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Storage / Show Offs - Updated Non-MAC Collection

Storage / Show Offs - Updated Non-MAC Collection

Talk about a mess! It's been several months since I've organized my makeup, and this was my first "free" weekend in quite a bit, so I thought I'd spend the afternoon re-organizing all of the makeup I've accumulated in the past few months. I use an assortment of clear containers from The Container...

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Ask Temptalia Session #010

Ask Temptalia Session #010

Go ahead! Ask your questions--now's the time to get product recommendations, comparisons, or just find out what my favorite moisturizer is. You can ask whatever your heart desires, and I'll do my best to answer:) I'll be keeping an eye out on this post so I can answer questions quickly aka today!...

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NYFW Fall 2009 - Backstage @ Tommy Hilfiger, Catherine Malandrino, Zac Posen

NYFW Fall 2009 - Backstage @ Tommy Hilfiger, Catherine Malandrino, Zac Posen

Tommy Hilfiger | Lisa Butler

Inspiration: “The look is based on a late 1970’s Lauren Hutton kind of makeup – very American, very glamorous but low key and natural.”

Eyes: Goldmine eye shadow – blended over the eyelids. Cocomotion Pigment – buffed into the crease of the eyelids ....

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NYFW Fall 2009 3.1 Phillip Lim Breakdown by NARS

NYFW Fall 2009 3.1 Phillip Lim Breakdown by NARS

3.1 Phillip Lim | Ayako

Inspiration: The Fall 2009 collection took inspiration from the mythical spirit of rock and roll, while the hair and makeup was created to emulate Tao Okamoto’s look, a Japanese model in Phillip Lim’s Fall 2009 collection. Fused together, Phillip wanted the makeup look to...

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NYFW Fall 2009 Walter Fashion Show Hair Breakdown

NYFW Fall 2009 Walter Fashion Show Hair Breakdown

Walter | Scott Fantana

Scott Fontana, stylist and owner of Badass Hair gave the models at the Walter show some rock and roll hair that matched the edgy, sexy vibe of the collection. Scott and his team styled the girls using Badass Hair products. The style was a teased, tousled updo accented with...

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NYFW Fall 2009 - Backstage @ Nanette Lepore, Doo.Ri, Proenza Schouler

NYFW Fall 2009 - Backstage @ Nanette Lepore, Doo.Ri, Proenza Schouler

Nanette Lepore | Polly Osmond

Inspiration: “The look uses shades of rose gold in a bohemian traveller sort of way.”

Eyes: Studio Sculpt Concealer – spread on lids to even out skin tone. Coffee Eye Pencil – Applied to the top and bottom lashline. Powersurge Eye Kohl – Applied to the inner...

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Temptalia & Pursebuzz Interview Heidi Klum NYFW

Temptalia & Pursebuzz Interview Heidi Klum NYFW

We interviewed supermodel Heidi Klum, so check it out! :) We were VERY lucky to score this interview, as it seemed like mostly traditional media was invited (like E! News, OK Magazine, etc.!). Even though we didn't have a lot of time to ask questions, it was really great and so exciting to meet...

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NYFW Fall 2009 - Stila for Barbie Runway Show

NYFW Fall 2009 - Stila for Barbie Runway Show

"Futuristic Barbie"

Face: Tinted Moisturizer and Perfecting Concealer. #2 Stila Sun Bronzer.

Eyes: Charm, Wisteria, Cobalt Smudge Pot, White Pearl Kajal Pencil

Lips: Topaz Kajal Liner, #1 Contour Pencil, Praline Lip Glaze

See breakdowns for Present Day & Past Barbie...

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NARS for Marc Jacobs NYFW Fall 2009 Backstage Looks

NARS for Marc Jacobs NYFW Fall 2009 Backstage Looks

François Nars | Marc Jacobs

After a 10 year hiatus, François Nars marked his return to the fashion runway in a larger than life way by leading the makeup direction for Marc Jacobs’ Autumn/Winter 2009 show. It included working with 65 models, and creating 65 different makeup looks. Nars’...

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NYFW Fall 2009 - Behnaz Sarafpour, Rodarte, Matthew Williamson

NYFW Fall 2009 - Behnaz Sarafpour, Rodarte, Matthew Williamson

Behnaz Sarafpour | Gordon Espinet

Inspiration: “The look is not made up but quite perfected, deliberately perfected.”

Eyes: Smolder Eye Kohl – drawn along top and bottom lashlines and water line theN slightly smudged with a brush. Carbon Eye Shadow – blended into lashline to set eye kohl.

Skin:...

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NYFW Fall 2009 - Dennis Basso Hair Breakdown

NYFW Fall 2009 - Dennis Basso Hair Breakdown

Dennis Basso | Andre Rodman for Frédéric Fekkai

Inspiration: Andre Rodman, lead stylist for Frédéric Fekkai was inspired by a young Carine Roitfeld – sophisticated and confident, yet care free at the Dennis Basso show this year. Rodman created easy, messy, sexy waves using the Fekkai Full...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 - Thakoon @ NYFW

New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 - Thakoon @ NYFW

Thakoon | Diane Kendal

Inspiration: The collection took inspiration from the 1940’s, reflecting the surrealist images of photographer Lee Miller. Combined with a bit of 80’s rock and roll glam, makeup artist Diane Kendal created a strong look without being too girly.

Look: “The look is all...

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Barbie Runway Show @ NYFW Fall 2009

Barbie Runway Show @ NYFW Fall 2009

Barbie Runway Show at NYFW Fall 2009

I think my favorite show from NYFW this season, thus far, has been the Barbie Runway Show, which featured designs by many, many designers. The makeup was fierce, too, which I loved to see!

See more photos of all that is Barbie!

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Heidi Klum Launches Spring Look Kit @ NYC (and We Were There!)

Heidi Klum Launches Spring Look Kit @ NYC (and We Were There!)

Temptalia was lucky enough to score an interview with supermodel Heidi Klum and her makeup artist Linda Hay while in NYC this past week! (Really? YES, really!!) Pursebuzz and I interviewed Heidi together, and I'll be sure to post the video as soon as it's available. For now, here are some images...

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Kim Kardashian at New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 @ MAC Backstage

Kim Kardashian at New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 @ MAC Backstage

Kim Kardashian and Kholoe Kardasian at MAC Cosmetics' backstage booth at NYFW. Head on over to MAC Cosmetics' YouTube channel for lots of videos from their backstage booth!

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Survey Says... February 18th, 2009

Survey Says... February 18th, 2009

Instructions: Fill in the survey below with your answers, and then share it with us in the comments section! :)

What color lipgloss are you always drawn to?: [answer] What color eyeshadow are you always drawn to?: [answer] What color blush are you always drawn to: [answer]

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