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Urban Decay All-Nighter Foundation Review!

Urban Decay All-Nighter Foundation Review!

Hi, guys and dolls!  I recently picked up the new Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation from their website with a $20 Kickback I had from the Beauty Junkies Rewards Program (use my link to sign up and I’ll get points and you can start earning, too)!  I mean, who could pass up a deal like that?  Obviously not me, since I’m obsessed with finding the perfect full coverage, long wearing foundation. From…

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You know you’re in suburbia when the only coffeehouse open past 18:00 on a Sunday is Starbucks, which is open until 23:30. Ironically, in the city, I can’t think of more than a couple Starbucks locations open past 18:30-19:00, and all the indie shops are open late as hell.

Eyes: Urban Decay eyeshadow in Asphyxia, Smashbox eyeshadow in Blackout, Benefit They’re Real! mascara

Face: Maybelline Fit Me Matte pressed powder in Translucent, ELF blush in Twinkle Pink

Lips: Ulta matte lip crayon in Firecracker

Fragrance: Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs “Incantation”

BTW, Elf’s “Twinkle Pink” is a $3 exact dupe for NARS “Orgasm” and the lip crayon is a dupe for the long discontinued MAC lipstick “Jungle Juice” - I’ve been looking for something close for AGES!

Yeah yeah comin back online soon, I’m done moving so I have time to get fab again 😂💄💖

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Makeup of the Day - Purples by Urban Decay 

Makeup of the Day – Purples by Urban Decay 

We’ve been somewhat absent at A Bad Homance for the last couple of weeks; Kristin is moving and I have been sick!  I’m on the mend and wanted to share today’s look as I get back in the swing of things over here.  Today’s look is very Urban Decay heavy, as I’m really feeling this brand lately!  Full makeup breakdown below! Eyes closed  BREAKDOWN: FACE:  For the face, I’m still mixing MAC Studio…

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Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks are still 50% off!

Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks are still 50% off!

As most of you probably already know, Urban Decay is launching 100 new Vice lipsticks in June!  In order to sell off their existing Revolution lipstick line, it’s marked down 50% off in select locations.  I believe Sephora’s stock is totally sold out, but I was able to get several shades at Ulta and use my rewards points!  Most of these shades are going to be back and available again in the new…

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Urban Decay Alice Through the Looking Glass Lipstick in Mad Hatter

Urban Decay Alice Through the Looking Glass Lipstick in Mad Hatter

Mad Hatter:  Have I gone mad? [Alice checks Hatter’s temperature] Alice:   I’m afraid so. You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are. Hellooooo!  Last night I was able to pick up the Urban Decay Alice Through The Looking Glass Collection lipstick in “Mad Hatter.”  I found the Alice Lipsticks at Ulta (the eyeshadow palette is here).  These products have launched…

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First Impression - Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation 

First Impression – Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation 

With my last Sephora order, something unexpected happened – I actually received a foundation sample that was (gasp) pale enough to work for me!  That product was Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation Fluid ($45).  The sample card had many shades to try, so if you get a chance to grab one of these, you may want to do so! What Sephora has to say about the product: What it is: A revolutionary…

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Purple Rain - makeup of the day

Purple Rain – makeup of the day

I’ve been just devastated to hear of the untimely passing of a beloved music hero of mine yesterday, Prince.  MTV is showing Purple Rain tonight at 7:10 along with some rare interviews, etc…so I thought I would put together a makeup look to honor our Purple One.  *sniffles*    BREAKDOWN: FACE: NYX HD Concealer in Green around nose, Rimmel Match Perfection foundation in Light Porcelain with Real…

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What I Wore - Duran Duran! 

What I Wore – Duran Duran! 

