CC Beauty Live: Ciate Nail Polish
Nails are one of the easiest fashion accessories to change. Last week, I introduced you all to Custom Nail Solutions, which are custom acrylic nails.
CC Beauty Live: 10 Tools You Need In Your Beauty Arsenal
To help you look flawless and keep some extra money in your pocket, I’ve rounded up the 10 essential tools that every girl needs in her beauty arsenal. You get these little guys and you’re good to go.

CC Beauty Live: Quick & Dirty Review – Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
I wanted to share this golden nugget of awesome with you: Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector. Yes, it’s quite the title, but it’s not overcompensating for anything. I figured what better way to start off the New Year than to erase the dark spots of your past.
The Best 4 Lip Products You Will Ever Buy
I have an obsession with all things lips: lip buffer, lip gloss, lipstick, lip balm, Ms. Lippy… This obsession has resulted in me trying just about any kind of product I can get my hands (or should I say my lips) on. After spending money on a lot of products that don’t live up to their promise, I can attest that the following four are definitely some of the best products on the market.
In Our Makeup Bag: Balmshell Lipgloss
What it is: Balmshell Lip Gloss in ‘Beach Patrol’ and ‘Darling, You Look Fabulous’
Why this should be in your bag: Everyone needs both a nude lip gloss and a vibrant lip gloss. It’s truly amazing what a change lip color makes in your total makeup look, and these two colors can look good on anyone.
In Our Makeup Bag: Sephora Collection Colorful Mono Eyeshadow
Why this should be in your bag: This is THE BEST wet/dry shadow I’ve ever tried! A versatile product like this is a necessity, especially for travel.
8 Under $20: My Favorite Beauty Buys
Being a girl has its perks, especially when it comes to scoring free drinks at the bar. But being a girl also takes a lot of work and costs a whole lot o’ cashola. Just think about all the things we need to pay for that guys don’t: waxing, haircare, makeup, Spanx, the list goes on.

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CC Beauty Live: Storage Solutions
It’s hard to stay organized (and beautiful!) when you’re living in the cramped quarters typical of college towns. You barely have enough room for your clothes in most dorms or apartments and without a bathroom to call your own, it’s nearly impossible to store all that makeup you brought along with you.
From CollegeFashion: 5 Beauty Products That Are Worth The Splurge
It’s now almost three weeks since Christmas (and only 353 ’til Christmas Day 2010… not that I’m counting!) and, like many of you, I have a slew of gift cards for different retailers, many of them to Sephora. This year, instead of spending my gift cards on lots of little things, I’m planning a few splurges on beauty products that are really worth my cash.
8 Under $20: Sephora
So if you’re like me, part of the fun of being a girl is getting all beautified and purtied up. I mean, beyond the fun that is playing with makeup, what’s the point of putting together a cute outfit if your skin looks dry, your hair looks flat and you smell like a thrift store?
Holiday Gifts For The Beauty Obsessed
There are many beauty freaks out there like me and trust me, we don’t ever get sick of unwrapping new beauty supplies for the holidays! I love the sweet smell of lotions and perfumes, eyeliners and mascaras! Honestly, I’ll take beauty products over another gift card to Bloomies, any day.
I’m Torn: Black Friday
When November 1st rolls around newspapers, billboards and TV commercials are invaded by Black Friday deals. They have you drooling over discounted cashmere sweaters, luggage sets for 65% off and 2 for 1 shoe bargains. My heart races every time a new ad pops up on my Facebook page. Half priced makeup at Sephora? A new TV for cheap at Wal-Mart? A diamond sale at Kay’s Jewelers?

CC Beauty Live: Be Prepared
When I was growing up, my dad always told me, “Caitlin, be prepared.” I’m pretty sure he was referring to things like school work and job interviews, but I took that advice to heart….with beauty supplies.