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Getting Lippy

Above: YSL Shine Lip Color / YSL Glossy Stain / Bobbi Brown Lipstick Trio / Sugar lip balms Dior Lip Glow / Dior Addict Gloss #973 / Dior Addict Lipstick #667 / NARS lipstick ‘Heatwave’ /Nars Matte Pencils / Dior Rouge Contour Nude Like many beauty-obsessed gals, my curiosity for lipstick started in middle school. I wore…

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iPhone Diary: Hello, Baby

*Brace yourself: I’m sleep deprived and this diary spans several topics.   It’s hard to believe that one week ago Gunnar came in to the world. So far, being Mom to two was/is a sleepless blur. We ended up…

Everyday makeup look
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Everyday Makeup For Fall

There’s no better way to learn about Fall’s beauty trends than having a detailed makeover. I sat down with one of Ulta Beauty’s premier makeup artists, Aldo, to get the scoop on fall beauty and left with an everyday…

10 best 5-free polishes
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10 must-try nail polishes that happen to be 5-free!

Do you believe in signs? If you’re a California resident, you may have seen alarming signs posted at your favorite cosmetics retailer stating some nail polishes contain chemicals known to the state of CA to cause birth defects. Thanks…

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His Skincare Faves

Little know fact: I’m not the only product junkie in the family. My husband has quite the arsenal of skin and haircare products and has been known to steal my favorite shaving cream on more than one occasion. Today he…

making lash extensions last
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Prolonging The Life of Lash Extensions

I used to consider eyelash extensions as a nice-to-have luxury.  To me, getting eyelash extensions was for women with enviable amounts of free time and a beauty budget to die for. But after getting a set of extensions in the…

Old Spice
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Greatest Smelling Dad Giveaway

Since Father’s Day is quickly approaching, The Banker is here to talk about one great-smelling gift idea. Spoiler alert: there’s a giveaway involved! I’ve spent the last few years convinced I smell worse every year, so it makes sense…

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Instagram Diary: Spring Favorites

1. Walking down Abbot Kinney where Harlowe and I like to pop in to Lemonade (we’re so LA now!) for salad (me) and truffle macaroni and cheese (her). Wearing a PinkBlush dress and Urban Outfitters hat. 2. My morning beauty routine:…

Mother's day Gift Ideas
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Beauty Haul: L’Occitane

I made another YouTube video for you this week! This time I am sharing some of my favorite products from L’Occitane (just in time for Mother’s Day!) If you need Mother’s day gift ideas, I strongly encourage you to head over…

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

After losing my mom in 2008, Mother’s Day became another day to remember and celebrate her life. Although she has been gone for years, it still feels good to celebrate the time we had together and give thanks for…

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