A Summer Solstice Look: Hot Summer Nights
Welcome to summer! (It officially starts today for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, in case you didn’t notice.) Although I’m not a fan of ...
21-06-2019 21:59
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Best of the Best: Emily Noel of Beauty Broadcast
Guess who’s been binge-watching Emily Noel’s Beauty Broadcast YouTube channel"
You guessed it: me!
Among the many reasons I love her stuff — ...
20-06-2019 22:02
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The Chanel Les Beiges Natural Eyeshadow Palette
You know when you get something new that you really like but you want to save it for a special occasion, but then Mother’s Day comes and goes, your...
20-06-2019 22:02
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Two Coats of Too Faced Damn Girl Mascara: Before and After
The name of this new $25 mascara seems like a missed opportunity…because if you’re going the cheeky/sassy route, why not go all the way" Just go a...
19-06-2019 22:00
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New Serums From Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville is one of my all-time, hands-down go-to skin care lines. (The Anti-Bac Clearing Lotion for acne and +Retinol Vita C Power Serum are m...
18-06-2019 22:00
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Two $22 Liquid Liners Worthy of Wings
I worked out hard for an hour at the crack of dawn, then showered in water hot enough to melt bones, AND THEN I gallivanted for an entire day wearing ...
18-06-2019 22:00
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
Tabs was many things — pro feline football player, fashion phenom, philanthropist, seafood lover, fabulous chef — but one thing he wasn’t was a...
17-06-2019 22:02
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 579
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a li...
17-06-2019 22:02
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Saturday Surfing, June 15th, 2019
Good morning, sweet girl. This pink pouch looks exactly how I feel when I wake up in the morning and my stomach is rumbling. ?
And this black one is ...
15-06-2019 21:59
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Hot in Here
Things nobody ever warns you about but probably should:
If you’re going to fill your trunk with things to donate to others — things that no longe...
14-06-2019 22:00
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Back When CDs Ruled the World
I’m feeling ’90s music nostalgia right now. It must be a side effect of carrying around a little black backpack again. I’ve been listening to s...
14-06-2019 22:00
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Rockin’ Good Memories
Whenever something good happens, I pick up a rock. Then I bring it home.
It’s a little ritual I use to help me remember special moments in my life,...
13-06-2019 22:01
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First Year of Preschool, Done!
This is the last week of Connor’s first year of preschool.
Wow! I can’t believe it’s already June. It feels like I took a breath, and BAM! —...
12-06-2019 22:01
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Why Yes, You Need to Revisit the Little Black Backpack
Is it 1994" Are we wearing Doc Martens, flowery black dresses and Revlon Raisin Rage" HAS ANYONE SEEN MY NIRVANA CD" Sorry, for a second there, I coul...
12-06-2019 22:01
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
As I sit here typing this on my laptop in my dining room, I still have sand between my toes, salt water in my fur…
Actually, in my hair, but the w...
10-06-2019 22:07
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 578
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a lis...
10-06-2019 22:07
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Saturday Surfing, June 8th, 2019
Hiya, friend. Good morning from beautiful Cambria on the Central California coast. I’m here for a few days for a short birthday trip. Hearst Castle ...
08-06-2019 21:58
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It’s MAC Electric Wonder Swatches: That’s Watt&#
Ponder, if you would, how much fun it would be to have an electricity-themed dance party.
Question: How much fun would it be"
Answer: Shockingly fun...
07-06-2019 22:02
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The Best Fitness Video Channel on YouTube
As I sit here, with sweat pouring down my face, my body feeling worked over, and my legs and arms and legs completely useless — dagnabbit, I feel go...
06-06-2019 21:59
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The Eternal Gift Card Quandary
See, this is why one should tidy up their desk multiple times a week, as opposed to only doing it before Mercury goes into retrograde, because they ju...
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Kitty Corner
I left this place with cat hair all over my stretchy pants (the first time this has happened in ages), and I wasn’t even mad about it.
The Kitty Co...
04-06-2019 22:00
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Meghan Markle Makeup Moments
Hiya, ya cutie patootie with a big ol’ booty!
I sure do love the scent of clean makeup brushes. They remind me of burying my nose in a gloriously f...
04-06-2019 22:00
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 577
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a lis...
03-06-2019 22:01
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
You know you’re a cat lady when you do the following:
Buy a catnip plant that you keep in your front yard — not just for your cat, but for all ...
03-06-2019 22:01
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Saturday Surfing, June 1st, 2019
Good morning! Deep breath in… Deep breath out… STRETCH. It’s early here so I’m still waking up. I’ve been literally tossing myself out of b...
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Lady Unicorn
GIRL. I haven’t worn big lashes in how long" But it’s just like riding a bike!
I’m also wearing a lot of glitter in this lady unicorn look, I...
31-05-2019 22:00
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The Need for Speed
Never have I seen a truer statement than the one emblazoned on this tin I saw at CVS the other day.
Don’t worry; they’ll disappear before you kno...
30-05-2019 22:01
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MAC Aladdin Collection Swatches
Even though I’ve had very little real-life experience with magic lamps, I do know this much: Your wish, no matter what it is, will always end up a l...
