As most of you know, my obsession with nail is a relatively new one. Before meeting my current miracle worker of a nail technician, I had always been plagued with uneven, oddly sha...
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Sonia Kashuk – Taunting Teal
This week seems to be turning into a bonafide nail week! I finally got around to trying out one of the Sonia Kashuk nail polishes I picked in Taunting Teal. I usually don’t go for such dark colors as I…
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Here’s Part 2 of my products/exhibitors photos from IMATS NY 2012. I know it took me a while to post this up, but I’ve been a bit preoccupied, so I apologize! Hopefully...
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FOTD: Everyday Natural
If you’re a follower of this blog, you’ve probably noticed that most of my looks are bright, bold, and usually dramatic. I love making a statement and using my cosmetics to do that! What a lot of people don’t realize…
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Welcome to myCosmeticBag Makeup Madness! Here’s your chance to win a Royal and Langnickel 13 Piece Pink Essentials Synthetic Hair Brush Set and $50 Sephora Gift Card, just by showing your love for myCosmeticBag! Read on for more details.
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DIY Lip and Cheek Stain Made from Beets
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