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Summer Manicure-Pedicure Nail Polish Combos from Dermelect

By Michelle Mismas on July 14, 2014
in Deals and Discounts, Dermelect, ULTA with 4 Comments

Summer Manicure Pedicure Nail Polish Combinations from Dermelect

Whether it’s for a special event or just everyday wear, one question I get most often is about what colors to pair together for the perfect mani/pedi look. As much as I love creating new combos, even I get stumped some times. So, I turned to my pal, and Dermelect Color Curator, Celebrity Manicurist Elle, for her favorite nail polish pairings for this summer.

Bonus: Dermelect is offering an amazing deal at ULTA if you pick up any of these duos.
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The 17 Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2014 Beauty Exclusives and GWP Deals

By Michelle Mismas on July 13, 2014
in Deals and Discounts, Summer 2014 with 8 Comments

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It’s that oh so joyous time of year again. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, chock full of Beauty Exclusives and fantastic Gifts With Purchase. As much as I love the Anniversary Sale, the list of deals, limited edition products and gifts with purchase is exhausting so I’m breaking down my favorites from the sale. Everything from exclusive nail colors to deeply discounted products and GWP worth shopping for.
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Win It! – The Fab Polish Ultimate Essie Giveaway

By Michelle Mismas on July 8, 2014
in Giveaway with 46 Comments

Essie nail polish #giveaway

#ManiMonday – Blue Ombre Dotticure for a Visit to NYC

By Michelle Mismas on July 7, 2014
in Blue, COVERGIRL, JINsoon, Mani Monday, Nail Art, NARS with 9 Comments

Ombré Dotticure Nail Art

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Happy #ManiMonday, all! I hope you had a wonderful weekend, celebrating the 4th if you live in the US. Just before the weekend’s festivities began, I flew off to NYC for an event and needed a nail art look that was easy but packed a lot of visual impact so I created this bold Blue Ombré Dotticure.
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Makeup Wars – My Best Black Eyeliners

By Michelle Mismas on July 7, 2014
in COVERGIRL, MAC, Makeup, Makeup Wars, Milani, Urban Decay with 20 Comments

Favorite Best Black Eyeliner or Eye Liner

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For the longest time, I avoided black eyeliner. I was convinced it was too harsh for me and I lived for my long discontinued MAC Graphic Brown Fluidline. But when my Graphic Brown supply finally ran out I forced myself to go out of my comfort zone and experiment with new products and colors.

I now embrace black liner and when I wear another color, it seems too subtle. Go figure, right? So, as part of the latest Makeup Wars, I’m sharing the best black eyeliners in my stash with you.
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