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How do you organize your makeup collection?

How do you organize your makeup collection?

How do you organize your makeup collection? Share pictures if you have 'em! :)

I have a few rolling carts with pull out drawers that I use for brands I don't access as often (in the living room), and then I use an Ikea Besta system to house brands and products I access often (which has a home in my...

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What is makeup look do you always go back to no matter what's in season?

What is makeup look do you always go back to no matter what's in season?

What is makeup look do you always go back to no matter what's in season? Share!

I don't really pay much attention (or perhaps, I don't put much weight on) seasonal trends beyond say lighter colors in spring, vibrant shades in summer, vampy shades in fall, reds for the holidays... but I don't subscribe...

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What We're Wearing, Vol. 015

What We're Wearing, Vol. 015

What We're Wearing, Vol. 015

It's been an utterly exhausting week, and I don't think I actually put full makeup on at all this week... or else my brain has quit on me and refuses to remember!! I hope you'll all inspire me with your favorite looks!

What was your favorite look you wore this week?

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What's the problem with repromotes?

What's the problem with repromotes?

New & Shiny vs. Old & Done

With some of the recent launches from various brands, we have seen previously released shades (whether permanently or previously limited edition) launched again in the latest seasonal collection.  This is not a new concept--brands often rotate in permanent products to...

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Do you ever worry about what ingredients your makeup products contain?

Do you ever worry about what ingredients your makeup products contain?

Do you ever worry about what ingredients your makeup products contain? Why/why not?

There are a few ingredients I watch for, but they tend to be in skincare or blushes.  I wish I had the mental capacity to keep track of more ingredients, but it's overwhelming!

Thanks to Johanna for today's question!

Got...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #080

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #080

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

First, I'll share mine!

Haul:  Candles by Victoria (more tarts)

Weekend plans:  Catching up on the blog, studying!

Favorite summer lip color: Guerlain Gems

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

This week's Mellan photo...

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Do you prefer wearing high-end makeup?

Do you prefer wearing high-end makeup?

Do you prefer wearing high-end makeup? Why/why not?

With makeup, it's an escape - it's pretty, fun, and drama-free (well, it's supposed to be!), so I like a product that impresses me on all fronts.  With more affordable brands, sometimes packaging or textures are a little less refined.  At the end...

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