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China Glaze Retro Diva Collection for Fall 2009 - Swatches Part 2

China Glaze Retro Diva Collection for Fall 2009 - Swatches Part 2

China Glaze Retro Diva Collection for Fall 2009 - Part 2

Six more shades from China Glaze's latest launch, and there is sure to be at least one that catches your eye. My personal favorites were Cords, Let's Groove, and Thunderbird. What are your faves?

  • Cords is a metallic-y grayish taupe-brown. ...

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China Glaze Retro Diva Collection for Fall 2009 Swatches Part 1

China Glaze Retro Diva Collection for Fall 2009 Swatches Part 1

China Glaze Retro Diva Collection for Fall 2009 - Part 1

For fall, China Glaze is bringing back the shades of the 70s for your polishing pleasure. Twelve shades with metallic-y finishes, soft shimmer, and lots of deep hues. Here are six of the twelve, with the second set to follow shortly! ...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your eyeshadow application technique like?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your eyeshadow application technique like?

What's your eyeshadow application technique like? Describe the process you go through for a typical look!

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Just read any of my looks' how-to part, ha! That's how I do it :)

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Win a Set of Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Glosses!

Win a Set of Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Glosses!

Temptalia Gives Away Urban Decay Set of Pocket Rocket Lip Glosses!

We're giving away one (1) set of Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Glosses (eight in total). Submit your entry by telling us who your favorite entry is on UrbanDecayGuys.com's Manhunt Contest!

All entries must be submitted by July 5th, 2009 at...

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Kevyn Aucoin @ HauteLook!

Kevyn Aucoin @ HauteLook!

HauteLook is having a Kevyn Aucoin Beauty sale!

The sale is going on now at HauteLook! :) As per usual, products look like they're around 50% off! I picked up several lip products and one of the eyeshadows!

(The link above is an invite-link, which is a referral link. HauteLook has opened up...

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Temptalia Asks You - What role does packaging play in your purchases?

Temptalia Asks You - What role does packaging play in your purchases?

What role does packaging play in your purchases? Does it need to be functional, pretty, practical?

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I like functional packaging the most, but I definitely get caught up in pretty packaging, too! I am able to resist products that just look pretty, though--most of the time!

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The Beauty of Summer

The Beauty of Summer

With summer really just around the corner, the idea of short shorts, shorter skirts, and swimsuits has be a bit on edge. As someone who's always struggled with weight, a part of me is always a bit loathe to see the summer rays peek through the clouds as June rolls around. It's way better nowadays,...

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MAC 275 Medium Angled Shading Brush Photos & Review

MAC 275 Medium Angled Shading Brush Photos & Review

Beauty Basics: MAC Eye Brushes

Beauty Basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. To view the entire series to date, be sure to visit the beauty basics, or you can view posts within the series about MAC Eye Brushes.

Focus On: MAC 275 Medium...

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YSL for Fall 2009 - Frivolous Pink Rouge Volupte Swatches, Photos, Review

YSL for Fall 2009 - Frivolous Pink Rouge Volupte Swatches, Photos, Review

YSL Fall 2009 Collection Sneak Peek - Part 1

YSL for Fall 2009 made our hearts flutter with its stunning promotional imagery. I'm not shocked, either! With the introduction of four new shades of Rouge Volupte, stunning quints, and new Gloss Volupte? I knew this collection was going to cause a stir. ...

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