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If there is one thing I don't like, it's tacky, sticky lip gloss. This is the main reason why I adore Naked Princess. Their gloss goes on smooth and clean, no stickiness and they come in a wide variety of natural shades. So we're going to show you a HOW TO apply gloss so that it looks natural and stays on!

I understand it's hard near impossible to shop for a lipstick (especially when you can't always try it on in the store) and find a perfect match. Naked Princess combats this issue by giving you subtle but noticeable color, without being too opaque and thick. All of their colors are sheer and help compliment the color your lips already are.

First, I like to use Bella II Fiore's lip scrub. Every now and then, it's a good idea to exfoliate your lips, just as you would exfoliate your skin in the shower. Are you worried about swallowing or getting this product in your mouth, don't...it has an all natural, safe, sugar base. After y ou exfoliate, you need to do what - that's right, moisturize!

When applying a lip gloss, I like to first, put on a little chap-stick, especially after exfoliation.  I feel like this helps moisturize my lips, so they don't feel dry and cracked when applying my other make up.

I use Crazy Rumors chap stick, it's vegan, cruelty free, and they come in a variety of cool flavors! My flavor of choice is the  Raspberry Sherbet (it really does smell like the scent!)

Next, I like to apply Duwop's revolutionary reverse lip liner. I use this around the outside lining of my lips, so that the color I apply stays on the inside line of my lips. We have seen the ladies with lipstick all over their mouth and teeth, and it makes you look like a hot mess. You can watch the video on how to apply and utilize this nifty make up trick!

Now, we can apply the lip gloss! This formula glides on effortlessly, throw it in your purse and take it wherever you go, it will be your new purse companion!

Last but not least, apply your lip liner. Your liner color should be 1-2 shades darker than the color of the outside lining of your lip. If you look closely, you will see that the edges of your lips are darker than the meat of your lips. You may ask "why apply this after rather than before the lip gloss"...When you have gloss on, wearing liner is much more noticeable because lip gloss is lighter and more sheer than lipstick. This way, when you apply your liner, you can contrast it with the gloss that is already on your lips, so blending will be easier and shading will be much more natural.

We want to highlight and accent all of your fabulous god given features. Sometimes it's hard to have a natural appearance when you're not using make up that lends itself to natural hues. We hope this how to guide helps you achieve a perfect pout!

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It's that time of year: the perfect time to start shopping for your Valentine.  Here's some of our favorite gifts for the people you care about. 1.  For your Best Friend: Bubble Bath Roses ($11) What you and I both know is that she needs a rest more than anything.  Unfortunately, an hour of relaxation is hard to put in a box.  The next best thing is Organic Bath Company's Bubble Bath Roses.  Kind, warm and as beautiful as a fresh bouquet, these fragrant petals dissolve in bath water to give your friend the private bubble bath she desperately needs. 2.  For your Crush: Pink Caviar Scrub ($25) Throw mixed messages out the window.  If you want to catch the girl of your dreams, it's time to flirt.  Choose Booty Parlor's Flirty Little Secret Pink Caviar Scrub, infused with romantic fragrance and flirty pheromones, to pamper her skin and win her heart. 3.  For your Lover: Edible Chocolate Body Paint Set ($35) Combining the two best things in the world, Kama Sutra's Lover's Paintbox Gift Set contains three varieties of edible chocolate and a flirty paintbrush to bring some extra romance into your relationship.  Enjoy Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate spreads for a Valentine's Day you'll never forget!

Booty Parlor has been giving us frisky, luxurious skincare and gifts for years, but we're totally excited by their two newest products!  Perfect for an extra special Friday night, or for maintaining beautiful skin through daily use, these are essentials for dames who love to feel gorgeous! Booty Parlor Lust Me, Dust Me Kissable Body Shimmer Trio: This group of three shimmering powders will add subtle sheen to any skin tone that not only makes your skin look sexy, but features three beautiful (and tasty!) fragrances and flavors! Click here to check it out. Booty Parlor's Flirty Little Secret Pink Caviar Scrub with Pheromones: Featuring skin polishing beads and sugar, Pink Caviar Scrub features BP's secret weapon: a powerful pheromone designed to make you irresistible to the opposite sex!

I was totally stressed this time yesterday about what I would be wearing to our friends big New Year's bash this year, until I remembered a cardinal fashion rule:  the very best outfits are defined by details.  I put together a classic ensemble in greys, silvers and blacks and spiced it up with the following: For eyes:  I moved away from my overdone smoky eyes and went for something simple with a touch of drama.  Lined the inside corners of my eyes with a white liner, and a thick black liner on the outside of my eyes.  Mascara to follow.  A bit of glitter on my cheek bones sets of my eyes perfectly! For lips:  To balance out the simplicity of my eye makeup, I chose DuWop's Pink Shimmer Lip Venom for plumpness, flushing and plenty of shimmering pink. For hair:  Down and curly, I used Catwalk's Your Highness Gel Creme and Hairspray to control and hold my style.  Flexible for bounce & swing with the perfect amount of shine. For nails: Here's where I had some fun- OPI's new Alice in Wonderland Mad As A Hatter polish features a crazy multi glitter sparkle to help ring in the new year with some extra glitz. For shoulders and arms:  Dirty Girl's Glitter ball adds glitter to exposed skin, while Booty Parlor's Luminizing Body Butter adds a subtle sheen all over skin. Glitz and glitter in the smallest details not only make a perfect New Year's touch, but they are definitive of what runways, cosmetics lines and our favorite celebs are telling us are perfect for 2010.