The Fall 2017 Beauty Edit

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October is one of the hottest months of the year here in San Diego so it's always a bit hard for me to get into Fall mode, whether it's for fashion or makeup, until at least November. But I absolutely love colors that are typically described as "fall hues", especially the berries, purples and dark reds. I've selected a few of my favorite makeup products in those shades and I can't wait for cooler weather to wear them! Let's take a look:

The Mega Beauty Blog Hop Giveaway: Skincare + Makeup + $350 Cash!

Today is an exciting day! I’ve joined up with 34 other beauty bloggers to do a Mega Beauty Blog Hop GIVEAWAY! If you are unfamiliar with a blog hop, it’s pretty simple. Each lady in the hop is giving away something beauty related. All of the prizes are from cruelty-free brands. You can click through from one blog to another, entering the giveaways as you go. I recommend that you keep track of your entries by paying attention to the numbered list that you will find below. You do not need to enter all in a single sitting. Come back and complete all entries by October 31^st.

#FrenchFriday : Dior 5 Couleurs in Dream, an all matte eyeshadow palette put to the test

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When Dior launched their new, reformulated 5 Couleurs eyeshadow palettes earlier this year, now called High Fidelity, I was surprised that they chose to create some all matte shadow combinations. Dior's eyeshadow palettes have been a bit hit and miss in the past few years, with some great quints and some more disappointing palettes. I was very curious to see how well the brand could do an all-matte palette, so I bought the beautiful rosy Dream. Is it really a dream or a matte nightmare? Let's find out?

Holiday 2017 makeup collections by French beauty brands

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Top French beauty brands have started releasing their holiday 2017 makeup collections! Items are now popping up at online retailers and I wanted to show you what's already available as soon as possible. I'll update this post as more brands release their collections and keep it pinned in the sidebar so you can easily find it for the latest news!


Dior - Precious Rocks Collection

#FrenchFriday : Rouge Dior Liquid Matte, the new matte lipstick by Dior

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This is volume II of our "new French liquid matte lipsticks for fall 2017" series: after the YSL Tatouage Couture, we're looking into Dior's new Rouge Dior Liquid Matte lipstick. Does it live up to Dior's reputation as a creator of amazing lip products? Let's find out!