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Look: Chanel SoHo Story

Look: Chanel SoHo Story

Look: Chanel SoHo Story

I finally received my Chanel SoHo Story goodies that I ordered last week (blast them! for only allowing me to select ground shipping) on Monday, and here's a quick look I created using nearly all Chanel products.  Reviews of several of the products to follow shortly! :)

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Chanel SoHo Story Collection: Steel & Strong Le Vernis

Chanel SoHo Story Collection: Steel & Strong Le Vernis

Chanel SoHo Le Vernis: Should You?

From Chanel's exclusive and limited edition SoHo Story, we have two new and limited edition shades of polish. I am a fan of Chanel's polish--I have no issues with wear or the formula (typically), and I think they often create unique, inspiring...

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What makeup do you usually pack to bring when traveling?

What makeup do you usually pack to bring when traveling?

What makeup do you usually pack to bring when traveling? What's a must? What do you leave behind?

For most trips, I pack either 2 eyeshadow quads or one eyeshadow palette. I then bring along 2-3 lipsticks, 2-3 lipglasses, one mascara, and 2-3 eyeliners. For blush, I try to just take 2 or so.

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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Body Review & Photos

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Body Review & Photos

Body Luxury with Kate Somerville

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Body Intensive Exfoliating Treatment ($65.00 for 5 oz.) is an enzyme-based scrub that utilizes both papaya and pumpkin enzymes as well as beads to exfoliate away dead skin.  According to Kate Somerville, the enzymes "digest dead skin cells"...

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Challenge: Feline-Inspired Makeup

Challenge: Feline-Inspired Makeup

Challenge: Feline-Inspired Makeup

Edited:  Just wanted to bump this up!  Deadline is tomorrow night! :)

Last month's "No Makeup" Makeup Challenge worked out really well and readers seemed interest in making it a regular part of Temptalia.  This month, the challenge is to create a look that's...

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Win MAC Treat Me Nice Superslick Eyeliner!

Win MAC Treat Me Nice Superslick Eyeliner!

Win MAC Treat Me Nice Superslick Eyeliner!

One (1) lucky winner will receive the limited edition Treat Me Nice Superslick Eyeliner from MAC's Fabulous Felines Collection! (Retail value $16.50!)

RULES: All entries must be submitted by September 20th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as...

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Lacquer (Scrangie, Under the Stars, Black Russian)

Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Lacquer (Scrangie, Under the Stars, Black Russian)

The $18 Splurge for Nail Fanatics

Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.4 fl. oz.) is a formula that always hits the right notes. It's never thick, clumpy, or streaky--application is incredibly easy with a flawless, smooth...

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Stila Smudge Stick Eyeliner

Stila Smudge Stick Eyeliner

When Quality Beats Quantity: Stila Smudge Sticks

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner Lionfish ($20.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a twist-up waterproof eyeliner available in eight shades: Blue Ribbon (slate blue sheen), Lionfish (deep bronze sheen), Moray (golden...

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What's your go-to fall makeup look?

What's your go-to fall makeup look?

What's your go-to fall makeup look? Share yours!

It's all about the bold lip or a smokier eye. I love burgundies, berries, and wines.

Thanks to Taran for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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MAC @ Preen S/S 2011

MAC @ Preen S/S 2011

MAC @ Preen S/S 2011

INSPIRATION: "The colors of the makeup are inspired by Egypt, the colors of the sand. The clothes have beautiful pale blues and lavenders so we're doing a little blue on the eye as well. Very Catherine Deneuve, but super minimal." -- James Kaliardos

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