Cool Sh*t I Lovelovelove – November 2017 (+ WIN $950 to Nordstrom!)

Cool Sh*t I Lovelovelove – November 2017 (+ WIN $950 to Nordstrom!)

‘Hello from ABOVE YOU. Currently jetsetting across the good ol’ USA. Hopefully I’m asleep by the time you’re reading this, or girlfriend’s gonna be POOPED for the festivities ahead. BUT I digress. Um, y’all…it’s the…

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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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My Favorite Face Masks for Oily Skin and Acne

My Favorite Face Masks for Oily Skin and Acne

Calling all oily girls! If you’ve been around these rosy parts for a hot sec, chances are, you’ve caught a post or two talking about my own skin struggle bus. Oftentimes, if/when my skin is…

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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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Top 10 Hair Products of all Time

Top 10 Hair Products of all Time

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. This series is quickly becoming a favorite of mine, mostly cos I’m lowkey obsessed with making lists. I swear something in my…

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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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Fall Skincare Routine (Morning AND Night!)

Fall Skincare Routine (Morning AND Night!)

My skin has always been my biggest frustration point. I’ve always been oilier and acne-prone. But tackling oiliness too aggressively could lead to dryness, and it got to a point of being generally frustrated by the lack…

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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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“Smiling’s my Favorite!” – Teeth Whitening with Crest

“Smiling’s my Favorite!” – Teeth Whitening with Crest

  9 days until Christmas! 9 days until Christmas! Can you hear the jingle bells? You’ve hopefully heard this a hundred times already this season:     Buddy the Elf knows best! ‘Tis the season…

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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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Valentine’s Day Hair Two Ways

Valentine’s Day Hair Two Ways

It’s almost here! I was never one to make a big to-do about V-day (although J would probably disagree). Why? Because I never had a date, and lesbehonest eating a whole tub of ice cream by…

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My Boyfriend went to a Fashion Show. (GUEST POST by Boyfriend!)

My Boyfriend went to a Fashion Show. (GUEST POST by Boyfriend!)

**Hey, you beautiful people you! On this wonderful day of hump, I’m bringing you a guest post from my favorite boyfriend-turned-blogger. My handsome love wanted to share his experience at a fashion show with all…

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I like putting chocolate on my face, and you should too.

I like putting chocolate on my face, and you should too.

*This post is sponsored by Orange Harp. All opinions and experiences are my own.   With the season 2 release of Orange is the New Black (#OITNB), it seems pretty obvious…orange is “in.” And so…

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Beauty Must-Haves for Summer Road Tripping (+ 2 GIVEAWAYS)

Beauty Must-Haves for Summer Road Tripping (+ 2 GIVEAWAYS)

And 12 hours later, we’re outta the car – phew. Boyfriend and I just got home from a mid-cross country road trip, going from East Coast Philadelphia to the Midwestern Windy City, Chicago. I’m not…

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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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