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I Could Have Had ANY Coach Bag I Wanted Yesterday...

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:14:00 PST

And I came home with nothing! Yesterday the hubs said we are going out. He wouldn't tell me where we were going or why, but we ended up at the mall. He lead me through the halls until we got to the Coach store. We walked in and he said ok GO, pick any bag you want. I was shocked to say the least I mean who was this man and what had he done with my husband? The sales lady came over and helped me find the style I liked. I tried it on and stood in front of the mirror for 20 mins just staring at it. The Coach Kristin Leather Hobo I loved it, oh how I loved it but I couldn't do...

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DIY: Easy Entry Way Artwork on a Budget!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:10:00 PST

Our entry way has been seriously neglected until recently when I decided it was finally time to show it some love with a few small touches. First I purchased this chic beveled mirror from Homesense which was on clearance because of a small chip.... can you find the chip?! I could but only after staring at it for a while so I brought it up to the cash and asked if there was anything else they could do, expecting a no but they knocked it down even more and so I picked it up for a cool $35!! I love it! I feel like it totally sets the tone for the rest of the house. (click to...

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2 Blogs 1 Beauty & Nail Care Giveaway! Open Internationally!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 PST

Hey everyone!! Faces by Farah and In the Pink of Things have ganged up to give our lovely readers a little something because we love you! There are TWO prizes for you guys. the first being a beauty & skincare gift pack, which includes brands such as Givenchy, Annabelle Cosmetics, Dermaglow, L'oreal, Mac Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever & More... From Farah @ Faces By Farah Whats Included: Dermaglow Lash Enhance Growth & Conditioning Treatment x 2 Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (Box of 8) Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Blackest...

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Baking a Cake With a Surprise Ingredient......Diet Coke!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 PST

I came across a recipe or rather a bizarre idea to bake a cake with Diet Soda so you know I just had to try it for myself! Soda Cake Recipe 1 Box Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker Super Moist French Vanilla) 355ml Diet Sprite (I used Diet Coke because its what I had) In a bowl pour the Diet Soda into the cake mix and mix really well. Pour into a greased cake pan. bake as per the instructions on the box. Simple and easy! It was so super easy but I did notice that it took a bit longer to bake than the box said (just make sure to keep checking it) and...

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Feeling Lucky in Lucky7 Clothing!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:37:00 PST

Yes that's right I got my modelling on in this uber comfortable wrap around sweater with snap ons called Quinn. Browsing Lucky7's website I found myself ooh-ing and ahh-ing over everything. I loved that the clothes looked comfy yet stylish. I ultimately settled on the Quinn wrap sweater because I liked the bias cut of it and that it could be left open or wrapped and that it had pockets... I have a thing for pockets :) I have to admit when I first received this sweater I was so excited to try it on that I ripped open the snaps not taking note exactly how it wrapped around so it took...

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Mac Cosmetics Prize Pack International Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:11:00 PST

Ok so I cant wait until next month, Ive decided to start the giveaways early! I've gone to many Mac warehouse sales in the last little while and bought items at the stores only to find out I have doubles SO I wanted these Mac goodies to go to a home where they will be used and loved! Win a huge Mac Cosmetics Prize Pack! (Open Internationally) Whats Included: A lot of rare & discontinued items. All brand new! Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe Lustreglass Lipgloss in Lustrewhite (Discontinued) Lipglass in Ethereal (Discontinued) Lipglass in...

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A New Year A New Design! The Blog Got A Makeover!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:22:00 PST

Hey everyone As you can see things look a lot different around here today thanks to Jenn at munchkin land designs. I'm so excited to unveil our brand new design! Im still working out a few kinks so please bear with me. To celebrate the launch of the new site I will be hosting an entire month of giveaways starting Feb 1st! You're going to want to stay tuned because there are some amazing prizes that will include items for home, jewelry, beauty & fashion! Im also proud to announce that Faces By Farah is now not just a beauty blog but a lifestyle blog as I will...

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Mèreadesso Skin & Lip Care - Oh So Good!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 PST

My skin has been crying out for hydration this winter. Its bad... real bad! Ive been putting a few of Mèreadesso's products to the test on my face, body & lips over the last 2 weeks. Here's my take on the products. The Beautiful Body Balm ($54) is what I reach for after my shower. A little goes a long way so be careful not to over squeeze the tube, it absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling hydrated but not greasy. It has a faint citrus smell that I quite enjoy and lasts ALL day so there's no need to re-apply. Its great to use on rough hands & feet especially - even on...

