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 sharing some of my favorites. There's just something about spring makeup that's so stinkin' fun, especially since everything gets a little brighter, cheerier, + … [Read more...]
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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 on my lippies collection, as anyone who's visited my bedroom's beauty station knows well. No shame in that game, folks. I collect lipsticks like I … [Read more...]
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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 leftover champagne (is that even a thing? Doubt it...). But now - now's when we've gotta be more intentional than ever about sticking with it, or we start … [Read more...]
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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, Christmas trees inside...and mistletoe. Lotsa lotsa mistletoe. And mistletoe means smoochin'. If you're lip-lockin' your … [Read more...]
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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 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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