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Makeup by One Direction Gift Sets

Makeup by One Direction Gift Sets

Hello, lovelies!  Today I’d like to share with you some limited edition gift sets by Makeup by One Direction that I was lucky enough to get to try out courtesy of BrandBacker.

First, we’ll look at the Electroglam Mascara.

The set contains three mascaras that can be used for eyes or hair.  “Why Don’t We Go There” is described as a “Shock of blue”, “Does He Know?” as “Pinkest hot pink”, and…

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Who's a Dupe? Deborah Lippmann - Ray of Light vs. Urban Outfitters - Mystic

Who’s a Dupe? Deborah Lippmann – Ray of Light vs. Urban Outfitters – Mystic

Hello, lovelies!  Going through my stash, I found Deborah Lippmann’s Ray of Light and Urban Outfitters’ Mystic.  These two polishes look virtually the same in the bottle.  The polishes are dark blue jelly with warm-toned flakies.  Of course, I had to swatch them and see if they are in fact dupes.

Here are the bottles side-by-side and the labels.  It’s hard to tell just how similar they look under…

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What to Wear Wednesday

What to Wear Wednesday

Hello lovelies!  I have been so busy recently with getting ready for graduation.  I just graduated from Western Governors University with my Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management.  Now to find a job!

Today, I am blogging about the biggest challenge with having a large polish collection: What color am I going to paint my nails?  I picked a very sparkly Urban Outfitter’s polish, Afterhours,…

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Extra Life 2014

Hello, lovelies!  Today I’d like to share with you a charity event I will be participating in this weekend.

Extra Life is a 24-hour gaming marathon supporting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.  Gamers raise money by asking friends and family to donate to CMN in their name.  My donation page can be found here.

I will be spending my 24 hours playing games by Trion Worlds: RIFT, Trove, and…

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I'm Back

I’m Back

Hello, lovelies!  It’s been awhile.

I wish I had a better blog post for today, but I have been down/depressed/lazy.  I just have not had the drive to do anything as of late.  Or at least, nothing that I consider fun, like blogging.

You may have noticed that I changed the name of the blog to RubySprinkles’s Ramblings.  I liked the sound of that better.  I also feel that it gives me a little more…

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Review: Make-up by One Direction - Take Me Home Collection

Review: Make-up by One Direction – Take Me Home Collection

Hello, lovelies!  Today I’ve got a review of the new Make-up by One Direction.  I got to try the Take Me Home Collection.

This is the front and back of the collectible tin with the vinyl sleeve on it.  The tin itself looks like this:

I think it looks really nifty!  Opening the tin reveals the following: Makeup ideas and the makeup itself!  I really was excited when I opened the tin.  The colors…

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Quick Post on Lack of Posting

Quick Post on Lack of Posting

Hello, lovelies! I know I’ve not been posting this week. I’ve been trying to wrap up my school work to finish my degree and I’ve been a bit distracted by the release of ArcheAge. I will be back tomorrow with a wonderful post!

Have a terrific Thursday, all!

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Pink Ombre Mani

Hello, lovelies!  I recently won the China Glaze Off Shore collection.  While cataloging it today, I noticed there were several shades that would do a nice ombre mani with only one or two colors from other collections.  Here is what I came up with:

I really like this look.  Here are the colors I used: From left to right: Dune Our Thing; Rich & Famous; Float On; Feel The Breeze; Go Go Pink

Dune…

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Review: Candie's Nail Stickers from Kohl's

Review: Candie’s Nail Stickers from Kohl’s

Hello, lovelies!  This past weekend I went shopping at Kohl’s and found nail stickers by Candie’s.  Since they were on sale for $3.20, I decided to get them and try them out.

The design I picked was red with silver polka dots.

I have very narrow pinky nails, so the photo on the right was the smallest size included on my pinky nail.  You can see the wrinkles around the edge.

I really did not…

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Review and Swatch: Pixi - Summer Pink

Review and Swatch: Pixi – Summer Pink

Hello, lovelies!  I went on an overnight trip this past weekend and the worst – I forgot nail polish!  So I picked up a polish by Pixi at Target.  It’s a bright, neon pink called Summer Pink.

I first did a standard mani, but I picked up some cool nail decorations from Forever 21.  They are all different neon colors.  I decided to try them out with the Summer Pink.  I really like the look!

The…

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Foodie Friday: Chama Gaucha Review

Foodie Friday: Chama Gaucha Review

Hello, lovelies!  Sorry for missing a post on Wednesday, I was quite ill.  Today I’m going to review a lovely restaurant I’ve visited a few times and have yet to be disappointed: Chama Gaucha.

Chama Gaucha is a Brazilian Steakhouse, or as I like to call it, meat circus.  The waiters bring around big skewers of meat and slice off portions for you.  My first Brazilian Steakhouse experience was back…

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Happy Labor Day!

Hello, lovelies!  I’m taking the day to enjoy with my family, but I’ll be back on Wednesday with a new blog post.

Have a marvelous Monday, all!

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Makeup By One Direction: Intro and Giveaway!

Makeup By One Direction: Intro and Giveaway!

Hello, lovelies!  Today I’ve got a look at Makeup by One Direction: The Looks Collection.  The sets are available now at Macy’s, Stage Stores, Lord & Taylor, and Beauty Brands.  Let’s take a look!

The first collection is the Take Me Home kit: This set includes: – “Kiss You” – Liquilights Glow Gloss: Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light – 4+1 Eye Shadow Palette…

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A Non-Post

Hello, lovelies!  Just wanted to let you know that I’ve been a bit under the weather and haven’t come up with a blog post for today.  I, hopefully, will be back Friday with my initial thoughts on LUSH Cosmetics “Volcano Foot Mask”!  I am looking forward to trying it.  (I also can’t wait to go back and pick up some “Lemony Flutter,” too!  I really think I could really spend a mint in that store!)

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Review: OPI - Orange You Fantastic!

Review: OPI – Orange You Fantastic!

Hello, lovelies!  I finally broke down and picked up OPI’s Orange You Fantastic!, OPI’s tribute color to Fanta Orange in the Coca-Cola collection.

I really like the mixture of yellow/gold, orange, and silver glitters.  To me this is a very “fall” polish.  It reminds me of leaves or, with a little imagination, candy corn.

As you can see, the glitters are in a slightly yellow tinted base.  I…

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Sephora Birthday Gift and Points Redemption

Sephora Birthday Gift and Points Redemption

Hello, lovelies!  My birthday is coming up and I received the email from Sephora that my birthday gift was waiting for me.  I decided to stop by while I was browsing the mall to pick it up.  I also redeemed 100 rewards points.

This is the birthday gift for this year: A Make Up For Ever lipstick and mascara set.

The lipstick appears to be a dark red.  It is labeled as “Rouge Artist Natural.”…

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Review: OPI - Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI?

Review: OPI – Dutch ‘Ya Just Love OPI?

Hello, lovelies!  Today I’ve got a frugal find from Target: OPI’s Dutch ‘Ya Just Love OPI?  I found it on clearance for around $2.50!

Dutch ‘Ya Just Love OPI is a very nice deep plum with a golden shimmer.

Here you can see the golden shimmer running through the polish.

Shown is two coats of polish – no base or top coats.  The golden shimmer is not as apparent with application.  Even so, it…