Laruicci Lava Necklace Melts Our Hearts

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Sure, we anointed last year’s Laruicci Spotlight Ring a scene stealer, but the new Laruicci Lava Necklace does more than stage a production: it ignites an explosive, lustful fire powerful enough to burn down even the thriftiest woman’s willpower.

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Olay Total Effects Line and Dark Circle Minimizing Brush — Will It Make Eyes Light Up?

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The seventh day was one of rest in the Creation narrative related in Genesis, but the number 7 is quite the busy bee in the Olay Total Effects universe.

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NARS Spring 2011 Collection — A Resort Look To Remember

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After releasing two drama-ridden, enigmatic makeup collections inspired by socialite and fashion icon Daphne Guinness, François Nars seems to have decided that the current movement of his ongoing beauty symphony should have an andante tempo, one with a slower and less intense pace but with just as much charm.

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Stuck On New Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

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I was initially skeptical about the efficacy of the new Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips — not because of any hyperbolic marketing claims but, rather, because of my disappointing experience with the Sephora by O.P.I Chic Prints nail appliqués, which were also nail strips with funky prints that, when pressed onto nails, would theoretically look as if they were melted onto nails for a Minx-like effect.

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John Frieda Full Repair Collection — Doing Damage Control

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You may want to change your hair color more often than Rihanna, or you may cling to your flat iron and blowdryer as if they were the last life rafts on the Titanic, but don’t think these frequent makeovers come at no cost.

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Caudalie Vinotherapie Vine Body Butter — It’ll Butter Your Biscuit!

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Winter isn’t leaving without a fight — if anything, it’s making a rather dramatic exit, kicking and screaming via final snowfall spats and frozen rain tantrums.

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Changing Seasons, Changing Skin Needs — Products To Ease The Transition From Winter To Spring

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Given the slushy rain, miserable gray skies, and cold temperatures in New York City, it hardly feels like the end of winter.

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Sonia Kashuk For Target Spring 2011 Limited Edition Collection

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When you peruse through the offerings in the new Sonia Kashuk for Target Limited Edition Spring 2011 collection, you’ll likely stare at the price tags with a confounding sense of incredulousness.

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Do The Dew — Virgins, Saints & Angels “Dew Divine” Collection

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Whether collaborating with the Kardashians on a limited-edition collection, immortalizing the theatricality of Mexican lucha libre (from the actual sport to the elaborate masks and costumes worn by the participants), or offering spiritual protection via modernized San Benito medallions, jewelry brand Virgins, Saints & Angels specializes in pieces that convey a respectful appreciation for Mexican culture and the accompanying symbology, incorporating religious iconography in a manner that feels like a devout form of genuflection.

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Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum — The Python Princess Of Perfumes

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How does one of the most revered luxury footwear brands translate its sleek, sophisticated aesthetic into an aromatic profile?

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