Congratulations, Dana K. (U.S.) and Hannah H. (Philippines), each the proud new owner of a Tolani scarf!
Even though winners were selected by random number generator, this giveaway was so hard. I loved reading all your makeup ideas, and I very much wished I could send a prize to each of you. Clearly
...Well, my computer is still infected, which means it's still shutting itself off before I can tag and upload pictures. And it's driving me crazy, because there's so much we need to talk about! (Such as Guerlain's new lipstick! Argh!)
I am so sorry about this, dear readers. I've got my best people working on the problem
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Today's post will have to be postponed (ha!).
My computer has been tragically infected with the Sasser virus.
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In response to overwhelming demand, Aradiapdx graciously agreed to do another tutorial (score!). This time she answers a longtime question of mine: What do you do with MAC Club?
Eyes Tutorial (Aradiapdx)
Brushes used:
1 - Coastal Scents Black Deluxe Shadow
2 & 3 - Coastal Scents
Don’t forget! You have approximately 34 more hours to enter our sweepstakes for a totally fabulous Tolani spring scarf, provided by chickdowntown.com
Americans: Enter here.
Everyone else: Enter here.
If you accidentally entered the wrong giveaway, delete your entry and enter the right one!
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I confess, I am not a NARS buff. I adore their (very expensive) nail polish, and I like Deep Throat blush, but after that, I'm no pro on the brand.
In my continuing fascination with lipstains, I swatched their Lip Stain Gloss — which left me confused. These aren't particularly staining — the Stila Lip Rouge
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Rose Romance officially releases this week, on Shakespeare's birthday (April 23). Coincidence? I think not!
The soft, romantic collection includes five eyeshadows (each $14.50; the new shades are limited edition):
The temptation was strong to keep this tidbit to myself — but it's too juicy not to share. Fellow blogger Autumn Masquerade (who has amazing taste in makeup) is selling off some of her stash, at totally fantastic prices. To browse the goods, go to http://autumnmasqueradesales.blogspot.com/
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If you missed out on the last Beaute sale, you've been given a second chance!
Because TNBTTGSY readers are some of the nicest, smartest, best-looking folks around, Beaute Cosmetics has reactivated the karlasugar code. From now until June 30, use it to get 10% off your entire order.
Click here to browse TNBTTGSY's Beaute swatches.
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Cream eyeshadow is still a novel product for me (I only just got the hang of powder eyeshadow). But with the encouragement of my makeup-loving compatriots, I’m branching out!
Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Eyeshadows are $15, with a doe’s foot applicator and a somewhat unwieldy name (meant to evoke a dab-n-go application, I guess). These shadows
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We recently took a look at MAC's Viva Glam VI Special Edition lipstick and gloss, which prompted some questions about the other Viva Glam lipsticks.
The first Viva Glam lipstick was introduced in 1994, with drag queen Ru Paul was its spokesperson. Since then, seven more shades have been released, with a variety of celebrity advocates. Viva
...Big news, folks! Chickdowntown.com has agreed to donate a second fabulously springy Tolani scarf — and this time, ONLY non-U.S. residents can enter.
How to Enter
To enter this contest, leave a comment on this post telling me (1) your first name and last initial, (2)
Heresy, you say? Well readers, unless you're Lady Godiva, you're going to need some clothes to go with that makeup.
Today is my birthday, and thanks to designer clothing e-tailer Chickdowntown.com, one of you will get the present.
Chickdowntown has very graciously donated this delightfully springy Tolani scarf (retail value: $85). It's 9"
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Here they are all together, the Stila eyeshadow family! Stila eyeshadows are extremely soft, making them a delight to apply. Though I've swatched them heavily here, they can certainly be applied with a lighter hand.
To go back and read the original posts for each set of swatches (including color descriptions), use these links:
Part 1
Part
Today we wrap up the Stila eyeshadow shades available in a brick-and-mortar Sephora (you'll find a few more shades at Sephora.com or at StilaCosmetics.com, if/when it comes back online. You'll also find older shades at discount prices at BeautyCrunch.com).
These shades are Stila's matte eyeshadows (sometimes called mineral matte), and in general, the textures are not as nice as the
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