Blogging from the Heart, Blogging for the Soul
Blogging from the Heart, Blogging for the Soul
Temptalia has stolen my heart, but I don’t mind–because it soothes my beauty-lovin’ soul and lifts me up. It’s changed my life, who I am, my outlook on life, and opened my mind. I’ve been wanting to write something to explain how I feel about Temptalia and the opportunities it has given me so far, so I hope you won’t think me too sentimental for today’s post. 🙂
For me, blogging is a supremely personal endeavor. Every post, every photo, and every comment is me. I feel like I put myself out there in so many of the posts, whether it’s my face for a look or my credibility when I review a new product. (I can’t tell you how many times I get the feeling of, “I hope they love it as much as I do… oh, I hope they don’t hate it!” when I fall in love with a product and recommend it to others! ) There is no question as to why I do what I do, why I am still excited to write every day—because I love it from the bottom of my heart.
Sharing a new post (or two or three…) with all of you each day brings a smile to my face and warms my heart. Blogging has been one of the most rewarding (if not the most) experience in my life thus far. I really feel absolutely, positively, and truly blessed to be able to have Temptalia as such an incredible creative outlet. It’s taught me to focus on the positive things in life and not dwell on the past but thrive in the now.
The first thought I have when I wake up is, “What am I going to write today?” and the last thought I have before I fall asleep is, “I can’t wait to write such and such post for tomorrow!” (I swear, the best brainstorming happens five minutes before you nod off, which is why I keep a notebook and pen on my nightstand!) It’s like I never knew what I wanted to do in my life until I started Temptalia and then there was that light bulb moment–“THIS… this is what I want to do!”
One of my favorite parts of the day is sitting down and reading through the comments and questions left by readers. Instant feedback is entirely addicting! It’s a real thrill to read through everyone’s responses to questions, reactions to the latest review, or whatever it happens to be at that moment. I love that connection we can have through discussion! I love that I can get recommendations or help on whatever beauty dilemma I’m currently suffering through, and I also love that I’m able to do the same for others in return.
It’s really the readers that read and enjoy Temptalia that keep me striving to be a better person and make this a better community and place for all of us to participate in! It’s like you are all my best friends who know and understand what it’s like to be head-over-heels for all things beauty! You all encourage me to work hard, be productive, and embrace what I love and reach for the stars. Thank you for letting me take a moment to share a few thoughts with you, but most of all, just thank you for reading and stopping by!
Awwww. Thank YOU, from the bottom of my heart for putting so much passion and research into every little item that you post. It is much appreciated, even from a random chick in Iowa. 🙂
Thank you, Carissa!! 🙂 I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
thank you for all that you do! every morning as i check my email, temptalia is always my first site that i venture to so i can get my makeup inspiration for the day!
Yay! 🙂
Thank you, Carla!
I’ve got something in my eye *sniff*
You wouldn’t believe how much you and Temptalia as a whole have changed my life.
…Thank you.
Aw, Roxanne! 🙂
Thank you!!
The hard work and love you put into this site really shows! I hope you know how appreciated it is by so many people.
Thank you, Anja! 🙂
Thank you Christine……You are so giving of your time…all of us appreciate you and all your swatches, reviews, thoughts, tips, time etc….The list goes on….When I want to know about a color, shade or makeup product…I always look here first
I am happy to do it and happier that it helps. Thank you, Tish! 🙂
Thank YOU for all your great swatches, reviews and information on collections/release dates! It’s really very helpful.
So glad it’s helpful! I know that not everyone has easy access to counters, department stores, Sephoras, etc. so I always hope that they can help people make better buying decisions 😀
Thank you! =) All your hard work is greatly appreciated, and I absolutely love that you enjoy it very much!
We can’t get enough of Temptalia and I don’t think we’ll ever will! <3
As you have learned a lot, I'm sure all of us have too! =)
Wishing you a great week and many many more blog posts in the future!
You’re welcome! 🙂
Thank you SO much for stopping by and commenting… it means so much to me!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and emotions with us =)
Thank you for letting me! 🙂
I visit your site every day. Although I can’t always comment (if I’m checking my email on my cell) I LOVE your blog.
Since my husband got stationed in a fort where there are NO sephoras or mac stores/counters – i rely on your swatches & reviews for products i can no longer just go and tryout on my own. Thank you for all of your posts, reviews, swatches, pics, & fotd. You’ve really helped me survive in this new station LOL! I am a beauty addict!
You & Pursebuzz are my favorite beauty bloggers! I rely on both your sites so much. Its great to see someone doing what they love & trust me, it makes many women out here very happy. Having somewhere to turn to for help in the beauty/makeup world is a godsend. Thanks girl!
YAY! Stopping by is plenty thanks for me 🙂 I, myself, am always a lurker on blogs, so I’ve got no problems with that, ha!
LOL, poor you! I don’t know how I would survive without a Sephora within 20 miles… I am spoiled 😛
Thank you so much!
