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Bond No. 9 for Holiday 2008

Bond No. 9 for Holiday 2008

Pardon me while I drool over these gorgeous bottles!

Bleecker Street Bejeweled The choice this holiday for our annual “Swarovski treatment” is Bleecker Street (a gourmand oriental mingling of patchouli, cassis, caramel, woods, and musk). The limited-edition 100ml lime...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer your eyeshadows in individual pots/cases or in palettes (self-made or pre-made)?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer your eyeshadows in individual pots/cases or in palettes (self-made or pre-made)?

Do you prefer your eyeshadows in individual pots/cases or in palettes (self-made or pre-made)? What are most of yours like?

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Estee Lauder Vintage Jewels Collection Holiday 2008

Estee Lauder Vintage Jewels Collection Holiday 2008

ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES VINTAGE JEWELS

This holiday season create a look of unforgettable glamour and sophistication. Inspired by fashion’s of-the-moment opulent, seductive jewel tones, Estée Lauder introduces Vintage Jewels – a decadent color collection of quiet blacks illuminated by hints of...

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Make Up Forever Holiday 2008 Gift Sets

Make Up Forever Holiday 2008 Gift Sets

Make Up For Ever's Limited Edition Holiday Gift Sets

Aqua Eyes Collection ($35.00) An assortment of smooth and creamy Aqua Eyes in 5 highly pigmented musthave shades. This collection features convenient travel sized Aqua Eyes #0L, #3L, #7L, #10L, and #11L

HD Microfinish Powder & Kabuki Brush Kit ($49.00)...

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La Mer for Holiday 2008 Gift Sets Galore

La Mer for Holiday 2008 Gift Sets Galore

Times might be tough, but for some lucky ladies (and gents), times aren't so tough! Whether these are your yearly indulgences or your staples... La Mer is luxe.

The Crème de la Crème (16.5oz & Mother of Pearl Box) ($1,390.00)

The Luxury Essentials ($630.00) Includes Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The...

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Budgeting Tips from Nelson Chan on Your Hair Color!

Budgeting Tips from Nelson Chan on Your Hair Color!

Nelson Chan, a celebrity hair colorist and stylist and founder of Nelson J hair salon in luxe Beverly Hills, offers some tips to budget when it comes to your hair color!

"If budget is preventing a client from coming into the salon every 4 weeks to touch up their base and highlights, I advise women to...

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Guest Look - Dee Shares Her Cult of Cherry Look

Guest Look - Dee Shares Her Cult of Cherry Look

Face:

  • Mineralize Satinfinish
  • Mineralize Skinfinish pressed powder
  • Studiofinish Concealer around eye area

Lips:

  • Chestnut Lip Pencil
  • Lightly Ripe Lipstick
  • Cherry Blossom Lipglass

Eyes:

  • Studiofinish Concealer (matching skintone) as base
  • Studiofinish Concealer (1 shade lighter) to right under eyebrows
  • The brown...

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Looks - Jolie Poupee Purple Dominated Eyes

Looks - Jolie Poupee Purple Dominated Eyes

Long time no look! It's been a ridiculously busy week over at Temptalia HQ between midterms, team projects, and blogging. I'd say more, but I just ran out of time -- gotta get to class!

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Lovely Lily pigment (pastel purple), NARS Jolie Poupee eyeshadow duo (cool...

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