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MAC Cosmetics - Lightful Launched Online

MAC Cosmetics - Lightful Launched Online

A new ultra-charged formula from the innovative, skin-brightening Lightful collection. Lightful Ultramoisture Creme: instantly hydrates and adds glow to the skin. For ongoing brightness wear solo or layered over Lightful Essence.

Lightful Ultramoisture Creme A lightweight creme with the freshness of a...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage Beauty with MAC at Carolina Herrera, Maladrino, Luca Luca, & Ports 1961

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage Beauty with MAC at Carolina Herrera, Maladrino, Luca Luca, & Ports 1961

CAROLINA HERRERA | "Eclectic" is a way to describe the new fall aesthetic, but "texture" is also coming into play along with "color." At the show, Diane Kendal went for a big pop of color on the lips to get a "really dark stained mouth." She started with a brown base with a burgundy base layered on...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you think of celebrity perfumes?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you think of celebrity perfumes?

What do you think of celebrity perfumes? Are they cheesy or do you find that there are some worth checking out? Or do you stay away from them at all costs?

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - The Adventures of Temptalia in NYC

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - The Adventures of Temptalia in NYC

GREETINGS EVERYONE! I just got back, and I'm recovering in California after spending a couple of days in New York City for Fashion Week extraganza.  I did manage to write a few detailed posts while away, but I thought I would do a bit of a "recap" kind of post and just walk you through what I did...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage with MAC at Herve Leger, DKNY, Preen, Tuleh, Johnathan Saunders

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage with MAC at Herve Leger, DKNY, Preen, Tuleh, Johnathan Saunders

HERVE LEGER | "She's mean," is how Val Garland described the tough sexy woman who prances in Herve Leger bandage dresses.  "The Leger lady is severely sexy -- not obvious sexy."  She threw out the smoky cat eye and instead did a liquid sparkly gold eye with a very chalky pink matte lip...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage with MAC at Sari Gueron, Ruffian, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Costello Tagliapietra

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage with MAC at Sari Gueron, Ruffian, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Costello Tagliapietra

SARI GUERON | "Sari's clothes have a lot of volume this season," explained makeup artist Gucci Westman.  To counteract this, she opted for "Grey, smudgy, and slept in - very real girl" eyes with nude pink lips.  "She's the girl we all want to be," laughed Westman.  "She doesn't take hours to do...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage with MAC at Jason Wu, Nicole Miller, and Baby Phat

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Backstage with MAC at Jason Wu, Nicole Miller, and Baby Phat

JASON WU | In fall 2008, we saw the bright lip, while in spring 2008, it was all about cheeks and alshes.  For fall 2008, it is about the glitter eye.  At Jason Wu, we saw a very fifties/seventies-lady show of chiffons, florals, and A-line skirts with fur-trimmed sweaters.  Artist Romy Soleimani...

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MAC Cosmetics - Fafi For MAC Interview

MAC Cosmetics - Fafi For MAC Interview

An interview with Fafi, and of course, the relevant excerpt that has to do with the new launch!

How did you get involved in this project for M.A.C? They approached me, it's a cool project, I wanted to do that kind of thing for a long time.

Talk a bit about the line. What's it called, What items are in...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you decide what color makeup to wear?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you decide what color makeup to wear?

How do you decide what color makeup to wear? Do you just think of a random color combination and go from there? Do you look around the room for inspiration? What helps you make a choice?

I tend to try to think of a color combination randomly, or else I will pick something to wear and then make a...

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Guest Look -- Ummilkhair Shares a Shimmery Purple Look

Guest Look -- Ummilkhair Shares a Shimmery Purple Look

She used:

  • Face: L'oreal Hip Foundation (tawny), Covergirl Loose Powder (translucent honey), Loreal Hip Bronzing Powder (glowing)
  • Eyes: Mac Pigments (Pinked Mauve, Pink Pearl, Ruby Red, Violet, Kitschmas), L'oreal Volume Shocking mascara, Black Radiance Liquid Liner
  • Lips: L'oreal Hip Lip Gloss...

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