Christine you are awesome- keep it up! 🙂
I’ll do my best! Thanks, Chloe 🙂
Christine,
You are my morning ritual at work. I login, print out necessary morning materials for my bosses then I look forward to your posts – I feel your enthusiasm through the screen. It’s blogs like yours that makes me excited to play with my makeup every morning!
Aww!! 🙂 Thank you so much, Alexis 🙂
Aww, Christine! I know, as a reader that checks Temptalia every day, that this site has changed my life as well! I love reading about new products, I rely on your site almost entirely for pictures and swatches of new releases, and since times are so tough right now, and I can’t afford to buy makeup, I get to see and experience new collections through you!
But most importantly, for me, as an artist, I feel like it’s a mutual way of being inspired. You say you are inspired by us, the readers. But you inspire us SO much more! Your inventive color combinations, your fearlessness to try new things, it make us want to try and do new things too!
I know that I speak for a lot of us when I say you’ve improved our lives too Christine, and we all feel like we have a constant friend in you as well. Thank you for making your wonderful site! It keeps us happy and inspired every day.
Thank you, Mariah! You’ve been such a huge part of Temptalia — really appreciate all of your continuing support 🙂 It’s really just heartwarming to have you keep visiting, even after years have gone by!
Awww big puffy hearts to you! You are an inspiration to everyone out there!
<33 thank you, Lindsay!
Thank YOU for doing what you do! (I wanna say “doing what you do best”, but I really can’t say that, can I? Maybe you excel at surfing, haha!)
I love all the information and help and excitement you and all the other readers/commenters spread here :]
Here’s to many, many more!
This is probably what I do best, haha! 🙂
Thank you so much, Annie!
Wohooow! ^^ I love your site, and it really shows how much you care, not just about your beautiful site, but also your readers, which is amazing!
Thank you for all your fun posts and reviews, and I ‘ll keep on visiting, keep on reading every day, because I love stopping by your site more than once, day after day!
Thank you very much ^^
XOXO
Stephanie, a Belgian Beauty-addict 😉
Thanks a lot, Stephanie! 🙂 Happy to have you here, all the way from Belgium!!
I love all of your reviews, looks, and info about new launches! I appreciate all of the time and effort you put into Temptalia! Your blog was one of the first ones I found when I started to really get into makeup — I love it!
Thank you, Michelle! I love being able to share everything with you!
Christine that is so nice to hear. I am always amazed at how detailed this site is. It has turned me on to reading other beauty blogs and makes purchasing new items so much easier. I live in Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada and there is not too much high end makeup available here, certainly no MAC store! Your reviews have been invaluable in allowing me to make the best decisions about what to buy online! This is also the first time I have really participated in any discussions on any websites so thank you for being so welcoming! Temptalia is the first site I look at every morning with my coffee!!
Aren’t beauty blogs great? I don’t know how I survived without all these fabulous resources to make sure I don’t go buying dud products!
Thank you so much, Katrina! I’m so glad I’ve been able to make buying a little easier 🙂
I’ve been following Temptalia since your LiveJournal days, and it really is my favorite beauty blog. Your hard work is evident – from the frequent posts and caliber of reviews, to the professionalism and helpfulness you put forth. Plus, I’m a full-time student too, and I know free time is essentially non-existent, so it’s pretty impressive you’ve been able to manage the blog as well as you do! 🙂 Good luck, and I can’t wait for future posts!
Whew, you’ve been with me for a LONG time, Mina! Thank you so, so much. 🙂
Good luck in school!!
Your work here is terrific. Reading your page is always great fun! Thank you for all the time, effort, and energy you put into your posts/reviews. You’re amazing!
Aww, thank you, Azucar! It is my pleasure!
That was so sweet! Like Alexis said before me, you are apart of my morning (or just daily) ritual. Thank you so much for the sacrifice of time I know that this blog takes! I know I truly appreciate it 🙂
I am honored! 🙂 Thanks, Letitia!
Christine,
I don’t know how I lived without your blog before.. I only discovered it in December! You’re an amazing blogger and your opinion on products definitely mean so so much. Keep up the great work!!!
You’re too sweet, Jenni! Thank you 😀
I’m glad you love it, as much as I love hitting the refresh button on my blackberry to see what’s next from Temptalia.com! I’m new to the site and I’m in love already. I come everyday now. What I love most is how objective it is. You have your faves but also go through what products would look like on other skin tones and not just yours. Two questions, where did the name come from and where are you studying towards your JD and MBA degree?
Haha 😀 I’m studying at Santa Clara University! Less than 18 months to go…
Thank you!
I’m 15 years old, and probably one of your younger readers, but reading Temptalia is honestly the highlight of my day. When I’m in my last period in school each day, I always look forward to getting home, and racing to my laptop to check out the new posts for the day. You feed my makeup obsession, have caused me to try out some products that you recommended (and I loved!), and inspired me. When I’m out of college, I hope to be a beauty editor and this blog is the exact inspiration I need. Thanks Christine for being so amazing! <3
Beauty knows no age! 😉 It’s so great to have you hear and know that you enjoy the blog. Best of luck with your beauty editor dreams!! 🙂
Thank you, Christine! Temptalia is possibly THE best beauty blog I’ve ever encountered. The writing, the swatches, the layout… it’s amazing. I don’t buy anything until I’ve seen it on here and I’m sure that you like it 🙂
Whoa! Thank you so much, Dianna 🙂 That is amazing to hear!
