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Wait, Something's Different!

Wait, Something's Different!

Welcome our New Layout for 2010!

(This was posted last week, prior to Thanksgiving, but we've bumped it up for regular readers returning from the holidays.)

Long-time readers will know that we change-up our layout on a yearly basis, and this year is no different!  (Well, a little different--we're a...

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The Scarlet Season: MAC Rockocco Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Rockocco Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Rockocco Lipstick

MAC Rockocco Lipstick ($14.00) was a limited edition shade of fiery orange-based red with a creamy texture, semi-matte finish, and a subtle sheen. It's definitely one of my favorite orange-based reds, and I love the way it clings to lips...

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Givenchy New Impressions Collection for Spring 2010/Summer 2010

Givenchy New Impressions Collection for Spring 2010/Summer 2010

Givenchy New Impressions Collection for Spring 2010/Summer 2010

For Spring/Summer, Givenchy launches New Impressions, designed by Nicolas Degennes.

Printed Lips

  • Pink Impresion
  • Rose Impression

Pop Gloss Crystal

  • Coral Impression

Gloss Interdit

  • Magenta Impression

Rouge Interdit

  • Rose Impression

Rouge Interdit...

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Givenchy Le Prisme Yeux Mono Collection for Spring 2010

Givenchy Le Prisme Yeux Mono Collection for Spring 2010

Givenchy Le Prisme Yeux Mono Collection for Spring 2010

In January, Givenchy will release sixteen shades of single eyeshadows with four distinct squares that differ just slightly from each other.

  • 01 Showy Black
  • 02 New Look Mauve
  • 03 Hip Grey
  • 04 Must-Have Blue
  • 05 Stylish Green
  • 06 Chic Coral
  • 07 Fashion Pink
  • 08...

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Clarins Gold Attraction Face Palette

Clarins Gold Attraction Face Palette

Clarins' Palazzo d'Oro Collection: Gold Attraction Face Palette

Clarins Gold Attraction Face Palette ($57.00) is an elegant holiday highlighter from Clarins' Palazzo d'Oro Collection.

It's a particularly pretty to look at with the texture and design of the palette itself, and the overall shimmer and...

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Win Vaseline MEN!

Win Vaseline MEN!

Temptalia Gives Away Vaseline MEN!

Three (3) lucky winners will each receive a set of Vaseline MEN Fast Absorbing Body & Face Lotion and Extra Strength Body & Face Lotion. Vaseline wants to make it easy for us convince the men in our lives to take up daily moisturizing, and they offer men a...

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The Scarlet Season: Lipstick Queen 15 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Lipstick Queen 15 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Lipstick Queen 15 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss

Lipstick Queen 15 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss ($16.50 for 1.45ml/0.05 oz.) is a semi-opaque medium-deep red with more of a cool-tone to it. Pop Art Glosses are non-sticky,...

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Free For Haul Fridays, Volume #007

Free For Haul Fridays, Volume #007

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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Lancome Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warming Illuminating Powder

Lancome Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warming Illuminating Powder

Lancome Holiday 2009: Lancome Sparkling Cherub Illuminating Powder

Lancome Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warming Illuminating Powder ($40.00 for 0.35 oz.) is very true to its name: it's a subtle powder that warms up the complexion.

To me, it feels and looks very much like a bronzer. Although it initially...

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The Scarlet Season: Chanel Audace Rouge Allure Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Chanel Audace Rouge Allure Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Chanel Audace Rouge Allure Lipstick

Chanel Audace Rouge Allure Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a fiery, orange-based bright red in Chanel's ultra pigmented, moisturizing Rouge Allure formula. Unlike Passion, this is distinctly orange-based...

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Black Friday 2009: Beauty & Makeup Deals, Sales, Coupon Codes, Discounts

Black Friday 2009: Beauty & Makeup Deals, Sales, Coupon Codes, Discounts

Black Friday 2009: Beauty & Makeup Deals

The biggest shopping day of the year is not quite upon us, but it is just around the corner. Here are all of the beauty-related deals I've come across so far... I'll be sure to update and move this post up come Black Friday. I'll have a separate deal...

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Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50

Bigger budgets mean a much bigger selection in gifts to give!  I tend to set a budget around $50 or so for a lot of my immediate family/friends, though I do have a tendency to collect little "extras" throughout the holiday season and often go over budget. 

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Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone has a fun and hearty Thanksgiving (of course, to those that celebrate).  My family celebrates Thanksgiving as a time for the family to come together, eat until we're rolling around from being so stuffed, and appreciating those in our lives.  I'm all about...

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The Scarlet Season: Lipstick Queen 9 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Lipstick Queen 9 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Lipstick Queen 9 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss

Lipstick Queen 9 Minutes of Fame Pop Art Gloss ($16.50 for 1.45ml/0.05 oz.) is a semi-opaque medium red gloss. It comes in a twist-up brush-type applicator, which isn't my favorite...

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Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $25

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $25

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $25

If you're looking for an affordable gift or one to add to your recipient's pile, I find the under $25 category to be pretty fruitful.  (If we're being honest, if your budget is under $30, it opens even more doors for you!)  Many gift and value sets range in...

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Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $10

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $10

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $10

I must admit that finding fun gifts to give (or receive) under $10 (and mind you, I was strict about it being under $10... so nothing that was even $10 would do!), but I managed to find a few items to my liking!  Not too surprising, but I found Bath & Body...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you match your fingers to your toes, polish-wise?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you match your fingers to your toes, polish-wise?

Do you match your fingers to your toes, polish-wise? Always different? Skip the toes?

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I don't always have polish on my toes (or fingers for that matter), but I almost wear China Glaze's For Audrey exclusively on my toes!

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MAC Baroque Boudoir Collection: Lipgloss & Lipstick Lip Swatches

MAC Baroque Boudoir Collection: Lipgloss & Lipstick Lip Swatches

MAC The Lap of Luxury Lipgloss

MAC Baroque Boudoir Collection: Lipgloss & Lipstick Lip Swatches

As promised, here are lip swatches for the new, limited edition lipglosses and lipsticks from MAC's Baroque Boudoir Collection. My lip swatches are always done trying to use what the "reasonable" user...

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