“Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on; some feel the heat and decide that they can’t go on; some like it hot, but you can’t tell how hot ’till you try; some like it hot so let’s turn up the heat ’till we fry . . .” ~ Robert Palmer […]
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MAC Cosmetics lipstick in Cherish holds a very special place in my heart. It was my first ever high-end makeup purchase and the product that kickstarted my obsession and love of all things makeup. I distinctly remember walking into the newly opened MAC Cosmetics store at the Cerritos Mall and asking for a Kim Kardashian-esque […]
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I have been a major NARS kick the last couple weeks (see my recent NARS haul), and one of my favorite products I recently purchased is a blush called Madly. This blush is a soft and warm pinky brown with a very subtle peach shimmer. I don't normally like to wear shimmer on my cheeks, but its so barely noticeable in Madly, that it just gives you a subtle sheen in certain lights. It has a very silky-smooth texture when applied to the skin.
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Urban Decay’s best selling Naked and Naked 2 have really given neutral a new meaning! And it doesn’t stop there… Urban Decay reinvented the Naked palettes into a smaller version called Naked Basics and it is just as great as it’s predecessors. This Naked Basics palette has all the colors you will need to travel […]
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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics has been wildly successful with the “Lip Tars” they introduced a few years ago. If you’re one of the few women on the planet who doesn’t own one or ten, this is lip color with the opacity of a lipstick and the easy application of a gloss. It comes in stunning shades, […]
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“When a girl ceases to blush, she has lost the most powerful charm of her beauty.” ~St. Gregory Fear not–you never have to lose your ability to blush with the plethora of products on the market. But with the warm months upon us, some brands of powder blush may not be up to long days […]
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Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is perhaps the world’s most recognized work of art. What makes it so special? There is much speculation and debate on that, but part of it is her enigmatic gaze which seems to follow viewers wherever they go. Would you like to be followed wherever you go? Then perhaps using […]
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Ruby Woo is RiRi’s favorite MAC lipstick and I can totally see why. After years of hearing about Ruby Woo, I finally decided it was time to see what all the fuss was about. I had originally stayed away from this lipstick due to its extremely drying, matte formula, but Rihanna was the one that […]
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If you guys follow me on Instagram (@anishagiri), then you know that I’ve pretty much been sitting on this review for the past month. Horrible, right? I feel slightly guilty for not sharing this with you guys sooner seeing as how perfect it is for Spring! This lipstick was actually my first purchase at The […]
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In a pivotal scene from A Streetcar Named Desire, Blanche DuBois’ boyfriend Mitch angrily demands to see her in the harsh, stark light of day, realizing that he has never viewed her except in dim locations and situations. He rips a paper lantern from a light bulb and declares that he wants to behold her […]
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