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February 18, 2011
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Cassie Wears CoverGirl, Melody Ehsani and Minx in Wiz Khalifa's Roll Up Video

Editor's note: Thanks to Blaq Vixen Beauty reader Liliana B, this post has been updated with the correct information. Very sorry for the confusion!

Cassie in Melody Ehsani Lightning Bolt EarringsUpdate: Get Cassie's Dimepiece Designs La Mode Crop Top at Karmaloop.com Save 10% (returning customers) or 20% when you use rep code BLAQVIXEN at checkout.

Another beauty mystery solved! This time, I finally learned what shade of lipstick Cassie was wearing in Wiz Khalifa's "Roll Up" video. I asked celebrity makeup artists Mylah Morales about the shade on Tumblr but she couldn't recall the brand. Then I received an email from one of my awesome contacts at CoverGirl. That pretty pink pucker is courtesy of CoverGirl Lip Perfection in Enchantress. I'm picking this up ASAP!!

Now get her jewelry and nails!

December 04, 2010
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Beauty Blog Link Love: Chantecaille, Shiro Cosmetics and Lush

Beautywoome has found all the best New Zealand beauty brands you need to know about now.

Stuck for gift ideas? Check out Charly's N-spa Brand Rave!

Anita over at Pleasureflush gets excited over Chantecaille’s Tiger In The Wild palette and shows you her amazing Chantecaille collection.

K from Beautifully Addicted To discusses whether brands consider imitation to be the sincerest form of flattery in the run up to Christmas.

Hot Beauty Health shares 10 of the best natural beauty products enriched with soy proteins.

Pink Diva's Beauty Spot has been playing with Dr Lewinn's skin care... and loving it! Find out what products are worth a try.

Phyrra's Indie Spotlight for December is none other than Shiro Cosmetics! Learn all about Caitlin and this magical melding of makeup and geekery.

Aijuswhanakno shares her love in an ode to the Black Magic bar from 1 Hand Washes The Other.

See what Alyson at The Gloss Menagerie thinks of the Sigma Face & Eye Kit.

Baby powder for the face? Musicalhouses shows you this little makeup tip she stumbled upon!

Rachel reviews some love or hate it Lush products at Queen of Turquoise.

Retrodiva takes a look at the new Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style fragrance collection - it would make a great gift for the younger set.

The Pink Sith buys yet another raspberry colored lipstick. This time it's Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Rouge Vermillon. Come see how she justifies yet another amazing lipstick purchase!

Clue: What happens when Jeweled Thumb buys the same color over and over again? Answer: She finds great dupes!

Not sure what to get a friend (or yourself!) for Christmas? Check out this year's Gift Guide, over at theNotice!

Krasey Beauty rocks out with Make Up For Ever's Rock For Ever Collection.

Sarah from IHeartCosmetics tries out Nail Rock Nail Wraps which are a cool new alternative to Minx.

Hellcandy brings a little ray of sunshine with a sneak peak into British brand Boots No7 Spring 2011 range and it's all inspired by 1960s St Tropez...

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Beauty Crazed has really lost their minds this time and is giving away over $500 worth of cosmetics! Treat yourself to a fabulous holiday present and enter now!

Check out Madame B Fatale's Giveaway for a $50 Apothica Gift Card!

It's the season for sparkles and presents so head on over to Eyelining Obsessions and enter to win some goodies in her festive giveaway!

Enter Audrey Dao's holiday giveaway to win a Marie Louise Travel Kit filled with skin care products.

Emma wants to thank her followers with a small giveaway including Sleek, MAC & NARS over at BirdsDecorateBranches!

Christmas come early? December marks the start of the annual Lipglossiping ADVENT GIVEAWAY! Come and join in for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

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January 19, 2011
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The Vanity: Have You Tried Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips?

For the longest, I was sort of miffed that I never had the chance to try out Minx nails. For one, even if I could find a salon near me, I just wouldn't feel right spending that sort of money. However, I hear that these new Sally Hansen Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are actually better than Minx - the price is more ideal.

As for the longevity, testimonials have been mixed. While one woman raved that they stayed fresh for a week, another woman wrote that after two days, the designs have chipped. A coat of Seche Vite (or any topcoat) would help in delaying signs of wear. However, I am honestly surprised (pleasantly of course) at how positive the feedback has been on this product.

I'd love to test out a pack of these polish strips on my own nails. It's been a while since I've indulged in nail designs!


June 27, 2010
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The Vanity: How to Do Ciara's Gold and White Half-Moon Manicure from the 2010 BET Awards

TWITTER---Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees decided to give Ciara a gold-white half-moon manicure at last night's 2010 BET Awards. Kyees painted Ciara's nails with Orly Nail Lacquer in White Out (from the In the Stark collection). She then painted over the while polish with Orly Nail Lacquer in Tennis, Anyone? (from the Prepster collection) on top. She topped off this neutral combination with Minx gold moons. The finishing touch included Bella Forma Clear Gel, which was used as a top coat.

While I understand Minx isn't for everyone (it isn't for me at this point), there are nail polishes out there that will give you a Minx-like effect. For example, China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Hi-Tek (from the Khrome Collection) is very similar to the gold Minx moons that Ciara is wearing.

The easiest way that I've read on how to do a half-moon manicure (or even pedicure) comes from Glamour's Dita von Teese's Half-Moon Manicure tutorial. After you've layered Tennis, Anyone? over White Out, take a hole reinforcement or even the small strips that you use for French manicures to create a small half-moon. Paint this area with Hi-Tek and finish with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

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