Temptalia Announces e-Book, Paperback, & Hardcover!

Posted On: 11/15/08

I have some very exciting news to share with you all! It’s a project that has been in the works since January: Beyond Beauty: Look Compilation. A few readers have flattered me enormously by going through my looks and printing some of their favorites out, and I had several suggest making an e-book/book of my looks available. I’m so pleased to be able to say you can now order your very own copy of Beyond Beauty: Look Compilation.

It features a compilation of looks from the past two years. It does not feature every look, but it features the looks I feel were my best work as well as a good variety of different types of looks. Each look features an individualized tip, plus an area for you to write in your own notes/comments. The book is 100 pages in length, with just over forty different looks featured in it. All of the pages are 100% full color, and the pages are 8×11″ in size.

It is available in three versions through Lulu.com:

Hardcover ($49.95)

Paperback ($34.95)

e-Book ($9.95)*

* e-Book is priced at $9.95 during the promotional period 11/15/08 through 11/22/08. After, it will be available for $14.95.

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Wow!! How exciting for you.

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Thanks, Erin! It is :)

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how can i summit a look i did like the other girls ????

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Send it to temptalia[at]gmail.com!

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Congratulations!!!

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Thanks, Sandy! :D

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dam u read my mind just this week i was thinking that u should do exactly that.

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Great minds think alike ;)

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wow!!! congratulations!!! I do believe your website is the best. It must have been so hard to choose your best looks because they are all so great and all of the colours look great on you too.

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Thank you so much, Abby! You’re really too nice :)

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congratulations, christine. much success with your book :-)

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Thank you, Reesa :D

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congratulations….n all the best wth ur new venture….

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Thank you, Samaya!

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OMG that is great!! how exciting! Congrats! I am for sure going to purchase a hardback!

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Aw, thanks, Lindsey!

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How about sharing a sneak peek?

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You can preview it on the website where they sell it.

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You can preview the book online, but I’m working on snapping a few photos this week of the printed version!

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Wow that is so awesome! Congratulations! I cannot wait to buy a hardback copy!! Would it be possible to get it signed by the beautiful author??? :-)

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Hi Heather! I’m flattered you’d want it signed! I’d be happy to sign it for you, but I’ll need to order it on your behalf, have it shipped to me, and then ship it to you. I’d just need you to PayPal me for the book and shipping (instead of you ordering and paying through Lulu.com)! If you’re interested, just e-mail me at temptalia[at]gmail.com :)

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such an awesome idea! CONGRATULATIONS! is it only sold at that website?

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Yes, it’s only sold through the website! It’s the most cost effective method, and they ship to several international destinations, which was important to me.

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Wow, that’s amazing! Well done Christine!

Methinks this is going on my Christmas list :D

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Aw, thanks Porcelain :)

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Oh Christine!! That’s amazing!! Congratulations!! U r the best!

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Thank you, Ayat :)

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Dear Christine

Congratulations from all of my heart, you are such a wonderful person that bring colorful joy to women around the world.

Just like Heather, I would appreciate to have my book signed by you?
Do you ship them yourself or should I wait by ordering, so Lulu does not just ship it out too fast?
For all international reades, Lulu ships international too.

Good luck and best of wishes, hope it sells out for you (well, not before I get my own copy LOL)

Best regards,
Julie from Denmark

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Hi Julie!

All books are printed and shipped via Lulu.com if you purchase there. If you would like a signed copy, I would order myself, sign it, and then ship it to you myself instead. I’m happy to do this for anyone who is crazy enough to want it ;) I’d just need you to pay me via PayPal (instead of Lulu)!

If you’re interested, just email me at temptalia[at]gmail.com!

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Congrats Christine, So happy for you really, I have learned so much from visiting your site, Although, I don’t post some of my looks, my make-up art and look has greatly improved because of you.

As a result, I am considering make-up artistry school post Graduate studies.

As others have mentioned, you have inspired many of us with your looks and techniques.
For this I say, thank you and keep up the good work.

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Thank you so much! I hope you have a lot of fun if you do end up going to artistry school :)

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*boggles* Why not rule your country while you’re at it?

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LOL, I wish ;P

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That’s fantastic! I’m getting the hard copy!

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Thanks, Rochelle! :)

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a book? why would anyone pay for a book when all your fotd’s are on your website free of charge?

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Hi Kristelle,

I’ve had several readers actually painstakingly go through and create their own “book” versions of looks (immensely flattering), because they want to be able to look at the images at their vanity or in their bathroom as they apply their makeup. Most of us don’t do makeup at the computer, so I can see why having something you can refer to would be useful for some!

