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Guest Blogger Christine Mielke from Temptalia - 8 MAC Brushes You Need

Filed under: Cosmetics, Beauty Tips

Today, our super special Total Beauty Guest Blogger is Christine Mielke, founder and editor-in-chief of Temptalia -- a go-to destination for the latest news, reviews, and how-tos on all your favorite beauty products. Here, she gives us advice on makeup brushes -- which are a magical mystery to many!

face brushes

Every beauty buff needs to have their fair share of quality brushes designed especially for the face; from blush to bronzer. Make sure you know your beauty brush basics and MAC Makeup basics before you head off on a spending spree -- it'll add up before you know it!

129 Powder/Blush Brush
($34.00) is your best bet for general blush application. Seriously, I'm constantly reaching for this brush whenever I go to apply colored blush. If you can only afford one face brush, this is the one I recommend getting first, because it can apply blush, highlighters, and do a little bit of buffing in a pinch. It's thick, dense, and deliciously soft on the skin. (And don't be fooled by the 129 in the brush sets -- it is not at all the same in regards to quality.)


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Guest Beauty Blogger Wednesdays - Christine Mielke from Temptalia.com

Filed under: Cosmetics, Beauty Tips

christine mielkeIn our humble opinion, there's no better way to get over The Hump (that would be you, dear Wednesday) than by talking incessantly about beauty. So, from now until forever, we're hereby declaring Guest Beauty Blogger Wednesdays. Each hump day, we'll be tapping a different Total Beauty blogger to sound-off on StyleList. Today, we've got Christine Mielke, founder and editor-in-chief of Temptalia – a go-to destination for the latest news, reviews, and how-tos on all your favorite beauty products. She's set to give us expert advice on makeup brushes (which are a magical mystery to many) along with her her steps for attaining the perfect cat eye.

So without any further ado, here's Christine, dishing on her five top tips to save your makeup brushes. We're all ears!

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Sephore Pure Makeup Palette Makes You Eco-Beautiful!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Green Fashion

sephora pure paletteHurray for natural makeup, and at affordable prices! This time the cool brand is Sephora Pure, the beauty store's line of natural and organic products, and the product is an awesome seven color palette.

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Me by {me}zhgan makes you pretty, plus you'll save the tatas!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Celebrities with Style



Even though you may not know her name yet, there is an excellent chance that you've already been blown away by the mad makeup skillz of Mezhgan.

If you've ever watched the transformation of a pretty, but unpolished, local girl into a glamorous celebrity chanteuse on American Idol, then you've seen her magic, making real people look good enough for HDTV cameras.



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Tip of the day: To tool or not to tool

Filed under: Cosmetics, Style Tip of the Day


Which makeup tools do you need and which can you toss, now that is the question.

Let's take it down to the nitty gritty and see what tools are necessities and what are just excess for the everyday gal.

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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