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Archives for July 2009

What Was Your Last Beauty Violation?

July 1st, 2009 by Karen 52 Comments

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I wish I could say I was one of those ladies totally put together all of the time, but I’m not. Sometimes life gets in the way, and beauty rituals fall by the wayside. Hair doesn’t get washed, nails don’t get did… you get the (stinky) picture. 🙂

My last beauty violation?

In the shower a few days ago I forgot to shave my left leg — just the left — and that sucker was HAIRY.

I hadn’t realized until I’d already dried off and lotioned up, so I let it be.

Running late (as usual!), I decided to just wear the outfit I’d already set out — a blue top and plaid shorts. LOL! Later, in the cereal aisle at Safeway, a little girl kept staring at my hairy leg, like it was something alien!

Children notice the darnedest things…

What was your last beauty violation?

Did you curl your lashes AFTER applying mascara? Are you rockin’ a porn star ‘stash because you’re too lazy to wax? Get your beauty violations off your chest, and confess your sins in the comments. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

Are the New Sonia Kashuk Ultra Shine Sheer Lip Glosses Dupes for Chanel Aqualumiere Glossimers?

July 1st, 2009 by Karen 35 Comments

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If somebody blindfolded me, slicked the new Sonia Kashuk Ultra Shine Sheer Formula Lip Gloss ($9) on my pucker and then asked me to guess which gloss I was wearing, I would guess an expensive Glossimer from Chanel.

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Beauty

Chanel Aqualumiere de ja vu/vu ja de

With its thin, non-stick formula that’s both taste- and fragrance-free, Sonia’s new $9 gloss feels surprisingly like a $27 tube of Chanel Aqualumiere Glossimer.

And the similarities don’t stop with the texture.

The rich (yet sheer) colors and glossy shine of Sonia’s Ultra Shines also make them look like dead ringers for Aqualumieres.

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Whisper

Elegant, practical tube

Tubes of Sonia’s new gloss may not wear those vaunted Chanel double C’s, but I think they still look elegant in their sleek silver cap. The tube is compact and practical, too, fitting easily into my favorite Coach Wristlet with room to spare.

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Beauty on lips

Are they hydrating?

Ultra Shine has *a lot* going for it, but there is one thing I’d change…
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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Makeup, Product Reviews

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