Author: Mixed Ego

After scouring the blog scene and not finding one that actually “speaks” to me, I decided to start my own. I am a culture obsessed, self-proclaimed beauty junkie, fashion enthusiast, and lover of all things shiny and luxurious. I have varied interested, so this blog will reflect that: fashion, beauty, love and life.
Beauty

Event Alert: Discover the Must-Have colors of the Seasons at Sephora

WHO: This Spring, Sephora offers everyone a variety of ways to feel, learn about, wear and love color, encouraging you to ignite your COLOR VISION. WHAT: Open your eyes to the many ways the hottest colors of the season – Infrared Rouge, Lucid Lilac and Majestic Cobalt – can be incorporated into any look with help from Sephora. Stop into your nearest Sephora location to enjoy … Continue reading Event Alert: Discover the Must-Have colors of the Seasons at Sephora

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Beauty, Nail Art

Pure Ice Nail Polish Review and Contest Giveaway Details

This weekend my sister Jolevette and I decided that instead of paining Easter eggs, we should paint our nails with polishes from Pure Ice, a line of cutting-edge nail enamels free of formaldehyde, toluene and DBP. We love the trendy shade options available, and at $1.97 each, Pure Ice polishes are an affordable option for salon-quality polishes and gorgeous hues, without breaking the bank. Now through April 19th, Pure … Continue reading Pure Ice Nail Polish Review and Contest Giveaway Details

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Beauty, Makeup

Perfectly Matched: Custom Blended Foundation

If you’ve been reading this blog long enough you know that I have spent countless hours of time and money trying to find a perfect foundation shade for my hard to match skin tone (See Makeup Felony: Mismatched Foundation and In search of “The One”). I finally decided that it was best to try one final route: have my foundation custom blended. I searched online … Continue reading Perfectly Matched: Custom Blended Foundation

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Accessories, Fashion

Just in time for Spring: Floral-inspired Jewelry by Chaya Studio

March 20th officially marked the first day of spring. It will take some time before spring flowers emerge and sprout to full bloom, so in the meantime I’m lusting over the beautiful floral-inspired jewelry of Chaya Caron. Based in South Portland, Maine, Caron draws inspiration for her designs from her love of nature, conscious awareness and Japanese art. She only uses 100 percent recycled precious … Continue reading Just in time for Spring: Floral-inspired Jewelry by Chaya Studio

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Beauty, Makeup, Skin Care

Get Glowing Skin this Spring with Per-fekt Beauty

This weekend in NYC I was in disbelief as I peered out the window and saw snowflakes softly falling from the sky. The good news is, the weather was too warm for it to stick. Do you know what that means? Spring is coming! And soon after, summer, summer, summertime (cue Will Smith from his Fresh Prince days). Anyway, what better way to prepare for … Continue reading Get Glowing Skin this Spring with Per-fekt Beauty

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Nail Art

Green Nail Design for St. Patrick’s Day

Jamberry nail wraps are a fun way to spice up your style with innovative and creative designs. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we decided to test out one of the green and white designs as an ode to the holiday. Here’s how to add some spunk to your nails: 1. Clear nails of all polish with nail polish remover; buff and smooth with a … Continue reading Green Nail Design for St. Patrick’s Day

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Clothing, Fashion

Transitioning into Spring

Bold Strips One trend seen on the runway for spring 2013 was bold stripes. Whether you are looking for a striped dress, top or skirt – it can be certain that every store will be carrying spring’s newest trend. Worried that stripes won’t work for your body type? Throw those fears out the window. Stripes work for most body types. Dare to be bold! Leather … Continue reading Transitioning into Spring

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Beauty, Makeup

Product Review: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

I have no idea where Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick has been all my life, but I’m glad I found it. This creamy foundation blends seamlessly, for a natural looking matte finish. What is it? A foundation stick designed for portability and adjustable coverage Price: $42.00 What I like? It comes in a compact tube, which is easy to carry around all day, without the worry of foundation … Continue reading Product Review: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

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