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Chanel Lumieres Celestes Collection for Summer 2009

Chanel Lumieres Celestes Collection for Summer 2009

Chanel Lumiere Celestes Collection for Summer 2009

Glossimers ($27.00)

  • Nebula Rosewood
  • Meteore Deep coral
  • Mica White
  • Mirage Brown
  • Venus Fuchsia
  • Silex Coral
  • Cosmos Bronze
  • Jupiter Red

Le Vernis Nail Colour ($23.00)

  • Mica Rose Rose
  • Cosmic Violine Brown copper

Available: May 2009.

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Best Purple Eyeshadows: 9 MAC Eyeshadows

Best Purple Eyeshadows: 9 MAC Eyeshadows

9 Must-Have Purple MAC Eyeshadows

About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series

A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics' permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you do with empty, but beautiful packaging, compacts, fragrances, etc.?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you do with empty, but beautiful packaging, compacts, fragrances, etc.?

What do you do with empty, but beautiful packaging, compacts, fragrances, etc.? Keep them? Re-use?

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If I can find a way to use it for something else, then I'll keep it. I tend not to finish things, so I usually don't have to come up with creative ways to reuse! . .

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10 Wedding Hairstyles for Brides To Be

10 Wedding Hairstyles for Brides To Be

10 Bridal Hairstyles for Brides To Be

Royston Blythe styled this model's hair into a modern up-do by crimpnig hair, lighting backcombing it, and adding extensions by Racoon International. Try this voluminous up-do that's both feminine and romantic. Allow a few tendrils to escape the 'do to frame...

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Win MAC Smile Dazzleglass!

Win MAC Smile Dazzleglass!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Smile Dazzleglass!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Smile Dazzleglass from the limited edition MAC Double Dazzle Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This...

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Too Faced for Summer 2009

Too Faced for Summer 2009

Too Faced for Summer 2009

Lip Bronzer ($17.00)

  • Pink Leopard Sparkling tan & popsicle pink
  • Snow Bunny Icy pearl & fawn
  • Sun Bunny Golden bronze & sea shell beige

Pure Bronze ($28.50)

  • Pure Bronze Golden bronze

Brightening Blushes ($19.50)

  • Mocha Mi Amore Mocha brown
  • Papa Don't Peach Soft peach
  • Pinch My Petals Pale pink

Mermaid's...

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Laura Mercier Bohemia Collection for Summer 2009

Laura Mercier Bohemia Collection for Summer 2009

Laura Mercier Bohemia Collection for Summer 2009

Eye Mosaic ($35.00)

  • Mediterranean Sea Indigo, gold, copper, aqua
  • Sahara Sun Bronze, dark tan, coral pink, gold

Illuminating Powder Quad ($35.00)

  • Moroccan Bronze Gilded bronze and copper tones

Lip Colour - Shimmer ($22.00)

  • Boho Bronze Copper kissed brown
  • Coral Medium...

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Philosophy Cinnamon Hot Dots Shower Gel for Spicy Fun

Philosophy Cinnamon Hot Dots Shower Gel for Spicy Fun

Philosophy Cinnamon Hot Dots Shower Gel ($16.00) is a spicy, cinnamon-y infused scented body wash. If you've been a reader for a few months, you've probably gotten a glimpse of my delight over Philosophy's Shower Gels. They've captured my attention, because I like trying out all of the different...

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The Best Green Eyeshadows: MAC Must-Haves

The Best Green Eyeshadows: MAC Must-Haves

Must-Have MAC Green Eyeshadows

About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series

A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics' permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately...

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Temptalia Asks You - How much time do you give a skin care product before deciding its working?

Temptalia Asks You - How much time do you give a skin care product before deciding its working?

How much time do you give a skin care product before deciding its working? A few weeks? Months?

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Usually if I break out from a product, I give it up instantly. Otherwise, I'll keep using it for 3-6 weeks, depending on how I'm feeling about it (or if I want to try something new). . . Question courtesy...

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