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Lip Lust: MAC Rockocco Lipstick & Hothouse Lipglass

Lip Lust: MAC Rockocco Lipstick & Hothouse Lipglass

I love Rockocco; it's just such a vibrant shade of orange-based red. I don't wear it often, as readers prefer bold eyes so I often lean towards those in my looks, but I wanted to wear it the other day, so I pulled it out. I actually look quite terrible in Rockocco alone--the orange-based red does not...

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Thevi Cosmetics: An Introduction

Thevi Cosmetics: An Introduction

I recently tried a few products from Thevi Cosmetics, which is a line founded by Thevaki Thambirajah. Thevi created the brand because she "could never find cosmetics in shades that suited her coloring." She wanted colors that were "rich and vibrant without being harsh," so Thevi Cosmetics was born as...

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Look - Subtle with Shaping and Sculpting Line

Look - Subtle with Shaping and Sculpting Line

I wanted to try to do something subtle, but with some shape, so I figured why not take my sculpting and shaping powders for a spin? I mean, I bought them all, and I pretty much never use them, LOL. And booo, I wanted to get my eye brows done, but the lady I go to is on vacation 'til Sunday :(

You...

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Temptalia Asks You - When shouldn't you wear makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - When shouldn't you wear makeup?

When shouldn't you wear makeup? Are there any times, places, etc. where you think you shouldn't wear makeup? Is makeup always acceptable -- just maybe the degree/heaviness of it?

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Guest Look - Nana Shares a Spiced Chocolate Look

Guest Look - Nana Shares a Spiced Chocolate Look

She used...

  • Eyes: Rubenesque p/p all over lid, Spiced Chocolate quad (Sweet Chestnut on lid and lower lash line, Brash on upper lid, Spiced Chocolate on crease, Nanogold for highlight), Technakohl Graphblack on waterline, Zoomlash mascara in black, NARS e/s Bali on eyebrow
  • Cheeks: Plum Du Bois
  • Lips: Creme...

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Look - Super Bright Blue Eyes

Look - Super Bright Blue Eyes

REALLY blue look. I don't think much else needs to be said, LOL.

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Mutiny pigment (aqua-blue), Surreal eyeshadow (light silvery-blue), Shimmermoss eyeshadow (teal), Freshwater eyeshadow (blue), Deep Truth (dark blue), Nylon eyeshadow (white gold highlighter), Urban...

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Vote Natural by Burt's Bees

Vote Natural by Burt's Bees

Visit www.votefornatural.com to learn about why natural is the way to go. Later this year, you should start seeing The Natural Seal (the green seal pictured above) on products that meet The Natural Standard for Personal Care Products. What I liked about the website is they have a portion devoted to...

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Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes "5045 Lashes" Masterpiece

Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes "5045 Lashes" Masterpiece

To coincide with the launch of Phenomen'Eyes - a revolutionary high-precision mascara with a patented ground-breaking spherical brush - Parfums Givenchy commissioned British artist Ian Wright to create a work of art using approximately 5,000 of the Phenomen'Eyes brushes. The result was "5045...

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Temptalia Asks You - How many mascaras have you tried before settling on one?

Temptalia Asks You - How many mascaras have you tried before settling on one?

How many mascaras have you tried before settling on one? Did you get lucky and strike it gold with the first one? Are you still looking?

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Beth Bender Beauty's Eyeshadow Trio in SGB for Summer AND Fall!

Beth Bender Beauty's Eyeshadow Trio in SGB for Summer AND Fall!

Beth Bender Beauty put out this great trio for summer that is/was perfect for the season, but it also makes for a nice way to fade into fall, too. This eyeshadow trio is called SGB ($36.00), and it is available at www.bettesboutique.com. I love the coppery brown color, and I think the pale golden shade...

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Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Wins Me Over

Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Wins Me Over

Giogrio Armani Face Fabric ($45.00) is the latest from GA when it comes to foundations. It is my first time trying any Giorgio product, let alone one of their foundations (which are pretty highly touted!). Face Fabric is described as "second skin nude makeup." It's actually an accurate description of...

