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| Makeup Makes Me Happy |
| A beauty blog and makeup blog with reviews on the latest beauty, skincare, and haircare products for glamorous people. A place to be glamorous and stay fabulous! |
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| Neutrogena Emmy Beauty :: Hayden Panettiere |
| 2008-09-22 08:14:00 |
MMMH got the scoop from celebrity makeup artist Amy Oresman, who used Neutrogena
Cosmetics to create Hayden Panettiere’s look at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards. See details on how you can achieve the look yourself!
OVERALL LOOK : “Hayden’s Emmy look is flat-out glamorous. Creating a look
starts with selecting a focal point: I chose Hayden’s captivating eyes. I love
to accessorize with sheer washes of color and understated shadowing.”
Keep reading to see the products used!
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| Back to School Giveaway 004 :: Too Faced Lights Camera Glamour Set! |
| 2008-09-22 07:00:00 |
Up next in our amazing Back to School Giveaways series; MMMH and Too Faced Cosmetics are giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win a very fabulous 'Lights, Camera, Glamour!' makeup set! This set is comes in the most adorable monogram trunk case, and comes with everything you need in a makeup studio...even a lit mirror! How fabulous is that?! In the set you get all of Too Face's fab must-have eye shadows, lip glosses, blush, duo-bronzer, foundation powder, brow definer, eye liner cake and face shimmer! Can you say "DIVA"?!So what do YOU have to do to win one? Well click here to find out!
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| NARS Emmy Award Beauty :: America Ferrera |
| 2008-09-21 20:11:41 |
America Ferrera, 2008 Emmy Awards (Image Source: WireImage)MMMH got the scoop on America Ferrera's flawless look at the 2008 Emmy Awards from her NARS celebrity makeup artist, Vanessa Scali! Check out the interview below as Vanessa shares with MMMH her techniques on achieving America's glamorous evening look!
1. What was your inspiration for this look?The look was inspired by the 50's: an Audrey Hepburn eye, a Vargas mouth and a sheer, radiant face made it modern and timeless.2. Can you walk me through step-by-step how you created this look and the items used?Keep reading to learn about America's glowing look!
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| Love It or Leave It :: Sarah Jessica Parker's New 'Do! |
| 2008-09-20 15:38:01 |
Image Source: Celebrity Smack BlogSJP showed up at the DVD premiere for Sex and the City sporting an Audrey Hephurn inspired hairdo which included bangs. Are you feeling her new hair? Or should she stick to her signature curl tresses? What do you think of SJP's new 'do? ( polls)
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| Confessions of A Shopaholic :: On Set With Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara |
| 2008-09-20 13:17:30 |
Isla Fisher, Confessions of A Shopaholic, Touchstone Pictures 2009 (Image Source: WireImage)I had heard some buzz before about Neutrogena's Healthy Volume Mascara, but it wasn't until I recently read in an article that it's being used by a celebrity makeup artist on set of a movie; that it really caught my interest. Makeup artist Elaine Offers used Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara on Isla Fisher while filming the highly-anticipated 'Confessions of A Shopaholic' which is slated to be released in 2009."Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara is a must have in my makeup kit when on location...just used it on Isla Fisher during filming of 'Confessions Of A Shopaholic'...it volumizes beautifully, while conditioning lashes with olive and almond oil." - Elaine Offers, Celebrity Makeup ArtistFor starte...
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| MAC Passions of Red (Red She Said) :: October 2008 |
| 2008-09-19 07:00:00 |
MAC's highly anticipated holiday Red She Said collection will be part of a theme collection entitled Passions of Red. Red She Said will be released over a series of launches between the months of October, November and December. Here are images and color story information of the featured lip and eye palettes!Keep reading to check them out!
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| MAC Little Darlings :: November 2008 |
| 2008-09-19 06:58:00 |
As part of the Passions of Red (Red She Said) holiday collection from MAC, comes a series of fun combinations called Little Darlings. Little Darlings are an array of lipstick, lipgloss, liner and pigment combo-sets that make wonderful stocking stuffers! Keep reading to learn more about the color story and see product images!
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| A Beauty Favorite That Does NOT Win Me Over :: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara |
| 2008-09-16 05:57:00 |
Here it is. It's Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara. A product in which beauty editors across the land swear by. But I...just...don't...get...it! As you've heard me brag, and whine in the past about my itty bitty lashes; it is vital that I find a mascara that can deliver length, thickness, wearing power, and jet black pigmentation all while leaving the nasty clumps behind. But does Maybelline's Great Lash do any of that for me? Um...no.The brush is nothing special, it clumps my lashes, the formula tends to flake off after wearing for a few hours, and not even their "Blackest Black" shade is, well...'black' enough for me. Again, I...just...don't...get...it!Maybe I'm just being too picky on this product? But why are there woman that swear by this? Maybe its good on naturally long and lush...
