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Holiday 2007 Madness - Tarte Cosmetics Holiday 2007 Gift Sets & Palettes

Holiday 2007 Madness - Tarte Cosmetics Holiday 2007 Gift Sets & Palettes

Tarte has brought out quite a bit to perhaps overwhelm you this holiday season, but let Temptalia give you a quick summary of what to drool over. "We Wish You Wealth Palette" is a limited edition palette with something for every part of your face; it includes sixteen new eyeshadows, sixteen new...

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MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease Promotional Product Photos and Collection Information

MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease Promotional Product Photos and Collection Information

SHE LOVES SILVER, SHE LOVES GOLD. SHE LOVES ANYTHING, RICH, EXTRAVAGANT AND OLD THE LOOK SHE ADORES, INSPIRED BY THE ORNATE EXCESS OF ANTIQUITY. HER INDULGENCES: DECORATION, THE REFINEMENTS OF CENTURIES PAST, BRUSHED WITH AUTHENTICITY. HER RICHEST TREASURES ARE GILDED, GOLDEN AND WORN LIKE...

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Makeup Storage Solutions - TV Stand Turned Vanity

Makeup Storage Solutions - TV Stand Turned Vanity

This weekend I had the brilliant idea to turn my bedroom "TV stand" (which was originally meant for the dining room, see reusing and revamping is always a good move) into my new vanity. If you saw my collection photos from January, you would have seen my dream vanity - separate from the sinks, huge...

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Temptalia Asks You - What product do you covet so much you won't touch it?

Temptalia Asks You - What product do you covet so much you won't touch it?

What product do you covet so much you won't touch it? What product do you just love, admire, and are afraid to use it for one reason or another?

Thinking about it, I don't think there's any product that I'm really scared to use. I don't own too many incredibly expensive items, and I've always been a...

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Holiday 2007 Madness - Dior "I Love Dior" Holiday 2007 Gift Sets and Palettes

Holiday 2007 Madness - Dior "I Love Dior" Holiday 2007 Gift Sets and Palettes

Dior dazzles us with their Holiday Bright Lip Gloss in a jeweled pendant with a copper-pink lip gloss hidden inside ($90.00).  For some more realistic purchases, don't miss out on the "I Love Dior" palettes. The lip palette has four lipgloss shades, and in two sets - warm or cool ($40.00). The eye...

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Holiday 2007 Madness - Bliss Skincare and Body Care Gift Set

Holiday 2007 Madness - Bliss Skincare and Body Care Gift Set

Bliss 'Best of Bliss' Set contains some of Bliss' bestsellers: Lemon and Sage Soap, Lemon and Sage Body Butter, Vanilla and Bergamot Shower Gel, Vanilla and Bergamot Body buff, Foot Patrol, and High Intensity Hand Cream. Get this set for $45 at Nordstrom.com.

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Holiday 2007 Madness - Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Holiday 2007 Gift Sets and Palettes

Holiday 2007 Madness - Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Holiday 2007 Gift Sets and Palettes

Yves Saint Laurent celebrates the holiday season with some very lush offerings. The White Gold Celebration palette featuers three eyeshadows, three lipsticks, one gloss, one highlighter, and a blush ($67.00). There is a matching White Gold Lip palette that can be worn around the neck or attached to...

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MAC Cosmetics - Louise Zizzo Dishes Out Advice on PRO Reflects Glitters, Nudes and Shapers, and Beauty Powders!

MAC Cosmetics - Louise Zizzo Dishes Out Advice on PRO Reflects Glitters, Nudes and Shapers, and Beauty Powders!

Here are some quick tips and thoughts on the new PRO Beauty Powders, Reflects Glitters, and Nudes & Shapers rom one of Temptalia's favorite senior regional artists, Louise Zizzo! I e-mailed her for some advice on how to make my new PRO additions really work for me, and I thought I'd share what I...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you feel naked without makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you feel naked without makeup?

Do you feel naked without makeup? Do you feel the need to put at least a product or two on before leaving for the day, whether it's pressed powder, blush, a bit of pink gloss?

When I first started lovin' makeup, I wouldn't leave without some makeup, but eventually I got a boyfriend and laziness...

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Holiday 2007 Madness - Chanel Holiday 2007 Collection

Holiday 2007 Madness - Chanel Holiday 2007 Collection

Chanel is always a delight to peruse, because every product is so enthralling with its sleek, classy packaging and gorgeous hues. There are two amazing palettes coming out, Soleil Naturel and Soleil Lumiere. Each palette includes a blush, four eyeshadows, two lip glosses, and two lipsticks ($85.00)....

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