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Valentine's Day Makeup - Get the Perfect Pout, Part 2

Valentine's Day Makeup - Get the Perfect Pout, Part 2

Is the red lip not a classic choice for Valentine's Day? I mean, the day is themed with pink and red, so it seems only fitting, right? This post is full of some of my favorite MAC red glosses/lipsticks that I thought I'd share with you! Each product is worn alone, when typically I would wear a...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do the men folk in your life think of your makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - What do the men folk in your life think of your makeup?

What do the men folk in your life think of your makeup? Who's all for it? Do they all love it or hate it? Do you often hear that they like you without it better?

My boyfriend has grown to appreciate makeup, probably because he hears about it nonstop these days. He does like me au natural, but he...

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Essie - Spring 2008 - Review of Spring Line

Essie - Spring 2008 - Review of Spring Line

Spring 2008 nail trends are obviously going sheer rather than bright pops of color (though not all brands are following this trend--China Glaze is most definitely not!).  Essie gives nail polish fans six lovely sheers to choose from as spring arrives in beautiful hues of soft pastels.  These...

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MAC Cosmetics - Fafi For MAC In-Store Events

MAC Cosmetics - Fafi For MAC In-Store Events

I just wanted to give my dearest readers that many stores around the country are having events to celebrate the Fafi launch.  Some of these include unveilings, which are amazing opportunities to see Fafi before it's even launched officially!  It is best to call up your local store/counter and ask...

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MAC Cosmetics - A Mei Swatches

MAC Cosmetics - A Mei Swatches

A little late, but oh well...  I passed on most of the items from A Mei, because the palettes contained permanent/repromoted colors, as were the lipsticks (both are permanent), so there's no need to rush out and get them.  I got both lipglasses since I'm a sucker for glosses!  She's A Star is a...

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Temptalia Asks You - What are your favorite nail polish shades?

Temptalia Asks You - What are your favorite nail polish shades?

What are your favorite nail polish shades? Do you stick to a certain family of colors or perhaps a family or two? Do you wear any and every color? Or are you a no nail-color-wearer?

I'm up for any color these days, but I definitely have a preference that does not include bright yellows or neon...

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Lip Combos and Combinations Megapost Part 2

Lip Combos and Combinations Megapost Part 2

The original lip combo megapost (with just over 150 combinations) hasn't been updated since late July, so I think it's about time for an update! Here are 42 additional combinations taken from the past six months... but first, let me point you to some resources you may want to see.

Product photos of all...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Time To Gear Up!

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Time To Gear Up!

I'm a first time New York Fashion Week goer!  I'm definitely not a pro, and of course, I'm a little nervous about it all.  I am thankful I attended San Francisco Fashion Week this past August, even though I'm fully aware of how very different the two are--but it does give me some idea of what to...

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Guest Look -- Cammie Shares a Gold, Pink, and Purple Eye

Guest Look -- Cammie Shares a Gold, Pink, and Purple Eye

She used:

  • Manhattan Illuminate Champagne Eyeshadow as base
  • Inglot Integra Trio nr 30, the lightest shade of pink for the inner eyelid corner
  • Yellow Gold Wibo Eyeshadow for the middle part of eyelid
  • Inglot Purple Eyeshadow Trio, nr 152

Check out two more close-ups...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Temptalia's going!

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 - Temptalia's going!

Ladies and gentlemen, something very special has been brewing behind-the-scenes at Temptalia, and it appears that we are heading, in person, to New York Fashion Week!  Temptalia will be spending February 1st-4th in New York City milling about the tents at Bryant Park, hoping to glimpse at some...

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