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| Back to School Giveaway 003 :: Personalized Skincare with Skin iD |
| 2008-09-14 16:16:17 |
Pimples, blackheads and whiteheads are all forms of acne which make our lives not-so-nice! Admit it, we all hate it; and many of us will go through cleanser after cleanser trying to find something that actually works. But of course, many of us aren't always so lucky. With all of the skincare options on the market, one could spend hundreds even thousands, trying to find the ultimate solution to their skincare problems. Thats why the experts at Neutrogena Dermatoligics have introduced Skin iD. A completely customized 3-part skincare system, made exclusively for your needs! You've heard me rave about this skincare system in the past, and it still continues to be a favorite; and now I want to show you why I love it so muchAs part of our Back to School Giveaways, MMMH and Neutrogena is giving away two sets of Skin iD to two very lucky readers!So what do you have to do to win one? Click here for all of the rules and details!
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| And The Winner Is... |
| 2008-09-14 15:48:19 |
So you want to know who won the Citre Shine Split End Mender and the Babyliss Nano Titanium Mini Flat Iron? Then click here to find out!......
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| It's Been a Crazy Weekend!!! |
| 2008-09-14 09:22:19 |
Hey everyone, just doing a quick check-in. If you've been following me on Twitter then you are up to date on just how crazy my weekend has been. I spent the entire weekend in the emergency room with the bf and a really bad toothache he had. We ended up at three different ER's, until finally he was able to receive proper treatment. So finally after two days, a CAT scan, steroids, morphine, one oral surgery and three visits later; we are finally home and able to rest. I swear I hate hospitals!So I'm finally playing catchup today, and will have some new stuff up soon. I will also be announcing the Citre Shine and Babyliss winners today as well so make sure you keep checking back!! It may just be you!......
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| Daily Total Beauty Byte |
| 2008-09-09 04:34:00 |
TotalBeauty.com content: Fall 2008 Makeup, Nail and Hairstyle Trends How to use products from brands like MAC and Bumble and bumble to replicate the hottest runway looks, from dark lips to sleek updos This fall, the biggest trend in clothing is texture, from the smoothness of varnish to the multidimensional surface of tweed. Look for the same trends to appear in makeup and hair on celebrities and in magazine ads, giving you plenty of fun new options to try. Pick your favorites here and start experimenting. Best trends ......
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| MAC SS/09 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: Days 1-3 |
| 2008-09-08 16:47:00 |
See what M.A.C. was up to on Day 1 of New York Fashion Week! Included are full scanned facecharts of looks used at artist shows like Herve Leger, Nicole Miller, Three As Four and DKNY! For full images and downloads, head on over to the Beauty Lounge!
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| MAC Looks :: Bing |
| 2008-09-08 07:13:00 |
Next up in my Cult of Cherry tutorial series is "Bing". I had been eyeing this face chart for a while now, and finally got some time to play around with it last week and recreate. In this face chart, Bing is used and then layered with the fabulous Cult of Cherry lipglass. I must say that these two colors together make an amazing combination. It makes Bing much more wearable and very lustful.Keep reading to see how it turned out!......
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| Viva La Britney! |
| 2008-09-08 06:34:00 |
So for those of you who tuned into last night's MTV VMA's; it was obvious that the only motive for even tuning into the show in the first place was to catch a glimpse of Britney Spears. She looked gorgeous. With natural-matte makeup, curled dresses and a sequined gown, not only did Britney show up looking fabulous and back to the pop-beauty that I obsessed over when I was in my teeny-bopper stage; but she also managed to snag her first set of MTV moonmen ever, allowing her to win three out of three nominations!Some of you may hate her, and some of you may be sick of her, but personally I've always loved La Britney and have always been a fan. While it's not my take to make "an example" of anybody, I do think that she at least deserves her credit for making her turnaround for the better. Not...
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| Back to School Giveaway 002 :: Flat Iron Quick Fix with BaByliss! |
| 2008-09-06 15:56:52 |
So if you've been reading, I'm sure you remember my rave about the BaByliss Nano Titanium Mini Flat Iron which I recently reviewed just a few days ago. This little fella is small enough to fit into your purse and go with you everywhere, but heats up and delivers the same exact power as the full sized version. Plus with only a 1/2 inch barrel this iron is ideal to get those hard to reach root areas and works wonders on bangs! Take it from me when I say that this is an absolute must have when it comes to taming those strands; and in such a convenient size, why wouldn't you take it everywhere?Well lucky for you, as part of the Back to School Giveaways, MMMH and BeautyChoice.com are giving away a BaByliss Nano Titanium Flat Iron to two very lucky readers! So you want one? Then click here for all the rules and details!
