By Sheila Arkee
To wrap up the Best Of 2011, I thought it would be fun to take a walk down memory lane. It’s always fascinating to look through PL’s statistics and see which posts proved to be the most viewed over the past year. Here are the top ten most popular posts of 2011 on Painted Ladies.
1. Breaking Down Beauty: Fixing Broken Powder Cosmetics
You have no idea how glad I am that this post has helped so many! I even used this techinque myself this weekend. 
2. Breaking Down Beauty: The Aspirin Mask
This simple trick has been in my life for over ten years and has helped keep my skin smooth. I’m glad this one has helped you all, as well!
This look features MAC’s Woodwinked, and it really is deserving of all its glory.
4. Ask An Artist: Dia De Los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos is a very popular topic round these here parts. The sugar skull masks that come out of the months of October and November are always so much fun to look at.
5. Breaking Down Beauty: Tightlining
Tightlining is a tricky technique, and there is a difference between this and lining the waterline. It also makes a big difference in your eyes without a very small amount of product.
6. Breaking Down Beauty: How To Wear Orange Lipstick
Orange lips. Don’t be scurred! It’s actually a very wearable color and quite chic!
7. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Sao Paulo – A Glowing Review
Monika, you have no idea how many people have referenced your review! NYX’s Soft Matte Creams are so unique and great long-wearing lip products.
8. Breaking Down Beauty: Lining The Waterline
An ever so helpful companion guide to tightlining. Must go back and retake the photos at some point!
9. Universally Flattering Makeup
Kate’s picks for makeup that behooves anyone is a perpetual favorite.
10. Breaking Down Beauty: How To Choose a Concealer
I am really proud of this post. It’s something I had in my mind to do for a while, and I’m glad it’s helped demystify the concealing process for so many.
That lipstick deserves all of the attention it gets!