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Les Merveilleuses De Ladurée [Swoon]

French macaron company Ladurée is delving into the world of cosmetics, and the packaging for each makeup item is just as pretty and delicate as their existing branding. The collection includes blushes, foundations, and lip colors inspired by their sweets, while the name is derived from the Merveilleuses of 18th century France, who were known for their extravagant, decadent behavior, and fashion styles inspired by the ancient Greek and Romans. The line places an emphasis on blushes with three different formulas, as during the age of the Merveilleuses, blushing the cheeks was the main means of playing up one's feminine allure.       There is no word yet on the quality of the products, but judging by the exquisite packaging — as well as the quality of...

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$50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway!

Update: This giveaway has now come to a close. Congratulations to Irene, who entered via the Facebook giveaway page! Please be on the lookout for an email from me soon! A few months ago, the famed Urban Decay Naked Palette — which had been getting regularly sold out everywhere since its release last year — came back in stock at Sephora online and I immediately snatched one up. And you know what? It is just as good as all the online reviews say...

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My Day in Three Pictures

I wish this post could consist of more than three crappy cell phone pictures, but I have yet to get a new laptop and trying to process pictures from an actual camera is too much work. :-P Today started with my sitting on a salon chair, getting a haircut (it is now just below my shoulders) and a dye job: Remember when I had contemplated getting an ombre dye job after my preggo chop? Well, I've done it. And I love it! One of the main reasons I had stopped dyeing my hair is because of the roots that grow out — and an ombre color takes care of just that. Another big plus is that with the ombre technique, the hair dye never...

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Discontinued! (Farewell, MAC Liquidlast Eyeliner)

I like trying on new makeup and beauty products, but I actually do not use many items on a regular basis. (And since becoming a mother, I don't even wash my face regularly anymore.) I am also very particular and picky when it comes to the stuff I put on my face. As such, there are only a couple of items I consider "HG" (that's "holy grail" in makeup talk) — specific items I never stray from, and would absolutely devastate me if they were ever to become discontinued. And last night, I was crushed to learn that my favorite eyeliner of all time, the MAC Liquidlast in Coco Bar (a dark brown), has been discontinued.  :cry: I'm not sure if I have especially oily skin around...

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