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5 Sparkling Blue Hues

5 Sparkling Blue Hues

I tried to pull a good variety in blues, from cobalt, purplish blues to sky blues to your bold, bright blues--and not just eyeshadows! I had to pick an eyeliner, because it's a great way to add a bold pop of color without going full-on blue. If you want to see my picks together, the comparisons.

  1. Sephora...

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How to Organize Lipsticks - Tips and Tricks

How to Organize Lipsticks - Tips and Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Organize Lipsticks

Share your best tips and tricks for organizing your lipsticks!  Share your best storage tips and how you keep everything within reach!

My Tips

  1. I like to pull out 5-10 of my favorite shades at the moment (it changes often and definitely can vary by the...

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5 Reds to Set Off Fireworks

5 Reds to Set Off Fireworks

Will you be wearing your red, white, and/or blue on July 4th? I'm most likely going to sport a red lip, at the very least! Here are five of my picks for a little red-themed inspiration, and it was quite hard to narrow it down, because there are so many awesome red lipsticks and polishes in...

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Why do you wear makeup?

Why do you wear makeup?

Why do you wear makeup? For fun? To boost confidence? Show your artistic side?

Because it's fun and a way to play around with color and texture that doesn't have to stay the same day to day, that washes off.

Thanks to Carla for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Rant & Rave: Lip Palettes

Rant & Rave: Lip Palettes

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Lip Palettes!

my answer: I don't think I've ever come across one that I really like. If you use lip brushes normally, I think that's more the market it serves. I rarely use a lip brush to apply lipstick, so lipstick in a tube is more convenient for me.

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This Week’s Sales for July 1st, 2013

This Week’s Sales for July 1st, 2013

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (12%), Macy's (10%), Clarins (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: --
  • HAUTELOOK: Stila (7/1), Salon Haircare (7/1), TanTowel (7/2), M Lab (7/2), Proliss (7/3), Billion Dollar Brows (7/3)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:  WEN (35%), Sheer Cover (25%), Murad (15%),...

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What is your favorite summer beauty look to wear?

What is your favorite summer beauty look to wear?

What is your favorite summer beauty look to wear? Share!

I love wearing tinted moisturizer, a little setting powder, dusting of finishing powder (for a little natural sheen), topped off with a shimmery coral blush, filled in brows, a couple coats of mascara, gold or copper eyeliner, and a coral lip.

Do...

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What's your beauty product weakness?

What's your beauty product weakness?

What's your beauty product weakness? Are you a fiend for eyeshadows? Can't get enough blush? Skincare junkie?

I'm a fiend for anything with a soft, buttery texture - whether eyeshadow or blush - but I gravitate towards these formulas and fall in love quickly. I really love a good highlighter these...

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Do you prefer beauty counters inside department stores (like Macy's, Nordstrom) or large beauty retailers (like Sephora, Ulta)?

Do you prefer beauty counters inside department stores (like Macy's, Nordstrom) or large beauty retailers (like Sephora, Ulta)?

Do you prefer beauty counters inside department stores (like Macy's, Nordstrom) or large beauty retailers (like Sephora, Ulta)? Why?

It's easier for me to process counters than it is Sephora, but you are more easily left alone (if you're just browsing) at a larger retailer. I also like that at...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #190

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #190

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: MAC Tropical Taboo!
  • Weekend plans:  Do some gardening, hang some artwork, clean my office, and brunch! Maybe farmer's market.
  • What was the last movie you watched?:  The Proposal

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! :)

This week's Mellan...

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