This past weekend I saw my teen dream boys in concert, Duran Duran!  Who am I kidding; I’m about to turn 45 and Duran Duran are still my dream boys!  It was a beautiful spring evening and the shoe was outdoors, and though I was a bit chilly, I stayed warm by dancing!    MAC Russian Red, you never fail!   Ballet flats and leggings are great concert wear – so comfy!  A crossbody bag that is small…

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Rainbow eyeshadow with Sleek i-Divine palette in V1 Brights 

So, what do you do when you want to buy a ton of Sugarpill shadows that are all sold out and really expensive anyway?  You search for alternatives!  A little sleuthing led me to the brand Sleek’s very affordable eyeshadow palettes, which are available in the UK, but us US folks can get them on Amazon (with a hell of a long wait)!  I believe I paid around $12 USD for the V1 Matte Brights palette.…

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All the sales I'm not hitting 

All the sales I’m not hitting 

So, there are a TON of great sales right now, so many that I could not even begin to tell you about all of them.  Here are some of the sales I haven’t hit: Bobbi Brown 20% off Tarte 30% off (No! You just got some Tarte blushes! Close that browser, imbecile!)  Sephora VIB sale Ulta 20% coupon Macy’s 40% off coupon (Now this one was hard.)  …and a new one hits my inbox every few minutes!  Now…why…

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Lipstick Destash It and Trash It!

Y’all, it feels good to get organized.  After consolidating my blushes, I realized I had so much CRAP I need to get rid of.  And let’s face it…as much as we hate it, makeup expires.  At least, the emollient stuff does on a consistent basis! Every one of these lipsticks had gone bad except the Rimmel one, which is the worst shade ever on me.  (OMG 1980s frost, guys.  I can’t even force myself to…

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Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush Review - Top Notch!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush Review – Top Notch!

I have a review today on this chilly Saturday!  I have recently obtained 3 Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blushes.  The first one was Fearless, a pinky coral blush I obtained in a swap (brand new!) on an Ipsy group on Facebook (hey thanks, friend!).  The next one I got  was Dollface, which I bought for a complete steal on eBay.  At that point I knew that these blushes worked incredibly well on my…

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Makeup of the day - MAC Pink Nouveau Lipstick 

Makeup of the day – MAC Pink Nouveau Lipstick 

I got this great MAC satin lipstick in a blog sale and I think I’m in love!  MAC Pink Nouveau is a very cool toned blue based pink lipstick in a satin formula.  I decided to deepen it up a bit with NYX Edge Pink lip liner, which borders on being fuscia.      I think it looks great with Tarte Dollface blush, which is also a very cool toned pink!    The shadows I’m wearing are MAC Vanilla on the…

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On being fabulous 

So here’s the thing…I have migraines, and they suck.  But I have decided that I shall be fabulous regardless of how much migraines suck.  Lots of little things have had to be adjusted, like buying mostly fragrance free beauty products, and having to carry rescue meds on me…oh hey, if you have to carry meds, why not do it in style?     This pill case is by Houlder and can be found on Amazon.  Many…

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Dogwood winter look of the day 

Here in the mountains, we have a saying for when it’s spring and we get a super cold snap: “Dogwood winter.”  Well, it’s beautiful and flowers are starting to bloom, but it just got super cold with freeze warnings every night!  I said “F it!” and wore some spring brights in defiance of the cold!    Behind me are a flower bed you can’t see, a dogwood not yet blooming, our Japanese maple, a…

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My Hair: FAQ

      HAIR FAQ Is it real? Yes, it’s real. I mean, most of it. Some of it is fake. Wow, who does your hair? I do it myself. Yes, color and cut. And the extensions too. No, I’m not a hairstylist. To be fair, my best friend gave me this sweet mohawk recently. No, he’s not a hairstylist either. Can I touch it? You probably don’t want to. But no, you can’t. Don’t be weird. What’s that… Stuff? Oh, I…

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Soft spring look with Urban Decay Vice 4 

Well, spring has sprung in the Southern US.  Which means my allergies are going crazy!  I got some Flonase, but boy am I suffering!  Meanwhile, I hope my Covergirl Clump Crusher “water resistant” version really is water resistant.  I guess we’ll find out!  ANYHOO.  I just felt like doing some softer spring makeup today with a shimmery eye and a matte face/nude lip.  I think most folks think Urban…

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