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Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - March 30, 2013

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Nothing to Disclose   Press Sample   Purchased by Me   Affiliate Link Lola's Secret Beauty Blog : As a new convert to the Maybelline Color Whispers , Helen has fallen hard for their lovely colors and formula. Mama Fashionista : March Julep It Girl Unboxing ! Makeup Demon : Looking for nail caring oil? Read the review of Essence Studio Nails Caring Nail Oil . TheFabZilla : Enter to win Too Faced Better Than False Lashes. Ends April 7, 2013. Full details on TheFabZilla . Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom : Destany tests out FEVERshadow from Wishful Bath & Beauty is the stunning Rue's Wildflowers ! Beauty by Miss L : This week Miss L reviewed her favorite hair care products by Keune . Love At First Site! : MAC Archie's Girls Betty Bright Lipstick International Giveaway! Do you wanna win this Limited Edition MAC lipstick? Chickettes.com : What's the difference between UV and LED nail lamps? Find out which is best for your gel manicure needs. The Convenient Beauty : Impro...

Milani COLORstatement Naturals and Browns Lipsticks and Lipliners Review

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Press Sample Tonight I have for you Part 4 of the Milani COLORstatement Lipsticks & Lipliners.  This is the Naturals and Browns Collections.  Milani has blown me away with their new collections this year.  As with any collection, not all colors work for me, but so many of them did.  Colors that I normally wouldn't pick for myself ended up as some of my favorites!  L-R Lipsticks - 25 Naturally Chic (Cream), 26 Nude Creme (Cream), 27 Dulce Caramelo (Pearl), 29 Teddy Bare (Cream), 30 Candied Toffees (Metallic), 31 Bronze Beauty (Shimmer), 36 D'oro (Metallic), 37 Chocolate Berries (Cream), 38 Double Espresso (Pearl) The lipsticks offer one stroke full coverage application.  They are lightweight, creamy and contain Vitamins A, C & E to moisturize lips.  They go on easy and I can wear them most of the day without reapplying. Top to Bottom Lipliners - 10 Cocoa (Cream) 09 Spice (Cream) The Lipliners are long-wearing with an easy glide formula to line a...

Spring Fever - Zoya Cuties and More Giveaway!

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Purchased by Me Photo Courtesy of Zoya. One prize available which includes 6 Zoya Cuties in Arizona, Audrina, Lo, Pippa, Shelby and Yummy.  Also, a 2 oz bottle of Zoya Remove and a .25oz bottle of Qtica Extending Topcoat.  Total retail of prizes $41.10.  I may sneak a few other goodies in the prize if I'm able to! Hi Everyone, I have another great giveaway for you!  This one is easy to enter, only your email address is mandatory, other methods are optional.  It is open to US residents age 18 and older.  Please see my Giveaways Disclosures Page for a full set of terms.  Anyone found breaking the rules will be disqualified from this and any future giveaways by me. Thank you for supporting my blog and good luck!  This giveaway begins March 24, 2013 at 6PM EST and ends, April 8, 2013 at 12:00AM EST a Rafflecopter giveaway

Beauty Blog Coalitions Weekly Roundup - March 24, 2013

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Money Making Makeup Artist:  Q&A of a successful makeup artist and what keeps him inspired and working in the business. Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Destany tries on the  plums and berries lipsticks  from the new Milani COLORstatement line. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: After having been frustrated by her  makeup brush storage , Helen from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog finally found a viable solution that works! Take a peek! BeautyTidbits: Harshleen is giving away the new  Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush ! Enter to win! Midnight Manicures: After this harsh Winter season, get your hand and nails in perfect condition. Find out Jeanie's  6 Favorite Julep Hand and Nail Care Products . datyorkLOVES: Undecided on colors for your mani? Check out  datyorkLOVES red and white manicure , its simple and a classic! Beauty Professor: Always seeking to keep it simple, The Beauty Professor shares  her current skincare routine! TheFabZilla: After posting...

Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - March 22, 2013

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Nothing to Disclose Emily hudspeth, hair and makeup : Fuschia & Yellow, a LOVE inspired bridal shoot . Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom : Destany tries on the plums and berries lipsticks from the new Milani COLORstatement line. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog : B. Kamins Nia-Stem Serum Kx is a high-powered anti-aging serum that fights lines, sun damage, and leaves the skin radiant and smooth! It definitely ranks among our recent great skincare discoveries! TheFabZilla : Fact or Fiction? TheFabZilla spills the deets on Too Faced Better Than False Lashes ! Midnight Manicures : Are you a fan of the new textured polishes? Check out Jeanie's review of the Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish Collection . Beauty Fiends : Julia at Beauty Fiends is giving away 9 digital subscriptions to the Zinio library! Enter now! MakeUpMom123 : Hot Styling Tools Wars - Instyler Wins . datyorkLOVES : Undecided on colors for your mani? Check out datyorkLOVES red and white manicure , its simple and a classic! ...

