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What We're Sweet On: Makeup Cases From the Future

If cleaning out your makeup case is on your Spring cleaning to-do list, then why not throw out the baby with the bathwater?

If cleaning out your makeup case is on your Spring cleaning to-do list, then why not throw out the baby with the bathwater? Sephora's Holographic Makeup Case in Popsicle ($20) is a pretty enough reason to give your old makeup case the heave-ho. Perfectly sized with a rose gold zipper, Sephora's latest bag collection's main draw is its eye-catching color. It almost ensures you'll never lose it in your tote and is bold enough to display on your bathroom counter. Plus, the case is lined in plastic, making it easy to clean up those pesky mascara spills. Who doesn't want a futuristic makeup bag — or at least one that looks it?

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What to Pack in Your Makeup Bag For Any Occasion

Minimize the clutter by whittling your on-the-go makeup bag down to the bare essentials.

Minimize the clutter by whittling your on-the-go makeup bag down to the bare essentials. Whether you're going on a trip or just transitioning your look from work to play, we've got your makeup bag checklist. Say goodbye to a weighed-down bag. Plus, find out which three products to pack in your clutch for an evening out on the town.

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Give a Great Gift With These Vintage-Inspired Beauty Finds

Know a few people on your list who seem to have everything?
Vintage-Inspired Gift Ideas

Know a few people on your list who seem to have everything? For those difficult-to-shop-for friends and family, gifting lovely vintage-inspired or one-of-a-kind vintage pieces is an excellent option. Dita Von Teese recently shared that she loves storing her makeup in vintage compacts and lipstick holders, and that's the impetus behind this post. So check out 10 lovely vintage-inspired (and straight-up vintage) finds now.

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Love It or Hate It? Sephora's Razzle-Dazzle Lip-Shaped Clutches

If you're searching for that special way to jazz up your style over the holidays, look no further than these cheeky scarlet lipstick makeup bags from Sephora.

If you're searching for that special way to jazz up your style over the holidays, look no further than these cheeky scarlet lipstick makeup bags from Sephora. If you're truly wanting to get wild, the sequined clutch ($22) would light up any ensemble. But for something with just a bit more modesty, go for the faux leather solid red clutch ($20). The more I survey these blazing bags, I can't help but think of the flashy lip-shaped furniture that was popular decades ago. And for you longtime Chicagoans, perhaps the Magikist sign comes to mind. Whatever the case, would you actually pucker up and make the purchase — or are these clutches just not your style?

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Holiday Survival Guide: Go From Day to Night in 5 Easy Steps

Do you feel it in the air?

Do you feel it in the air? It's party season, and that means you probably have more than just one festive social function marked in your calendar. But it also probably means you have very little time to actually get ready for said soirées. That's why I've devised this quick and simple multitasking guide for going from work to holiday gatherings in a flash. To see the step-by-step list, just keep reading.

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Charlotte Ronson's Bag is Very Lolita

For its gift-with-purchase makeup bags, Beauty.com has collaborated with a long string of designers: Chris Benz, Peter Som, and Marchesa, just to name a few.

For its gift-with-purchase makeup bags, Beauty.com has collaborated with a long string of designers: Chris Benz, Peter Som, and Marchesa, just to name a few. Now, Charlotte Ronson has joined that list with her "Lolita bag." Free with any purchase of $100 or more, the clear zippered pouch features black lace overlay and black patent trim as a nod to Ronson's Fall 2010 collection. Inside, $125 worth of beauty samples await. If you're looking for even more justification, think of it like this: using shopping math, the freebies practically make the $100 spent a wash.

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Tell Me About It, Stud: 9 Studded Beauty Accessories

Halloween may be over, but you can still add a little edge to your look with some visually exciting studded beauty accessories.

Halloween may be over, but you can still add a little edge to your look with some visually exciting studded beauty accessories. From the cute and sweet, like Marc by Marc Jacobs's heart-shaped clip ($28) to the super edgy, like Topshop's spiky stud headband ($50) or gold studded eyelashes ($16), here are a few embellished beauty goods to add a little something extra to your look. Just click on each image above for more details.

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5 Ways to Beautify Yourself For Day of the Dead Festivities

Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated each year on Nov.
Day of the Dead Beauty Items

Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated each year on Nov. 2, when family and friends gather together in remembrance of those who have passed. Along with symbols like skulls, marigolds, and crosses, bright colors commemorate everything from grief and loss to joy and hope. So put a little joy into your own celebrations with these Day of the Dead beauty finds.

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All Aboard the Makeup Train . . . Case, That Is

There's something rather Hitchcockian about carrying around a train case, whether it's utilized as a chic travel accessory or a staple in your vanity.

There's something rather Hitchcockian about carrying around a train case, whether it's utilized as a chic travel accessory or a staple in your vanity. Not only are train cases cool in that vintage kind of way, but they're also ultrafunctional. Whee! If you're hard-core, you could always go the route of Sephora's Luxury Lighted Makeup Stand which, as OnSugar blogger Addicted to All Things Pretty pointed out, costs a whopping $998. But I have a few options in mind that are way more budget-friendly, ranging from fun and funky to simply industrial. Check them out below:


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5 Sunny, Summery Beauty Finds For Less Than $20

Nothing says Summer quite like watermelons, lemonade, and chilling out at the beach with a fruity cocktail in tow.

Nothing says Summer quite like watermelons, lemonade, and chilling out at the beach with a fruity cocktail in tow. These five warm weather-inspired beauty finds will get you into the spirit of the season for less than 20 bucks — and most are under $10. Score. Each are great to dole out as hostess gifts for those backyard barbeque gatherings you probably have coming up, but each are also great just for you. Find out more about where you can get these timely treats when you read more.