Awww that’s so sweet of you. Thank you Christine for all you do! You are a tremendous help on so many levels. You took the words right out of my mouth when you said you feel like we are best friends. I’ve started feeling that way also. It’s nice to have someone to talk to that has the same interests and gives you honest opinions. You are also such a kind and understanding person. Your boyfriend is one lucky man! But I’m sure he knows that already 🙂 Have a good night!
Isn’t it amazing how easy it can be for us to connect? It almost takes you by surprise, but it’s fantastic.
Thank you!
A million thanks to you Christine for putting your passion into words! It’s inspiring to see someone so dedicated and passionate about something! Lots of love from London!
A million you’re welcomes right back at you! 🙂
Thanks, Kiki!
I love your blog Christine, I read it every day religiously! Probably the highest quality beauty blog out there!
So happy to have you hear everyday, Haley! Thank you!
Thank-you for all your hard work. Your reviews/swatches are always well done (photographed), well-thought out and well-reasoned! I always come back to this place for reference and reviews! It’s nice to always hear that you appreciated your readers.
When I turn on my computer, my first thought is “Temptalia.com, I need my daily makeup fix!”
Haha! XD
Woo!! It has always been a HUGE goal of mine that swatches/photos are on point! I’ve always appreciated really well-done photography but also know how frustrating it is to see a photo of a color and then see it in real life… and the two don’t match. Thank you, Rosanna! 🙂
Chris, ( I hope you don’t mind I call you that)
I love that you are the only beauty blogger who doesn’t constantly complain about blogging. It seems counterintuitive doesn’t it? I don’t know if that is within your personality composite or simply the result of doing what you love, but either way it makes Temptalia a pure joy to be apart of.
I also have never seen another blogger, who is so involved with her audience. Whether it is dissenting opinions, sharing experiences, or simply indulging in our joint passions for all things pretty, you haven’t abandoned us mere mortals because you have attained a level of blog success.
Beauty blogs have replaced my love of beauty magazines, but it requires a lot to make me an daily reader. Thanks to your devotion to this amazing project I am here everyday.
Kris
Hey Kris,
That is sad to hear! Beauty blogging isn’t always perfect and rosy, but at the end of the day, there is so much joy I get out of it that it more than makes up for (and then some) any annoyances (like the web server crashing on me, LOL, which I swear takes a year off my life!). I also don’t feel that the blog is the place to complain about it – if I have frustrations, I’ll talk them out with my boyfriend or find a way to overcome them 🙂 I have always wanted Temptalia to be a really positive space, and in the past six months, I, personally, have been working to become more positive as a person overall!
Thank you so much, Kris! It is great to have you here as a daily reader 🙂
You do an incredible job with your blog, you’re in my top three beauty blogs — the ones I check every single day — and one of the few that I frequently recommend to friends! You do a fantastic job with well-thought-out writing and amazing (and accurate) photos! Thanks for helping me get my glamor on every day! 🙂
Aww, thank you! I know you’ve been reading for awhile, and it’s just always something special when you can do what you do and people still come back after years go by 🙂
I check Temptalia once…twice…three times a day religiously. I love reading and seeing everything you allow us to see. I’m as grateful as everyone else for all that you do. It truly is a lot of hard work, especially seeing as you are also a student. Thank you for all that you do.
Good 😛 Thank you for checking so often, Shanna! 🙂
Girl, you know temptalia.com is the home page on my phone’s browser, right? Seriously great post! Loved reading it – Sending you big Zen hugs from up north 🙂
Dusty
Haha 😉 Love it!! Thanks, Dusty! *hugs*
Christine, you’re the sweetest. Please know that your readers love and appreciate all that you do, all the time that you pour into this site, just to let us all know what’s going on in the beauty world! Without you, I wouldn’t be half as knowledgeable about things as I am. So from me to you… THANK YOU! <3
Aw, thank you, Sara! Really, your words are so kind!
You are just awesome. I love you and your work. Keep it coming…SKY IS YOUR LIMIT(have being coming to this site for years and it keeps getting better)
Ohh, I hope so! Thank you, Omo!
Christine, your site is simply fabulous in every way, and I look forward to reading it every. Single. Day. Without. Fail 🙂 Thank you for your hard work and dedication! As a writer, I found this post quite inspirational. Here’s my question for you: How do you balance the blog AND your studies?
Thank you, Tee! 🙂
I prioritize and try to stay organized! I might not put things back (my boyfriend’s #1 pet peeve about me!) all of the time, but I am relatively organized when it comes to the blog. I have organizers for the products I plan on review, products I want to review right away, products I’m done reviewing, etc. It kind of organizes the chaos for me! I also keep a lot of to-do lists and notebooks around to write down ideas, thoughts, or keep track of nitty gritty details (like what does X lipstick smell like). So by staying as organized as I can manage with the blog helps me streamline the process 🙂 It also helps that I’ve been doing it for a few years now so I have a better idea of what order I like to do things, what angle works for what kind of product to save time on photography, and all that.
