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Urban Decay Show Pony Shadow Box

Urban Decay Show Pony Shadow Box

Urban Decay Show Pony Shadow Box ($30.00) contains six 0.03 oz. eyeshadows, a miniature sized Primer Potion (0.13 fl.oz.), and miniature sized Zero 24/7 Eye Pencil (0.03 oz.).

The palette contains...

  • Snatch is a peachy-pink champagne kind of shade.  It reminded me a bit of MAC's Say Yeah eyeshadow,...

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Chanel Ming Rouge Allure Laque , Lip Swatches

Chanel Ming Rouge Allure Laque , Lip Swatches

Chanel Ming Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Ming Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00) is the fourth to drool over in our seven days of Chanel Rouge Allure Laque feature.

Ming is a soft, medium pink that runs just a little warm, but overall, I'd consider neutral. It's just this perfect girly pink that's feminine,...

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Free For Haul Friday, Volume #004

Free For Haul Friday, Volume #004

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

Share your...

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BCA 2009: Shop Pink, Part 3

BCA 2009: Shop Pink, Part 3

Shop Pink, Part 3

October 1st marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and many brands participate by creating or marketing certain products as Pink products. Our motto at Temptalia is: if you Need Pink, why not Shop Pink while you're at it?

Shop Pink when there's something you need/want, but...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you ever feel like you get stuck in a makeup rut?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you ever feel like you get stuck in a makeup rut?

Do you ever feel like you get stuck in a makeup rut? What do you do to get out of it?

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Sometimes, but I kind of recognize that I do my makeup a certain way because I like it that way, too. I always just wait for something to inspire me :)

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Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2009 - 20% Off Coupon Code

Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2009 - 20% Off Coupon Code

Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2009

Just a heads up my dearest beauty friends, Sephora's Friends & Family Sale will begin October 19th and end November 2nd, 2009. During the sale, you'll get 20% off nearly everything with code FF2009. It's still a few weeks away, so you can expect a reminder post closer...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Collection: Lip/Eye Bags for Holiday 2009

MAC Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Collection: Lip/Eye Bags for Holiday 2009

MAC Cosmetics Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Collection: Lip/Eye Bags

U.S. Launch Date: October 15th, 2009

Put a Spell On You/Pink Lip ($36.50 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

  • Dream Mid-tone pink with intense pearlized pigments (Glaze) (Lipstick) (Limited Edition)
  • Baby Sparks Pale pink with violet pearlized pigments...

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MAC Mischief Makers Collection for Holiday 2009

MAC Mischief Makers Collection for Holiday 2009

MAC Cosmetics Mischief Makers Collection

U.S. Launch Date: November 5th, 2009

Mini Lipglass/Lustreglass ($29.50 U.S. / $35.50 CDN)

Sexy Shenanigans/Soft

  • Elle White pink with pearlized pigments (Lipglass) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
  • Poetic License Coral rose (Lipglass) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
  • Cruise...

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BCA 2009: Shop Pink, Part 2

BCA 2009: Shop Pink, Part 2

Shop Pink, Part 2

October 1st marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and many brands participate by creating or marketing certain products as Pink products. Our motto at Temptalia is: if you Need Pink, why not Shop Pink while you're at it?

Shop Pink when there's something you need/want, but...

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Korres Thyme Honey Cream Review, Photos

Korres Thyme Honey Cream Review, Photos

Korres Thyme Honey Cream ($32.50 for 1.35 oz.) is a daily moisturizer designed for normal and dry skin.

Korres is known as a brand that doesn't use a lot of those "bad" ingredients like parabens, suflates, petro-chemcials, and synthetic dyes. My personal stance is I'm not overly concerned by them, as...

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BCA 2009: Shop Pink, Part 1

BCA 2009: Shop Pink, Part 1

Shop Pink, Part 1

October 1st marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and many brands participate by creating or marketing certain products as Pink products. Our motto at Temptalia is: if you Need Pink, why not Shop Pink while you're at it?

