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Shine for the New Year’s with MAC Metal-X Collection

December 30th, 2011 by Crystal

Gilded eyelids were a hit on this year’s Fall/Winter runways and we just know they’ll be carried over into 2012. The metallic sheen is simultaneously edgy and glamorous, a step up from the shimmery eye shadows we’re used to.

Keep it fresh for New Year’s Eve by lightly dabbing metallic hues as a highlight on cheekbones and brow bones, not just the eyes. You’ll shine under any lighting, be it sparkly disco balls or softly lit candles.

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Salon Perfect Press-On Self Adhesive Lashes Glam it Up for New Year’s Eve!

December 30th, 2011 by Crystal

Like I was saying yesterday, my New Year’s makeup look is going to revolve around out-there lashes, courtesy of an amazing pair of false eyelashes. Since I don’t have a lot of lid space I’ll keep the eyeshadow simple with some metallic cream shadow and black liquid eyeliner.

I was debating between trying wild feather eyelashes or taking a more wearable approach. Since I’ll be with my family, I think I made the right decision with the Salon Perfect Press-On Self Adhesive Lashes in 53S ($4.38 US).

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Crème Lovers, Update Your Nails with Salon Perfect’s Velvet Chrome this NYE!

December 29th, 2011 by Crystal

If you aren’t a big fan of glittery nails like the ones I showed you for New Year’s here, and crème finish polishes are more your style then you’ll love these Salon Perfect Velvet Chrome Lacquers!

Think of silvery metallic pigments mixed into soft pastel crèmes and you’ll get an idea of what these colors are like. They’re just perfect for dazzling friends without stepping too much out of your comfort zone.

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Will Rimmel’s Sexy Curves Full Body Mascara be the One for NYE?

December 29th, 2011 by Crystal

There’s no time like New Year’s Eve to flaunt the falsies (more on that tomorrow!), whether they’re loud and luscious or just an accent to your look. Even so, many of my friends prefer a bold mascara to any type of faux lashes and I’m sure some of you feel the same.

When your lashes are competing with sequins and sparkles, you want them to be fierce! Promising both volume and curl, let’s see if the new Rimmel Sexy Curves Full Body Mascara in Black ($7.50 US) will be your mascara pick Saturday night.

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