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Melancholy Over Mela-D

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Duchess

I have had freckles since I was a child.  I’ve never been thrilled about it, and as an adult, I’ve tried various product to lighten them, or at least keep them in check since I spend so much time outside … Continue reading →

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Ride, Sally Ride

Posted on July 26, 2012 by The Duchess

I was a little girl in 1983 when Sally Ride became the first American woman in space on STS-7.  My father is a former pilot who loves all things air and space, and after hours spent visiting the Smithsonian Air … Continue reading →

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Napoleon Perdis – Prismatic Eyeshadow Quad #6

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Lunachat

A little while ago, Ulta had a sale on Napoleon Perdis Prismatic Eyeshadow Quads.  They were half off and I couldn’t resist trying this little eyecatcher. Neons and bright colors are the Look Du Jour for this summer and let … Continue reading →

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A Royal Polish: Lillibet’s Jubilee

Posted on May 31, 2012 by The Duchess

Lillibet York wasn’t supposed to be Queen.  She was “heiress presumptive” at birth, but it was expected that her Uncle David would eventually settle down, marry someone appropriate, and produce the heir apparent. Tweet

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Tips from a studio make-up artist

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Karabela

While in New York City this weekend,  a friend and I stopped by the Sephora in Columbus Circle.  We were expecting to make this a quick stop since it was gorgeous outside and we wanted to enjoy the day with … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Skin Care

Posted on February 3, 2012 by The Duchess

My Grandmother was known for her beautiful skin.  My friends always thought she was a decade younger than she was (for which she loved them).  My Grandfather used to tell people that Gram slept face down in a bucket of face cream … Continue reading →

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Color Theory and You: Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Titania

Every now and then I catch myself being insufferably smug as I say, “I don’t understand what’s so confusing about picking makeup. It’s all just art theory!” I took art classes until it got to be too arduous at the … Continue reading →

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In Search of a Rare Orchid

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Titania

When I was twenty, I was insecure and unsure about a lot of things. One thing I was always bold about was my lipstick. Finding the right lipstick to put my pout front and center was a pleasant obsession. One … Continue reading →

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Belles of the Disco, Part One

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Titania

It’s not every day that I get the chance to bring a full-on glamor look to the pages of Beauty Decrypted. But last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending a ’70s themed costume party with Rowan and Oberon, and … Continue reading →

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Wet N Wild: MegaLength Mascara

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Karabela

While wandering through the cosmetics aisle, the Wet N Wild display caught my eye so I decided to pick up and check out their MegaLength Mascara. Tweet

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