ALSO, my boyfriend works really, really hard on Temptalia for all the technical details–making sure the layout loads as fast as we can get it, the server can handle everyone on it, the layout, plugins, video editing (yep! he edits ALL of the videos) — having him handle a lot of these details helps out so, so much.
I try to do school stuff on the weekend – get it all done before the week starts – because weekdays for blogging seem to be key. It also lets me do stuff “on the fly,” with news breaking in beauty during the week more so than the weekend!
*Awwwww!*
That was very touching and sincere- you’re such a sweetie! We appreciate you so much. I know I check temptalia several times a day!
You’re THE best. =)
Thanks for all your support, Kelly! 😀
You know this is really lovely and refershing.
I have been reading blogs for a while and lately I have been a bit ‘over’ people using them to rant and whine – sometimes even about their readers. You obviously really enjoy this and I found your post really touching and genuine.
Many thanks.
Kristine
Aww! I’m not going to lie — there are a few things that happen along the way of blogging that are more difficult to deal with or just day-to-day more “admin” type stuff that is less-than-fun (like OMG technical problems!), but complaining about it to YOU is not what the blog is about or what I want on the blog! But of course, none of that takes away from all of the amazing parts about blogging 🙂 I want to keep the blog upbeat, positive, and just on-topic–beauty!
I am surprised to hear that someone would complain about their readers on their blog 🙁
Christine
Thank you for doing all you do to keep us make up junkies updated with the current make up collections and trends!
You definitely the hardest working make up blogger out there with the biggest heart!
Thanks again,
Jen
ps. On the Tabloid Beauty pro colours did you apply them with the applicator it came with or a lip brush? Because I could have sworn we have about the same pigmentation in our lips and I got “Stuck on you” and it came out darker than your swatches, which usually are on point for me.
Thanks.
Thank you, Jennifer! 🙂
I used the applicator that came with it! Hmm, maybe you applied more? I am not sure! That’s the only thing I could think of.
This is the cutest post ever! Thank you so much for all of your hard work– this blog is AMAZING!
Aww 😀 Thanks, Avery!
no, thank YOU! thank you for giving us your precious time and effort just to make us happy! i really enjoy and appreciate what you are doing, keep it up! 🙂
No, no, my pleasure! My time is being well spent!!
I love your blog Christine, I read it every day religiously.. probably the highest quality beauty blog out there!
Thank you bunches, Haley!!
Christine, the care and passon you put in your blog is obvious. I look forward to reading it everyday. Thank you for all that you do.
Thank you for reading every day, Ember!
Let’s put it like this, Christine — if I could read only one beauty blog, it would be yours! Keep up the great work, we love it!
Wow, Alix! You have me practically speechless — thank you!
Christine,
It is so amazing what you do with Temptalia and it’s one of my staple websites for sure!! It’s the first thing I check (along with my email) and I definitely check Temptalia dozens of times to see if there are new tidbits about new collections and reviews!! As a fellow makeup junkie who would love to blog herself I really admire your work and I think it’s SO amazing that you’ve so successfully followed your passion!!
It’s such a fun and informative site and I think I speak for all my fellow readers when I say we really couldn’t live without it!
Ohh, yay!! Thank you so much, Kate 😉 Makes me feel good trying to get multiple posts up throughout the day, knowing people are checking back!
Thank you for inspiring me to blog about whatever comes from my heart. I even try my best to blog more often about whatever that I want to blog about. Even though I don’t get too many visitors on my blog but it’s worth that I have some people take their time to read it. Your blog is what keeps me inspired.
It’s really good that you take time to make sure you blog about what *you* want, too!! 🙂 It’s easy to get caught up in keeping up with what’s new or whatever.
Thank you, Jacquelyn!
Christine, you are a class act, a wealth of knowledge and a total joy to read. What a sweet post!
Aw, thank you Stef 😀
Aww that was so nice I really appreciate all the hard work you put into this website. Your love for it is so evident. I’ve never met you obviously but its like we all know each other. Like I’ve told you before when the computer turns on your web page is the first one I go to and I will continue to go to for all my beauty concerns. Thank you soooo much Christine your awesome.
We do! It’s like we know each other’s greatest passion and it just really gives us great insight into each other.
Thank you for being with us, Diana 🙂
This blog is like my beauty bible. I come here first thing in the morning and I check in several times a day for updates. This site is tremendously helpful and well designed. Thank you for your hard work, Christine.
Wow! Thanks a lot, Shontay! That’s just so sweet 🙂
Hey Christine,
Temptalia is my favourite website! I recently decided that I want to become a MUA and have really valued your posts. They have helped me to decide which products to buy. I have spent quite a bit on MAC products in the past few weeks 🙂
Cheers
Ness
Ohh! Are you going to school or going the self-taught route? Good luck!
Thank you!!
I am going to go to school in the second half of the year. So until then, I will keep on practising. 🙂
That’s awesome! You’ll be a fountain of knowledge in no time 😉
Christine, you are an invaluable (and fun! and organized!) resource, and all your passion and hard work is not only evident, but much appreciated =)
I’m so glad it shows! Thank you, Alice!
