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MAC x Aaliyah Collection

MAC x Aaliyah Collection

Hi there! I hope you all had a great weekend! The weather was beautiful and I enjoyed every single bit of it! I’ve been writing on this blog for quite some years now and I enjoy it, love it, it’s a passion blog, and like many things that we love change is inevitable. For quite some time I’ve been wanting to change this blog but I just didn’t know exactly what I wanted this to be. After a few…

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Bite Beauty x Taurus Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty x Taurus Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Happy 4/20! Also, happy Friday! This week was slow, hot and cold, and it just took it’s time to get here. I’m happy it took it’s time but at the same time I was ready for this week to be over. If you’ll be celebrating 4/20, make sure that you stay hydrated and not just by drinking water, your skin will need the hydration too! And lastly, it is officially Taurus season!!! And to celebrate that…

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Charlotte Tilbury Bigger Brighter Eyes Collection

Charlotte Tilbury Bigger Brighter Eyes Collection

Hello there dolls! How did you wake up? I really can’t with this weather right now. Whomever said that the weather can not cause headaches due to weather changes is a liar. I just can’t wait for it to be a slightly one type of season already! In the meantime, Charlotte Tilbury has released her new Bigger Brighter Eyes collection and they’re perfect to give us that beautiful I’ve-slept-forever…

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MAC x Puma Collection

MAC x Puma Collection

Hello there! What can I say, we’ve reached the middle of the week once again and I’m sure many are sighing a bit that the week is almost over. How’s that weather treating you? Don’t worry, I’m tired of it too. With everyone anticipating real Spring and Summer, Puma has teamed up with MAC to bring us a collection like no other! (more…)

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Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Spring Color

Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Spring Color

Hello there! When is it ok to have a midlife crisis? I’m feeling like I’m supposed to be freaking out by entering this mid-30s time in my life, and I am, but I just can’t pinpoint what I’m freaking out about! Oh well, what I do want is for Spring to be really be present and for these new Bobbi Brown Crushed Lippies! (more…)

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Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Collection

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Collection

Good morning! We’re officially in the middle of April, exactly one week from my birthday and it’s still cold like nobody’s business. Why?! I am in such a need of vitamin Sun-D! I just need warmth already! Tarte is a cult favorite for many of us, and their new Rainforest of the Sea collection is giving us some new lippies! (more…)

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Kat Von D x KVDBrows

Kat Von D x KVDBrows

Hello there! It’s a late morning today, only because I had other stuff going on and by the time I was going to write this, well, I decided to just wait. It is Friday and I know you’re happy about it, I am! I also am happy about a range of new products that Kat Von D just teased us with: KVDBrows!  (more…)

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Becca Dreamsicle Shimmering Skin Perfector

Becca Dreamsicle Shimmering Skin Perfector

Hi! Today I woke up thinking “I bet you it’s nice and warm outside” then when I walked outside I was greeted with a chilly breeze. It’s ok though, we’re in pretty much in the middle of April, 2 weeks for my birthday, and warmer temperatures are still far away from us. What isn’t far away, it’s Becca’s new Shimmering Skin Perfector! (more…)

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MAC Strobe Spring Collection

MAC Strobe Spring Collection

Hello there! This morning I woke up thinking it was Tuesday again and was contemplating what kind of tacos I was going to eat today, then realized it was Wednesday and I think a little ghost of a smile appeared on my face. The last thing we need is to repeat a day! I can’t wait for this weather to resemble more Spring/Summer than Winter, it’s getting out of hand! Plus, MAC has these new Strobe…

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Guerlain My Rouge G Lipstick Collection

Guerlain My Rouge G Lipstick Collection

It’s another glorious day! Good morning everyone, how many tacos will you be enjoying today? I’m hoping I’ll have at least two! We all love a good lippie, and these new liquid lippies from Guerlain will make you want to actually just purchase these and use them ask art pieces for your vanity!  (more…)

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NARS x Erdem Strange Flowers Collection

NARS x Erdem Strange Flowers Collection

Good morning! It’s early, chilly, and the weather doesn’t look like its going to be improving any time soon! We went from beautiful weather to what’s going on to why is it this cold again! Patience will get me to Summer weather, maybe. In the meantime, Spring is here and NARS has teamed up with Erdem to bring us the Strange Flower Collection! (more…)

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Givenchy African Light Summer Collection

Givenchy African Light Summer Collection

Hi! Happy Friday! Another week has gone by and I’m not liking it one bit because then it means I get a year older a lot sooner and I don’t want it to, at least not yet! We are in Spring but it still feels more like Winter and I know you’re not happy about it, don’t worry neither am I. But lets escape away with Givenchy’s new African Summer Collection! (more…)

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Pinks & Berries Mini Matte Lipsticks

Anastasia Beverly Hills Pinks & Berries Mini Matte Lipsticks

Hi! Hope you guys are doing good today! Have you seen that new TV series called Siren? It’s good, let me tell you, it’s different and interesting! It’ll come on tonight if you’re interested, check your listings. Another thing that was just recently released is Anastasia Beverly Hills new Pinks & Berries Mini Matte Lipsticks! (more…)

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Dior Summer Cool Wave Collection

Dior Summer Cool Wave Collection

Hello! It is a chilly, wet morning today, hopefully the crazy humidity will go away with this storm system we have going on today and that it stays a bit cool. Well, it is April, we’re in Spring, and the fun, sunny collections are starting to make their debuts! And Dior’s Summer Cool Wave Collection makes me want to just lay out and get some sun! (more…)

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Urban Decay x Beached Summer Collection

Urban Decay x Beached Summer Collection

It’s Taco Tuesday! Make sure you try the taco diet as well, surprisingly, it is actually really healthy! I was shocked when I actually read about it. April and Spring are here and it seems like the weather is starting to very, very slowly change into the most beautiful sunny weather that we’re all waiting for: beach weather! But since it’s taking it’s time Urban Decay decided to get us Beached…

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MAC x Patrick Starrr Floral Realness April Collection

MAC x Patrick Starrr Floral Realness April Collection

Happy April! Yesterday was almost like an anomaly: it was April Fool’s, Easter, and rent was due LOL 😉 (I saw it in a meme and died). It is also my birthday month and I feel like it is the only time I can take advantage of being able to get makeup palettes that I know I don’t need but want. Like perfect example: Patrick Starrr’s new MAC collaboration Floral Realness! (more…)

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Good Friday

I hope that today you take some time to reflect on the good that you’ve had in your life. Unfortunately, I know that many of us, myself included, sometimes take these days to reflect on one self, but we should do this every day. Hope your weekend is a great one with your loved ones and that the time spent together helps you be closer to each other. Much love xo Lola

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