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Lip Color Combos & Combinations Megapost Part 3

Lip Color Combos & Combinations Megapost Part 3

Periodically, I try to put together posts of all of the different lip color combinations I've used in different looks in one large post so they're easy to find and reference. You can see Part 1 and Part 2 from before. Here is Part 3 -- 75 combos! :) ...

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Second Annual Temptalia Beauty Awards - Vote For Your Favorites Today! Reminder #2

Second Annual Temptalia Beauty Awards - Vote For Your Favorites Today! Reminder #2

LET THE VOTING COMMENCE!

The nominees are in, so now it's time for everyone to cast their votes so we can see what products topped 2008. Each category consists of nominees, but I still have an "other" choice for those who don't find their favorites listed! :) Voting will end around the 7th so be...

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NARS Monoi Body Glow and Body Glow II Set is the Perfect Mini Skirt Accessory

NARS Monoi Body Glow and Body Glow II Set is the Perfect Mini Skirt Accessory

NARS Mini Monoi Body Glow and Body Glow II Set ($35) contains 1 oz. sizes of each. The full-size (3.9 oz.) costs $59 each, so this is definitely a good value set--especially if all you've wanted to do is try it. Let me tell you, I've lusted after this set forever. There's just something about it...

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LUSH Coalface Cleanser for Your Anti-Acne Arsenal

LUSH Coalface Cleanser for Your Anti-Acne Arsenal

Lush Coalface Cleanser ($10.95 for 3.5 oz.) is a solid bar that has licorice root as its main ingredient (supposed to help the skin "heal naturally") and powdered charcoal to exfoliate the skin.  The first noticeable characteristic of this product is it has a distinct smell.  I couldn't quite tell...

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POP Beauty's Cat Eyes for Easy Cat Eye Liner

POP Beauty's Cat Eyes for Easy Cat Eye Liner

POP Beauty's Cat Eyes ($16.00) is an eye crayon that's angled and shaped to help streamline the cat eye lining process.  It comes in three colors: Black Onyx, Black Dahlia, and Black Olive.  I tried out Black Onyx, because it's a classic cat eye color, so how could I lose?  I really liked the...

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Temptalia Asks You - What look did you actually end up wearing for New Year's Eve?

Temptalia Asks You - What look did you actually end up wearing for New Year's Eve?

What look did you actually end up wearing for New Year's Eve? Share your pictures (if you have 'em!) or give us a nice product run-through or description of what your end-result was like.

* Please note if you link to photos/posts, I have to approve the comment first, so don't get discouraged if you...

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MAC Makeup Collections from 2008

MAC Makeup Collections from 2008

This is an archival post, meant to help direct anyone looking for certain information or reviews regarding collections MAC released in 2008.

Previous 2008 Launches

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Look - Gold, Copper, & Black Smoky Eye for New Year's Eve 2008

Look - Gold, Copper, & Black Smoky Eye for New Year's Eve 2008

Here's my New Year's Eve look! :) There are two different lip looks I used with this look -- the one I'll actually be sporting is the lighter, less bold lip, but I figured it was worth a shot to see how a redder lip might look with it, too. You know, for those who want to be more dramatic ;)

The...

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