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Items of Intrigue, Vol. 007

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 007

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 007

Another week, a few hours wasted window shopping at the usual suspects online. These are the five items that caught my attention the most during my browse-a-thon...

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Rediscovering Old Favorites

Rediscovering Old Favorites

What products have you found and fallen in love with all over again?

Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv and T3 Bespoke Featherweight Hair Dryer are products I've recently used again, after prolonged periods of disuse, and I remembered how much I loved them when I first tried them... and was reminded how much I ...

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To someone visiting the U.S., what brands/products would you recommend?

To someone visiting the U.S., what brands/products would you recommend?

To someone visiting the U.S., what brands/products would you recommend? Several traveling Temptalia readers are dying to know what they should be saving up for on their trips to the states! For our non-U.S. readers, I'd love to hear you share your recommendations for your country's products!

Chanel...

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Deborah Lippmann Stairway to Heaven Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Stairway to Heaven Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) contains multi-colored square (mostly) glitter suspended in a clear base color. The polish is thicker, not quite gel-like, but it's thick enough that after two coats (which is what is shown here) that...

Deborah Lippmann Stairway to Heaven Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) contains multi-colored square (mostly) glitter suspended in a clear base...

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Tom Ford Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Tom Ford Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Tom Ford Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum ($100.00 for 1.7 oz.) is a new pillar of Tom Ford's signature collection for women. It joins Black Orchid and White Patchouli. The notes include: violet leaf, Italian Mandarin, baie rose, Tuscan orris absolute, Tuscian orris...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #102

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #102

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Chanel holiday, but who knows when that will actually arrive!
  • Weekend plans:   Photographing, editing, swatching
  • Last thing you drank?:   Starbucks!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! :)

This week's Mellan photo...

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Does a brand's gift with purchase offer push you to purchase?

Does a brand's gift with purchase offer push you to purchase?

Does a brand's gift with purchase offer push you to purchase? Do you end up buying more than you planned just to get the GWP?

No, but I've never been a big fan of GWPs. I love the idea and concept, but instead, I never use anything in them (except the bags) and end up with scattered minis all around...

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NARS Holiday 2011 Collection

NARS Holiday 2011 Collection

NARS Holiday 2011 Collection

Created and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director, François Nars, the NARS 2011 Holiday Collection features model Mariacarla Boscono as the face of the season.

Mariacarla’s skin was prepared with PRO-PRIME™ Pore Refining Primer, evened with Siberia Sheer...

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