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Neutral Makeup: Go Away Rainy Days

Neutral Makeup: Go Away Rainy Days

Neutral Makeup:  Go Away Rainy Days

Even though it was a miserable, rainy day, I decided to warm things up with Bobbi Brown's Bonfire Palette! :)

You will need the following...

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When you get a new beauty product, what's the first thing you do?

When you get a new beauty product, what's the first thing you do?

When you get a new beauty product, what's the first thing you do? Swatch, use it, drool over it?

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Figure out where it falls in my blogging timeline, put it in the right box, but after that point, I photograph everything first before swatching or using!

Thanks to Dolce Aria for this question!

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MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection for Summer 2010

MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection for Summer 2010

MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection for Summer 2010

U.S. Launch Date:  April 22nd, 2010

International Launch Date:  May 2010

Craft Paper Couture – an inspired idea cut like a pattern and whipped up into a frisky little “funny face” frock. Then, strip it back to its essence for Summer 2010 for a...

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Win It! 100,000 Years of Beauty!

Win It! 100,000 Years of Beauty!

Win It! 100,000 Years of Beauty!

In February, I reviewed 100,000 Years of Beauty, which is a study of beauty through the years commissioned by L'Oreal.  After the excited response from readers, L'Oreal is giving Temptalia readers the chance to win their very own set!  L'Oreal has been kind enough to...

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Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick: Gabrielle, Rouge Orage, Ballet Russe

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick: Gabrielle, Rouge Orage, Ballet Russe

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick: Gabrielle, Rouge Orage, Ballet Russe

A few more swatches of Rouge Coco! :)  That's all I have currently!

  • Gabrielle is a bright blue-based red with a slightly glossy sheen. It reminded me of the glory that is Dragon Rouge Allure Laque, though not quite as glossy or bright,...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #019

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #019

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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MAC Art Supplies Collection + Added Photos!

MAC Art Supplies Collection + Added Photos!

MAC Art Supplies Collection

U.S. Launch Date: April 1st, 2010 International Launch Date: April 2010

Just as Art Supplies for Eyes invokes the vision, Art Supplies for Lips speaks to the ultimate in sensuality….Luscious lips drawn from innovative new Lipstain Markers and Pencils to use like a modern...

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MAC Give Me Liberty of London: Overall & Round-up

MAC Give Me Liberty of London: Overall & Round-up

MAC Give Me Liberty of London: Overall & Round-up

Now available online at MAC Cosmetics & Nordstrom.  Use LIBERTY for free shipping on all orders on maccosmetics.com!

OVERALL, I like the packaging a lot -- I just think it's spring-y and fun. It's not actually my personal style/taste, but I dig it. I...

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The Spring Season: Maybelline Born With It Lipstick

The Spring Season: Maybelline Born With It Lipstick

The Spring Season: Maybelline Born With It Lipstick

Maybelline Born With It ColorSensational Lipcolor ($7.49) is a softened pink-nude with soft champagne shimmer and a creamy finish. It has a light sheen, more sheen than glossiness, and it has decent color coverage--though not quite opaque (you can...

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