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Looks - Ultra Natural, The "I'm Not Really Wearing Makeup" Look

Looks - Ultra Natural, The "I'm Not Really Wearing Makeup" Look

Despite spending most of my day with my head in the beauty realm, I honestly don't find I wear full makeup as often as I used to. Maybe it's because I'm busier, or maybe it's because I'm lazier (I'm going with the latter), but nonetheless, I tend to go for a minimal face. There are even a few days...

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Guest Look -- Tosha Shares Her N Collection Look

Guest Look -- Tosha Shares Her N Collection Look

She used...

Face Studio Fix fluid, MSF Natural in M. Dark, Sculpt & Shape Powder, Fafi blush (hot pink), Fafi Irridescent PP, Medium Blot Powder Loose to finish

Eyes Soft Ochre paint pot (godsend, I hated painterly!), Modest tone to highlight, Rich Flesh in crease, Nanogold & Violet Pigment on lid,...

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Pamper Yourself Day aka Valentine's Day for Singles, Part 2

Pamper Yourself Day aka Valentine's Day for Singles, Part 2

LUSH Happy Pill ($5.70) and LUSH Think Pink ($5.55) There is few things more relaxing and satisfying as a hot bath (add music and/or a book for a complete mini-vacation). I love LUSH products for giving the ultimate bath experience. They're cute, fun products, and they all smell wonderful.

Happy Pill: ...

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Step Into My Shoes - I want to get into fashion!

Step Into My Shoes - I want to get into fashion!

SCENARIO: I am about to graduate with a B.A. in Fashion Merchandising this March.  Unfortunately, I have been unable to utilize my school's career center, because they do not have any jobs related to my field (or even art!).  The fashion department at my school is incredibly small, and there are...

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Lancome Invites Temptalia Readers to their New Jersey Boutique

Lancome Invites Temptalia Readers to their New Jersey Boutique

Lancôme has been kind enough to invite Temptalia and its readers to their Boutique in Short Hills Mall in New Jersey on Friday, February 1st.  You will be able to snag much the anticipated Christopher Kane Juicy Tubes that will not launch officially until mid-March.  This is your chance to feel...

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MAC Cosmetics - Heatherette for MAC Collection Information

MAC Cosmetics - Heatherette for MAC Collection Information

HUGE thank you to MAC Artist Jessica T. for giving us the heads up!  Sounds like a fun, Hollywood-esque collection! Heatherette is a collaboration between the gurus behind Heatherette and MAC Cosmetics, and it is expected to launch March 27th, 2008.  Get the details...

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Video Tutorial - Smokey Silver-Blue Eyes

Video Tutorial - Smokey Silver-Blue Eyes

I managed to con my Dad into letting me borrow his video camera (trust me, I had to leave my traincase on deposit) so I could at least give the live tutorial idea try, since that's what everyone appears to want. I guess it's okay for a first try, though I'm not too satisfied with the end result so...

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Temptalia Asks You - What order do you put on your makeup in?

Temptalia Asks You - What order do you put on your makeup in?

What order do you put on your makeup in? What do you start with? Walk us through the steps you take to go from in the beginning to the end!

  1. Cleanse and moisturize face
  2. Fill in eyebrows
  3. Eyeshadow (if I use it)
  4. Eye Liner
  5. Mascara
  6. Foundation
  7. Concealer (if I use it)
  8. Contour
  9. Blush
  10. Powder (if I use it)
  11. Highlight
  12. Lip...

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Looks - Silver, Gray, and Dark Blues

Looks - Silver, Gray, and Dark Blues

I used Silver Fog pigment on lid, Rondelle eyeshadow on inner lid, Gentle Fume eyeshadow on middle of lid, Waft eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer crease, Freshwater eyeshadow on outer lid, Ricepaper eyeshadow on brow and above crease, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer...

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Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) - Best of the Red Carpet

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) - Best of the Red Carpet

Here are breakdowns of a few of the red carpet looks from SAG! We have the details for America Ferrara's makeup, Ellen Pompeo's hair and makeup, Cate blanchett's locks, and Eva Longoria's tight curls.

Learn how to look like a Red Carpet-approved celebrity...

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