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I Think I Just Bought Zebra Print Bed Sheets...

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:25:00 PST

*rant* Blogger sometimes you drive me NUTS! Nice to know posts can just get deleted geez... *end rant* Anyways folks thats right the things you pick up when you have a gift card to spend! I strolled the aisles of Bed Bath & Beyond yesterday when I ended up in the bedding section. I found this amazing set of grey/silver-ish sheets that felt amazing and added them to my cart. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed the sale section... not just the sale section but what was in it. Cream & brown Zebra print sheets. See normally I always stick to solid or tone on tone "safe" sheet...

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Make Up For Ever HD Complexion Starter kit & Casting Call Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:23:00 PST

Ive been testing out the HD Complexion Starter Kit this past week which includes: HD Microperfecting Primer HD Kabuki Brush HD Microperfecting Primer HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($89 Exclusively at Sephora) In the past I have had a hard time figuring out exactly what shade I am but then I was introduced to the MUFE Shade Finder! I chose TAN and then the shade right beside it and just like that I'm #153 Golden Beige! I was skeptical but when I got the foundation it was a match so there you go no more guessing. I like this foundation, its...

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Im On A Sugar High... Its Allowed On Your Birthday Right?!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:50:00 PST

I have eaten an obscene amount of cupcakes in the last 3 days thanks to my girl Custom Cakes By Jenz & my BFF who bought me more cupcakes today... So many I stopped counting in fact, but its allowed because today I turn.....well another year older! 2012 is going to bring so many new and exciting things and I cant wait to experience it all! Stay tuned for big changes and surprised here on FacesByFarah.com in the next little while too ;) Thank you SO much to everyone who has facebooked, tweeted, called & texted to wish me a happy birthday, I <3 you guys! ps- I think...

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DIY: Painted Pillows - From Plain to Funky in 1 hour!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:37:00 PST

I had been staring at these plain Jane pillows on my couch for long enough. I wanted to spice them up a little and after looking at the stitched pattern on the pillow covers I decided painting them would be a good idea! Keep in mind I have never painted fabric like this before and so I didn't really know what to expect but I have to say they turned out pretty cool...not quite perfect but hey its my first time! I started out by throwing the covers in the washing machine to freshen them up. Once they were dry I laid them out on the table and placed a magazine inside so the paint wouldn't...

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Dear Korres, You Make Me Happy When Skies Are Grey

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:30:00 PST

KORRES Natural Formulations, Maximum Results! I kinda become a school girl again when I get my hands on products I've either wanted to try or have been lusting after for a while and this my friends is exactly what happened when I opened a package from my friends at Korres. One of my favourites, the Basil Lemon Body Butter ($29) smells incredibly refreshing, soft and lemony but not so lemony its overpowering you know?! It feels like silk on the skin and hydrates perfectly throughout these dry winter months. Non-greasy and includes ingredients like Shea butter and quince...

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My Homemade Lip Plumper Tutorial as Featured on MTV Fora

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:32:00 PST

Check out my homemade lip plumper tutorial featured on MTV Fora.

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Karma's a B*tch But She Sure Smells Good Thanks To LUSH Cosmetics

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:27:00 PST

What am I talking about? The Karma Collection By Lush Cosmetics of course! Lush's Karma scent has got to be one of my favourites. I have used the perfume stick ($10.95) almost daily since I got it and I cant help but catch myself thinking throughout the day how much I love it. Its scent is made up of amazing ingredients such as lemongrass, pine and orange oil and sinks into the skin leaving you smelling amazing for hours. I have to say I'm pretty impressed, I'm not usually into solid perfumes but this one is tiny, a little goes a long way and I love that I can pop it into my purse...

