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Urban Decay's New Heavy Metal Glitter Liners: Catfight, Groupie, Midnight Cowboy, Stagedive

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Urban Decay's New Heavy Metal Glitter Liners: Catfight, Groupie, Midnight Cowboy, Stagedive
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Urban Decay's New Heavy Metal Glitter Liners: Catfight, Groupie, Midnight Cowboy, Stagedive

Last week, we all found out about Urban Decay's New Heavy Metal Glitter Liners to be launched for spring. They're currently available at UrbanDecay.com, as well as Sephora (at least, in-store for me). The new colors are Catfight (bright pink), Groupie (light pink), Midnight Cowboy (beige-gold), and Stagedive ...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you copy looks you see or prefer to come up with your own?

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Christine |
Temptalia Asks You - Do you copy looks you see or prefer to come up with your own?
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Temptalia Asks You - Do you copy looks you see or prefer to come up with your own?

Do you copy looks you see or prefer to come up with your own? Do you just get inspired by a look in a beauty ad and modify it or do you try to replicate it 100%?

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Barbie Loves Stila - Barbie and Stila Partner for 2009

Year: 2009 Launches
Christine |
Barbie Loves Stila - Barbie and Stila Partner for 2009
Year: 2009 Launches

Barbie Loves Stila - Barbie and Stila Partner for 2009

Looks like Barbie (Mattel) and Stila will be partnering this spring. Stila will also sponsor Mattel's Barbie runway during NYFW during February 2009. 50 designers have agreed to show Barbie-inspired fashion during the runway show. Charlotte Tilbury, makeup atist, is the show's lead makeup artist. ...

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Look - BBR Sunset Gold Eyes with French Cuff and Flip

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Christine |
Look - BBR Sunset Gold Eyes with French Cuff and Flip
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Look - BBR Sunset Gold Eyes with French Cuff and Flip

Here's a really quick look using a bunch of BBR products :) I also attempted a video tutorial for it, but I'm really disappointed in the quality of the video--a little blurry, poor color--so I definitely won't be using my Flip camera again! (It was free, thankfully.) I'll have to give my DSLR's...

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Look - BBR Smoky Eye with Pincurl and Deep Shade

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Christine |
Look - BBR Smoky Eye with Pincurl and Deep Shade
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Look - BBR Smoky Eye with Pincurl and Deep Shade

SO, this was going to be posted tomorrow, but since I mixed up the pictures, I might as well just post it now! :P

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral base), Pincurl eyeshadow (white-pink-silver), Knight eyeshadow (dark gray), Deep Shade eyeshadow (dark blue-purple),...

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Urban Decay's New Spring 2009 24/7 Liners: Graffiti, Flipside, Underground, Ransom

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Christine |
Urban Decay's New Spring 2009 24/7 Liners: Graffiti, Flipside, Underground, Ransom
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Urban Decay's New Spring 2009 24/7 Liners: Graffiti, Flipside, Underground, Ransom

A week or so ago, I posted about Urban Decay releasing four new shades of their coveted 24/7 Eye Liners. They are every bit as amazing as the shades before them! Graffiti is a brighter, grassy green.  Flipside is a fun, bright poolside blue with an aqua sheen.  Underground is a revved up...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you often ask makeup artists for help/advice?

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Christine |
Temptalia Asks You - Do you often ask makeup artists for help/advice?
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Temptalia Asks You - Do you often ask makeup artists for help/advice?

Do you often ask makeup artists for help/advice? Or do you prefer to do your own thing and just ask them for the items you need?

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Valentine's Day Beauty Getaway: Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua

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Valentine's Day Beauty Getaway: Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua

Valentine's Day Beauty Getaway: Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua

Planning a romantic getaway for this Valentine's Day with your sweetie? Consider the treatments for two at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua, which only opened this past June.  It's a 17,500 square foot spa with fifteen treatments, private outdoor shower gardens, iPod docking stations (wow!), robe...

