December, 2010

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Giveaway

Back when I swatched YSL's new Rouge Pur Couture lipstick, everyone seemed to love shade #9, Rose Stiletto. So I made a mental note to get you one, and now it's time to give it away.

Rules and how to enter:

  • This giveaway starts today and ends Sunday, December 26, at midnight.
  • This giveaway is open to readers
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BeautyBloggers.org Auction Ends Today

Hey makeup lovers, today is the LAST DAY of this year's BeautyBloggers.org charity auction. The auction ends at 5 pm CST (which is approximately 9 hours from now), so don't hesitate to place those bids.

Remember: every penny goes to Doctors Without Borders.  We're shipping these items anywhere in the world for free.

I also rounded up some crazy-great

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Sneak Peek: Donna Karan Lipstick

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Fascinating news, readers: In honor of the brand's 25th anniversary, Donna Karan has released a limited edition set of seven lipsticks. The line was inspired by Karan's original design philosophy of "seven easy pieces," and includes seven universal shades inspired by the Donna Karan Fall 2011 runway show.

For $95 (or $120 in Canada), you'll receive an

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Congratulations

A quick congratulations to Michelle (U.S.), who won the 5 Coral Lassies lipglass set.

Everyone else, stay tuned! I've still got some great stuff to give away before this year is over!

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Nicole by OPI Holiday Magic

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I don't own as many Nicole polishes as I do OPI — not because Nicole doesn't make some great colors; I've just known her big sister for longer. But I always check out the displays in Ulta, and I have to say, Nicole's holiday collection this year is gorgeous for all ages.

Kiss Me at Midnight is a sophisticated brown-burgundy

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Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Gel Cream Liner

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I have got a GREAT drugstore find for you today, readers. As part of their "Shimmer Strips" collection, Physicians Formula makes these little cream eyeliner towers. Each eye color gets a trio of shades (for $10.95) — though, as always, you're free to break the rules when picking your favorite.

The formula is very creamy, but once it

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Sneak Peek: MAC Peacocky

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Ahhh, more pieces of the fashion week puzzle are coming together! I saw Kissable Lipcolour and Mega Metal eyeshadow in action at several shows in September — now I know they're part of MAC's first collection of 2011: Peacocky.

Kissable Lipcolour is said to be a lightweight, creamy, super-shiny ("molten") lipcolor. There are twelve shades, each $18.

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Sneak Peek: Viva Glam Gaga (Redux!)

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As you may have heard, MAC just officially announced that next year's Viva Glam spokesperson will be... Lady Gaga.

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper partnered up for Viva Glam in 2010, each creating a limited edition lipstick and gloss (the lipsticks were meant available for one year; the glosses for six months, so both should

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MAC Pink Friday comparison

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Tomorrow, December 17, is your last chance to buy Pink Friday, the ridiculously limited edition lipstick created in honor of hip hop star Nicki Minaj's debut album. In fact, if you really want one, I recommend staying up tonight — these things have been selling out lightning fast.

The reason for the frenzy: this lipstick is only being sold through MAC's

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MAC Stylishly Yours

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If you look at Cham Pale swatches and think, "I need more color," don't worry! MAC has something for you, too. The second collection releasing on December 26 in Stylishly Yours, and it is bold.

I guess Estee Lauder wasn't the only one thinking zingy-bright lips for spring (and click here for Armani's take on

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MAC Cham Pale

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With Christmas safely behind us (well, practically), it's time to turn to the post-holiday collections. MAC has three collections coming out December 26: Cham Pale, Stylishly Yours, and False Lashes.

False Lashes isn't really a collection; it's the official release of MAC's newest mascara formula. As I mentioned in Marcel Wanders, False Lashes is, by all

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Lancome Color Design Eyeshadows

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Lancome's holiday offering this year might seem a little confusing; it's large and comes in several parts. First, there was the lovely-but-modest L'Wren collection (click here for swatches and a photo of the display). Then there are the "gift" items: two brush sets, four Juicy Tubes sets (each set contains some permanent colors and some limited edition

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5 Cool Thrillseekers Pigments & Glitter Giveaway

Based on an informal poll, you guys LOVE the Tartan Tale pigments. So what kind of blogger would I be if I didn't give some away?  This week's giveaway prize is the 5 Cool Thrillseekers pigment-and-glitter set (Containing the hotly sought-after Softwash Grey and Silver Fog. Click here for swatches).

Rules and how to enter:

  • This giveaway starts
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BeautyBloggers.org: One Week Left!

The excitement is mounting, readers! We just have one week left in the BeautyBloggers.org charity auction, and there are still a lot of great, brand new items going for way less than retail. And as you're bidding, remember: every penny goes to Doctors Without Borders! We're shipping your items for free!

Here's my own personal I-can't-believe-these-low-prices list:

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Sneak Peek: Guerlain Spring 2011, Sur Mes Levres

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Spring is busting out all over! Well, news of spring collections, anyway. And Guerlain's collection looks pretty bold!

Here's what's coming:

A new Meteorites compact, "Pressed Illuminating and Mattifying Powder" (how does it do both?). Meteorites — pressed or loose pearls — have always come in a range of candy-colored pastel shades, which miraculously combine to become

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