11 Go-To Lip Colors for Spring

11 Go-To Lip Colors for Spring

Hey guys – happy HUMP! We’ve hit the midweek…and it doesn’t even FEEL like it. J + I took an early date night last night to see the new Avengers movie – have ya seen…

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Top 10 Favorite NEW Spring Makeup Products

Top 10 Favorite NEW Spring Makeup Products

Happy HUMP. ‘Tis the season…spring blossoms and spring makeup are in full bloom! I’ve been lucky enough to get to test quite a few launches for CUR, so I couldn’t not do a post like this…

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4 Steps to a Perfect Pucker – How to Fix Dry Lips 101

4 Steps to a Perfect Pucker – How to Fix Dry Lips 101

Hello my name is Erica, and I’m addicted to lip products. If there were such a thing as Lipstick-holics Anonymous, I’d be first in line – and wouldn’t even care about anonymity. I’m wholeheartedly hooked…

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10 Beauty New Years Resolutions to Make Right Now

10 Beauty New Years Resolutions to Make Right Now

Happy January 9th – how ya doin’ on those New Years Resolutions??? 😉 Now’s the time when things get tough. The first few days are usually a cake walk, because we’re fueled by motivation and…

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10 Kiss Proof Lipsticks to Make it through the Mistletoe

10 Kiss Proof Lipsticks to Make it through the Mistletoe

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…which makes sense, since it’s LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY, PEOPLE. LOOK ALIVE. “Looking like Christmas” means Santas at the mall, blow-up reindeer in front yards, lights up outside,…

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GIFT GUIDE: 50 Stocking Stuffers for Her Under $20

GIFT GUIDE: 50 Stocking Stuffers for Her Under $20

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…

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Two EASY Holiday Makeup Looks, with Physicians Formula

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…

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Day to Night with the Physicians Formula 80th Anniversary Collection

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…

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How to Get Glowing Skin for Summer – 20+ Gorgeous Highlighters

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…

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How to Give Yourself a Manicure: Best Self Manicure Tips

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…

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Kiss Proof Lipstick + Longwear Lip Products for Valentine’s Day

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…

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Holy Grails of Fall Beauty

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…

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Spring Clean your Makeup: All About Makeup Shelf Life (+ what’s in my makeup bag!)

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…

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3 makeup looks you can try right now.

3 makeup looks you can try right now.

  Happy…Saturday?!? Alright, alright you caught me…what the heck am I doing posting on a Tuesday and Saturday and no hump day?! Hear me out. I hate when people make excuses, so I’m not going to…

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Everyday Sweatproof Fall Makeup Routine

Everyday Sweatproof Fall Makeup Routine

*This post is sponsored by 2B Cosmetics. As usual, though, all opinions and thoughts are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! Aiiiiiiight Mother Nature, someone seems a…

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My Beauty Story

My Beauty Story

**Thanks to CVS, Dove, and Global Influence for sponsoring this post. As usual, all opinions and thoughts are entirely my own! I guess I got it from my mama – and she got it from…

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How to Spring Clean your Makeup Bag (and What’s in Mine!)

How to Spring Clean your Makeup Bag (and What’s in Mine!)

*Happy Spring! And welcome to a very new and fresh Coming Up Roses. Please hang out awhile and check out what’s different, especially the SPONSOR tab for some exciting blog and brand-growing opportunities! This spring…

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