It's the mooooost wonderful tiiiiiime of the yeaaaaar! I honestly thought I was done-zo with gift guides, and then I remembered STOCKING STUFFERS. There's a whole category in Santa's Shop up above for it, but they can be seriously underrated giftables. "Stocking Stuffers" aren't limited to what fits inside an oversized sock - really, they're … [Read more...]
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Two EASY Holiday Makeup Looks, with Physicians Formula
Happy HUMP! How's your week so far?? I for one am ready for the weekend. Actually...I'm ready for tomorrow. I announced on Instastories a few days ago + my Instagram yesterday (@ericaligenza - follow me here!) that I'm hosting a super fun event this week! TOMORROW (11/16), I'll be hanging out at the French Connection Holiday Trunk Show at the South … [Read more...]
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Day to Night with the Physicians Formula 80th Anniversary Collection
I think it's probably safe to say that by now, y'all know a few things about me. 1.) I lovelovelove a good deal. 2.) I lovelovelove when things are worth the $$$. 3.) I lovelovelove when I can get major bang for my buck. When it comes to beauty, I'm no guru, but I can definitely tell if/when something is a.) worth it, and b.) versatile enough to be … [Read more...]
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How to Get Glowing Skin for Summer – 20+ Gorgeous Highlighters
Happy summer solstice - the longest day of the whole entire year. I think that calls for a beach day amiright?? ;) It also calls for some beauty chit chat, cos it's been waaaaaay too long since we talked makeup around these rosy parts! Whenever summer hits, I find myself automatically changing up my makeup routine. I naturally want to wear less, … [Read more...]
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How to Give Yourself a Manicure: Best Self Manicure Tips
Recently I got my first "SNS dip" manicure at a salon. I opted for the cheapest place in town (big mistake) and went to a salon that looked + felt more like a family's garage than an upstanding establishment (another mistake). I had no clue what to expect. First off, what the heck is dip polish??? That's a story for another post. But long story … [Read more...]
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Kiss Proof Lipstick + Longwear Lip Products for Valentine’s Day
If you've been hanging out around these rosy parts for awhile, you know that my lovelovelove for a good bold lip runs deeeeeeeep. My favorite things to accentuate are lips and lashes (catchy, amiright???), so give me all ye best mascaras and longwear lippies and I'm a hamper camper. With V-Day right around the corner, I know we've all got a few … [Read more...]
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Holy Grails of Fall Beauty
Holy moly, this post has been a looooong time coming. With fabulous fall fashion comes fabulous fall beauty, and I feel like I've been trying a new product every other day! I was lucky enough to get some truly *awesome* PR packages, and I picked up a few repeat favorites (aka my serious holy grail beauty products) because somehow I just can't … [Read more...]
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Holy Grail Drugstore Lip Products
If you've been around CUR for awhile, you know my lovelovelove for a good lippy runs deep. Give me all ye bright, bold, beautiful lipsticks, lip glosses, lip stains, lip balms - I'll wear 'em all. I am ALL ABOUT lip products. I cannot live without lip products. I may be a musical theatre girl, but I'm not being dramatic in the slightest; lippies … [Read more...]
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Easy Longwear Matte Daytime Look for Summer (ft. Rimmel Stay Matte)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyLondonLook #CollectiveBias Happy first day of summer and to all a good night! Or something like that, amiright? In the spirit of sunshine and summer lovin' ahead, I could think of no better thing to share with you than the best beauty look … [Read more...]
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Sweat Proof Summer Beauty Routine
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Dove, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #pmgdove #DovePartner #EssentialUpgrade https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Memorial Day has come and gone - summer is upon us.I’ve partnered with Dove to tell you all about their Dove Advanced … [Read more...]
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Spring Clean your Makeup: All About Makeup Shelf Life (+ what’s in my makeup bag!)
I'm working at my kitchen table with the windows open and birds singing - spring has sprung, and life is good. Early this morning, I was compelled to start playing with makeup for kicks and giggles, and I ended up having a field day swatching new products up to my elbows. (It's all documented on Snapchat - I'm @ erica_lig). Perfect timing for … [Read more...]
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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
A few things happened this week.1.) I talked to a couple people, and apparently a lotta folks are still lost in the Mothers' Day gift department. Seeing as it's this Sunday, I'll help ya out. ;)2.) All the exams. All of my exams and final papers are this week. #SendCoffee #SendWine3.) I've talked to my mom almost every single day on the … [Read more...]
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