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Girl with a Pearl Face

2012-02-17T17:28:00.000-05:00

I had heard so many great things about Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint, that when my beloved Dr. Jart BB Cream started to get low, I decided I would try something new instead of buying Dr. J for a third time. Just to see.
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Halfway Through Shreduary!

2012-02-15T18:31:00.001-05:00

I'm halfway through my shredventure! It's still really hard.
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Palisades Paint

2012-02-13T17:45:00.000-05:00

If you are really really neat, or really really messy, have I got a product for YOU!
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1/3rd Through Shreduary!

2012-02-10T16:57:00.000-05:00

I’m 33.333% done with this workout adventure, and I still really like it. Below is a brief summary of the past week. I’m already noticing a difference in my body, but it hasn’t been easy.
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February (Shreduary) Birchbox

2012-02-09T11:42:00.000-05:00

The new Birchbox has arrived and this month the theme is “Spotlight.” It seems to be all about glowing and shining and sparkling, which is relevant to my interests.
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Black Gold

2012-02-06T16:28:00.000-05:00

I’ve had my eye on this eyeshadow for awhile, but I haven’t had this eyeshadow on my eye because I was trying not to buy more eyeshadow. But then I saw THIS.
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1/10th Through Shreduary

2012-02-03T13:53:00.000-05:00

I'm three days into Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.Here's how it's going, and what I think so far.

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Shreduary!

2012-02-01T09:39:00.001-05:00

I’ve been slowly working my way back into working out for the last month. I started out with just cardio at the gym, and increased the duration, frequency and intensity throughout the month of January. I’m kind of proud of myself for making it to the gym 3 days a week for the past few weeks, but not THAT proud. It’s time to step it up!
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Beauty First

2012-01-30T09:34:00.000-05:00

Who needs a vacation? Just me? Doubt it! When traveling, let's all remember to keep our priorities straight.

Face Eraser

2012-01-27T09:00:00.000-05:00

Since I have yet to find an eye cream that will truly banish the dark circles under my eyes, and even my dermatologist doesn’t know of anything that REALLY works, I cover them. But sometimes, the magic of Touche Éclat is not enough. There is only so much light reflective properties can do for my dark circles, which are caused by a fascinating combination of heredity, insomnia, and maybe even allergies. Some days are worse than others, which is why I went looking for some extra help.

I Missed The Pow Wow

2012-01-25T10:08:00.000-05:00

Lush made a lip scrub with Pop Rocks in it, and I didn’t get any!
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Looking Back: A Post-Eyelash Extension Post

2012-01-23T18:09:00.003-05:00

The first and most painful lesion I learned about eyelash extensions is that they are highly addictive. From the moment I saw my eyes at the salon, I was in love with them. After about a week, I was so used to seeing them, I had a hard time believing they weren’t actually mine. I was attached. Very attached. As time went on, and the reality of the lashes falling out hit me, I started thinking of ways I could afford to keep going with this. I didn’t come up with anything.
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GlamEars Are A Thing

2012-01-18T13:19:00.000-05:00

I saw these in the back of a magazine, where they hide all the really amazing stuff. They are silicone ear-cozies to protect you from burning your ears.
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January Birchbox

2012-01-17T09:55:00.001-05:00

January Birchbox has arrived, and the theme is: Clarity. The products included are meant to “help start 2012 with a fresh face and an optimistic mood.” (This is not how 2012 started for me, but I’m working on it.)
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A Nest For Birds, There Ain't No Words...

2012-01-12T16:26:00.000-05:00

I recently cut about 7” off my hair due to boredom/laziness/new-year-new-you-fanaticism. I was also suspicious that my long straight hair was visually “pulling down my face.” I really like having it shorter, but at the same time, I haven’t exactly figured out how to manage my new ‘do yet.
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Maybe She's Born With It, Maybe It's Photoshop: Part 2

2012-01-10T15:38:00.000-05:00

Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

A friend just posted this on Facebook (Thanks, D!) and I could not WAIT to share it with you!!! It's like what I was talking about with the mascara ads, except it really gets into the fakeness of all the rest of it too. It's fantastic.

Pretty Funny, Pretty Ugly.

2012-01-06T13:45:00.000-05:00

Ohhh... Hi. Did you fall in… a pile of… something?
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2012: DIY

2012-01-05T14:38:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year! Are you all set with your resolutions? Did you already bail on them? How many Pizzalicous Pringles leftover from your New Year’s Day Hangover did you eat today? None? Then you’re already ahead of me. Go, You!
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Oh My Lashes!

2011-12-28T19:13:00.000-05:00

I’ve had a lot of interest in the eyelash extension post, and I apologize for not getting it up sooner. For some reason, even though it’s on the same day EVERY year, Christmas always manages to sneak up on me. I was busy doing a hundred million things before I headed out of town, including destroying my Holiday Manicure. I had naked nails all weekend! Yes, ME. But... the LASHES! The lashes made up for everything.

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On Dasher, On Dancer, On Chancer, you Vixen!

2011-12-21T12:48:00.000-05:00

Have you done your Holiday Manicure yet? Personally, my nails are a mess, but last week I scheduled appointments for a manicure, waxing and…. EYELASH EXTENSIONS, for tomorrow. I can’t wait. I knew if I didn’t plan ahead, it woudn’t end up getting done, so tomorrow I get to go have some professional primping. That means I have to get all my work done today. Hopefully.
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December Birchbox

2011-12-15T15:06:00.000-05:00

My December Birchbox arrived, and I think it’s one of the most exciting ones of the year. It’s definitely one of the most cohesive, not that that's really important, but it IS nice. It has a holiday theme, and it’s pretty cute.
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Stockings

2011-12-14T13:34:00.000-05:00

Jiminy Christmas! I keep not being ready, and yet the holidays keep coming. I think they are actually coming faster BECAUSE I’m not ready. Jerks.

Since there’s only a little over a week until Christmas, I’ve put together a list of stocking stuffers that can be easily found at the drugstore. And, since they’re stocking stuffers, and not GIFT gifts, each costs about $10 or less. These are, for the most part, for ladies, so if you’re not shopping for a lady, you can go ahead and forward this to whoever is shopping for you.

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Gelishious

2011-12-08T15:11:00.001-05:00

Today we have our first ever guest post! Friend and reader, Aline, tells us all about Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish, and how to achieve the perfect retro red manicure. A classic holiday look!

Ice Ice... Maybe.

2011-12-06T14:49:00.001-05:00

From the moment I finished my Wyndham Collection manicure, I’ve been dying to try the holographic Wyndham Overglaze Topcoat on other colors. I thought it would look cool and icey over light colors, especially metallics, so I tried it on a few of my palest and shimmeriest polishes.
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Festive Flecks

2011-12-02T14:08:00.001-05:00

This sparkly set of polish from Nails Inc turned out to be even more festive (meaning green) than I had imagined!
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