EOTDs: Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Bohemian Palette

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I am in love with this palette. The colors overall are very pigmented, especially over a base. However, you do need to pat on the lighter matte shades instead of sweeping for best pigmentation. I did notice a bit of fallout with the frost shades, but nothing a fan brush or some translucent powder can’t handle. The colors stayed vibrant all day without creasing. I can’t wait to try my other Sleek palettes.
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Polish Pick: China Glaze Spontaneous

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1 coat Seche Vite Crystal Clear Base Coat 2 coats China Glaze “Spontaneous” 1 coat Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat China Glaze Spontaneous from the Flirt Collection, is a lovely purple creme.  The last picture is closest to the actual color. Perfect application since the polish is very creamy and smooth. You can get away with one heavy coat, but I always do at least two. Absolutely beautiful, it’s the perfect purple. This is one of my
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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Bohemian Palette Swatches & Review

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Recently I announced that Sleek Makeup’s website has gone live and the brand is finally available in the United States. I waited patiently for this so as soon as I was able to get on the site, I promptly placed an order for the new limited edition Bohemian Palette, the Original Palette and the Storm Palette. This review is for the Bohemian Palette. Sleek moved away from their traditional black palette and made this palette white.I actually like it.
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L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara Review

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L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara has been around for quite sometime now, but is new to me. I have been using this mascara for the past two months and I am quite pleased. It is a double sided, two step mascara with a primer on one end and the actual mascara on the other. It is a tubing mascara. Tubing mascaras unlike regular mascaras form little tubes around your natural lashes to help them look longer and fuller.
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FOTD & New Spring Hairstyle

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Over the past few weeks my scalp has been extremely dry and itchy no matter how much I moisturized. I decided that it needed to get some air. Also, my forehead has been breaking out a bit and I believe my bangs are the culprit. As the weather warms, the oils from my bangs irritates my forehead, causing breakouts. So I decided to take a break from having my hair braided up and the bangs.
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Spring 2010 Trend Report: Denim & Lucite Accessories

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Spring is officially here. As you rotate your wardrobe for the change of the season, be sure that you are equipped with the latest and greatest in the accessory department to stay in line with the current trends. This does not mean that you have to break the bank as we all know trends come and go. So here are some affordable pieces to keep you looking glam for less… Denim Not in the traditional sense either… Mango Denim
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Polish Pick: Essie Status Symbol

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Products Used 1 coat Seche Vite Crystal Clear Base Coat 3 coats Essie Status Symbol 1 coat Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat Essie Status Symbol from the Spring 2009 collection is a hot bubble gum pink creme with a slight jelly finish. It applied pretty smooth, not streaky but a bit spotty. After 2 coats I could still see some spots that were a bit bare compared to the rest of the nail. The third coat evened
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