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Makeup Minute

October 5th, 2008

Total Beauty Total Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

I’m going to safely assume that 99.9% of you reading Makeup Minute are women. ;) With a woman being diagnosed with breast cancer every 3 minutes I am also going to assume that in some, way shape or form, breast cancer has affected either yourself or someone you know in your life. This is why […]

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October 3rd, 2008

New Makeup Alert: Prescriptives Lipshine

It’s been a long while since I’ve talked about a product from Prescriptives, but my eyes couldn’t help but stare lustfully at their new Lipshine that just hit counters this week.
Lipshine looks like a lipstick, but it’s meant to give the shine of a gloss. I know my friend Teri over at Aging Fabulous recently […]

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September 30th, 2008

Three Custom Color Specialists Czarina Giveaway

While traveling in Russia recently, Chad Hayduk, makeup artist and Co-Founder of Three Custom Color Specialists, was captivated by the exquisite architecture, the glow of White Nights and the mesmerizing landscape. He was so taken by the culture – rich in history and art – that he decided to create a makeup look that captures […]

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September 27th, 2008

Victoria’s Secret Beauty Fall Makeup 2008

Back when I was in New York for Fashion Week, Victoria’s Secret had rented out an entire suite to showcase their latest lingerie as well as their fall makeup line. Naturally I made my way over the to line up of makeup and was able to pick up their Cream to Powder Eye Shadow Duo, […]

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September 24th, 2008

Milwaukee Fashion Week Oct. 3-6

If you happen to be in or around Milwaukee the 3rd from the 6th, I am coming to your city! I have been asked to speak on a blog panel happening the last day of Milwaukee Fashion Week. However, I will be there from the time it kicks off on Oct. 3rd.
Lawrence Zarian (of Regis […]

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September 22nd, 2008

L’Oreal Bare Naturale Luminous Lengthening Mascara

I’ve been wearing L’Oreal’s Bare Naturale Luminous Mascara a lot lately. Prior to swiping across my lashes, I really didn’t read up on it and automatically thought “Bare Naturale” was more atune to meaning a more natural looking lash. However, a good portion of the mascara is mineral-enriched and made from natural-origin ingredients with a […]

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September 20th, 2008

Fashion Week Photos

Here are some pictures from my time in NY during Fashion Week:

A fellow beauty blogger, Lianne from TheMakeupGirl, Samara and myself. We were at an Italian restaurant (IL Menestrello) that as Lianne put it, “Was real gangsta!” I had a great time at dinner with these ladies and we certainly laughed a lot.

I was invited […]

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September 19th, 2008

YSL GLOSS PUR Black

Love YSL, but I totally cannot get into the dark lip/black lip trend AT ALL. However, for those of you who can, YSL has a very limited edition gloss that is available now called PUR Black. It is an online exclusive that could possibly sell out (since I may be in the minority about hating […]

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September 18th, 2008

Spring Makeup Trends 2009 Behnaz Sarafpour

Behnaz Sarafpour was my favorite show to be backstage for, not only because of the wonderful spring-like look to the makeup that is completely wearable off the runway, but because MAC Cosmetics Makeup Artist Charlotte Tilbury (pictured) was lovely and Linea Pro hair stylist, Ashley Javier was hot very nice.
Charlotte’s look for Behnaz’s show was […]

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September 16th, 2008

Ellen DeGeneres is the Newest CoverGirl

Now this is something I think is awesome! Ellen DeGeneres has now become the newest face for CoverGirl! Ellen, who although is a celebrity, really represents the “everyday” type of woman out there. Her charm, wit, compassion and drive are representative of women everywhere and someone I know I can relate to…more so than say […]

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