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Beauty Blog Link Love for this week

Jul 302010

Have you ever tried epilating? Well, now Rae has — and she just loves her new Emjoi Emagine! Vote NOW on what Makeup Series you’d like to see next on Betty Girl Makeup. Poll closes Friday, August 6th @ 11:59pm. Jellyminx shows a summery golden pink look and features a surprise guest! Kim Porter swatches products from the MAC In The Groove Collection to show you what it looks like on NC50 skin. Krasey Beauty has exclusive swatches of the new Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Collection. Rachel’s been trying out new mineral makeup from Lily Lolo over at [...]

How to get rid of those pesky age spots, or how to not age gracefully

Jul 282010

Remember back in the 70s and 80s when we used to bake our skin in the sun and use things like “tan amplifiers” and aluminum foil to get a darker tan? There may or may not have been baby oil involved. We really didn’t grasp the idea of sunscreen back then, outside of that greasy white stuff that some people would spread on their nose to keep it from getting red.

Bougie Aromatique will transport you through the world via scent

Jul 282010

Robindira Unsworth, the company well known for its globally inspired jewelry collection and newly opened flagship boutique, Atelier at Robindira Unsworth, has expanded upon its lifestyle brand with the launch of their exotic hand-crafted soy candle line, Bougie Aromatique.

Giveaway: Sampar’s new Goodweekend Kit – Enter to win!

Jul 272010

The Goodweekend Kit is SAMPAR’s answer for those who travel and want to keep their daily grooming ritual with SAMPAR in check.

How to get Sky Ferreira’s beach waves and volume hair style

Jul 272010

o-to stylist for the stars Robert Talty of the Magnet Agency worked on-set for Sky Ferreira’s new video One, turning her amazing blonde mane into an abundance of beach waves

Summer sun and bronzing favorites from Sephora

Jul 272010

Everyone’s favorite beauty superstore is right in the midst of celebrating summer and have shared some of their best selling bronzing and sun care products with us. Have you been keeping up with your sunscreen regimen and self-tanning care?

Breaking: Kerastase Friends and Family Sale through Wednesday only

Jul 272010

Receive 20% off any purchase of your favorite Kérastase products plus complimentary shipping on all orders. Offer ends tomorrow (Wednesday, 7/28) at midnight so be sure to take advantage while it lasts. Enter FAMILY at checkout.

Eight of the best smokey eye tutorials on the web

Jul 262010

One of the most-asked questions I think most beauty bloggers get (or maybe it’s just me!) is how to do a smokey eye. The truth of the matter is that it looks dramatic and overwhelming, but it’s really not. There is a simple technique to doing it well, and I’ve rounded up some of the best tutorials on the web that you hopefully haven’t seen to help you achieve the look you’re going for.