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Bond No. 9 for Holiday 2008

Bond No. 9 for Holiday 2008

Pardon me while I drool over these gorgeous bottles!

Bleecker Street Bejeweled The choice this holiday for our annual “Swarovski treatment” is Bleecker Street (a gourmand oriental mingling of patchouli, cassis, caramel, woods, and musk). The limited-edition 100ml lime...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer your eyeshadows in individual pots/cases or in palettes (self-made or pre-made)?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer your eyeshadows in individual pots/cases or in palettes (self-made or pre-made)?

Do you prefer your eyeshadows in individual pots/cases or in palettes (self-made or pre-made)? What are most of yours like?

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Estee Lauder Vintage Jewels Collection Holiday 2008

Estee Lauder Vintage Jewels Collection Holiday 2008

ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES VINTAGE JEWELS

This holiday season create a look of unforgettable glamour and sophistication. Inspired by fashion’s of-the-moment opulent, seductive jewel tones, Estée Lauder introduces Vintage Jewels – a decadent color collection of quiet blacks illuminated by hints of...

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Make Up Forever Holiday 2008 Gift Sets

Make Up Forever Holiday 2008 Gift Sets

Make Up For Ever's Limited Edition Holiday Gift Sets

Aqua Eyes Collection ($35.00) An assortment of smooth and creamy Aqua Eyes in 5 highly pigmented musthave shades. This collection features convenient travel sized Aqua Eyes #0L, #3L, #7L, #10L, and #11L

HD Microfinish Powder & Kabuki Brush Kit ($49.00)...

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La Mer for Holiday 2008 Gift Sets Galore

La Mer for Holiday 2008 Gift Sets Galore

Times might be tough, but for some lucky ladies (and gents), times aren't so tough! Whether these are your yearly indulgences or your staples... La Mer is luxe.

The Crème de la Crème (16.5oz & Mother of Pearl Box) ($1,390.00)

The Luxury Essentials ($630.00) Includes Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The...

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Budgeting Tips from Nelson Chan on Your Hair Color!

Budgeting Tips from Nelson Chan on Your Hair Color!

Nelson Chan, a celebrity hair colorist and stylist and founder of Nelson J hair salon in luxe Beverly Hills, offers some tips to budget when it comes to your hair color!

"If budget is preventing a client from coming into the salon every 4 weeks to touch up their base and highlights, I advise women to...

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Guest Look - Dee Shares Her Cult of Cherry Look

Guest Look - Dee Shares Her Cult of Cherry Look

Face:

  • Mineralize Satinfinish
  • Mineralize Skinfinish pressed powder
  • Studiofinish Concealer around eye area

Lips:

  • Chestnut Lip Pencil
  • Lightly Ripe Lipstick
  • Cherry Blossom Lipglass

Eyes:

  • Studiofinish Concealer (matching skintone) as base
  • Studiofinish Concealer (1 shade lighter) to right under eyebrows
  • The brown...

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Looks - Jolie Poupee Purple Dominated Eyes

Looks - Jolie Poupee Purple Dominated Eyes

Long time no look! It's been a ridiculously busy week over at Temptalia HQ between midterms, team projects, and blogging. I'd say more, but I just ran out of time -- gotta get to class!

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Lovely Lily pigment (pastel purple), NARS Jolie Poupee eyeshadow duo (cool...

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LUSH for Halloween 2008!

LUSH for Halloween 2008!

I know, I know... Halloween is just a few days away, but there's still time for Lush's spooky offerings!

PUMPKIN soap (Online) sold by weight, $4.95 /  lb A lovely creamy pumpkin scented soap, also containing sweet wild orange, lime, mandarin and spice cinnamon. Shaped like an actual pumpkin, this...

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Sue Devitt Kilimanjaro Collection for Holiday 2008

Sue Devitt Kilimanjaro Collection for Holiday 2008

Sue Devitt takes a journey to Mt. Kilimanjaro this holiday season with a new, breathtaking collection inspired by the seductively alluring colors, textures and natural surroundings of this exotic locale. Created to mimic the vibrant hues of Kilimanjaro, Sue has captured a vision of exotic colors...

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Storage Solutions - Little Baby Drawers & Shelving to Save Space

Storage Solutions - Little Baby Drawers & Shelving to Save Space

Medium Countertop Storage Unit - Set of 6 ($59.99) These actually come in small, medium, and large, so you can look for the size(s) that make the most sense to you. I think I used the medium or large ones through college, and I found them to work out really well. I liked them for things that just...

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Final Stretch - Help Us Raise $1,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Final Stretch - Help Us Raise $1,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Happy Monday, all! We are just a few days from the end of October, and I'd like to take this time to remind you of our fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness. Every bit helps the fight against breast cancer! Thank you for all those who have donated. :) I added a couple new prizes to the package,...

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Jergens Naturals: Hydrate Daily Moisturizer for Budget-Friendly Beauty

Jergens Naturals: Hydrate Daily Moisturizer for Budget-Friendly Beauty

Jergens Naturals has a line of daily moisturizers utilizing a natural approach. These moisturizers contain over 90% natural ingredients while still being effective. The moisturizers use vegetable-derived ingredients leaving them paraben-free. (As a side note, Jergens does not test on animals.) ...

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IsaDora Dazzling Diamonds Holiday 2008 Eyeshadow Palette

IsaDora Dazzling Diamonds Holiday 2008 Eyeshadow Palette

IsaDora's Dazzling Diamonds Holiday 2008 launch includes an eyeshadow palette ($21.00) featuring five shades of eyeshadow. I thought I'd share a picture of the palette, plus swatches with you all :) The colors themselves are all on the frosty side, so for those looking for a subtle holiday palette...

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Storage Solutions: Homes for Lotion & Classic Storage

Storage Solutions: Homes for Lotion & Classic Storage

Fabric Storage Boxes with Lids 5-pc. Set ($99.99) These decorative boxes might not be my favorite shade, but they're a good example of bigger storage that's great for things you don't use everyday. I know I'm not the only one with 10 bottles of lotion from Bath & Body Works!

Now, here's a classic...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Shop Pink for BCA Part 11

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Shop Pink for BCA Part 11

  • TINte Cosmetics Blushed Beauty ($28.00) In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness TINte Cosmetics will be donating 40% of the proceeds from each sale of our New Match Book Kit in Blushed Beauty to breast cancer awareness and research.
  • Poly-Vitamin Serum ($95.00) 100% of profits during October to National...

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