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  1. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    looks beautiful :) #GIG

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    1. Cafe NoireFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:03 AM

      Thanks Nina GIG rocks! I'm headed to your blog.

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  2. Donah @ SweetJellyBeanFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Amazing! I love that purple hue! And I so want your eyebrows! perfect shape! could never get mine right hahah

    #gig

    Donah
    www.sweetjellybean.com

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