Musings of a Muse

You might think candy canes, Santa, and your mom’s homemade cookies are the best thing about the Holidays but beauty junkies know it’s all about the coffrets, the kits, the sets, the palettes, and the many steals and deals we can get on some of our favorite makeup products.

Tis the time for gift sets people particularly gloss gift sets.

I’ll tell you one I look forward to every, single year…the gloss sets from Napoleon Perdis, tis my favorite gloss set of the season.

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Tarina you have grown up girl!

Tarina Tarantino Beauty has undergone a very sophisticated, mature make over. The beauty collection featured pink and silver packaging for its original launch with crystal embeds. I personally squealed when they launched the brand at Sephora because, well, obviously right? It was pretty, pink, and sparkly…..my repertoire as a beauty junkie.

I had nothing against the packaging and loved it. It was so very Tarina and so very girly girl.

Flash forward to Fall 2011 and Tarina Tarantino Beauty has gotten a sophisticated new make over. Not only are you getting great new packaging but also quality makeup…I’m utterly in love with Tarina Tarantino Beauty Conditioning Lip Sheens. Why I never tried these with the original packaging is beyond me but I’m going to say you NEED these.

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I’m saddened to say that the Cargo Metallico Eye Kit is sold out everywhere I’ve looked. I’m reviewing it today with a heavy heart as I had hoped to get a back up of this set for myself plus it’s kinda stinks reviewing something you can’t actually get.

I’m hopeful Cargo will bring this back soon……! This is supposed to be apart of not only the Fall Collection but also Cargo’s Holiday 2011 Collection so I’m keeping hope alive it’ll be back in stock soon.

I do suggest checking out Ulta store locations to see if you can get it.

Let’s take a look!

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I feel a $150 dollar purchase coming on as that’s how much I’m going to need to haul three of the new Dior 3 Couleurs Smoky Eye Palette that I want need.

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So you want good sun protection in an easy to use formula that won’t leave you feeling greasy or oily?

Although I love me some Biore Aqua Rich Mousse my new HG (holy grail) SPF of choice is Allie SPF 50 PA+++.

You NEED it.

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Total random post but…

Whoa nellie! It’s been such a rough ride for my skin this Summer. The AC is really doing a number on it and my skin is all kinds of stupid dry.

Although I reviewed it in the past, I’m just saying, if you’re a dry skin kinda girl, you so NEED yourself some Body Shop Carrot Moisture.

Best stuff evahs!

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I’ve come to the conclusion that like lip balms and glosses, hand creams and lotions are just as guilty of littering my desk, bedside table, and desk drawers.

I’m currently obsessed with EOS Everyday Hand Lotion!

You need it!

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I rarely consider backing up shades since my stash is large and it’s absurd to buy duplicate products but two shades from the upcoming MAC Me Over! Collection has me rethinking the cardinal rule of never buying the same color twice.

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Philosophy has been busy releasing “Shower Gels of the Month” on QVC. The first one, which I missed (kicking self), was Lively Lemon Coconut back in June.

And for July we have Tropical Daiquiri! Seriously, what’s better than a mocktail in our shower that won’t give us a hangover in the AM?

Check it!

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I fear I’m a terribly boring beauty junkie today.

After wandering around Nordie’s for an hour to check out some of the Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Exclusives with my best friend last night we both came out pretty empty handed.

I ordered a single item (but I did come home with other loot like the Laura Mercier Canyon Collection and the Clinique Black Honey Collection) which was the new Dior Miss Dior Chérie Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette Spray.

You NEED it!

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