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I saw this status on Twitter - it was so funny, I had to use it as my title.2010 has been an epic year for me. I watched my baby get ready to spread her wings and apply to colleges all over North America. I took a long overdue vacation with the fam to Costa Rica (if you want to read a really funny account of the trip, my husband wrote about the journey here), and I put on my "Big Girl Underpants"

The Makeup Show LA (with pics)

Yesterday's Makeup Show in LA was an absolute blast! More importantly, I didn't make a complete fool of myself as a participant in the Blogger's Forum, hosted by Elke Von Freudenberg. The seats were full enough that you'd think they came to hear Billy B speak! It was especially nerve-racking for me, as I was joined on stage by Elke, Felicia of ThisThatBeauty (who was listed in OnMakeup as one of

FOTD: Shimmering Bronze Eye Shadow by Vanessa

Look how beautiful Vanessa's eyes are using our Shimmering Bronze shadow over the new Cream to Powder eye shadows she's testing for me. The Cream to Powder Shadows should be available in another couple of weeks, and will be in both 2 slot compacts and 10 tin palettes. Here's a closeup of her eyes:I wish I had such talent! Follow Vanessa's tips, tricks, reviews and FOTD's on her blog.