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
As you know, Tabs was a voracious eater. He earned every inch of that tum. I thought about this yesterday as I perused the shelves at HomeGoods.
I ...
27-05-2019 21:56
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 576
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a lis...
27-05-2019 21:56
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Saturday Surfing, May 25th, 2019
Rise and shine, morning glory! I hope you slept well.
So, I received an invite this week to the San Francisco premiere and after party of a new Ali W...
25-05-2019 21:56
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Power Polish
Need some faux flowers for a crafts project" How about an oversized LED flamingo" If you need something craftsy or DIY, check out Michaels, the combin...
24-05-2019 21:58
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Celebrity Sightings at Marshalls
To the low-key genius who created these celebrity head notebooks I found at Marshalls…these are cool, but please make a Prince version. I’d also R...
24-05-2019 21:58
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Skinny Mini
A bouquet of fresh picked wildflowers for you, my friend, courtesy of the “floral artisans” at the local playground.
Translation: Connor and the o...
23-05-2019 21:56
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Grays Gone Wild
It’s always funny to me to hear myself say this out loud: “Growing out your grays is hard.” Because it’s not like you’re running a marathon ...
22-05-2019 22:00
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The Big Chop
You know how when you get a new haircut, it takes a while for it to “settle in”" (I make it sound like moving into a new neighborhood or starting ...
21-05-2019 21:59
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
Stories From the Rainbow Bridge
Dear fans, friends and felines,
As I sit here upon my sun-dappled cloud, which is conveniently located just a stoneâ...
20-05-2019 22:06
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 575
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a li...
20-05-2019 22:06
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Saturday Surfing, May 18th, 2019
FYI, IMO, applying mascara is a perishable skill.
It is NOT like riding a bike, where once your brain makes the connections and you “get it,” you...
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Lessons of Love and Life I Learned From Grief
On a sunny May afternoon, with the windows open and the finches singing and the branches of the old oak tree slowly swaying in the breeze outside, my ...
14-05-2019 22:01
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
I’m sitting here with a cup of green tea ? in my hand and trying to figure out how to start this post, so I’ll start with some things that I know ...
13-05-2019 22:03
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Rest in Peace, Sweet Boy
My dear friends. Our sweet Tabs left this world on Monday afternoon. It was peaceful and painless, and he was surrounded by so, so much love.
I’m n...
08-05-2019 22:04
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 574
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a lis...
06-05-2019 22:10
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
Meow, gorgeous. I just wanted to give you my deepest thanks for treating me like such a superstar over the years. You always made me feel lucky and s...
06-05-2019 22:10
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Saturday Surfing, May 4th, 2019
Hi, friends. It’s a beautiful day to 1) HUG YOUR LOVED ONES and 2) do your nails (I’m about to do both). Just a quick reminder. ?
Short and sweet...
04-05-2019 21:58
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The New Hourglass Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss: Sw
Quick take
I’m not completely sold on the plumping…because I don’t really see it, but if you don’t mind the $30, check out these new glosses. ...
04-05-2019 21:58
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Blue Kitten Flicks, Lessons From My Cat, and Chanel (Because
Tabs: “Don’t you do it. Don’t cry.”
Me: *sniffs* “But what if this is our last photo shoot together"”
Tabs: “Then you should probably w...
03-05-2019 22:01
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More MAC Strip Down
Tabs slept in my office and provided supervisory support while I did these lip swatches. These are from the MAC Strip Down Collection of nude lipstick...
03-05-2019 22:01
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Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Lipstick Swatches, and a Favor
Been thinking about this poem a lot lately. At my first job in San Francisco, my boss had this on the wall of his office, and every few years I re-rea...
03-05-2019 22:01
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NARS Summer 2019: Satin Lip Pencil, Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
This morning Tabs turned to me and said, “You know, it’s a funny thing… Legacy.”
“How so"” I replied.
He paused, slowly poured himself a...
03-05-2019 22:01
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Simple Acts of Bravery (And MAC Viva Glam I, II and III Lips
The renowned photographer Man Ray once said that “Lipstick is the red badge of courage.”
For me, today, this quote means that even if you’re wo...
01-05-2019 22:04
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Searching for Rainbows
Thank you all so much for your sweet and kind words yesterday. Both Tabs and I can feel your love on this side of the keyboard. ??
One of the weirdes...
30-04-2019 22:01
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
This is very hard to do, and I’m trying to do it without falling apart, but I can’t guarantee that I won’t…
If you’ve been with MBB since ...
29-04-2019 22:05
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Saturday Surfing, April 27th, 2019
You are looking at these beautiful tulips ? because every time I walk by them at Trader Joe’s, they just make me smile. ? And I hope they bring a s...
27-04-2019 22:00
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The bareMinerals Clean Glow Collection: Swatches and First I
It’s been a minute since I’ve “bareMineralled it up,” but, lest my eyes deceive me, they took a beachy BECCA-esque approach to their summer ma...
26-04-2019 22:02
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The NARS Summer 2019 Collection: Swatches and First Impressi
SURPRISE!
