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Tips & Tricks for Kissable Lips

February 16th, 2012

Adrienne

Ok, so Valentine’s Day has come and gone.

But, just in case you plan to share your love for the other 364 days of the year, you might want to make sure your lips are in top notch shape.

Here are a few tips from Pretty City on how to keep your lips “kissable.”

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“You apply moisturizer for your face daily, you dab cream delicately under your eyes religiously, but the skin on and around your lips goes totally unattended. The first step on the road to oh-so-pretty puckers is to start treating lips daily with a product designed to soften vertical lip lines and prevent premature aging.” Read more...

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Milani Bet on Red: A Continuation of My Love

February 15th, 2012

Adrienne

I’m not sure if it’s because it’s February or that yesterday was Valentine’s Day but, I have discovered a new found love for the color red.

I think it started with Lush’s A Million Kisses Lip Tint; something about that ruby red hue screamed chic.

Naturally, given my new color infatuation, when I stumbled upon Milani’s Bet on Red in my Little Red Dress Beauty Bash gift bag I couldn’t help but share it with you. Read more...

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Me, My Hair & the City: Inside My MakeUp Bag

My Survival Kit: Inside My Makeup Bag

February 8th, 2012

Adrienne

The majority of the women I know tote around handbags: hobos, satchels and the like

Within these bags we transport everything from papers to cell phones, and sometimes even food. However, one thing remains constant in any woman’s purse. That one thing would be her makeup bag.

What I carry inside my makeup bag has changed over the years but the strategy behind what I put in it is still the same.

I view my makeup bag as a sort of survival kit. Read more...

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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day: A Million Kisses Lip Tint

February 6th, 2012

Adrienne

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate with your boo, or family and friends, than to rock a beautiful red lip.

In the spirit of red lips, and to pre-prepare for the yearly “day of love,” I tried Lush’s A Million Kisses Lip Tint.

I applied a small finger swipe of the tint to my kissers and POW! My lips were serving up a powerful punch of red! Read more...

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Nappturalite Radio hosts 30 Day Skin Care Challenge

February 1st, 2012

Adrienne

Do you “want to put your best face forward?” If you answered yes then you may be interested in joining Nappturalite Radio’s 30 Day Skin Care Challenge.

This challenge, beginning February 1, 2012 and ending March 1, 2012, will allow you to “connect with other naturals, learn more about how to create the right skin care regiment, and win a fabulous prize;” products from Brendita’s Body Works!

Here are the challenge rules: Read more...

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Navy Nails with China Glaze First Mate

January 23rd, 2012

Adrienne

Several months ago I shared with you all my slight infatuation (obsession) with blue nail polish. Well, I was not at all in the market for another bottle of blue hue but, of course, I just can’t say no to a sale.

Originally I headed to Ulta, with my $3.50 off coupon in hand, to pick up a 2 oz bottle of Hair Rules‘ Nourishment Leave In Conditioner. The plan truly was for me to grab the product and head to the front counter. Read more...

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Free Nail Polish: “Let Zoya Color Your World In 2012″

January 5th, 2012

Adrienne

To all my fellow nail polish fanatics out there…this deal’s for you!

From January 3, 2012 until January 9, 2012 11:59 PM ET Zoya is “going to let you try any 2* bottles of their nail polish for FREE. All you pay is the standard shipping charges.”

Visit Zoya.com and use code: ZOYA2012 to get your free polish! Read more...

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“Curl Recipes”: Make Your Own Beauty Products

January 2nd, 2012

Adrienne

Are you a “make it myself” kind of girl? Or, would you like to experiment more with creating beauty concoctions in your kitchen?

NatruallyCurly.com has dedicated a portion of their informative site to what they call “Curl Recipes.”

These D-I-Y step by step recipes range from hair gels to body scrubs. So, if you are interested in whipping up a new deep conditioner at home Curl Recipes might be the resource for you!

Check out this Peppermint Scrub how-to courtesy of Carol’s Daughter. Read more...

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OPI Bronzed to Perfection

December 28th, 2011

Adrienne

I was cruising the clearance isle at Ulta on Christmas Eve (I know, shame on me for last minute shopping) and came across OPI’s Bronzed To Perfection .

Lately I’ve been drawn to matte colored nail polishes; hues with no shimmer or glittery shine. But, for some reason, be it the holiday season or the fact that it was on sale for $4.99, Bronzed Perfection caught my eye.

After picking up a few more items I headed to check out. The associate that assisted me raved about how much she loved the polish and how she actually purchased the entire collection, OPI South Beach Collection. Read more...

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Nails Tell It All: “What Does Your Mani Say About You?”

December 12th, 2011

Adrienne

It’s no secret that I’m an avid fan of nail polish. In any given month you are sure to find a number of posts dedicated to my newest finds.

Am I “polish obsessed” or do the numerous hues I wear speak to who I am or my mood?

Well, according to Carolyn of Pretty City, and her informal study of manicurist, friends, & family, your manicure “can lend insight into your age, your sense of style, and even your state of mind.” Read more...

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