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Kryolan Tour, History, and Tidbits

Kryolan Tour, History, and Tidbits

Exciting news, my dearest friends, Temptalia was invited to tour the Kryolan facilities in San Francisco!  Franchesca invited us to take a sneak peek at the show room, as well as take a tour of the on-site production facilities. Claudia Longo, led the tour, while Jake (showroom manager) introduced...

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Step Into My Shoes - Give Me Color, But Subtle?

Step Into My Shoes - Give Me Color, But Subtle?

SCENARIO: I would like to know any suggestions, ideas or help for wearing brighter eyeshadow colors during the day...so in a more subtle way. I am trying to get outside my comfort zone and be more adventurous with brighter colors, but I simply am not sure how to make purple, blue or even pinks look...

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Clinique - QVC Debut Sunday February 17th at 6PM EST!

Clinique - QVC Debut Sunday February 17th at 6PM EST!

I just heard about Clinique launching on QVC, which I think is great for some of you who don't order online, prefer to see someone speak to you on a product before purchasing, and don't live near a Clinique counter.  I am a huge advocate of Clinique products, especially their skincare range, and...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage Beauty with MAC at Costello Tagliapietra, Juan Carlos Obando, Ruffian, ThreeAsFour

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage Beauty with MAC at Costello Tagliapietra, Juan Carlos Obando, Ruffian, ThreeAsFour

COSTELLO TAGLIAPIETRA | MAC PRO Red Pepper Lipstick was sheered out on the cheeks to give the skin a slight flush. MAC Paint Pot in Perky was applied to the lid, followed by Quite Natural Paint Pot, which was placed above the lid crease. Cash Flow Paint Pot was added to the inner corner of the eyes...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer long, short, or fake nails?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer long, short, or fake nails?

Do you prefer long, short, or fake nails? Do you like to keep yours cut close to the fignertip, or are you more of "grow 'em til I can't" person? Or do you prefer to have yours done with acrylics or gels? Tell me about your length!

I keep mine short enough (depending on how well I've curbed my nail...

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Guest Look -- Sarah Shares a Soft Pink and Purple Look

Guest Look -- Sarah Shares a Soft Pink and Purple Look

PRODUCTS NEEDED (ALL MAC): Overcast shadestick, Sweetlust eye shadow, Crystal Avalanche eye shadow, Girlie eye shadow, Sketch eye shadow, bootblack liquid liner, duo glue, # 34 lashes, 224 brush, 252 brush, 242 brush, 272 brush.

  • Step 1: Take Overcast shadestick and apply all over eyelid.
  • Step 2: Take...

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Temptalia's Meet & Greet at NYC MAC PRO

Temptalia's Meet & Greet at NYC MAC PRO

Last Saturday, I went to the NYC PRO store for the first time to meet a few of Temptalia readers from the NYC area. It was really great to see some of the faces of those that come to the site regularly. I'm so amazed to know that people cared enough to come! I think what one of the best...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage Beauty with MAC at Y & Kei, Christian Cota, Rebecca Taylor, Bill Blass, Tommy Hilfiger, Zac Posen

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage Beauty with MAC at Y & Kei, Christian Cota, Rebecca Taylor, Bill Blass, Tommy Hilfiger, Zac Posen

Y & KEI | MAC Face & Body Foundation mixed with Pearl Creme Colour Base was applied to the skin for fresh, dewy, sheer, ethereal skin. MAC Cork Eye Shadow was applied with Brush under the lower lash line and in the crease. The lower lash line was accentuated with layers of Kid, Cork and Embark Eye...

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Temptalia Asks You - What beauty product helps you to relax?

Temptalia Asks You - What beauty product helps you to relax?

What beauty product helps you to relax? Do any of you use a beauty product to help you relax? How does it help?

I actually love cleansing and putting a night cream on my face when I'm feeling stressed. A dirty face is just ew, and I get a little happy feeling all clean again. I also find Lush's...

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