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Doing Laundry & Saving $$ This Year With Tide Coldwater

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:30:00 PST

I lived on my own for over 10 yrs before I bought a house and got married so I've done my fair share of laundry before I met my husband but now..... now it seems like I'm ALWAYS doing laundry, I cant even imagine how I'll feel when we have kids too! I will admit though (don't tell my husband) I actually don't mind doing it, I find it to be one of the "easier" household chores so I'm always on the lookout for laundry options. Tide has been a part of my laundry routine for years and years but I will admit I have strayed to the "other" guys on occasion. When the chance came up to try Tide's...

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A New Year A New You!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:38:00 PST

This is going to be my mantra for the year! What does it mean to me? It means being a better person, learning to forgive even when nothings been resolved, keeping in touch with friends more, being a great wife to the most amazing man, spending more time with family and being present in their lives, working on career goals for the year, taking risks and opening up my blog to include the other areas of my life. Of course getting healthier is always a goal each year but I feel like the above are goals that in turn will make me a healthier person overall..... Mind. Soul &...

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Happy New Year! See you in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:33:00 PST

Wishing you all a very safe and happy new year :)

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Thank You Zellers For That 50% off Coupon! - What I Used It On

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:50:00 PST

So if you haven't seen my tweets about Zellers 50% off coupon you can still use it until tomorrow (Dec 31) so click HERE to grab your coupon. Anyway I used this coupon with the hubs this week and until head office realized they were losing money today we were able to use the coupon on already reduced items but now its only 50% off regular price. Still a great deal though! Here's what I picked up.... T-Series™ WindTunnel® Rewind Plus Bagless Upright Reg. $169.99 - 50%off = $84.99 + Tax Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Reg. $299.99 was on sale for $184.99 - 50%off = $95 + tax! Levolor...

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Would You Wear These Christian Louboutin Pumps?

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:42:00 PST

As I browsed my Facebook today I noticed a post from Loren Ridinger (creator of Motives cosmetics, & Designer of Loren Jewels) She had posted about a gift her friend Lala Anthony had given her for christmas... "Sex" Christian Louboutin Pigalle nude pumps Loren sporting the heels on her blog Apparently they are rare and VERY hard to find..... I can see why. Its a pretty bold statement to be walking around with. While I love me some sexy shoes this just aint it. Perhaps Loren can rock them but for the price of Loubies this would not even make my...

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Its Christmas Eve!!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:51:00 PST

And Im super excited! In the past this day wouldn't mean much other than a day off, but now that I'm married to a man who's family celebrates Christmas it means a whole lot. It means time with my in-laws, yummy food & movies.... then tomorrow its gifts & turkey dinner , followed by a week of seriously discounted shopping! :) Does it get any better?! Wishing all of you a very happy holiday and a wonderful weekend :)

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Mary Kay's Winter '11 Eye & Lip Liners New & Improved!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:30:00 PST

Mary Kay launches their New & Improved Eye & Lip Liners for Winter 2011. These compact eye liners ($16) come in 7 of the seasons best shades from Rich Jade to Bronze to the classic Black. They are small enough to fit in your palm and need no sharpener with its twist up design making them one great travel companion! These liners are waterproof, smudge-proof, fade resistant and super creamy so they glide on without effort. In the swatches below you can see that 3 of the shades (Bronze, Steely & Violet Ink) have a slight sheen to them which catch the light in the most...

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Video: Feliz Navidad the iPad-iPhone Version!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:57:00 PST

My father sent this to me in an email and its really too cute to not share! Feliz Navidad!

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AgeComfort.com & Burts Bees Giveaway I Entered Did You?

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:14:00 PST

I heart Burt's Bees and AgeComfort so bring the 2 together and what do you get?? + "Like" Agecomfort.com on Facebook for your chance to WIN 1 of 10 Burt's Bee's Giveaways!

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DIY: A Thrift Store Jewelry Tray in 5 Minutes!

noreply@blogger.com (Farah) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:18:00 PST

2 Weeks ago I made a trip to my local Value Village in search of some fabric which is where I found the lace for my DIY Cork Board project. That same trip is where I found 2 silver trays I loved the shape of. One medium sized ($3.99) one smaller ($1.99), I just knew they would make for a fab jewelry tray so I searched and found the piece that would complete it, a stainless steel wine goblet ($1.99). I started off by cleaning all 3 items with 99% rubbing alcohol to get off any dirt or residue. Then I placed a bead of E6000 glue (available at Michaels) around the bottom of the wine goblet. I...

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