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Temptalia's Summer of Fun #030: Baby Beauty

Temptalia's Summer of Fun #030: Baby Beauty

For our next giveaway in our Summer of Fun Giveaways, even the wee ones can get in on the fun with BABY BEAUTY...

  • Belli Baby Pamper Me
  • Belli Baby Nourish Me
  • Belli Baby Calm Me
  • Belli Baby Protect Me

This prize package is worth $100.00! To enter to win, leave a comment telling me what your favorite part about...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you do if you don't like your makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you do if you don't like your makeup?

What do you do if you don't like your makeup? You spend your time, doing your makeup, but the result isn't so great. Do you take it off? Re-do it? Keep it on anyway?

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Stila Haul from HauteLook & Mini-Review of Eyeshadows and Lip Glaze

Stila Haul from HauteLook & Mini-Review of Eyeshadows and Lip Glaze

Remember when I told you about HauteLook's Stila sale? Well, I finally had a chance to swatch the products I bought from them. The four products you see above cost me $30, plus shipping, which isn't a bad deal at all! I did a look using the trio here, too. The circular designed product is Mazatlan...

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Tutorial - Cult of Cherry Chartreuse Greens & Browns

Tutorial - Cult of Cherry Chartreuse Greens & Browns

Tutorial for this look! :)

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: True Chartreuse pigment (chartreuse base), Sharp eyeshadow (chartreuse), Tempting eyeshadow (bronzy brown), Dark Edge eyeshadow (matte dark brown), Next To Nothing eyeshadow (neutral highlighter), Rich Gruond fluidline (brown) Graphblack...

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EO Cosmetics Mineral Makeup Eyeshadows

EO Cosmetics Mineral Makeup Eyeshadows

Reader Edda recently started selling her own cosmetics line, EO Cosmetics, on Etsy, and she asked me to review some of the mineral eyeshadows. I told her to send me colors she thought she liked, and she excelled at that! The five sample colors she sent are...

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Temptalia's Summer of Fun #029: Fun in the Sun #2

Temptalia's Summer of Fun #029: Fun in the Sun #2

For our next giveaway in our Summer of Fun Giveaways, stay safe and have FUN IN THE SUN.

  • DreamQuest DeramGlow Self Tanner--Face
  • DreamQuest DeramGlow Self Tanner--Body

This prize package is worth $50.00! To enter to win, leave any comment, and make sure to use an accurate e-mail address (this is how we...

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Look - Deep, Dark Browns and Red Lips

Look - Deep, Dark Browns and Red Lips

I'm going to my sister's piano recital later on this evening, so I wanted to do something special for that :) What are you doing this weekend?

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Copperbeam pigment (dark gold-brown), Brash eyeshadow (copper), Woodwinked eyeshadow (antique brown), Bronze eyeshadow...

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Temptalia's Summer of Fun #028: Fun in the Sun #1

Temptalia's Summer of Fun #028: Fun in the Sun #1

For our next giveaway in our Summer of Fun Giveaways, stay safe and have FUN IN THE SUN.

  • True Essential SPF 30 Gel
  • Liz Earle Sun Shade Botanical Self Tan Spray

This prize package is worth $40.00! To enter to win, leave any comment, and make sure to use an accurate e-mail address (this is how we contact...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you wear your makeup differently around family/friends?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you wear your makeup differently around family/friends?

Do you wear your makeup differently around family/friends? Do you tone it down? Do you go with the bare minimum? No change?

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Look - Vibrant Orange & Pink Fuchsia

Look - Vibrant Orange & Pink Fuchsia

Look from yesterday :) I wanted to do something vibrant and pinkish to match my shirt, ha!

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (creamy neutral base), Fab & Flashy eyeshadow (shimmery orange), Passionate eyeshadow (bright matte pink), Cranberry eyeshadow (dark raspberry), Orange...

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