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Win It! Beauty.com Amika Hair Styling Trio!

Win It! Beauty.com Amika Hair Styling Trio!

Win It! Beauty.com Amika Hair Styling Trio!

Thanks to Beauty.com, one (1) lucky Temptalia reader will win an Amika Trio in giraffe print that features a mini hair dryer, curling iron, and flat iron ($199 value).  This giveaway is for U.S. readers only.

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #100

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #100

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Bath & Body Works fall soaps!  Mmm, pumpkin!
  • Weekend plans:   Re-organization/cleaning house and try to fit in a ton of nail polish swatching!
  • Favorite cuisine?:  Italian

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

This week's Mellan photo...

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Color Club Backstage Pass Collection for Holiday 2011

Color Club Backstage Pass Collection for Holiday 2011

Color Club Backstage Pass Collection for Holiday 2011

Color Club, the veteran nail polish brand, announced today the debut of Backstage Pass, a new rockin’ glitter nail polish collection. The aptly named collection features six nail polishes -- from Wish Upon a Rock-star to Platinum Record -- that...

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Where on your cheek/face do you apply your blush?

Where on your cheek/face do you apply your blush?

Where on your cheek/face do you apply your blush? Share!

I do it on the apples of the cheeks but slightly towards the bottom of them -- like I smile but err on the edge of them, rather than the tops. I then brush towards the temples.

Thanks to Maureen for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit...

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Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum

With the recent launch of Shalimar Parfum Initial, I felt it only proper to try out Shalimar Eau de Parfum ($123.00 for 3 oz.) first. It's an iconic scent, not just for the brand, but in the world of fragrance. For a truly excellent read on...

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5 Beautiful Berry Lipsticks

5 Beautiful Berry Lipsticks

5 Beautiful Berry Lipsticks

Reader Brittany requested a five ways post for berry lips, so here are five of my picks for berry lipsticks (and I'll do glosses next!) :) My trick for wearing darker shades like this is to keep eyes soft and neutral--think your-lid-but-better kind of colors with a...

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MAC Giftable, Viva Glam, Kids Helping Kids Collections for Holiday 2011

MAC Giftable, Viva Glam, Kids Helping Kids Collections for Holiday 2011

MAC Giftable, Viva Glam, Kids Helping Kids Collections for Holiday 2011

Launch Date:  October 27th, 2011 (North America), November (International)

Accessorized with a new shade of red Viva Glam Lipglass exclusive for the season: Viva Glam I Special Edition. Our other opulent offering is the Viva Glam...

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MAC Dazzlespheres Collection for Holiday 2011

MAC Dazzlespheres Collection for Holiday 2011

MAC Dazzlespheres Collection for Holiday 2011

Launch Date:  November 10th, 2011 (North America), November (International)

Mini Kits packaged in clear, couture-future ornaments. Mini Gloss Kits are in Coral, Pink and Neutral. Mini Eye Kits feature four stackable crushed metallics in Smoky Blue, Plum...

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MAC Ice Parade Collection for Holiday 2011

MAC Ice Parade Collection for Holiday 2011

MAC Ice Parade Collection for Holiday 2011

Launch Date:  October 27th, 2011 (North America), November (International)

6 Snowglobe Eye Shadows/Cool, 6 Snowglobe Eye Shadows/Warm and 6 Snowglobe Eye Sh adows/Sultry. Wrapped in abstract, geometric or circular op art packages, these gifty giftables bring...

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