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The Foundations in Rotation

The Foundations in Rotation

| November 14, 2012 | 13 Comments

What are your current foundations of choice? I thought it’d be fun to show you mine! These are the latest that match my shade of beautiful the best. Counterclockwise from the top – Cover FX total cover cream in N90 MAC Matchmaster 6.0 Fashion Fair True Finish Foundation in Joyful Caramel Lisi Silk Veil foundation #109 [...]

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Loving the New, Improved Cover FX!

Loving the New, Improved Cover FX!

| November 9, 2012 | 3 Comments

I’ve long been a fan of Canadian cosmetics brand CoverFX, for many reasons. First of all, their products are incredible – highly effective, and made in an ever-widening variety for women all shades of beautiful. Secondly, the story behind the creation of the brand is so inspiring. And third, I’ve been lucky enough to meet [...]

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Why I Support Lancome’s Genifique Day (And You Should Too)

Why I Support Lancome’s Genifique Day (And You Should Too)

| October 19, 2012 | 3 Comments

My blogging career takes me to some amazing places. Some are decadent and glamorous. Some can be more glitter than gold. But some are just so special that it’s hard to put them into words. That was this trip that I’m about to tell you about. Lancôme Paris took me and a group of fellow [...]

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Chicago! Get Your Tickets for Another Fine Day

Chicago! Get Your Tickets for Another Fine Day

| October 18, 2012 | 0 Comments

The first time I met Sam Fine was here in Chicago at the first Fine Day of Beauty — a truly special event put together by the lovely Chicago based makeup artist Viola Nicholson. The event was AMAZING. Sam Fine was already a makeup superstar to me, but seeing him speak is just next level [...]

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My Top Travel Makeup Tips!

My Top Travel Makeup Tips!

| October 9, 2012 | 4 Comments

If you’ve been reading my tweets, or following me on Facebook or Instagram you know that I’ve been traveling. A LOT. To be honest, I can hardly keep up with myself lately. Every week it’s been a different city. Traveling a lot should mean I’m a packing expert by now, right? Well, every time I [...]

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Behold, the Afrobella Avon E-Boutique!

Behold, the Afrobella Avon E-Boutique!

| October 9, 2012 | 2 Comments

Hello, Avon shoppers! Have you seen me on the site yet? Here I am!      One of the coolest things about being an Avon ambassador is the international reach of the brand. Avon is everywhere! I’ve gotten such sweet messages from all kinds of people from around the world, many of them Avon salespeople, [...]

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Why Don’t You Wear Makeup?

Why Don’t You Wear Makeup?

| September 26, 2012 | 59 Comments

When I was a teen, I went through a virulent and outspoken anti-makeup phase. This lasted for all of two years and was reflective of my mental state at the time (I was also dealing with general teenage angst and unhappiness, and an eating disorder I’ve thankfully managed to leave behind). I kept myself busy [...]

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