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Sandwich Saturday: Verity Deep Violet & Urban Decay Burnout
I wanted to do something fun to get me excited about blogging again. I debated between Swatch Dump Sundays and Sandwich Saturdays for a while and decided that I'd have more fun making jelly sammies...
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Essie Using My Maiden Name Bridal 2013 Swatch & Review
I only picked up one polish from this little collection because I have enough pinks to last a lifetime, and I'm really trying to cut down on purchasing full collection just for collecting's sake. So...
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Sandwich Saturday: China Glaze Sunsational Jelly Neons
Today, I have three shades from the China Glaze Sunsational Summer 2013 collection. Out of the jelly half of this collection, these three were the most attractive to me. All of these are sandwiched the...
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Beauty Envy Bag Giveaway: Spring Edition
It's time for the Spring edition of the Beauty Envy Bag! We want to share our springtime beauty essentials with you by giving you the chance to win a makeup bag filled with products we love. For those...
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Sandwich Saturday: OPI Minnie Style & OPI Houston We Have a Purple
Quick update. I know my posts are typically sporadic, but the next two months or so will be even worse. I have a research opportunity that will take me away from my stash. I do have a few backlogged...
View ArticleBeauty Envy Bag Spring Edition Giveaway Winner
a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations to our winner, Lori A! Please email burbbeauty@gmail.com with the email address you used to enter by Thursday, May 30. Thanks to everyone who entered, and stay...
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Butter London Fiver Swatch & Review
3 coats Butter London Fiver is light mint creme. It's by far my favorite from the Spring 2013 collection. Application wasn't perfect, but it was manageable. The formula was on the thin side, and it...
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Dior Vernis 257 Incognito
3 coats Dior Incognito is a rosy nude creme. It's such a classy, sophisticated color. Â Incognito is a bit more sheer than most of the other Dior cremes, so that signature secret shimmer comes through...
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Dolce & Gabbana Stromboli Swatch & Review
2 coats Dolce & Gabbana Stromboli is deep olive green with gorgeous gold flecked shimmer. The formula is top-notch. It's a one-coater if you applied carefully. I applied two to get more of that...
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Illamasqua Raindrops Swatch & Review
3 coats Illamasqua Raindrops is a light grey with pearly flecked shimmer. This isn't the same as the original Raindrops (I ordered it from Sephora.com); it lacks the jelly finish that gives this polish...
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Orly Glowstick Swatch & Review
Do you have any colors you love a lot but maybe aren't the most flattering on you? That's Orly Glowstick for me. 2 coats over Illamasqua Scorch Orly Glowstick is...ridiculous. No color description...
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Nails Inc. Baker Street Swatch & Review
2 coats Nails Inc Baker Street is a fabulous cobalt creme. The color is so saturated and vibrant, which is why I think so many people love it. It also doesn't hurt that the formula is near perfection....
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Dior Vernis Birds of Paradise 001 Samba Swatch & Review (part 1)
The Dior Birds of Paradise nail lacquer duo in Samba is a super cute set of two minis - one mint green creme and a metallic teal.2 coats This is the half of Samba that made me a little reluctant to get...
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Swatch Dump
I have a few swatches that I either can't dedicate a full post to or are part of a collection that I've neglected to finish swatching. I figured I'd share them with you before I forget about them...
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Dior Vernis Birds of Paradise 001 Samba Swatch & Review (part 2)
2 coats This is the second half of the Birds of Paradise duo. Gorgeous, right? It's lighter, more vibrant, and smoother than China Glaze Deviantly Daring, in case you were wondering. This glowy teal...
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Urban Decay Vice Swatch & Review
Finally! Urban Decay is doing full sized (well, kinda - they're 9ml) nail polish again. I'm not even annoyed that both of the shades they released are dupeable. I hope this is just the beginning of an...
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Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer 140 Petra Swatch & Review
1 coat, with topcoat Marc Jacobs Petra is an intriguing plummy taupe packed with multicolored shimmer. I hoped to show how complex this shade is by capturing both the plum (pinky) and taupe (middle)...
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Sandwich Saturday: Verity Deep Violet & SpaRitual Giggle
Even though I have tons of jellies, I'm so drawn to Verity Deep Violet, I can't help but use it! SpaRitual Giggle is an awesome multicolored glitter. My favorite component is the orange holo sequins,...
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Face of the Day ft. Marc Jacobs Beauty
I'm slowly rekindling my relationship with makeup (as in, I'm actually wearing it instead of just buying it), and I wanted to share my thoughts on the products I'm using. Seeing as this site began as a...
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Sandwich Saturday: Zoya Frida & Deborah Lippmann Shake Your Money Maker
I'm glad I finally got around to using Zoya Frida. It's beautiful! It's a bit more sheer than any of my other jellies but not streaky at all. The formula was thin and manageable. Deborah Lippmann...
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