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How do you decide what scent to wear?

How do you decide what scent to wear?

How do you decide what scent to wear? Is it based on your mood? The season? What you last bought?

I think it's mostly mood for me, or perhaps occasion. Of course, some of it is dictated by what I may or may not be testing as well, but I'm not a particularly prolific perfume reviewer so it's more...

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5 Bold Blushes to Try

5 Bold Blushes to Try

5 Bold Blushes to Try

Want a blush that really packs a punch? Here are five outrageous blushes that will give you a bold cheek look!

  1. NARS Exhibit A -- rich, matte orange-red
  2. Make Up For Ever Truth or Dare -- creamy fuchsia-pink
  3. Make Up For Ever #75 -- bright, nearly neon fuchsia-pink
  4. Make Up For Ever #99 --...

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Should your shampoo and conditioner match?

Should your shampoo and conditioner match?

Should your shampoo and conditioner match? What do you think?

No, I don't think so. I think like anything that is built as a system, you may find it works better or ends up simplifying things, just because the brand has (hopefully) already determined how the components will work together. It takes a...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #124

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #124

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Lynnderella nail polishes - I think around 30 or so!
  • Weekend plans: Building some furniture, recording a few videos, taking photos!
  • What time do you usually go to bed?:   I try to be in bed by 11PM or earlier, then I read for 20-30 minutes!

Share your pet photos...

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Temptalia's Beauty Closet - Storage & Organization Tips & Tricks

Temptalia's Beauty Closet - Storage & Organization Tips & Tricks

Temptalia's Beauty Closet - Storage & Organization Tips & Tricks

There is really no post/video that is requested more than to see my "collection."  I really don't think of it as a collection so much as the Temptalia Archives or the Temptalia Beauty Closet.  If I'm buying makeup, the first question...

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Have you ever had a pet or family member destroy your makeup?

Have you ever had a pet or family member destroy your makeup?

Have you ever had a pet or family member destroy your makeup? Share your horror stories!

I'm lucky that Mellan has no interest in my makeup at all. My family knows not to muck around with my makeup, LOL! I had a friend once borrow an eyeshadow, and when she returned it, it smelled like cigarette smoke...

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5 Mean Green Nail Polishes for St. Patrick's Day

5 Mean Green Nail Polishes for St. Patrick's Day

5 Mean Green Nail Polishes for St. Patrick's Day

There are a lot of fantastic green shades to choose from--seriously!  I tried to pick a variety of colors/finishes within the green family, but feel free to peruse the green nail polish gallery for more :)

  1. Illamasqua Radium -- bright, neon chartreuse...

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