Zoya Spring Color Cuties

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Press Release Spring just got even more colorful with Zoya ColorCuties ! The Zoya Color Experts selected 12 best-selling Spring inspired shades to offer in an adorable mini size (0.25oz) with a coordinating polka-dot box, for a limited time. ColorCuties make perfect Spring gifts for Easter baskets, Mother's Day, Spring weddings and more! Collect all 12 colors while they last... Pee-order NOW  through 03/24/13 with Expedited Shipping for guaranteed delivery by Easter. Shipping 03/21/13.   Special Offer *: $5 ea.  Buy 6 or more at $5 ea. get FREE Expedited Shipping  - OR -  Buy 12 or more at $3 ea. (bonus price), get FREE Expedited Shipping.   No code necessary, discount applied at checkout. *Press Release

Press Release - Zoya Summer 2013 Stunning and Irresistible Collections

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Press Release JUST LIKE THE SUN, YOU ARE THE CENTER OF ATTENTION! STUNNING & IRRESISTIBLE Twelve new Sun Inspired Colors for Summer 2013. Summer brings the sunniest colors to nails! Including six super shiny creams and six fresh foil metallics to put all the focus on the brightest shining light in any room - YOU! Zoya SUMMER 2013: STUNNING Collection • Darcy (ZP663) - Sunny Yellow Cream - Full Coverage. • Thandie (ZP664) - Citrus Orange Cream - Full Coverage. • Micky (ZP665) - Amazing Coral Cream - Full Coverage. • Yana (ZP669) - Rubine Red Cream - Full Coverage. • Josie (ZP667) - Grassy Green Cream - Full Coverage. • Rocky (ZP668) - Serene Blue Cream - Full Coverage. Zoya SUMMER 2013: IRRESISTIBLE Collection • Kerry (ZP684) - Yellow Gold Foil Metallic - Full Coverage. • Amy (ZP670) - Red Orange Foil Metallic - Full Coverage. • Tinsley (ZP671) - Rose Gold Foil Metallic - Full Coverage. • Bobbi (ZP672) - Hot Magenta Pink Foil Metallic - Full Coverage. • Hazel (ZP673) - Blue Green Fo...

Spring Beauty Essentials Multi-Blogger Giveaway - Open March 21st to April 4th, 2013 12:00AM EST

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Hi Everyone, A group of us Beauty Bloggers got together to bring our readers this great giveaway!  It also gives you a chance to follow some of the best beauty related blogs available.  The rules/terms and Rafflecopter form are listed below.  Good Luck! This is my prize that I contributed to the giveaway.  I love me some OverallBeauty.com , please show them some love too.  Kim was generous enough to help me with this prize.  Below is a collage of all the prizes you have a chance to win.  Great prizes don't you think?  L to R, XOXO Alexis Leigh,  Lipgloss Break, LozLosa, Manicurity, InTruBeauty, Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom, Harajuku Girl FL, Lani Loves, Justina's Gems, (POREfessional) Beauty Info Zone, 10 Fickle Fingers, Polish Etc., The Fabzilla, Manicurator, Rachel's Makeup and Skincare, Sincerely Stephanie, Beyond Beauty Lounge, Lisa's Nail Obsession, Valiantly Varnished, Darling Girl Cosmetics, Midnight Manicures, Beauty and Fashio...

Six of My Favorite Julep Hand and Nail Care Products

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Press Sample   Purchased by Me   Affiliate Link Julep has some amazing hand and nail care products out right now and I wanted to share with you my favorites. I  thought they deserved their own blog post.  It's hard to remember which but some of these products were sent for review and some were purchased by me.  No matter what, this is my honest and unbiased opinion on each product and they are here because I love them.  Read to the bottom for the latest Julep news. 1.  Julep Rock Star Hand Cream - This just came out in last months Maven Box.  One thing that I really liked about it was that there is a very light and pleasing scent, nothing overwhelming.  It is non-greasy, fast absorbing and anti-aging.  Ingredients include shea butter, glycerin, coconut oil and vitamin E that keeps hands hydrated even after washing.  Regular price is $20, Maven price is $16 for 3oz. 2.  Julep Hand and Cuticle Stick - This product was my skin s...