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5 Shimmering Shades of Pewter

5 Shimmering Shades of Pewter

I bet you thought GOLD! was coming today, but I actually wanted to focus on pewter, which is kind of a mix of silver and gold, often with an antique, vintage, or "dirty" vibe to it. Pewter is a lot like taupe--it is hard to define, and it can be warmer or cooler (more golden or more silver). What...

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MAC Foiled Eyeshadows (Part 2)

Shades Reviewed

Look: Shades of Sparkling Lavender

Look: Shades of Sparkling Lavender

EYES

I used a MAC 239 to apply all of the eyeshadows on the lid.  I started by applying MAC Sweet Illusion Foiled Eyeshadow on the inner third of lid, then layering MAC Feminine Wiles Foiled Eyeshadow on the middle third overlapping just a bit with the outer third.  I...

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How do you pack your makeup brushes when traveling?

How do you pack your makeup brushes when traveling?

I’ve used a brush roll, which is probably best for keeping the shape of your brushes, but I often just use a wider, structured makeup bag. That’s usually good enough for me (maybe one brush is a little squished!).

— Christine

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MAC Aim to Please, Anything Goes, Frolic Velvetease Lip Pencils

5 Pops of Silver to Rock the New Year

5 Pops of Silver to Rock the New Year

When it comes to thinking of New Year's Eve looks, I always think gold, silver, and GLITTER! Today's edition of Five Ways features a few fun shades of silver :)

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