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Best in Beauty: Volume 4

Best in Beauty: Volume 4

The best in beauty products that have truly stood the test of time. Tried and true, these still rock.

Calvin Klein Delicious Light Glistening Lip Gloss ($17.00) was a surprising discovery I made during last year's Friends & Family sale at Sephora. I impulsively purchased Maven lip gloss, and I was...

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Best in Beauty: Volume 3

Best in Beauty: Volume 3

The best in beauty products that have truly stood the test of time. Tried and true, these still rock.

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00) come in eighteen creamy, sexy shades. (YSL's Fall 2009 Collection will add four more shades to the line-up.) I believe I own about seven or eight of the...

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Best in Beauty: Volume 2

Best in Beauty: Volume 2

The best in beauty products that have truly stood the test of time. Tried and true, these still rock.

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator ($19.00) was a product that was nearly HG (holy grail) status. Of course, it was limited edition. Of course, I did not think to stock up at the time. Actually, if my...

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Best In Beauty: Volume 1

Best In Beauty: Volume 1

The best in beauty products that have truly stood the test of time.  Tried and true, these still rock.

One question I am frequently asked is, "What are you still using? Do you still love what you loved a month ago?" Both good and bad, I am forever on the hunt for the next newest thing. This means...

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8 Must-Have MAC PRO Pigments

8 Must-Have MAC PRO Pigments

8 Must-Have MAC (PRO) Pigments

About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics' permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately...

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8 Must-Have MAC Pigments

8 Must-Have MAC Pigments

8 Must-Have MAC (Consumer) Pigments

About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics' permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately...

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MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Swatches -- Part 2

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Swatches -- Part 2

Clarity, Electric Eel; Freshwater, Deep Truth; Prussian, Contrast

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Swatches, Part 2

Here's part two :) I split them up to help make loading time not so heavy.

See the rest of the eyeshadows!

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MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot Swatches & Blush Swatches

MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot Swatches & Blush Swatches

Row 1: Artifact, Fresco Rose, Indianwood, Painterly, Bare Study; Row 2: Quite Natural, (BLUSH) Well Dressed, Pinch O Peach, Pink Swoon, Desert Rose

MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot Swatches & Blush Swatches

I swatched all of the permanent paint pots and blushes my local MAC had on their displayer, so I apologize...

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