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Maybelline Sinful Sinnamon Baked Eyeshadow

Maybelline Sinful Sinnamon Baked Eyeshadow

Quick Review: Maybelline Sinful Sinnamon Baked Eyeshadow

Maybelline Sinful Sinnamon Baked Eyeshadow Duo ($7.29 for 0.09 oz.) is a baked eyeshadow (similar to MAC's Mineralize Eyeshadows), and one side is solid while the other is marbled. When...

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Happy Holidays from Temptalia!

Happy Holidays from Temptalia!

Happy Holidays!

As we approach the last week of the year, I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you and your families the warmest holidays filled with happiness, delight, and wonder.  The winter holidays are one of my favorite times of the year, because I love getting together with my family...

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What We’re Wearing, Vol. 001

What We’re Wearing, Vol. 001

What We're Wearing, Vol. 001

My favorite look from this week was using Guerlain's Rue de Rivoli palette -- the iridescent pink-gold shade all over the lid with a hint of fuchsia on the outer corner and the darker taupe-gray-plum shade in the crease.  I paired the eyes with a very sheer layer of...

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NYX Emerald City Eye Pencil

NYX Emerald City Eye Pencil

Quick Review: NYX Emerald City Eye Pencil

NYX Emerald City Eye Pencil ($3.50) is a darkened forest green with a hint of teal. It leans on the cooler side, but it works well with hazel eyes in particular. It has a fairly matte finish and good color pay off. NYX's Eye...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #060

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #060

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

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Chanel Black Pearl Nail Lacquer

Chanel Black Pearl Nail Lacquer

Chanel Spring 2011: Black Pearl

Chanel Black Pearl Le Vernis Nail Colour ($23.00 for 0.4 fl. oz.) is a stormy teal-tinged blackened base with threads of metallic silvered green running through it, then topped off with green, blue, and teal micro-shimmer. This has a rather...

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Becca Compact Concealer

Becca Compact Concealer

Quick Review: Becca Compact Concealer

Becca Compact Concealer ($38.00 for 0.10 oz.) is an item I picked up when HauteLook had a Becca sale, so I was guessing on my shade... and I guessed wrong. Becca has quite the impressive shade range--I don't think I've ever seen so many for...

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What is your favorite work-safe (school-safe) look?

What is your favorite work-safe (school-safe) look?

What is your favorite work-safe (school-safe) look? Share yours!

I love a soft shimmering shade like MAC Shroom on the lid with a medium brown like MAC Soft Brown in the crease! You can add a little oomph by going darker on cheeks or lips or else keep those both rather natural.

Thanks to Destiny for...

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Burt’s Bees Pomegranate Night Creme Review, Photos

Burt’s Bees Pomegranate Night Creme Review, Photos

Quick Review: Burt's Bees Pomegranate Night Creme

Burt's Bees Naturally Ageless Night Creme ($24.99 for 2 oz.) is a rich, moisturizing cream that doesn't actually feel rich or heavy or much like a cream at all. It felt more like a gel cream, because of the lighter...

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