Thank you Christine for such an awesome outlet for all us “beauty junkies” to get our fix everyday 🙂
My pleasure, Cherokee 😀
I’m glad you love blogging! I remember the early days of LJ. I have always relied on your reviews because we have the same coloring & have similar tastes.
Oh, Monica!! 🙂 Hope you are well! It’s been one long and crazy ride from LJ to here!
Hey Cristine. I went into MAC yesterday and was talking about new collections with the ma’s and they were like “how do you know about those collections, we don’t even know about them yet?” I wanted to scream uh TEMPTALIA.COM! but I shrugged my shoulders and walked away feeling like temptalia was my little secret lol. Thought I’d share ;] THANK YOU.
LOL! That’s hilarious, Angie 😉 Love it!
Thank you!
Oh my goodness! That is so sweet 🙂 I have never met you but for some reason I can tell there is true sincerity to this post. In all your posts for that matter. This is the first beauty blog that I have ever read and you make me not want to look any further. Honestly Christine, I feel like you are my best friend too. I look forward to reading your new posts and get excited reading about EVERYTHING. It’s so funny how we can all connect here on the mutual love for beauty but have never met before! I look into the future and see big things for you Christine! I see everyone here getting together like at a big beauty convention in Las Vegas … lol, or something like it! I just day dreamed that! Since I’ve come upon this beauty blog I’ve become a smarter beauty addict, lol. I come to Temptalia to do my research on what is out there 😀 Keep doing EXACTLY what you are doing and you will have a forever fan in me.
Sincerely,
Mirna E. A.
I was sooo hesitant when I started writing this post, but I am so glad I did. Being able to share my feelings and hear yours in return is exactly what this post is about.
Haha, a beauty convention in Vegas, wouldn’t that be something!
Thank you so much, Mirna! 🙂
Maaaan why did I get teary-eyed reading this? LOL! I absolutely love your passion & dedication to this site. I imagine that it’s not always easy, but I’m sure I speak for all of your dedicated readers when I say we thoroughly appreciate the hard work you put into running Temptalia! Your pictures, reviews, and tutorials have been invaluable in my quest to learn about all things beauty. Thank you, Christine!
LOL, for the same reason I did! It’s so heartwarming and everyone’s appreciation and support is so, so dear to me. Impossible to convey in words!
Thank you so much, Tricia!
I’ve said it before, I am amazed at your resourcefulness and dedication to your site. Temptalia has become a part of my daily routine, and I’m sure for many others as well. My day starts with watching the news, checking phone messages, reading emails, Temptalia — then Facebook, Twitter, etc. That’s pretty much how I fill my day in with all the current affairs 🙂
Happy to be part of your daily routine 🙂 Thank you so much!!
Thank you Christine. I check your site every day and when I can’t, I check all the posts I’ve missed while away. I don’t buy a product I’m unfamiliar with until I see if you’ve done a review and others have commented. This is my consumer’s guide!!!! I used to feel guilty for loving makeup so much because NONE of my friends or family do. I’ve spent the last 10 years hiding my love for cosmetics and finding this site just about a year ago has allowed me to feel ok with that, at the age of 30! I admire the motivation and creativity you have, to have accomplished so much already!
Consumer’s Guide!! Awwww 🙂 I am blushing — thank you so much, Brenda!
This is such a nice post! My blog is no Temptalia but I feel exactly the same way, like…oh today I have to do such and such FOTD and review this and that, I hope if someone gets it it works for them, or I hope this piece of advice works for everyone LOL. It’s great to share this with you =)
I give you kudos for writing your blog in two languages (but it is really nice for those like me, who speak just ol’ English)!
It’s truly incredible, isn’t it? I’m so glad you enjoy it, too!
Hey Christine, what a great post! I am a writer (about to graduate with degree in English/Creative writing) so I know how rewarding writing can be!
Thank you so much for the gift you’ve given us with this site! My family and friends make fun of my beauty addiction and don’t quite understand it (and sometimes belittle it when they’re angry, I bet a lot of people here can relate to that!), so I look forward to visiting temptalia and not feeling like I’m crazy, or at least like there are many other people out there who are just as crazy! I look at temptalia at least once a day, if not 5-10 times, haha. I’m obsessed with you, but not in a creepy stalker way 😉 In fact, I was at ulta earlier wondering if I should buy a product, so I whipped out my blackberry and looked for the review of it on here! I read and enjoy a lot of beauty blogs, but yours is my favorite because I think it is the most complete, honest, witty, and personal one out there! I also think you handle negative comments (not that you get many!) and the slightly awkward ones (i.e. me telling you I’m obsessed with you, haha) better than any blogger or vlogger I’ve seen.
anyway, you are truly an inspiration! I’m 22, and in a culture where people our age are so dark, cynical, and constantly living vicariously through famous people, it’s a blessing to have a bright light like you who shows that you don’t need to be outrageous, in the tabloids, or have something nasty or sarcastic to say about everything in order to be cool and influence people! you could have easily gotten a big head by now from your success and popularity, but I can tell you’re still a blend of confident, humble, and appreciative. I could think of infinite complimentary adjectives to describe you and the temptalia site!
