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Temptalia Asks You - Why do you love makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Why do you love makeup?

Why do you love makeup? What is it that draws you, keeps you there, and always wanting more?

I love makeup because it gave me a way to regain some confidence and feel beautiful again. Of course, in the past, I felt a bit more reliant on it than I do these days, but it was a great way to boost my...

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MAC Cosmetics - The Originals - Lip Swatches & Product Photos

MAC Cosmetics - The Originals - Lip Swatches & Product Photos

While I already wrote up my in-depth review on all of The Originals, I finally had the time to do some lip swatches!  With that in mind, remember that the application is not always perfect as I merely apply for the sake of taking photos to share the color with everyone! :)

See all five lipglasses and...

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Temptalia's Best From 2007

Temptalia's Best From 2007

With the new year, it is only fitting for us to reflect back on the posts from Temptalia in the past year.  In this special year-end "best of" post, you will find a few favorites from both readers and myself.  If you had a favorite post that you remember, feel free to share it!

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One of the...

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Happy New Year 2008 - Resolutions Galore

Happy New Year 2008 - Resolutions Galore

With 2008 in full swing for everyone around the globe now, many of us have made a few resolutions or are thinking about ones to make for the new year.  As with every year, at least half of us forget the resolutions we have made, fail to follow through on them, or simply give up.  I have to give...

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Temptalia Asks You - How important is price to you when it comes to buying a beauty product?

Temptalia Asks You - How important is price to you when it comes to buying a beauty product?

How important is price to you when it comes to buying a beauty product? Are you budget-conscious or do you forget the dollar signs?

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LUSH Cosmetics - Go Green For 2008 - Product Reviews

LUSH Cosmetics - Go Green For 2008 - Product Reviews

LUSH wants you to "Go Green" this 2008, and I think it's obvious that I am a definite LUSH fan, but me? Green?  I'm a bit loathe to admit it, but I'm not necessarily the greenest nor eco-friendliest person you'll meet.  Despite this, however, I have attempted on several occasions to try more...

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Temptalia Asks You - What are you doing for New Year's Eve?

Temptalia Asks You - What are you doing for New Year's Eve?

What are you doing for New Year's Eve? Are you staying in or going out? Hanging with friends, family, or significant other?

I'm at my boyfriend's mom's house (and have been for the weekend), and we celebrate with his family and a few of his friends that happen to stop by. Lots of appetizers and...

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The Splendid Best of 2007

The Splendid Best of 2007

As the year comes to end, the Splendicity community has gathered up it's best posts from the year. Take a look at what you might have missed over the year. Be sure to check out all of the members posts to get to know some of the best beauty, fashion, style, and shopping blogs on the web.

BEAUTY Viva Woman...

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Guest Look - Kristen Shares a Teal Eye

Guest Look - Kristen Shares a Teal Eye

Kristen shares this gorgeous bright teal eye with us!

She tells us how she did it:

I applied NW20 concealer on my lid using Bobbi Brown's concealer brush. It primes my eye and reduces redness.  I used Sonia Kashuk's concealer brush to apply Blue Peep Fluidline all over my lid and into my crease. I...

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Bobbi Brown - Spring 2008 - Pink Raspberry Collection Review

Bobbi Brown - Spring 2008 - Pink Raspberry Collection Review

I checked out Bobbi Brown's Pink Raspberry Collection, and I have to say, the palette she put together for the launch is quite nice.  I played with the Pink Raspberry Face Palette; Pink Raspberry and Wild Raspberry lip crayons; and Black Raspberry lip sheer.

Pink Raspberry Face Palette is a palette...

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