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EauMG’s January 2017 Favorites

Financial District, NYC
Financial District

I’m posting this late because I was prepping for Rose Week. Then there was Rose Week. And then mid-terms hit and I’ve been crazy busy. I’m finally attempting to post my January Favorites.

Most of January was very chill. I enjoyed having a break from classes. I ended up getting a lot accomplished such as reorganizing my closet, donating stuff I no longer use/need and catching up on work stuff. My break was chill but it was also really… Continue reading | 20 Comments

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High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadow Review & Swatches – Fiesta Shades

High Voltage Shimmery Eyeshadow look

I have purchased a few High Voltage Mineral Eyeshadow samples and I’ve been swatching and playing with them. The 4 shades that I’m talking about today remind me of guacamole, so I’m going to be a dorkus and call these”fiesta” shades.

Swatches of High Voltage Shimmery Eyeshadow

The swatch picture was taken with a flash. I think it took an accurate picture. This how these colors look indoors.

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High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadow Review & Swatches – Romantic Shimmer Shades

Recently I ordered a few High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadow samples. I can not resist a BOGO! Here I am reviewing and swatching 4 Shimmery Eyeshadows in what I’m calling “romantic shimmer” shades. These colors are soft and pretty. Of course, they can be paired with bold colors for an edgier look,  but I wanted to put these all together because they are just pretty, so romantic and candlelit to me.

Swatches of 4 High Voltage Eyeshadows

All colors are swatched sans a primer. They are bit washed out… Continue reading | 14 Comments

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Wet n Wild Color Icon Holiday 2010 Eye Kit Palettes Review

Wet n Wild Color Icon Holiday Kits

I’m so delighted that I got my hands on all 4 of the limited edition Wet n Wild Color Icon Eye Kits! I’ve been lusting over them since I first saw them mentioned on Nouveau Cheap. Since then, I’ve  been on the hunt for the Wet n Wild Pixie Holiday Collection. I drove to 3 Walgreens before I found them (about 3 weeks ago). These limited edition kits are awesome! Each kit contains an eyeshadow palette with 6 eyeshadows… Continue reading | 13 Comments