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New From NARS Cosmetics! NARSissist Wanted and Highlighting Powder ( A Quick Take)

New From NARS Cosmetics! NARSissist Wanted and Highlighting Powder ( A Quick Take)

We’re all pretty much over winter am I right? It’s gotten to the point where I honestly feel like some of Winters antic’s are a personal attack against me, my ever growing to do list and the need for my legs to get some sun. If the weathers got you down in the dumps, you might find your spirits rising after you see the latest products launched from NARS featuring spring hues and bold colors that make you want to pack up your winter coat and bring out your cute peep toe shoes. The NARSissist Wanted collection wants you to raise…

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Nars Natural Radiant LongWear Foundation on Medium Brown Skin

Nars Natural Radiant LongWear Foundation on Medium Brown Skin

It seems like I’ve been trying more and more foundations as of late. This past year I was solely using one brand, then with the launch of the Fenty line, I was excited to get out there and try something else for a change, especially since it had 40 shades to choose from. Unfortunately, for me, the Fenty Pro Filter foundation didn’t do well with my skin ( trust me I tried several times) and I moved on to another brand, Huda Beauty, that I absolutely love. One of the drawbacks of the Huda Beauty Foundation is that it lacks…

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ULTA’s New Brands and Why I’m Slowly Leaving Sephora

ULTA’s New Brands and Why I’m Slowly Leaving Sephora

As a beauty blogger, I spend a ridiculous amount of money on cosmetics. This number has greatly reduced since I’ve been on this big push to pay off all my student loans, hopefully, in the next two years plus my taste in cosmetic brands has changed. With that being said I’ve still somehow been a member of Sephora’s VIB Rouge program for the last three years. Sephora originally touted their VIB Rouge program as this prestigious group of beauty enthusiast that got perks on perks on perks. Flash forward to now and our spending $1000+ grants us exclusive rights to…

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Nars 413 BLKR Cheek and Lip Palette

Nars 413 BLKR Cheek and Lip Palette

If you follow me on Snap Chat (@Being_Melody) then you probably saw that on my last trip I brought a few Nars Palettes with me. I love their palettes as I can get all my faves in one place without having to worry about forgetting anything. Nars is blessing us with a new addition to the 413 BLKR collection in the form of a cheek and lip palette (NARS 413 BLKR Cheek and Lip Palette).   Named for the brand’s first flagship address in New York City’s West Village neighborhood, Founder and Creative Director François Nars draws inspiration from the fast-paced…

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Nars New Fall 2014 Color Collection- Night Caller

Nars New Fall 2014 Color Collection- Night Caller

Have you seen the latest from Nars? If not take a peek at their new Fall 2014 color collection called “Night Caller”. Just the thought of if makes me think of sultry jewel tones, super black eye liner and mascara and a whole lotta rouge. Seeing the promo pictures reminds of the movie Dallas Buyers Club.      Mondore Satin Lip Pencil, $25 limited edition cranberry  Bansar Satin Lip Pencil, $25 rose brown  Jardin Perdu Duo Eyeshadow, $35 limited edition (L) metallic dove grey, (R) metallic amethyst  Dolomites Duo Eyeshadow, $35 limited edition (L) shiny rose quartz, (R) chocolate

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