Wicked Winnings Wednesday: The Final Cut — by Nichole C. on

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half-sponsored giveaway It's the final countdown er...giveaway! Since this one is the very last, I decided to try and make it as b...

The Best Black Lipstick? — by Unknown on

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 purchased by me  I forget exactly how I stumbled upon Portland Black Lipstick Co. , but my jaw dropped once I did. I bought a bunch of ...

Review: Mally Bulletproof Basics — by Nichole C. on

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More of the epic haul from my superawesomebetterthanyours Reddit swap partner. I hope she likes her gift half as much as I am enjoying mine...

Maybelline Dream Wonder Foundation — by Nichole C. on

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I've been on the search lately. There must be a good foundation out there for me. There must. And dammit I will find it. Today I am tes...

Jupiter Ascending Palette from Pur Minerals — by Nichole C. on

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I'm not the hippest cat out there. I freely admit that. Apparently, this is another movie tie-in palette. From what I have read, this ...

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Fluid — by Nichole C. on

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It seems like the search for the "Holy Grail" foundation is never ending. Even when you find something you love, you keep looking...

Milani Lip Intense Liquid Lip Colors — by Nichole C. on

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Watching Youtube, you see a lot of fabulous things. Supposedly "readily available" things. And then you realize that you live in ...

LASplash Envy, Greed, and Wrath Lipsticks — by Unknown on

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Obvious confession here...I have a serious "thing" for weird colors of lipstick.  It goes back about as long as I've worn make...

Notoriously Morbid: Swatches and a Look of the Day — by Nichole C. on

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Just when you thought it was safe to come back to a nail blog...I have more indie makeup! Yes, I'm still slogging through the samplers ...

Ipsy Bag: June 2014 — by Nichole C. on

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I should really call this "A Tale of Two Bags" this month. My original bag arrived reeking of perfume and beach spray, so they se...

Review: Stila Stay All Day Lipstick in Firey — by Nichole C. on

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I seem to be on a red kick these days, especially with lip colors. For Mother's Day, the "kids" got me a tiny haul from Stila...

Coastal Scents Revealed 2...and a Surprise — by Nichole C. on

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This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered...and especially to those who came up with some neat crime fighting duos! ...

Birthday Gifts: Mac Maleficent — by Nichole C. on

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Normally, when it comes to my birthday, I pick out my own gifts and let my kids pretend they gave them to me. (Hey, they're little. If ...

Hello Waffle Cosmetics Sampler Haul — by Nichole C. on

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I'm still on an indie bender, and I promise these posts are going to be showing up here for the foreseeable future. Today's bucket ...

Ipsy Bag May 2014 — by Nichole C. on

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It's Ipsy time again. One of my favorite times of the month, because I love mail. This month was very polarizing. Some folks were stoke...

Swatched: Beautifully Addictive Brights Sampler — by Nichole C. on

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With my new found love of indie polish, I'm trying to explore indie makeup companies as well. It's a daunting task, because there ar...

Pin Busting: H&M Landinski is a Dupe for MAC Heroine — by Nichole C. on

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Hello again! It's time for another installment of Pin Busting ! I really do love doing these, and it's been far too long. I was crui...

Mini Review and Swatches: My Pretty Zombie "Drugs Like Me" Blush Collection — by Nichole C. on

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Indie makeup is a whole new world for me. Finishes, colors, and brands that I've never heard of. It's like the first time that I we...

I Think I'll Call It "Champeal" — by Unknown on

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...or maybe not.  The new NYX Macaron Lippies were so much fun that I decided I wasn't ready to stop with Chambord that night.  I order...

Ipsy Bag April 2014 — by Nichole C. on

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I know, I'm super tardy this time around. My youngest child turned four in April (holy shit) so it was pretty much a non-stop month for...