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Ohh, congrats on graduation, Rachel! I bet that feels rewarding!! 🙂
I totally feel ya… NOBODY understood my beauty obsession, and until the blog started to get some popularity… my family was like, “Really? You spend HOW MUCH on makeup?” Now, they see it as a possible career choice so they’re like, “Oh, okay, you can spend as much time on this as you do and it’s OK!”, and they’re super, super supportive (though they were before… but were totally baffled by it all!).
What product were you thinking of getting at Ulta?
I’ve realized, particularly in the past six months, that it’s SO SO incredibly important to have a more can-do, positive attitude. It really does translate into how I feel every day, even if it’s taken months to kind of get to the point where I am today.
Thank you so much, Rachel 😉
P.S. It was totally flattering and made me smile when you said you were obsessed with me! 😛
At Ulta, I was looking at the UD Stardust eyeshadows.. I ended up getting 54 because I noticed in your swatches that it’s the only shade that doesn’t have boring silver glitter, it has pinkish purply irredescent glitter! It’s funny how sometimes little details like that are more obvious in your swatch photos than in the swatches I do in real life! Maybe it’s the magnification of the photos? Or maybe it’s just your mad skillz 😉
Gotcha 😉 Let me know you like it! I haven’t touched them since the look I did with one of them (the teal one, I think). Probably the magnification! I’ll see a “matte” eyeshadow, but then the close-up photo reveals the tiniest bit of sparkle, haha.
THANK YOU – for always be so loyal to your blog and for really pouring your heart into every post. I know you probably hear this a lot, but I don’t say it a lot, so to me – it’s special: you are one of my favorites! =)
Thank you, Jeannie! 🙂 I don’t think you can ever let someone know how much you appreciate, love, etc. them enough, so it is nice to hear it (and say it!)!
I’m not exactly that fond of makeup…depends on my mood and the day but I love your blog! Love this post too…
Even more of an honor that you love the blog then, haha 😉
THank you, Sesame!
We love your posts and your pics and all your sharing too! This is my favourite place to visit! 🙂
Yay 🙂 Thank you so much, Hilana!
You have made the best beauty site, hands down. But at the same time you’re so sweet and genuine and none of it has gone to your head. Which is why I check your site approximately 19 times a day. Keep rockin Christine!!
19?! Thank you for being so dedicated, Lulee!!
I too would like to say thank you, you really have helped me out soo much with picking out things from makeup to skin care, I read your review first before I buy anything alot of the times, so thank you again for everything you do
All my pleasure, Nicole, truly! Thank you!
ive been wanting to say u have taught me to look at makeup differently i used to buy makeup for the sake n slather it on unblended n all over place…… Thank u for reawakening me U Rock !!!!
Aww!! I am truly honored to be able to help you! Thank you, Neli!
This is really the best beauty blog ever, I visit you every day. Hope you will go on with it for a long time… (excuses for my english… a Belgian fan!)
Thank you, Bren 😀
Thank you so much for putting the time and effort to make your blog such an awesome place! Even though I don’t comment on every post, your blog is one I HAVE to read every day or might go through withdrawals. 🙂
Entirely my pleasure, Tammy! Thank you for reading 🙂
Reading your blog encourages me to work harder for my own blog, though as Marce wrote, my blog is no Temptalia either.
And yes, I am a beauty addict just like you and many of your readers! Thank God, my hubby is understanding and supportive of my blogging and would help me to get stuff from brands not available here all the way from the US for me to try out. 🙂
I am amazed and totally honored that it encourages you to worker harder on your own blog!
Thank you Vonvon!
You are so cute!
I love your website!
I check it a few times a day and get excited whenever you show a new product 🙂
Thank you so much!
Happy to hear it, Tanja! Thank you!
I also want to thank you Christine for all your hard work that you do everyday. I check your blog multiple times every day over others because of your amazing content, and the fact that you always have new posts. That’s a lot of dedication that many bloggers don’t have. I feel like the readers get all the benefit from your hard work, so THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
It is truly a joy to do. Thank you, Traci!
Thank you too for all the passion you put in blogging for us. It’s important for me have found a girl obsessed like me with makeup! Don’t stop IT now, as Freddy Mercure said long time ago, don’t stop exciting us and sharing with us all these ideas, stuffs and above all… YOU!
Lots of us totally obsessed beauty addicts here, Linda ;D LOL!
Thank you so much!
awww thank you christine! i can’t tell you how many times a day i check your blog incase something new has been posted.
it is fast turning into my beauty bible. i’m yet to find a product swatch which isn’t true to life, your reviews are always honest and i love how you add in little bits about your life [which by the way is insane! how can you manage running a blog like this AND studying for a MBA? so, SO much hard work! are you secretly superwoman?]
i hope this keeps giving you as much joy as it is now, there will be a LOT of unhappy temptalia-addicts if you stop!
