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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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5 of My Favorite Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes

5 of My Favorite Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes

I love colorful eyeshadows, and there have been some interesting palettes that have released over the years! If you're in the market for something that's not just neutrals, you may want to check out some of these. Too Faced Pretty Rebel and Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren both deserve honorable mentions;...

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5 Gorgeous Purple Eyeshadows

5 Gorgeous Purple Eyeshadows

I love purple eyeshadow!  It's such a great shade to use on the outer lid or crease when paired with golds, pinks, corals, and aquas.  These are five of my current top picks for anyone on the hunt for a fun purple eyeshadow to try!  (You can see them all here in the Swatch Gallery.)  What are your...

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5 Shades of Aqua Eyeshadow

5 Shades of Aqua Eyeshadow

Reader Sylirael asked if I had done a post on aqua eyeshadows, and the last time I did one was back in '11, so I thought three years later might be a good time to update my top five!

  1. Giorgio Armani #10 -- a metallic, aqua-blue
  2. Sugarpill Mochi -- a muted, aqua blue with a satin finish
  3. Inglot #345 -- a...

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5 Bright Green Eyeshadows to Try

5 Bright Green Eyeshadows to Try

I love green eyeshadow! Whether it's a soft, pastel green or a deep, emerald green or a murky, earthy, olive green. Here are some of my favorites for brighter pops of green for spring.

  1. Make Up For Ever #91 -- a bright, medium green with yellow undertones
  2. Illamasqua Pivot -- a pop of chartreuse with a...

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10 Shades for a Rainbow of Color

10 Shades for a Rainbow of Color

I thought coming up with a beautiful rainbow of hues might be a fun (and challenging!) theme to work under.  Of course, I took liberties with the concept of rainbow and added a few in-between shades to make a full list of ten.  I would love to see what your top ten shades are, in rainbow-order,...

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5 Beautiful Blue Eyeshadows for Spring

5 Beautiful Blue Eyeshadows for Spring

Don't be afraid of rocking blue eyeshadow! There are so many variations on blue, whether they lean green or purple, bright or muted, light or dark that can be worn. Here are five of my picks for spring:

  1. Sugarpill Mochi -- a cool-toned, aqua blue with a matte finish
  2. Urban Decay Peace -- brightened,...

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Sugarpill Smitten Chromalust Pigment

Sugarpill Smitten Chromalust Pigment ($12.00 for 0.19 oz.) is described as a "shimmery hot magenta loaded with reflective sparks." It's a vibrant, fuchsia pink with lighter pink and white shimmer and sparkle. Too Faced Totally Fetch (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery. Urban Decay...

Sugarpill Smitten Chromalust Pigment ($12.00 for 0.19 oz.) is described as a "shimmery hot magenta loaded with reflective sparks." It's a vibrant,...

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5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Eyes

5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Eyes

You know what I look forward to? Seeing some radiantorchideyes eyeliners. Those are few and far between, particularly for permanently available options. I also look forward to seeing some intensely pigmented, radiantorchideyes-hued matte eyeshadows--or at least, that's my hope.

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Eyeshadows (Cream & Powder) | 2013 Editor's Favorites

Eyeshadows (Cream & Powder) | 2013 Editor's Favorites

When it comes to eyeshadows, by and large, most of the ones covered these days are found in palettes! There are definitely plenty of reviews of singles, but palettes outnumber them easily. To compile this list, though, I only think it's fair to focus on the singles (that's why there's a whole top...

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