The Glamorous Gleam has a new home!

I purchased a custom domain so The Glamorous Gleam now has a new home… www.theglamorousgleam.com Everyone should be moved over automatically but my blog is still transitioning so it may take a few days. Please comment on this post to let me know if you can see me in your reader. I don’t want to loose any of my Glamtabulous Glamazons! Also check out Jenn’s new site Spiced Beauty , loving the new name
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Nail Polish Haul: Essie, OPI and Orly… Dirt CHEAP!

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I stopped into Ricky’s NYC near my job yesterday to see if they had the Essie Spring Collection in yet… No luck! The SA goes on to tell me that they had some nail polish on sale for $1.99 though if I was interested, and pointed to the display. So I walked on over to the display and HOLY COW, it’s all Essie, OPI and Orly. Now if you know these brands, you know that they are expensive as
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Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen Review

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In a recent drugstore haul, I purchased the Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen in “Blackest Black”. Overall I am pretty impressed. Before I begin this review, let me just state that I have not used liquid eyeliner for a few years so I can not compare this to any other brand of liquid eyeliner. This review is based solely on performance. What it claims… No-mess liquid eyeliner creates a precise line from soft to dramatic Felt tip controlled application
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NYX Dollar Galore Sale: Goodies Revealed!

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Everything shown was $1 each!!! Can you believe that I have never tried false eyelashes?!? Yeah I can’t believe it either. I’ve seen rave reviews about NYX lashes so decided to try them out. I snatched up two of each… Mod Squad  Elite Lash Implant Also picked up these goodies… Diamond Sparkle Glosses Fushcia Sparkle and Paprika Sparkle No swatches since these are not for me, but part of my next giveaway! Eyeliners I absolutely love NYX eyeliners and
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Polish Pick: Zoya Freja and Loredana

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Pinky, Middle finger and Thumb: 2 coats Freja, base & top coat Index and Ring Finger: 2 coats of Loredana I have not yet been brave enough to rock a “Skittles Manicure” (coming soon), but decided to ease my way into it by alternating two shades. I kind of cheated though lol. I noticed that Freja and Loredana from Zoya are very similar, almost the same except Freja is a smoky, metallic gunmetal grey frost with silver sparkles,
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Drugstore Haul: L’Oreal HiP, Rimmel and Max Factor…

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Over the week I scored a few great drug store deals. First up from Rite Aid, L’Oreal HiP Duo in “Foxy”. This was 75% off and the only shade on sale. I snatched this up for $2, I wish they had more selections discounted… You can see a FOTD with this duo here Next up, some Rimmel lipsticks. I have been wanting to try some lipsticks from this brand for a while since I have been hearing rave reviews.
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FOTD: L’Oreal HiP Concentrated Duo Foxy

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I created this look using the L’Oreal HiP Eyeshadow Duo in Foxy. Perfect for every day wear!
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