Shop Pink when there's something you need/want, but...

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Chanel Dynastie Rouge Allure Laque , Lip Swatches

Chanel Dynastie Rouge Allure Laque , Lip Swatches

Chanel Dynastie Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Dynastie Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00) is the third to be featured in our seven days of Chanel Rouge Allure Laque feature.

Dynastie is a beautiful shade of fiery coral. It's not too red or orange--it's a good mix of bold and bright without being over the top. It...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite pink product?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite pink product?

What's your favorite pink product? Is it an eyeshadow? Lipstick?

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Sweetie lipstick by MAC is one of my favorite pinks -- just very flattering and not too cool/warm or bright!

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Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($18.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a glitter eyeliner with colored glitter suspended in a clear base.  Uncapped and you'll find a thin eyeliner brush attached (much like the typical liquid liner).  There are currently eleven shades available--from fuchsia to blue...

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Chanel Noirs Obscurs Collection: Les Folie Noirs Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Noirs Obscurs Collection: Les Folie Noirs Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Les Folie Noirs Eyeshadow Quad ($60.00) is from Chanel Noirs Obscurs Collection.  ( Be sure to check out reviews on the limited edition nail polishes and lipsticks, too!)  It's a limited edition eyeshadow quad with each shade being embellished with the brand's signature logo in black.

While I was...

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Look: Peach & Smoky Purples for Autumn

Look: Peach & Smoky Purples for Autumn

Here's a quick look for fall that I put together to go out to dinner with my parents and boyfriend (for my birthday). It's pretty simple, and surprisingly, I used all permanent products (without trying--that's an accomplishment!). :) Hope your Wednesday is off to a fantastic start! Halfway...

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Upcoming MAC Cosmetics Collection for Holiday/Winter 2009

Upcoming MAC Cosmetics Collection for Holiday/Winter 2009

Upcoming MAC Cosmetics Collection for Holiday/Winter 2009

Phew, lots of stuff coming up, but be prepared to get your holiday gift gettin' in just two weeks -- October 15th will see lots of holiday collections and pieces launch.

Holiday 2009

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Only In A Woman's World: Post Round-Up

Only In A Woman's World: Post Round-Up

The Only In A Woman's World campaign has come to its conclusion, and we are so honored to have been invited to take part in it. It was a really great campaign all about celebrating the quirks and characteristics that make women... well, women! From the crazy diets we've done, the times we've...

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philosophy for Fall 2009

philosophy for Fall 2009

philosophy for Fall 2009

i love candy corn high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 16 oz. ($16.00)

i venture out in search of something sweet! the crisp, evening air tugs at my hair and tingles my fingers. the crunch of fallen leaves gives away my footsteps before i reach each door. i love...

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Celebrating Philosophy Supernatural Saturdays Makeover Events!

Celebrating Philosophy Supernatural Saturdays Makeover Events!

Philosophy "Supernatural Saturdays" Makeup School at Nordstrom Stores in Santa Ana, Chicago, and Arlington

To kick off and celebrate Philosophy's Makeover Events, Philosophy has teamed up with Temptalia to giveaway some Supernatural goodies! Three (3) winners will receive three products from the...

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Chanel Imperial Rouge Allure Laque , Lip Swatches

Chanel Imperial Rouge Allure Laque , Lip Swatches

Chanel Imperial Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel Imperial Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00) is the second up in our seven days of Chanel Rouge Allure Laque feature.

Imperial is a slightly warmed-up, muted red-coral. It's not quite the coral that comes to mind when I think "coral," but it's certainly not the "deep...

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Stila Holiday 2009 Collection

Stila Holiday 2009 Collection

Stila Holiday 2009 Collection

Stila has some lovely value sets out for this holiday season...

Kitten Set ($18.00) (Sephora Exclusive)

Get a double dose of the award-winning shimmering pink champagne shade in this stunning set featuring Eye Shadow and Lip Glaze in Kitten. The best-selling Eye Shadow...

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