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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Lipsticks and Lipglass Swatches

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Christine |
MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Lipsticks and Lipglass Swatches
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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Lipsticks and Lipglass Swatches

Lipstick/lipglass swatches on lips for all of you!  I ask for your understanding in the neatness of application, as I do these quickly and inexpertly--the point being to show you the color on real lips.  Thanks! :)

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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Review

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Christine |
MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Review
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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Review

OVERALL, I had relatively high expectations for Brunette, Blonde, Redhead that weren't really met. I admit that I should have gone in with no expectations, but I couldn't help myself; it seemed like neutrals, classy shades perfect for everyday wear would abound so it seemed I'd be in love with it...

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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead - Mineralize Skinfinish & Eyeshadow Product Photos

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Christine |
MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead - Mineralize Skinfinish & Eyeshadow Product Photos
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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead - Mineralize Skinfinish & Eyeshadow Product Photos

Product photos for Brunette, Blonde, & Redhead MSFs and Eyeshadows. Updated to include 100 Strokes, Flip, French Cuff, & Top Knot eyeshadows! :)

See more photos!

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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Roundup

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Christine |
MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Roundup

MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Roundup

Morning all! :) In case you missed it, I did start posting some Brunette, Blonde, Redhead photos and swatches a few days ago. I ordered via phone from MAC PRO in Los Angeles, because they tend to release collections a week earlier. I ordered "everything," but I didn't receive four of the...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you plan what you want to buy/how much to spend for an upcoming launch?

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Christine |
Temptalia Asks You - Do you plan what you want to buy/how much to spend for an upcoming launch?
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Temptalia Asks You - Do you plan what you want to buy/how much to spend for an upcoming launch?

Do you plan what you want to buy/how much to spend for an upcoming launch? Or do you just decide when you get there? Do you write a list as soon as you hear about the launch?

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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Collection Information (Official)

Year: 2009 Launches
Christine |
MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Collection Information (Official)
Year: 2009 Launches

MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Collection Information (Official)

MAC Cosmetics Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Collection Information

TO EACH THEIR OWN. Three dramatically different personalities, three perfectly personalized palettes. Eyes, cheeks, lips, formulated to be coiffure-complementary. Bombshell or bookworm, no matter. Colour-coordination this comprehensive...

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MAC Hello Kitty Collection Accessories Pictures & Photos

Year: 2009 Launches
Christine |
MAC Hello Kitty Collection Accessories Pictures & Photos
Year: 2009 Launches

MAC Hello Kitty Collection Accessories Pictures & Photos

MAC Hello Kitty Collection -- Accessories! :) Here are a few pictures of the accessories you can expect to be available for purchase come February 12th.

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MAC Hello Kitty Color Collection Product Photos & Pictures

Year: 2009 Launches
Christine |
MAC Hello Kitty Color Collection Product Photos & Pictures
Year: 2009 Launches

MAC Hello Kitty Color Collection Product Photos & Pictures

Didn't have your MAC Hello Kitty satisfaction yesterday? Here's a full picture round-up of the Color Collection!  Accessories pictures are forthcoming :)

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Temptalia Asks You - What are you planning to get from MAC's Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead?

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Christine |
Temptalia Asks You - What are you planning to get from MAC's Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead?
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Temptalia Asks You - What are you planning to get from MAC's Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead?

What are you planning to get from MAC's Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead? Everything? Skipping? What has you excited?

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MAC Hello Kitty Kouture Collection Information & Photos

Year: 2009 Launches
Christine |
MAC Hello Kitty Kouture Collection Information & Photos
Year: 2009 Launches

MAC Hello Kitty Kouture Collection Information & Photos

MAC Cosmetics Hello Kitty Kouture Collection

The ultra-luxe way to be pampered and playful, Hello Kitty Kouture has arrived! Announcing our limited-edition, glittering Swarovski crystal compacts, the collection privé of Kitty Kouture world! Two new Dazzleglass with Swarovski crystal charms and three...

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