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| MAC Twitters Live From New York Fashion Week! |
| 2008-09-05 07:00:00 |
Well Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has officially kicked off here in NYC and there are models EVERYWHERE! It's an exciting time in NYC as we get to peek at the upcoming trends and styles that will spark in the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons of 2009!This year however things are going to be a bit different. For those of you who can't make it to NYC for this wondrous event the Senior Artists at MAC who will be responsible for glamming up each and every model that will step foot on a runway this upcoming week, will be Twittering live all day long as the Fashion Week excitement happens. You can catch up with the Senior Artists from the minute they wake up to the moment they get backstage, and even when every thing's complete and wrapped up!MAC is the official make-up sponsor of the Mercedes-Be...
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| Looks :: Smokey Eyes with the NARS Black Eye Set |
| 2008-09-04 15:17:12 |
So you want to see the NARS Black Eye Set put to the test? Well here it is! I created a traditional smokey eye look using all of the items in the set and paired it with a soft pink lip. The perfect lipgloss for this is NARS Turkish Delight which is a milky pink and looks wonderful on all skintones! Insider Tip: NARS Turkish Delight is also widely known as a favorite of Kim Kardashian! Keep reading to see how the look turned out!......
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| MUST HAVE ALERT :: NARS Black Eye Set (Limited Edition) |
| 2008-09-04 07:05:00 |
Like most, I'm a sucker for smokey eyes. They're just so timeless and sultry and capture so much depth. A smoky eye can go a long way and can be played up or down to your liking and better yet, smokey eyes make a statement. They're an automatic boost to any ego (or "confidence" if you want me to play nicely) and create a "wow-factor" to everyone that notices...(*sigh*)...smoky eyes are just amazing, especially when you have the right tools to create the look. Thats why when I saw the brand new NARS Black Eye Set I just new that this was going to be a must have! The NARS Black Eye Set, is a limited edition combination set that includes all of the essentials needed to create the perfect smoky eye. Including all of the basics from start to finish, the NARS Black Eye Set is a staple in any mak...
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| Get Sleek Hair In Minutes With BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium! |
| 2008-09-04 05:52:00 |
So you remember when I alerted everyone about my brand new flat iron from BeautyChoice.com (amazing customer service by the way!) which I got in the mail? Well I finally got a chance to use it, and I'm loving it. I captured it all on video for you all to see! Some of the things that impressed me were how quickly the irons heated up (almost instantly), I loved how lightweight they were, and not to mention it didn't pull or tug on my hair nor was there a burnt smell afterwards! These were all good points on my review scale and I absolutely recommend this for purchase! Also, in the video you will see that I also reviewed the mini verson to the Babybyliss Pro Nano Titanium which is super cute! Just like the full sized version, it also heats up instantly and does wonders at getting close to roo...
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| Sooo Remember When I Said I Needed A Makeover? |
| 2008-09-03 07:15:00 |
Well you have to start somewhere! Welcome to the brand spanking new Makeup Makes Me Happy v3 - Beta! I know I've been on a serious hiatus lately and thanks to all of you who sent me emails and checked in to make sure that I was still on the radar; but when I get motivated there is nothing that gets in my way!As you can see this layout is extremely different from the last one, my animated character received a makeover of her own and now even Miss Foxy is in my banner! We also added some new components; The Beauty Lounge is an amazing social community which I put together for you and for all of my Latina readers MMMH is now featured En Español as well! To celebrate the launch of the new site and the Back to School season, I will also be giving away TONS of prizes; check in every day to...
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| Back to School Giveaway 001 :: Say Goodbye to Split Ends with Citre Shine! |
| 2008-09-03 05:25:00 |
As much as we love our lustrous locks, we sometimes tend to neglect our hair, leading to temporary mistreatment that can cause long term damage. I myself have been a repeated offender when it comes to hair damage and sadly the only remedy I have found is by chopping it all off and starting all over. Split ends have always been an issue with me especially since my hair is so thin, so I am always extra precautions when it comes to taking care of my hair and preventing both oiliness and dryness; making sure that its healthy at all times. But that hard work doesn't come easy, and that's why I'm here to help you out!One of the recent additions to my hair routine which I am raving about is the Citre Shine Split End Mender! With this, there’s absolutely no excuse for
split ends. It's an intensive leave-in treatment
that replenishes strands with vitamins and nutrients, leaving hair sleek and full
of radiant shine...and when I mean shine, I mean SHINE baby! Besides, the bottle doesn't just......
