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Items of Intrigue, Vol. 007

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 007

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 007

Another week, a few hours wasted window shopping at the usual suspects online. These are the five items that caught my attention the most during my browse-a-thon...

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To someone visiting the U.S., what brands/products would you recommend?

To someone visiting the U.S., what brands/products would you recommend?

To someone visiting the U.S., what brands/products would you recommend? Several traveling Temptalia readers are dying to know what they should be saving up for on their trips to the states! For our non-U.S. readers, I'd love to hear you share your recommendations for your country's products!

Chanel...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #102

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #102

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Chanel holiday, but who knows when that will actually arrive!
  • Weekend plans:   Photographing, editing, swatching
  • Last thing you drank?:   Starbucks!

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

This week's Mellan photo...

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Does a brand's gift with purchase offer push you to purchase?

Does a brand's gift with purchase offer push you to purchase?

Does a brand's gift with purchase offer push you to purchase? Do you end up buying more than you planned just to get the GWP?

No, but I've never been a big fan of GWPs. I love the idea and concept, but instead, I never use anything in them (except the bags) and end up with scattered minis all around...

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5 Glitter Nail Polishes Worth the Hassle

5 Glitter Nail Polishes Worth the Hassle

5 Glitter Nail Polishes Worth the Hassle

So many of us love the way glittery polishes look but loathe the effort and patience required in the removal process--these are five of my favorites that are worth the extra time! Let me tell you, there are a ton of shades I find worth it... so if you see a...

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Have you discovered a brand you wouldn't have tried had you not seen swatches?

Have you discovered a brand you wouldn't have tried had you not seen swatches?

Have you discovered a brand you wouldn't have tried had you not seen swatches? Share!

Rescue Beauty Lounge, Becca, Cle de Peau, Nubar -- usually, pricier products I'm less willing to purchase sight unseen, but if there are good photos/swatches, it can boost confidence enough to push me to try.

Got a...

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Has anyone told you that you were wearing too much makeup?

Has anyone told you that you were wearing too much makeup?

Has anyone told you that you were wearing too much makeup? How did you handle it?

I haven't had anyone in real life say that to me, and if they did, I might later check my foundation to see if something went awry. I'd probably just say, "thanks for letting me know," and get far, far away from that...

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Do you think drugstore brands can really compete with high-end brands?

Do you think drugstore brands can really compete with high-end brands?

Do you think drugstore brands can really compete with high-end brands? Why/why not?

In certain ways, yes. I would say a mid-end brand is better positioned to really compete, because when you reduce price, you have to reduce costs somewhere else. You might not get the fancy packaging of high-end...

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