posts by: SickaThanAverage

Essie Summer 2012 Collection — A Nail Color Heat Wave!

When you dip your toes into a sparkling swimming pool, let the sea-moistened sand creep onto your feet while strolling down the shore, or show off your pedi in a pair of feather-adorned or beaded thong sandals, do you really want your nails to be coated in a matronly wine or russet color or, worse, to bear a timid baby pink or nude hue?

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This Little Light of Mine — Brighten up with Glowing by JLo

Despite the fact that I’m still trying to determine whether I’ll ever get to watch the unaired episodes of the Jennifer Lopez- and Marc Anthony-produced show “Q’Viva The Chosen,” my love for J.Lo remains intact.

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Princess Vera Wang Collection Debuts At Kohl’s

Princess Vera Wang Sheer Studded Paisley Top
Princess Vera Wang Sheer Studded Paisley Top, $32.99 Princess Vera Wang Sheer Bird Top, $25.99 Princess Vera Wang Paisley Ruffled Halter Dress, $39.99 Princess Vera Wang Kate Quilted Shoulder Bag, $59 Princess Vera Wang Two-Tone Multistrand Cuff Bracelet, $16.80 Princess Vera Wang Eyelet Shortie Short, $29.99 Princess Vera Wang Simulated Crystal & Simulated Pearl Crown Drop Earrings, $12.60

After the success of her affordable Simply Vera apparel line for Kohl’s, not to mention the continued acclaim garnered by her bridal and ready-to-wear collections and the popularity of her namesake fragrances (among them Vera Wang Princess, Vera Wang Rock Princess, Vera Wang Flower Princess, Vera Wang Glam Princess, and Vera Wang Princess Night), esteemed designer Vera Wang has set out to conquer the junior’s realm with her new affordable apparel and accessories line for Kohl’s, Princess Vera Wang.

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Presenting the Converse x Marimekko Fall 2012 Sneaker Collection

For two years now, Converse, the all-American authority on canvas sneakers, has been collaborating with Finnish textile mill Marimekko, releasing limited-edition footwear collections on a seasonal basis, all bearing iconic patterns that, over time, had grown to become closely linked with Marimekko’s heritage.

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Cynthia Rowley for Tweezerman Designer Collection

Talk about sprinkling some fun into grooming.

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TIGI Bed Head Urban Canvas Collection — ‘Cause Hair Is A Work Of Art

In the good old days when musicians released their compositions on vinyl, cassette, or CD, on some tangible medium you could hold in your hands and admire, great care was placed on creating cover art that would be as iconic and memorable as the songs on the albums themselves.

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Go for a Fruit Ninja Look with the Nine West Hula Sandals

As the temperatures continue to climb, your footwear is likely shrinking accordingly  — and, before you know it, you’ll mainly be sporting thong sandals since these minimalist styles allow your feet to breathe at all times.

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How To Find An A-List BB Cream

By now, you’ve likely heard the term “BB Cream” more often than “Linsanity” or even “Obamacare.” But what exactly is a BB cream?

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Christian Louboutin Reimagines Cinderella’s Glass Slippers

In anticipation of the October release of  the animated classic Cinderella on Diamond Edition Blu-Ray Combo Pack & HD Digital, Walt Disney Studios invited footwear designer Christian Louboutin to reimagine the glass slippers that Cinderella’s fairy godmother gifted to her, one of which she famously dropped while fleeing from the ballroom seconds before midnight, unintentionally leaving behind a clue that the smitten prince would later utilize to locate his future bride.

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MAC Casual Colour Collection — Easy As Sunday Morning

MAC Casual Colour Summer 2012 Collection

When temperatures rise past the ninety degree mark, even the most flamboyant makeup junkies feel compelled to cut back on the foundations, sculpting powders, and loose powers, not to mention the intricate eye looks involving layered, blended, and smoked out shadows.

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