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| Back to School Giveaways with Makeup Makes Me Happy! |
| 2008-09-03 04:19:00 |
What a better way then to start off the school year than with
free prizes ? Well for my lovely readers like you,
MMMH has the answer! For the entire month of September, MMMH
will be giving away an array of prizes in honor of our
fabulous re-vamped website and the Back to School season! We have
many great brands participating and there will be lucky winners
announced each day!
As of right now we literally have a giveaway lined up for each day
of the month, but it doesn't end there...many more giveaways and
suprizes will be added as days go by!
Some of the wonderful brands participating are
(but not limited to) : Neutrogena, MAC, Purpose,
Clean & Clear, Exuviance, Aveeno, Wet N' Wild Beauty Benefits,
Citre Shine, Lancome, Urban Decay, CHI, Conair, Goody, Lorac, Jan
Marini, L'Oreal, Jane Iredale, Sonia Kashuk, Lorac, OPI, Anastasia
Beverly Hills, T3, BeautyChoice.com, and many, many more!
So how do I win this stuff? Well, keep reading to find ou......
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| Labor Day Sale for MMMH Readers ONLY!!! |
| 2008-08-28 20:02:00 |
Now through September 4, 2008 enjoy a 10% discount off of any purchase at BeautyChoice.com! Simply enter code 'ROSELYNBC77' at checkout to apply the discount! This is exclusively for Makeup Makes Me Happy readers only, so have fun! Happy Shopping! ......
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| Perfect Brows All Day Long! :: Anastasia Brow Pen - Long Wearing Brow Tint |
| 2008-08-28 05:53:00 |
So a few weeks back I introduced my obsession with the entire eyebrow line by Anastasia Beverly Hills, and now Anastasia has added one more goody to the team which I am LOVING! You know I stress eyebrow perfection to no end! Good thing that Anastasia comes to my rescue each and every time! Introducing the Anastasia Brow Pen!What It Is: A long wearing tint formula for eyebrows in a sponge-tip pen form.What It Does:Anastasia brow pen is a sponge felt tip pencil for your eyebrows (think super thin and pointy, but soft, Sharpie). In its universal shade, it allows you to fill in sparse spots or help finish you eyebrow shape for a more precise, yet natural look. Why I Love It:It can work alone or as a base to brow powders, pencils and mascaras. Whats great is that the universal...
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| REVIEW :: Kryolan High Definition Makeup |
| 2008-08-26 11:38:30 |
I received a sampler of the Kryolan High Definiation Makeup line which
included testers of their latest innovative foundations. I was very
excited to try out the foundations especially after hearing so many
great things about it; not to mention that Kryolan is a line that I
absolutely LOVE! While it may not be as mainstream as M.A.C. or NARS,
Kryolan is indeed one of the most PROFESSIONAL cosmetic lines on the
market. Its formulated with a higher grade and it's payoff is amazing."High definition" (HD) is the technical term for high-resolution image
quality for advanced digital camera technology. This innovative
technology produces a completely new visual experience for television
screens. It creates brilliant visual sharpness that approaches cinema
quality. Digital image processing is also leading the way in modern photography.
At present, exceptional picture quality can, for example, be achieved
at a level of 39 megapixels.
Camera people and photographers are now facing the demanding
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| Ever Feel Like You Need A Makeover? |
| 2008-08-25 07:41:00 |
I'm a person that gets bored very easily...VERY easily. And therefore I'm always feeling the need to switch things up constantly. Right now I've once again reached a point in my life where I feel like everything needs to be revamped! I want a new apartment, I want a new wardrobe, Foxy needs a wardrobe too, and of course the site is being revamped as well. But of course anyone who would know me in person would say 'what do you mean a makeover? you look fine!'. Well I like change and constant change and while that may not always be a good thing, I always feel the need for it...is that bad? Well right now I feel like I need a makeover...a full makeover. Why? Well...no valid reason...I just do...maybe I'm just vain?! Oh well! I want to do something different...
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| MAC Looks :: Cherry Blossom |
| 2008-08-24 16:51:37 |
In honor of the latest release from MAC Cosmetics, Cult of Cherry; I will be doing a series of makeup tutorials as featured by MAC. This look, entitled Blossom">Cherry Blossom, showcases all the colors found in the Spiced Chocolate quad. While the images simply don't do much justice in comparison to what the colors actually look like in person; the Spiced Chocolate quad is the ultimate earthy combination of gorgeous Autumn colors. Keep reading to learn how to achieve the look!
