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Beauty Reviews

Beauty Alert: “les khaki de Chanel”

10th September 2010 by Laura, "Beauty Girl" View Comments

I’m not a huge nail polish person but you HAVE to leave it to Chanel to make ME lust for nail polish.  Coming to a department store near you after it launches at New York Fashion Week are “les khaki”:  gorgeous, muted hues that are driving me crazy with desire and making me wish I [...]

An Eye Cream Made for a City Girl Lifestyle

9th September 2010 by Lauren, "Gal About D.C." View Comments

[Editor's note: normally we would post something city specific in this slot on Thursday.  But under eye circles are our theme of the week, and we deem this product specific to any city girl in need]
Product: Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Eye and Lip Cream, $185.00

Rating: Crush
I suppose its not very fair to try out a new [...]

Beauty Review: Smashbox Under Eye Brightener

8th September 2010 by Jess View Comments

Product: Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener $18
Rating: Maybe Next Week

Under eye circles are apparently my cross to bear. Sometimes I condemn nature for this cruel sign of aging but recently I came across a photo of myself as a teenager and you know what? I had under eye circles then too. Must be the [...]

Beauty Review: Blinc “Kiss Me Mascara”

27th July 2010 by Laura, "Beauty Girl" View Comments

Product: Blinc Kiss Me Mascara $24
Rating: Till Death Do Us Part
I have a problem with mascara: it smudges.  Naturally, I blamed the various (expensive to cheap) mascaras I tried.  Yes, until one day, a makeup artist told me to stop ranting about the mascara: “it’s not the mascara, it’s you! Your eyelashes slope downwards.”  Gasp! [...]

Things We LOVE: Greek Stuff! (Beauty)

20th July 2010 by Laura, "Beauty Girl" View Comments

Greek Yogurt – Yum!  Kalamata Olives – Yum!  Feta – Yum! Throw in some beautiful greek islands, greek mythology, the Parthenon, a gyro and, man, I’m there!   Lately, I’m into all things greek, especially beauty products.  Beauty products?  Yes!  Ladies (and gentlemen), it is my pleasure to introduce to you, the incredible, the lovely, [...]