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Ask Temptalia - Question & Answer Session #10

Ask Temptalia - Question & Answer Session #10

Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail questions to temptalia@gmail.com - if your question is time-sensitive, please be sure to let me know so I can do my best to answer it in time.

Q: Where is the best place to apply eyeliner under your eye, above or below the lashes? I generally use it below the...

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Zoya - Utopia Winter 2007 Collection - Kamilah Review, Swatch, & Product Photo

Zoya - Utopia Winter 2007 Collection - Kamilah Review, Swatch, & Product Photo

Zoya's Kamilah (from Utopia | Winter 2007/08) is the most gorgeous cherry red, and I can't wait to sport this when Christmas comes closer. Don't get me wrong, it's an excelelnt red for any time, but I'm especially excited to wear it to get into the holiday spirit. I love the shimmer, and it applies so...

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Temptalia Asks You - What 5-10 eyeshadows should every beauty addict own?

Temptalia Asks You - What 5-10 eyeshadows should every beauty addict own?

What 5-10 eyeshadows should every beauty addict own? What 5-10 eyeshadows (any brand) does everyone need to have in their collection?

Some of the shadows I'm always using are: Carbon (matte black), Espresso (deep matte brown), Goldmine (true gold), Bronze (warm chocolately brown), Ricepaper (shimmery...

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Holiday 2007 Madness - Elizabeth Arden Holiday 2007 Gift Sets

Holiday 2007 Madness - Elizabeth Arden Holiday 2007 Gift Sets

ELIZABETH ARDEN Holiday Gift SetsThe holidays are here, go spread some holiday cheer. Elizabeth Arden has gift sets for everyone, so pick one up for a loved one or treat yourself.Elizabeth Arden MEDITERRANEANRadiant. Sensual. Captivating. A modern expression of sparkling radiance. Sensual florals...

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Elizabeth Arden - Ceramide Makeup - Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara

Elizabeth Arden - Ceramide Makeup - Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara

Ceramide Makeup

Where the science of skincare meets the beauty of makeup. Elizabeth Arden introduces new Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara and Ceramide Skin Smoothing Loose Powder.

When it comes to anti-aging benefits, Ceramide Makeup is changing the face of beauty. Now Elizabeth Arden brings...

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Holiday 2007 Madness - Prescriptives Holiday 2007 Illuminators Collection

Holiday 2007 Madness - Prescriptives Holiday 2007 Illuminators Collection

LIGHT UP your look with THE Illuminators, Prescriptives' holiday 2007 Color Collection

Nothing flatters the face quite like candlelight until now. The Illuminators, an alluring collection of richly textured shades with a subtle threading of darkened gold, beautifully mimics candlelight's...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do others think of your beauty/makeup love?

Temptalia Asks You - What do others think of your beauty/makeup love?

What do others think of your beauty/makeup love? (Okay, perhaps addiction is a better word!) Do your family or friends love it or hate it? Support it, fund it, or scoff at you?

I'm so lucky that my mom supports all of my hobbies--not financially, unfortunately (!)--but she loves that I've turned a...

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Zoya - Utopia Winter 2007 Collection - Austine Review, Swatch, & Product Photo

Zoya - Utopia Winter 2007 Collection - Austine Review, Swatch, & Product Photo

Zoya's Austine (from Utopia | Winter 2007/08) is a very gorgeous gold with warm undertones of bronze with silver shimmer. It's a bit metallic in appearance, which is always fun (when you tire of gunmetal gray, as lovely as it is, go opposite with this color!) for the upcoming holiday season. I found...

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Holiday 2007 Madness - Laura Mercier Holiday 2007 Signature Collection Book

Holiday 2007 Madness - Laura Mercier Holiday 2007 Signature Collection Book

Laura Mercier presents this Signature Collection Book with three eyeshadows in Guava, Forest, and Margaux; three lip colors in Blossom, Pink Dawn, and Ruby, plus two cheek colors in Crushed Hazelnut and Rosedust. $45.00

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Zoya - Utopia Winter 2007 Collection - Quick Review

Zoya - Utopia Winter 2007 Collection - Quick Review

Zoya puts out a most gorgeous selection of six jewel-toned shades for their Winter 2007 collection. Choose from: Akyra (bold metallic azure), Austine (soft metallic gold), Irene (truly unique metallic sage), Juno (deep metallic amethyst), Kamilah (rich gilded metallic scarlet), and Tama (bright...

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