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| MAC Cult of Cherry :: Swatches, Photos & Full Review |
| 2008-08-21 22:06:00 |
Today was the official launch of the Cult of Cherry collection by MAC. With some new shades to look forward to, some wonderful classics, and some outstanding blasts from the past; I think that MAC's case in point here was to remind you of just how potent and fierce you can be when you have the right ingredients.Despite the fact that the line itself is charged with repromotes and
items from its permanent line, that still did not take away from the
anticipation that many (myself included) had for this amazing
collection. And the cleverness of MAC doesn't just end there; looking closely at the collection It's more than safe to say that if you're looking to capture all of the
Autumn and Winter trends, then Cult of Cherry is the way to go.
Checking out MAC's Autumn & Winter Trends Report, you will easily
see that the Cult of Cherry collection captivates every aspect of
it....marvelously!Check out the rest of the review!
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| Cult of Cherry Maddness! |
| 2008-08-21 07:48:00 |
EDIT :: After swatching for about an hour, my computer has been acting very retarded. I'm trying to get the images asap, but I will for sure have the swatches posted later this evening along with my review.Reviews, swatches, and FOTD's coming VERY soon!!! Boy, oh boy I am in Cherry heaven! MUST GET CHERRY!!! Go! Now! www.maccosmetics.com !
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| Giorgio Armani Lip Wax |
| 2008-08-20 17:52:33 |
Giorgio Armani invents a modern vision of lip color - Lip Wax compact
lipstick - a blush of color for lips. Like a second-skin garment, the
weightless texture dresses lips in a comfortable and extremely fine
film of color with a sophisticated satin patina finish. Click below to read more...
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| UPDATE :: A Quick Note About The Site & Blog Formatting |
| 2008-08-20 07:04:00 |
Hey dolls,I've been working around the clock on some great stuff for MMMH, and slowly I am beginning to creep in some new changes. One of these changes is the formatting in which I am now doing my entry posts. In the past, when posting my entries I would allow the entire post show on the main page. Now I will only show an excerpt of the entry, which you will then have to click the "Click to read more" link which is usually right at the end of the except. See below:Also, if you find that some of the alignment appears to be off, then disregard that. I am actually now formatting my posts to work with a new beta template that I will be launching soon; so just bear with me for a bit. There will be alot of changes on MMMH...but change is good! And while I am working on alot of projects, I cant g...
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| The NEW Exuviance :: Patented Skincare for Amazing Results! |
| 2008-08-20 06:12:00 |
I must admit that I (up until just very recently, and I mean VERY RECENTLY), I did not pay much attention to anti-aging products. If it just happened to be that my skincare coincidently included anti-aging benefits then great; but it was never something for me where I was always scoping out and checking for the latest anti-age miracles out on the market. It just was never really a concern to me, I guess. After all, I'm only 22! But after a reality check with my best friend and her pursuit for the ultimate anti-age skin care regimen (she's only 25 by the way), I decided that it wouldn't hurt to seek and start my own anti-age battle. Besides, it's always best to start earlier rather than later. And while I am not one who is afraid to age, I most cert...
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| Soooo....Did Anyone Watch The Hills? |
| 2008-08-19 06:06:00 |
You know I had to ask! I freakin' love this show...it's like the best thing since my MAC PRO card! So....any thoughts? What are your expectations for the season?BTW....I cannot STAND Lo Bitchworth!
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| Total Beauty Daily Beauty Byte |
| 2008-08-17 22:37:40 |
17 Hairstyles That Take Less Than 10 Minutes Up 'dos mere mortals like us can actually replicate at home With a few (and only a few) key products and styling tools, you can quickly give yourself a salon-worthy 'do. And hey, if you hate it, try a different one -- at least you haven't blown 60 bucks and a hour of precious time on it. ...More
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| MAC Suite Array :: September 25, 2008 |
| 2008-08-17 17:50:00 |
Reserve the Luxury Suite. New Eye Shadow Suite with Pearlglide Eye
Liners provide all the accoutrements: luminescence, iridescence,
phosphorescence, good design. These duo compacts imbue exceptional
sparkle, add innovation in the most sophisticated new colour
alignments. Check in for bewitching bedroom eyes, day and night.
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| MAC Cremesheen :: October 2, 2008 |
| 2008-08-16 17:55:00 |
Speak softly, say something shocking! Cremesheen gives weight to your
words, lightness to your lips! Application glides. Texture talks for
you. Finish has the last word. But be warned – exotic sensation at the
slightest titillation. A new vocabulary for lips, colour, shine.
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