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hmmm…. playing devil’s advocate here… I’m curious as to why “several readers” would “painstakingly go through and create their own book” of your looks as your looks are all the same - just different colors… it’s not like they’re creative - it’s the same look, same metallic shadows, same placement everytime - far from inspiring ~cue fangirls defending ~ i mean, more power to you (i guess) for wanting to make money off something like that but i just don’t get it.. ~shrugs~

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The book was created in response to suggestions received through reader feedback surveys as well as inspired by readers who ended up doing it DIY. There was a demand, and this was felt like the right time to meet it!

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“Kristelle” can I just ask you why do you come to her website to talk sh*t all the time?!! You need to get a life or get OVER Christine, because you are either a psycho stalker, or someone with WAY too much time on your hands. You never once have said anything nice, so why do you continue to come here???

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“Lindsey”,like i said above ~cue fangirls defending~
a little thing called freedom of speech allows me to voice my opinion, and i’ll continue to do that thanks :)

I am not a little fangirl. You are just a psycho obsessed loser with WAYYYY to much time on your hands. Get a life. Seriously.

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Ive tried other beauty sites but honestly after i found this place I could never appreciate any other. This site is too great! Congratulations!

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Aww!! You are too kind, Lauren :) Thank you!

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Congrats sweetie! :D

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Thanks, Kella! :)

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Oh wow Christine! I’m so happy and excited for you, this is amazing news! Ever since I found your site, it has been such a great help, inspiration and I’ve learnt a lot from you. You dare me to try colours I would not have otherwise used, and techniques I never did want to try. I think this is a wonderful way, to end 2008 with a bang. Congratulations! This is so gonna be on my Christmas list of things I want :D

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Thank you, Jan! I’m so honored to have been able to inspire you and help you learn more about makeup. It is what keeps me going and loving what this blog does :)

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Congratulations!
Wow, a book. Your looks are so versatile and vibrant, I’m so happy for you!

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Thank you, Betsy! :)

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Congratulations. Your fans are so proud of you. Couldn’t have happened to a better person. I am looking forward to getting a copy in support. Best of luck to you.

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Thank you so much, Linz :D

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Congratulations, Christine! What an accomplishment!

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Thank you, Julia!! :)

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I’ll be ordering a hard cover. Congratulations! This is great.

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Thanks, Milan :D

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oh my gosh!
how very awesome!!
congratulations!!

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Thanks, Michelle!

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Hey Christine

Congrats girl you are really doing great. I was expecting nothing less from someone so creative.

I tried to get the hard cover but!!!!! It looks like it’s not available outside of the US. I live in south Africa and really need to get my hands on this book.

Please advise

thanks

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Hi Posley,

It is available internationally, but after looking at the international countries, it looks like they do not serve any in the Africa continent (I’m not sure why!). I would be happy to order one on your behalf and ship it to you myself, and you can just pay me via PayPal instead. If you’re interested, just email me at temptalia[at]gmail.com :)

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I wanted the hard cover but they wanted £56.95 ($112!!!!) for shipping to the UK, so I just did the download and will print it off myself. It’s a shame as I really wanted the hard copy.

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The shipping was that much? Because according to them, shipping is not at all like that… Is that the total price or just for shipping alone?

It says 1 item costs £3.50 or €4.99 to ship.

http://www.lulu.com/en/help/shipping_options_intl#shipping_eu

Let me know!

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Hi Christine,

That was definitely the price for shipping. I chose the hard copy then went to checkout, and they gave me two options for shipping. £56.95 was the cheapest one with no tracking option and they couldn’t guarantee delivery by Christmas! I downloaded the book and I will print it and bind it myself. Looks great though.

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Hi Rochelle,

If you ever do want a printed version, then I can order it for you and ship to the UK. It definitely wouldn’t be that pricey!

Thanks!

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Is there anything in it besides looks? Just asking becuase the title, Beyond Beauty, suggests something more. Or is it just a rehash of looks we’ve seen on the site? Just curious what we’re paying for.

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Beyond Beauty is part of Temptalia’s tagline/motto, actually. The title sets up a potential for a series of books published for Temptalia. These are looks seen on the site with instructions on how to achieve the look, along with a tip specific to that look (or type of look).

I had several readers request a book format, so they could bring it with them to the beauty counter or be able to refer to it while they’re actually doing makeup (in the bathroom, at their vanity).

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Fantastic Idea! I love the looks you create so this is the perfect book concept.

Good Luck!

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Thank you, Simone!

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Hi Christine!!
what a great book.. im ordering mine now!!! can u sign it???

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If you want me to sign it, I have to order it and then ship it to you myself! If you want to do that, just email me at temptalia[at]gmail.com!

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Christine! Congratulations!!! May your creation sold out real quick and you have to do a reprint!

By the way, is there anyway we could have a sneak peak how what’s inside the book like? I’m interested in the e-book version.

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Aww, thank you! :) If you click on the link for either paperback/hardcover, you’ll see a preview of the pages there!

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Just wanted to say congrats!!!

I got your book and for those who dont have it yet go out and get it its great!!!!

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