Aww! I don’t ever want to stop 😉
Time management is really key! So is organization, because it helps to ensure I don’t waste time looking for things!
Thank you so much, Rachel!
You have truly set yourself apart from other beauty bloggers by your passion and dedication to this site. I really appreciate your site value your opinions and reviews. Please keep up the amazing work!!!
Thank you so much, Karen! I will do my very best!
You know Christine, I was never into all this blogging stuff before. Then I found out about yours and I can’t miss a day of your wisdom. It’s so great that you’re so passionate. You’re my go-to for all upcoming MAC launches and product info. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
I forgot to mention that I love pics of your Mellan. He’s gorgeous! I’m wild about makeup and pets(not in a crazy weird way).
Haha! I loveee animals, too!!
Aww, so thrilled you’ve gotten into blogging 🙂 It’s such a great medium!
Thank you, Kris!
After a hard day at work, visiting your pages is like taking a refreshing breath of air…THANK YOU Christine for your time and dedication 🙂 also, thank you for being so close to your readers, actually be there and taking the time to answer, even just two words 🙂
All the best, and thank you so much.. May you take care always 🙂
Best regards from Europe!!
Thanks a lot, Inuchan! So great to have readers from near and far who enjoy the blog 🙂
Hi Christine,
Although pretty much all has been already said,I just wanted to thank You myself. Your hard work, dedication, and most importantly love for this blog shows in every little detail, and is such a positive, girly place to seek out! I tend to visit your blog every day when i turn on my pc, whether at work, or at home. I often visit many times a day, it’s not even a conscious decision. 🙂 And I rely on Your opinions and swatches too (but don’t let this pressure You,I keep in mind that I may not love something just as much, for exc. a very bright lip-I can appreciate it on You,but it’s not usually my style). Here in Hungary high-end makeup seems to be a lot more expensive, especially considering the wages, so I too often enjoy seeing items reviewed by You, even if we don’t have access to it here. Without You I wouldn’t even know about Urban Decay or Stila, Benefit (none here :()
Without rambling too much, I just wanted to thank You for all the help and friendliness You show towards us. It’s amazing to get feedback from you, I always feel so happy when You respond – probably why many of us comment and feel like this is a community.
Best wishes, and many hugs from far far away! 🙂
Thank you SO, SO much, Petra! It really is so sweet to say 🙂 I really appreciate it! *hugs*
ignoring the fact, that i’m going to be broke because of your blog, i just love temptalia so much! i can’t wait to read new posts and get some inspiration for my makeup or read opinions about products that interest me.
you do a really good job.
LOL!
Thank you, Mora!
Thank you Cristine for share with us everything you know abbout beauty and make-up. And in my case, for let me practice my english, sometimes I don´t feedback any post because I can´t translate my feelings or whatever, but I understand and learn everything
Greetings from Canary Islands, Spain
It always amazes me when someone takes the time to leave a comment when English isn’t their first language! 🙂
Thank you!
Same here.. greetings from Dubai, United Arab Emirates 😉
Aww Christine, it’s me who should thank you. I’ve never seen such commitment from any other beauty bloggers. I come home from work knowing for sure that I’d find something interesting to read or to write. Thinking that you actually read every single comment makes me admire you even more. Thank you so much for doing this.
You changed my life style. You inspire me!
Love,
Amal
It is an honor!! I love reading all the comments that come in… it is so interesting to hear from everyone, get their insights, and see what they think!
Thank you, Amal!
Hi, Christine. That was such a nice post. One of the best things I ever found in the internet is your blog. I look forward to reading it everyday. You inspire us to pursue our passion. And you truly are one of my beauty icons. Wish you continued success.
Thank you, Millie! It is so important that we find what we love and are passionate about and try to incorporate it into your daily lives 🙂
Well keep it up. It brings a smile to my face when you post, too.
I hope I can continue to do so for you 🙂
Seriously Christine that brought a tear to my eye!!! I love your site and I check it everyday!!! Thank you sooooo much for all the wonderful work you do here!
Aww 🙂 Thank you, Andrea!
I can’t imagine having my morning coffee without Temptalia…thank you!
Thank you, Samantha!
This is beautiful.
You say that you’re grateful for us readers, but it’s really us the readers who are grateful for your amazing blog! I log onto Temptalia every single day, because your posts and reviews are so comprehensive and helpful, and your photos are crystal clear and beautiful. You have such a wonderful personality, and that really shines through in your blog!
Thank you Christine! I look forward to more posts! <3
Thank you so much!! 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoy the blog!
Cristine thank you !!!!! I love your blog and your hard work and passion is so obvious in your post. I wanted to let you know that since I have been visiting your blog I have also been discovering creativeness. I really admire were you are at academically as well as how far you have gone with this blog!!! good luck to you and keep on blogging because I will be looking foward to reading every morning 🙂
Thank you, Eyeris! It’s so great that it does come across in the posts 🙂
I should be thanking you. Your blog is one of only a few I go to every. single. day. Actually, it’s almost every few hours on weekdays… =P I don’t always comment on every post but I do read them along with with comments and appreciate all the work you put into each one and the time you spend responding to comments when you have so many other things on your plate. And you have the best reviews! I never feel like I’m reading an advertisement.
