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Application/Tools

Beauty Upgrade | Crown Brush

by DWJ on August 19, 2011 · 4 comments

In 2008 my mother upgraded my makeup brushes as my big Christmas gift. I was elated and have used them well and really taken care of them. As I’ve gone to the Makeup Show every year for the last 3 years, I’ve slowly picked up a brush or two to add to my collection whenever [...]

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For the month of June I decided to do an entire month only using the Luminess Air system I received for review at the Makeup Show in May. Last year I tried their spray tan system and I have to say I was really excited to get to try their makeup system. The first thing [...]

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My good friends at Bare Escentuals {@bareescentuals on Twitter} sent over the bareMinerals Jewel Collection for me to review. Interested in adding a bit of pizazz to your holiday beauty routine? Then watch my video review AND I’m giving you a chance to win a prize that is perfect for the holidays. The cool thing [...]

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Basics & Brushes…

by DWJ on June 4, 2009 · 2 comments

Remember my beauty loot from the Makeup Show? Today I want to talk about two items that came from the same place. One of the things that I loved that makeup artist Sam Fine told me in that podcast I did a while ago was that you have to have great brushes in order to [...]

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Solid Gold…

by DWJ on February 16, 2009 · 1 comment

I’ve been a beauty junkie for a long, long time now and ever since Kevyn Aucoin sang the praises of it I was faithfully curling my eyelashes. Until a few years ago, when I just got lazy. Recently my sister was singing the praises of the Shu Uemera gold eyelash curler and I had to [...]

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Friday’s Fabulousness…

by DWJ on December 5, 2008 · 2 comments

After an exhausting week at work and knowing that another crazy week is coming I’m sooo going to enjoy my weekend. Plus, I have tickets tonight to see The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s Holiday show, Baby It’s Gay Outside! with two very silly girlfriends. How much more fabulous can a Friday be? Today’s fabulousness [...]

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For Your Vain Girlfriend…

by DWJ on December 2, 2008 · 0 comments

Who doesn’t need a quick mirror check every once in a while? But if you’re going to pull the compact out, why not pull out one with style? My two high/low versions are… Sephora’s “Luxe Noir” Bling Compact Mirror has sufficient bling without the big bucks. But if you want to spend a few extra [...]

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Beauty Books Are The Best…

by DWJ on November 17, 2008 · 0 comments

I am soooooo excited!! The Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro is coming soon! I’ve had this one in the que for a few weeks and wanted to wait and talk about it once the book is out but I had to share since I was excited. I would say that [...]

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