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3-fer Drugstore Product Review

by court
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I am a diehard drugstore cosmetic girl.  It’s not that I don’t like department store lines, I do purchase certain things like foundation and powder there; however, when it comes to eye shadow, blush, lip gloss, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, etc–I love me some Loreal, Revlon, and various other drugstore brands.  Plus I really dig the [...]

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Target on Top of Their Game

by der
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I can never go into Target without browsing their clothing section. Through my recent perusing, this is what I laid my eyes on and I am oh too smitten! Target, Sleeveless Top with Looped Ruffles Target, Slub Scoop Neck Dress Target, Iris Woven Top Target, Converse One Star Maggie Abstract Print Top Target, Kangaroo Pocket Hoodie [...]

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My Inner Jersey Girl

by der
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I like the show Jerseylicious. I’m not going to hang my head in shame over it. It’s about hair and make-up and it’s ridiculously dressed ladies and their drama. I watch it, shamlessly. They love an animal print on that show. And while I don’t plaster my walls with cheetah print murals, it really is [...]

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Fake Bronzed Goddess

by der
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I am embarrassed to say that my baby was born several shades tanner than me. Living with two Italian skin toned men has a girl feeling a wee bit pasty. And since my days of fake n’ baking are done, I found myself venturing down the aisles of self tanner saying enie, meanie, minie, mo and picking [...]

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My Inner Egyptian

by der
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Hellllo there. It’s been a while, so I thought I would ease my way back into things with one FABULOUS piece of jewelry. It’s basically a steal at $7 and would go with just about anyone’s summer wardrobe. Check out this arm candy, folks. Forever 21, Egyptian Spiral Bracelet

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Shorty Love: Stripes

by der
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We are ablazin hot in these parts, so I need to show a little or a lotta leg  in Texas this time of year. These are on the tad bit teeny weenie side of shorts for me, but  A-DOR-ABLE. I have no idea what kind of striped flavored crack these advertising execs have put out [...]

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Dream Team: Loreal Style

by court
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A little bit ago, Melis introduced us to this little pot of magic.  I will say, it works great.  I thought it couldn’t get any better until I found this Loreal Magic Smooth Souffle. It’s give the smoothest, weightless finish that  I have ever had with any primer/foundation combo.  A couple of drawbacks: The pot.  [...]

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9 Tops for $9 (or less)

by der
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We all have a need for some somewhat “disposable” casualwear from time to time. These are the kind of cute updates to your daily outfits that are great for only making it through one season (or through one jar of babyfood carrots) and for $9 (or less) who can complain. Empire Slub Cotton Top Knit [...]

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$50 Fridays: La Mexicana

by der
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I like Mexican themed clothing.  The tiered skirts and puffed blouses really are timeless pieces that I will always keep in my wardrobe no matter how many times I see not to on What Not to Wear. Here is a cutie that I picked up for $10! Walmart, Mexican Blouse Forever21, Shimmering Beaded Earrings Target, Flat Thong Sandal Walmart, Cuffed Bermuda [...]

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All Dressed Up

by melis
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I happened upon something spectacular at my local Target store recently. They have brought back best selling dresses from all of the designers who have created lines for Target over the past 5 years. All of these dress are super cute, and all are below $45! They are only available for a limited time so [...]

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