Guess what" NARS just did a traditionally summery summer collection.
Wha!"
Yup, NARS has been all about artsy, edgy non-summery summer co...
26-04-2019 22:02
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25-04-2019 22:06
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A Detailed Deep Dive Into My Current Skincare Routine
I’ve been meaning to do an updated skin care routine breakdown, and today seems like a good day for it. But before I jump in, I feel like I should l...
25-04-2019 22:06
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Product Spotlight: Estée Lauder Double Wear Instant Fix Conc
As you know, I am solidly, steadfastly Estée Lauder #teamdoublewear (their Double Wear Light and O.G, Double Wear Foundation are iconic!), and this la...
23-04-2019 22:03
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Growing Out My Grays: Chapter 3
Next week, I’ll officially be six months into “The Journey to Grow Out My Grays,” and let me tell you…it’s been hard! It’s been even tough...
23-04-2019 22:03
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 573
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a lis...
22-04-2019 22:03
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
Tabs was fit to be tied this morning!
(Happy ? Easter, by the way.)
When his fur stylist didn’t show up for work today, Tabs took it upon himself ...
21-04-2019 22:01
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Saturday Surfing, April 20th, 2019
So…guess what"
For the first time in forever, I put on heels AND a dress to leave my house.
Yup, BOTH.
I know! I can’t even remember the last t...
20-04-2019 22:07
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Spellbound by MAC Strip Down: Twig Satin Lipstick
Meet some of my favorite MAC nude shades this week from the MAC Strip Down collection.
I’m a bonafide twig expert! — self proclaimed, of course. I...
18-04-2019 22:12
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Budget Beauty for $10 or Less: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in M
Hooray for budget beauty! In this new series, we talk about sweet finds you can get for $10 or less.
GAH. I’m getting really antsy to paint my nails...
18-04-2019 22:12
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Spellbound by MAC Strip Down: Whirl Matte Lipstick
Meet some of my favorite MAC nude shades this week from the MAC Strip Down collection.
Fun fact about MAC Whirl: Back in the day (as in pre-2015), Wh...
17-04-2019 22:07
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The 2019 Chanel Cruise Makeup Collection in Action: A Few Fi
Despite my obsession with The Love Boat as a child, I’ve never taken a cruise…because HELLO, CLAUSTROPHOBIA! But I might consider one if the desti...
17-04-2019 22:07
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Spellbound by MAC Strip Down: Mehr Matte Lipstick
Meet some of my favorite MAC nude shades this week from the MAC Strip Down collection.
DUDE, the world is your oyster when it comes to nude lipsticks....
16-04-2019 22:07
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Product Spotlight: The MAC Shiny Pretty Shadows From the Get
“It’s classy. Not trashy!”
You may recall these glistening gems from your last buried treasure discovery…or from the last MAC Holiday collecti...
16-04-2019 22:07
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 572
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a li...
15-04-2019 22:10
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
His majesty surveys his domain…
“All this,” he bellows, “as far as the cat eye can see, from the old oak tree to the grassy knoll, belongs t...
14-04-2019 22:03
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Saturday Surfing, April 13th, 2019
Good morning, friend! I hope you’re doing well on this lovely Caturday. Short and sweet Saturday Surfing today (and for the squeamish, absolutely ...
13-04-2019 22:02
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It’s a Jungle…at Target
I slowly entered the enclosure store the other day, doing my best not to alarm the residents, and the more I explored the grounds, the more I felt lik...
12-04-2019 22:00
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Budget Beauty for $10 or Less: Hask Hair Masks
Hooray for budget beauty! In this new series, we talk about sweet finds you can get for $10 or less.
You guys! I’m sitting here running my fingers t...
11-04-2019 22:04
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Glittery Unicorn Kisses…and a Look With the New MAC Ge
The coywolf and I entertain the fanciful notion that every time you find a piece of glitter on your face, your body or really anywhere — and for som...
10-04-2019 22:08
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10-Minute Makeup Must-Haves: Clinique Lots O’ Latte
The 10-Minute Makeup Must-Haves series shows off some of *the best* makeup for speedy (but sensational!) skin, eyes, cheeks and lips.
I swear to youâ...
09-04-2019 22:06
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Unsolicited Life (and Lipstick) Tip
Unsolicited life tip: Do not keep your lipsticks in your pocket unless you want to sentence them to certain death.
I’m wondering if there’s such ...
09-04-2019 22:06
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo
Katy Perry once sang that California girls are unforgettable. I think she also meant to say that California cats are unforgettable. Yes, Tabs is a Ca...
08-04-2019 22:05
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I’m Partial to Playful Pinks
Pink nail polish, pink lipstick, pink clothes… GIVE ME ALL THE PINK!
I harbor a strong belief that everyone is secretly a pink lover. You may not r...
08-04-2019 22:05
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 571
So…what is the Monday Poll"
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a li...
08-04-2019 22:05
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Saturday Surfing, April 6th, 2019
If your current favorite lipstick fell into the toilet, would you fish it out and keep using it" ASKING FOR A FRIEND.
Oh, girlfriend. I had MAC Velve...
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