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Chanel Tisse Mademoiselle (214) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Tisse Mademoiselle (214) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a mix of beige and brown that runs warm-toned. The colors work well together, though I felt like this palette was less versatile compared to others as...

Chanel Tisse Mademoiselle (214) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a mix of beige and brown...

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Satisfaction (214) Lust for Lacquer Lip Vinyl

Marc Jacobs Beauty Satisfaction (214) Lust for Lacquer Lip Vinyl ($28.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is described as a "pinkish mauve with copper sheen." It's a rosy brown with golden copper shimmer. Maybelline Charming Cocoa (125) (LE) is lighter,...

Marc Jacobs Beauty Satisfaction (214) Lust for Lacquer Lip Vinyl ($28.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is described as a...

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5 Beautiful Pewter Eyeshadows

5 Beautiful Pewter Eyeshadows

What I love about the color of pewter is the variety... it can lean cool, silvery or warmer, more like a dirty, antique gold. Here are a few of my favorites:

  1. Sephora Lunar Eclipse -- a sparkling silver and gold mix
  2. MAC Antique Diamond -- a medium-dark pewter with warm undertones
  3. Dior Etoile -- a light,...

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bareMinerals READY Eyeshadows for Fall 2014

bareMinerals READY Eyeshadows for Fall 2014

READY Eyeshadow 2.0 ($20.00)

  • The Magic Touch Presto (cool champagne sheen) + Flicker (antique bronze)
  • The Covert Affair Air (satin taupe) + Catch Me (rich mauve)
  • The High Society Waltz (soft pink taupe) + Debutante (blushing nude)
  • The Big Debut Future (sunset...

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What lighting do you prefer for applying makeup?

What lighting do you prefer for applying makeup?

What lighting do you prefer for applying makeup? Share!

I like really bright lights, and preferably, ones that aren't hot! I love the brightness of the lights I have now, but they're SO hot that I feel like I'll sweat all my makeup off before I'm done sometimes!

Thanks to reader Micchi for today's...

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Chanel Tisse Camelia (202) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Tisse Camelia (202) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft, pink and purple selection of shades. Overall, the quad had good color payoff, soft, smooth textures that were easy to apply to bare skin as well as...

Chanel Tisse Camelia (202) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft, pink and purple...

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Kat Von D Poe Studded Lipstick

Kat Von D Poe Studded Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "shimmery navy." It's a deep, dark navy blue with a slight purple tint and fine, violet and midnight blue shimmer. It's more like a mix of Illamasqua Kontrol (P, $24.00)...

Kat Von D Poe Studded Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "shimmery navy." It's a deep, dark navy...

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5 Favorite Highlighters

5 Favorite Highlighters

I love a good highlighter, which I'm sure comes as no surprise to regular readers! :) Many of my favorites are limited edition, but I also have a few favorites that you can get year-round and never have to worry about running out of. Check 'em out:

  1. NARS 413 BLKR -- buildable, liquid highlighter
  2. Kevyn...

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YSL Cuirs Fetiches Collection for Fall 2014

YSL Cuirs Fetiches Collection for Fall 2014

Couture Palette ($60.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Fetiche Deep black, rich green, opulent brown, bright copper, warm gold

La Laque Couture ($27.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Bleu Galuchat (52) Metallic blue-grey
  • Taupe Graine (53) Matte suede brown

Gloss Volupte ($32.00) (New,...

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What's your current favorite fragrance?

What's your current favorite fragrance?

What's your current favorite fragrance? Share!

Lately, I've been reaching for Plum Japonais by Tom Ford.

Thanks to reader Maddie for today's question idea Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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