Happy New Year

Happy New Year dear Makeup Artists, Stylists, and Enthusiasts!Image from Mag4Style2012 is upon us. Tell us WHO you think should be featured on our Makeup Artist Wall of Fame.Perhaps you know about a product or company that is giving back to the community.Tell us us about it here by responding to this post.Happy 20...

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Belated Merry Christmas

Hi All!!I am almost a weeek late with this post but better late then never I guess? I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas this year and are enjoying the holidays whilst we still have some more of it left! Christmas 2011 has been amazing for me, it could not have gone any better! Not only did I get to be merry, have fun, relax and eat...

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Most Meaningful Moment of 2011

  This holiday season, Meaningful Beauty asked a few top beauty bloggers/vloggers to share one meaningful moment from 2011. A few weeks ago, my BFF (blogging friend forevs), Amber Katz, tagged me in her Meaningful Moment video - so now it's my turn to share. And to top things off, Meaningful Beauty is generously donating $100 to the charity of my choice. So thank you to Amber for tagging me and to Meaningful Beauty for sponsoring...

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Happy Holidays!

Can you believe how fast the holidays have already come? I can't! Each year it seems that Christmas comes faster and faster, and this is no exception for this year. I just wanted to inform everyone that I will be taking a mini-break from my blog. This is because I will be very busy in the next week so please bare with me. Be sure to see new...

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Westy Is A Pedicure Pro

Good grooming must run in the family because my 16-month old son, Westley, was having a ball yesterday as I was giving him a pedicure. He wanted to take charge, so I handed him the nail file and clippers (closed, of course) and he was a pro. Look how much fun he's havi...

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Outfit of the Night: Richard's Birthday Night Out

Hi All!!Last weekend was Richard's birthday night out and I managed to get a quick shot of my outfit before we went out. I would have had a fair few photos of the night for you had I have had my camera but never mind... Apologies for the poor qualityBlazer: AsosBlouse: Jane NormanTie: HeadscarfSkirt: H&MHeels: RepublicI promise this will...

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Last Minute Holiday Gifts For Beauty Lovers

No matter how much you plan or how good your intentions, sometimes you get busy and you find yourself scrambling at the last minute to finish your holiday shopping. So for those of you who are still looking for that perfect present, I have some fabulous finds for the beauty lovers on your list.Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System - Jaguar...

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Outfit of the Night: Works Christmas Party

Hi All!!Last weekend was my works christmas party at The Radisson Hotel. This year I decided to recycle an outfit that you have seen me in previously and is one of the first recycled outfits to appear on my blog. Unlike the dress I wore last year which I have never worn again since. Yes ladies and gentlemen; I wore my bridesmaid dress to...

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Christmas Countdown and Giveaway Winner

Hi All!!We are officially on the last week leading up to Christmas and I am so excited for the countdown; I thought I would post some pics of last week... Christmas 'ginger bread man' Cupcake Birminghams German Markey My Christmas TreeNot very good quality as you all know my camera has brokenAnd now it is time for me to announce the Christmas...

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Last Minute Shopping Gifts

It's hard to believe how fast the month of December is flying by. Just yesterday, it seemed like Thanksgiving, and now we are a week away from Christmas! How crazy is that? Me and my sister went to our local mall again to purchase some last minutes gifts for ourselves and family. Best of all, the following gifts we got are affordable!My sister...

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Latest purchase: Bliss Steep Clean 15 Minute Facial Mask

I recently read a review over at Alpha Blonde about a face mask that she really loved, called Bliss Steep Clean 15 Minute Facial Mask. She seemed to love it so much I simply could not resist ordering this myself as well.I got it over at my usual beauty haul headquarters ASOS, and even though it is a bit pricey, if it is anything at all like...

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Polished: OPI Rainbow Connection

"Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection.The lovers, the dreamers and me!"OPI's Rainbow Connection (from The Muppets collection) is billed as the rainbow glitter of your dreams, and oh, it is. This polish contains both small and large chunks of multi-colored glitter - blue, silver, red, orange, pink, green!I had to to turn off my flash...

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Christmas Dresses on a Budget

Hi All!!Firstly the Christmas competition is now officially closed! Any entries made from now will not be counted! For those who have already entered a winner will be announced this Sunday so Good Luck everyone!Secondly, my digital camera has decided to die on me this week and I am gutted to say the least! Right before Christmas too, so I...

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Anthropologie Homegrown Monogram Mug

Last week, I found the cutest gift for less than $10. The Homegrown Monogram Mug from Anthropologie makes the perfect present for someone you want to spoil pretty - without breaking the bank. So if you're still stumped about what to buy your co-worker, kid's teachers, or bring to a holiday party as a hostess gift - this is it. And if you've...

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Polished: Best of MAKE UP FOR EVER Kit

As a fan of long-wear makeup, I was ecstatic to receive the Wild and Chic Best of MAKE UP FOR EVER Kit.It includes: HD Microfinish PowderAqua Cream in 13 Warm Beige (champagne shimmer) Travel Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L (black) Lab Shine in Star Collection - S4 (pearly pink beige) HD Microperfecting Primer Smoky Lash Extra Black Mascara I...

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Essie Chinchilly with OPI Servin' Up Sparkle

I may be the cosmetics connoisseur of the family, but my mom is definitely the nail phile. I know a lot about polishes and own an extensive library of lacquer, but every now and again I get schooled by my manicure mixtress mother. Her latest combo is a coat of OPI Servin' Up Sparkle (from the Serena Glam Slam collection) layered over her...

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What if...I was a character in the Nutcracker?

As a first part for my "What if..." series specifically for the month of December, I wanted to go with a dream I've had ever since I first saw this ballet around 8 years ago - the Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky's most famous ballet has been as captivating to me as it must have been to the audience that first saw its debut in the late 19th century.So...

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