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The Informed Make Up Maven

The Informed Make Up Maven

nancyti.blogspot.com Blog Community member since 02/15/2009

Ms N is an ex-pat working in NY. Read my thoughts and reviews on current affairs, random gossip, and new make up products. I am in no way affiliated with any publication or cosmetic company. My reviews and views are entirely independent. Also known as NTImakeupmaven

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Steal Heidi Klum's look

11/10/2009 at 01:00AM

Heidi Klum's new limited edition color collection for Victoria's Secrets is totally adorable and lush. The collection features jewel inspired colors that flatter everyone and can create a multitude of looks. My faves from the collection are the Pas...

Hot deals @ Priceline

11/09/2009 at 07:45PM

One thing I miss from home is Priceline. I miss heading down to the large Bourke St. store and persuing the endless isles of beauty treasures that don't bust the bank and taking advantage of great BOGOs, 2-4-1 deals and general GWPs. I also love t...

IMM's Mecca Cosmetica Holiday Picks

11/09/2009 at 02:57PM

Despite living in NYC I still follow Mecca Cosmetica with much gusto. Like every year, I swoon over the Holiday catalogue which comes out every November. Here are my picks from this year's Mecca catalogue.Mecca Cosmetica Holiday 2009 Painted Beauty...

Luxe to Less: Smashbox Soft Lights

11/09/2009 at 01:00AM

Smashbox Soft Lights luminizing powders are great for highlighting, adding dimension and correcting complexion. A staple that's been living in my makeup kit since 2004 is Soft Lights -Prism, a rosy pink powder with very fine and subtle shimmer. Pri...

Rimmel Smokey Eye Giveaway

11/08/2009 at 06:35PM

Rimmel London's Stir It Up Eyeshadow recently won Allure's Best Cheap Thrill award. For under $10 you can re-create this season't smokey look without breaking the bank. Stir it up cream shadow ($7.20) features three shades of shadow which blend to c...

Chanel Cage Doree - Holiday 2009

11/08/2009 at 03:00AM

Chanel's holiday collection was inspired by a golden birdcage that Mademoiselle Chanel. The gorgeous must-have collection features sumptuous colors that compliment the season and will see you through spring and summer. The collection is already ava...

I must have...Becca's Showgirl Palette

11/07/2009 at 03:45PM

The days and weeks seem to be passing by ever so slowly as I count down to landing in sunny Melbourne. To alleviate my anxiety I've been getting my fix of Becca Cosmetics porn, specifically, Becca's new Showgirl Palette. Armed with discipline, I'm ...

An essential Aussie must have: Natio Skin Brightening Face Balm

11/06/2009 at 01:00AM

Living here in NYC I get homesick every now and then. Worse, I miss some of my essential staples from home such as Natio's Skin Brightening Face Balm. Lucky for me, I'm heading downunder over Christmas to stock up on some goodies. For non-Aussie r...

Down boy!

11/05/2009 at 01:00AM

I'm a huge fan of pink blush. The color can perk up any complexion with a single clear fell swoop. Earlier this year I picked up The Balm's Down Boy blush ($25), a soft pink blush with sublte shimmer particles, at the Makeup Show at 40% discount. ...

Aedes De Venustas boutique celebrates its 10th anniversary

11/04/2009 at 04:42AM

AEDES DE VENUSTAS, which means temple of beauty in Latin, opened in March 1995 on the tree-lined stretch of Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, New York. The underlying concept of the brand is providing personalized service and exclusive scents...

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