So, thank YOU! =)
Aww!! Thank you, Connie! I appreciate you visiting us on the daily 😉
i am so happy i came across your website.i come almost everyday to check on your updates which is fantastic by the way.its such a supprise to me that you have just started loving make up just 2-3 years back.Keep up the good work and you rock babe!! 🙂
I am happy you did, too! 🙂
Thank you!
Christine,
I loved this post! I have been following Temptalia since the beginning, back when you didn’t even show your full face! I would look forward to reading your post each and every day. I can’t believe how far you have come in such a short period, and you inspire me to go forth with my dreams and aspirations of bursting into the beauty industry.
Keep doing what you’re doing girl!
Thanks a lot, Crystal! It’s so great that you’re still reading Temptalia after all this time!
Thank YOU for all the hard work, Christine!!!
Temptalia.com is my daily fix and it’s just like you… SIMPLY AMAZING! I know I can trust you when it comes to product reviews, you have the best pictures and I love your writing style.
I mean, Temptalia.com doesn’t even look like a blog… I remember the first time I visited this ‘site’ and I thought it was owned by a company… until I read the “About Us” section. I was AMAZED when I found out it was all you. It looks VERY professional. Also, your boyfriend did an amazing job on the lay-out!
What also got me addicted to this blog is the fact that you reply to most of the comments you receive. This way we actually get a chance to interact with you.
You really inspire me! ^.^
Yayyy! Happy to be part of your daily fix 🙂
Thank you SO, SO much. LOL, I think we really work hard to give the site a cleaner, more “professional” look because I used to do web design and my boyfriend currently does it, so we both like that more professional feeL!
🙂
Cystine Hi,
I’m really pleasantly surprised with everything you do with the post of each day, with samples, but especially with your looks are something that envelops me and I want to imitate as soon as possible, obviously some more love others, I am a reader who visits you every day … although they can not leave comments diariariamente, the difference in the language sometimes be concentrated want to know what I will send you … and to understand what I mean …
I admire you, I think is very pretty and also very intelligent, eloquent, and above all a beautiful little girl … I like you, because you are someone I can see by the daily work and we share this passion for beauty … I’ve been reading for nearly a year since I found out … and have carefully reviewed the work he has done for some years … guess what, I’ve learned a lot thanks to you, I love your technique, and I think you also have learned in this long journey, for me it is possible to see how you’ve grown, I hope you continue giving through much of Temptalia .. .. Thanks pretty girl! =)
Liz
Thank you so much, Liz! It means so much to me just to have people reading, comments are just icing on the cake 🙂 Your words are so kind – they have just warmed my heart!
Christine,
I really liked makeup before I came upon your site but you have given me a love for it and an understanding that I probably otherwise would not have. I love your website and appreciate all of the time and effort you put into it. I am a prettier gal because of you and your tips. I recommend your site to all my friends and I trust in everything you say. Thank You.
Leidy R.- NYC
Thank you, Leidy! I am happy to have been able to help you 🙂
Hi! Your blog is one of my favorites, even if I don’t comment much, I pass by everyday! Thank you for your daily hard work! Many <3s for you from Portugal 🙂
Thank you so much, Ines!!
Aww……this was a great post. We love you Christine!! Thanks for all you do…
Thank you, Shweta!
That is so nice to read Christine. I did not realize you enjoyed this as much as you do. I knew it was a hobby and something you did because of your love of beauty products, but I guess I didn’t realize how much it meant until now reading this post. That is awesome. I will continue to read as always.
I definitely do 🙂 Thank you, Michelle!
Thank you so much for your website. I am so happy I found it! I love everything about your site and appreciate all the detail you put in every reviews, photos, and posts! I’ve been to a few other blogs but I think yours is hands down the best!
It’s a joy to be able to provide it for all of you!
Thank you, An!
hey christine hope u r doing good and busy as always
i had gone for holidays on my 8th marriage annv. and m back now and catching up with ur posts
whenever u post a thing like this i always feels as if u r in front of me and sharing ur thoughts hahaha
it feels incredible to read ur mind and thoughts … we get to know u from inside
u r truelly a gem no no no DIAMOND yeah
i wish u all the best in ur life and wish all ur dreams come true
u know what i LOVEEEE abt u ( i think i have told earlier also)??? the way u give attention to every reader of urs wowwww never seen such response on any other blog
love u and temptalia
Hi Rashmi!
So happy to hear you had a holiday for your anniversary with your hubby — congrats on eight years! I was wondering where you had disappeared to 😉
I think if someone takes the time to ask me a question or a comment, it’s important to give them time back! I can’t reply to every single comment but I try to reply to as many as I can and definitely do my best to answer any and all questions 🙂
Thank you so much!!
Thank you Christine!! I am so glad I found your blog…ever since then I visit daily, multiple times a day if I can. It is kind of an addiction 🙂
You provide detail reviews and great swatches/pictures. I don’t know how you do it all but it is very impressive.
Thank you so much, Nicci! It is great to have you here!