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NYFW S/S '10: ION Studio @ Jeremy Laing

NYFW S/S '10: ION Studio @ Jeremy Laing

ION Studio @ Jeremy Laing

The Look

Creating a super sleek, slicked back look with a wet and textured finish that was rolled up in the back, Marco of ION Studio used only three Davines products on the model's hair to achieve the look. He described the hair as "that moment when you dunk your head back...

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Temptalia Asks You - What beauty advice/tip do you preach but aren't so good about practicing?

Temptalia Asks You - What beauty advice/tip do you preach but aren't so good about practicing?

What beauty advice/tip do you preach but aren't so good about practicing? Share!

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Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. I'm terrible at it. I keep trying, and I use all the tricks I know, but I fail!

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Beauty Bargains for September 14, 2009

Beauty Bargains for September 14, 2009

Beauty Bargains: This Week's Coupons, Sales, & Promotions

  • Bath & Body Works: Buy 3 Signature Collection Body Care Items, Get 3 Free! Ends 9/15
  • Bath & Body Works: Get 3 Anti-Bacterial Hand Soaps for $10! Ends 9/24
  • Beauty.com: Buy any two select tarte products and get a free full size Indelible Wink...

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LORAC on Sale @ HauteLook!

LORAC on Sale @ HauteLook!

Sample Sales Going on Today...

LORAC is on sale at HauteLook! (Starts 8AM PST)

The link above is an invite-link, which is a referral link. HauteLook has opened up membership, so you are free to sign up on your own, if you wish! :)

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MAC Customized Palettes Preview Feature

MAC Customized Palettes Preview Feature

MAC Customized Palettes

Though palettes and pan eyeshadows have been available online for a few months now, MAC has put up a new feature on their website that allows you to drag and drop shades into their customizable palettes so you can preview what your palette might look like before you buy it. ...

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Temptalia Asks You - What were your favorite looks from the VMAs?

Temptalia Asks You - What were your favorite looks from the VMAs?

What were your favorite looks from the VMAs? Who rocked it? Who missed the mark?

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I liked Stephanie Pratt's look a lot, and Jennifer Lopez's look worked for the most part (the bottom lashes were a lil' much). Leighton Meester missed the mark for me.

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Swatch Sunday Challenge: Urban Decay

Swatch Sunday Challenge: Urban Decay

Swatch Challenge: Urban Decay

I would love to round-up as many Urban Decay swatches as we can all muster!  Together, I am sure we can get a pretty comprehensive swatch gallery going -- so I invite you to share yours!  You can link to your swatches, or you can e-mail them to me and I'll put them...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you think are the trends for this fall?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you think are the trends for this fall?

What do you think are the trends for this fall? Tell us!

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Flawless skin (as per usual), dark near-black lips with a twist, green, violet/purple.

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Bath & Body Works Sleep Pillow Mist Lavender Vanilla

Bath & Body Works Sleep Pillow Mist Lavender Vanilla

At Home with Beauty:  Sleep Pillow Mist - Part 2

Bath & Body Works' Sleep Pillow Mist in Lavender Vanilla ($10.00) is is just like their Lavender Chamomile Sleep Pillow Mist, except it has a slightly different scent.  It's sweeter, with more of a vanilla kick, than the earthier scent of Lavender...

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Korres Guava Body Butter Review, Photos

Korres Guava Body Butter Review, Photos

Dragon Lady Legs vs. Korres Body Butter

Korres Guava Body Butter ($29.00 for 7.95 oz.) is a rich body moisturizer with a lightweight scent and heavyweight hydration with a sweet, tropica scent of guava and coconut (at least, that's what I keep noticing).

The scent reminds me of tropical fruits, but I...

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NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion Review, Photos

NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion Review, Photos

It's a Toner, Not a Lotion (Part 2): NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion

NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion ($36.00 for 6.7 fl. oz.) is a water-based toner with a gel-like consistency designed to hydrate skin as well as gently exfoliate it.

When I was at NARS a few months ago, the artist was telling me...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's one makeup technique/style you can't get the hang of?

Temptalia Asks You - What's one makeup technique/style you can't get the hang of?

What's one makeup technique/style you can't get the hang of? Tell us!

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False lashes. I get them sometimes, but if I don't nail it on the first try, I'll fuss with them for an hour and give up! I try all the tricks to no avail!

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NYFW SS '10: Aveda @ John Patrick Organic

NYFW SS '10: Aveda @ John Patrick Organic

Aveda @ John Patrick Organic

At John Patrick Organic, Odile Gilbert, for Aveda, was the lead hair, while the Aveda leads were Dennis Clendennen.

The Look

The hair look for John Patrick Organic is a modern, playful take on Bohemian-chic. Hair is smooth and shiny on top with soft, free-flowing curls...

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Basq on Sale @ HauteLook!

Basq on Sale @ HauteLook!

Sample Sales Going on Today...

Basq is on sale at HauteLook! (Starts 8AM PST)

The link above is an invite-link, which is a referral link. HauteLook has opened up membership, so you are free to sign up on your own, if you wish! :)

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Temptalia Asks You - What are your holy grail/go-to body products?

Temptalia Asks You - What are your holy grail/go-to body products?

What are your holy grail/go-to body products? Moisturizers, scrubs, whatever!

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LOVE Philosophy Shower Gels. They smell so delish! I also alternate between a lot of sugar-based scrubs - love Carol's Daughter!

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MAC Cosmetics In High Def Collection

MAC Cosmetics In High Def Collection

Review: MAC Cosmetics In High Def Collection

Just launched, MAC's In High Def Collection (see full collection details here) contains several hand-picked products from the existing line as well as some new products that are designed to work well in the...

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Beauty Deals, Sales, and Coupons Page!

Beauty Deals, Sales, and Coupons Page!

Beauty Deals, Sales, and Coupons Page!

We'd like to try to appeal to both readers who come for content like reviews, looks, etc. and those who want to know about the latest sales and promotions, we've created a separate page that features all of the recent sales, bargains, etc. If you were looking...

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Korres, Dr. Brandt Skincare, CoverFX on Sale!

Korres, Dr. Brandt Skincare, CoverFX on Sale!

Sample Sales Going on Today...

Korres is on sale--up to 50% off--at The Fairest!

When you join from our invite link, you will receive $5 (and I will receive $5, to be clear) when you make you first purchase. Also, it also helps us track how many people we've turned onto The Fairest and let's us (and The...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you keep your lips in tip top shape?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you keep your lips in tip top shape?

How do you keep your lips in tip top shape? What steps do you do? What products (if any) do you use?

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I exfoliate them with Peter Thomas Roth's lip scrub every few days, and I always make sure to keep them moisturized with lip balm/vaseline.

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