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Shoe Cult by Nasty Gal — Footwear Worth Believing In!

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Usually, whenever the word “cult” is uttered, we think of all the deranged yet charismatic folks who, throughout history, proclaimed themselves religious leaders or prophets, amassing a group of blindly devoted followers who grew increasingly isolated from mainstream society as they dove deeper and deeper into a secluded life with their new “families,” with the entire twisted journey ending in mass murder-suicides, FBI raids, mass fires, and shoot-outs. David Koresh and the WACO catastrophe or Jim Jones’ cyanide-laced drink cocktail, for instance, immediately come to mind.

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Clash Into Me — butter LONDON’s Fall 2013 Colour Clash Nail Lacquer Collection

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The fat lady of lore may be waiting in the wings, doing vocal runs in anticipation of the moment when she’ll finally step on stage and belt out summer’s swan song, the curtain cascading down to the floor to signal the end of the season.

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The Colors of Love (And Lashes) — Maybelline New York’s Great Lash Mascara Limited Edition Collection

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It’s been over 40 years since Maybelline New York first launched its now iconic Great Lash Mascara and, year after year, it continues to win over new consumers, retain its long-time fans, and soar to the top of beauty editors’ must-have lists.

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Look Of The Day — Fine Like Wine!

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Don’t let this blog post’s title fool you: I don’t, in fact, think I’m fine like wine (though I do consume copious amounts of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc and, like wine, I’m well along in the aging process!).

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Bright Lips, Bright City — Check Out These Vivid FACE Stockholm Lipsticks

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Bright lips have been in vogue for several seasons now and, much to my delight, the trend will continue through the fall season (though the lipscape will also include vampy plum and mulberry hues, creamy nudes, and classic reds).

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Set Sail with the Softsoap Limited Edition Summer 2013 Body Washes

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I’ve often written about the transportive  — even transcendental — power of scent, how fragrance notes are layered together like threads of fabric, woven to create a magical aromatic carpet that can usher us to the most extraordinary destinations.

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Talika Skin Retouch Eye Contour — A Temporary Eye Lift!

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Let’s face it: in modern society, we practically demand instant gratification.

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Revlon Lash Potion Mascara — Should You Fall Under Its Spell?

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Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn, and cauldron bubble!

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Faking the Glow — Tarte Park Ave Princess Bronze & Glow Matte Bronzer and Cheek Tint AND Tarte Maracuja Rainforest Glow Instant Matte Waterproof Body Perfector

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This summer has flown by so that I basically blinked, and it was mid-August — a frightening realization given that I’ve yet to set foot on a beach.

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Up in the Nair — Review of Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Hair Removal Collection

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‘Tis the season for skimpy bathing suits, crop tops, and micro shorts, which means there’s no time for procrastination when it comes to trimming those hedges and removing unsightly stubble on your legs and armpits.

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