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The Tempting 10 -- October 2013 Edition

The Tempting 10 -- October 2013 Edition

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October is a time that reminds me to be brave; to not be afraid of bold, unusual colors. Halloween is an often excuse to play with color in ways we've never felt comfortable doing so the rest of the year, but it also serves as a great reminder to: experiment more. play more. go outside of our comfort...

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5 Shades of Molten Gold

5 Shades of Molten Gold

The one color that always tugs at my heart-strings is molten gold--that really rich, warm, almost orange-toned, shade of gold. It's deep, rich, and pure luxury to me. I have so many favorites, but here are five permanent picks from me! (But Urban Decay Honey Eyeliner will always be a shade I miss...

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Top 5 Warm Coppers for Autumn

Top 5 Warm Coppers for Autumn

Whether you're looking for a warm, coppery shade for your eyes, lips, or cheeks, this post has you covered! These are five of my favorite permanents.

  1. Dior Meteore -- a shimmering, sparkling (slightly muted) copper cream eyeshadow
  2. Illamasqua Supernatural -- a glisten of coppery warmth to highlight and...

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5 Seductive Plum-Hued Beauty Products to Try

5 Seductive Plum-Hued Beauty Products to Try

One color I definitely associate with autumn is plum, so building on some of the recent lists, I thought I'd do one featuring some pretty plums today!

  1. theBalm Cabana Boy -- a soft, muted plum with a luminous golden sheen for cheeks
  2. Zoya Mason -- a warm, shimmery plum with a metallic finish for nails
  3. MAC...

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5 Bold Lipsticks for Fall Under $10

5 Bold Lipsticks for Fall Under $10

If you're looking for something bold or bright to wear this fall and don't want to break the bank, here are five of my top picks!

  1. Revlon Raspberry Pie -- a medium-dark, fuchsia-pink with a glossy, luminous finish that's comfortable to wear and balm-like
  2. Maybelline Brazen Berry -- a brightened...

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5 Shades of Teal for a Cause - National Wear Teal Day

5 Shades of Teal for a Cause - National Wear Teal Day

This post is inspired by today being National Wear Teal Day, which is a day to help raise awareness for ovarian cancer, and it was brought to my attention particularly by Laura Mercier. The brand has a history of raising awareness and supporting women with ovarian cancer through the Laura Mercier...

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The Tempting 10 -- September 2013 Edition

The Tempting 10 -- September 2013 Edition

September is the beginning of all things autumn for me. The temperatures have already started to cool down by me, though it's still warm overall, the nights are cooling down. I've always been partial to September, as I am a September baby :) Usually, the real start of fall begins with my first sip...

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5 Gorgeous Lipsticks for Autumn (2013 Edition)

5 Gorgeous Lipsticks for Autumn (2013 Edition)

From blushes to lipsticks, I have my personal five favorites for fall lip color! This idea is courtesy of readers Maribel, Sara, Shahnaz, Camille, and Rebecca, who all wanted to see some great shades for autumn. As always, I look forward to hearing about your top five!

  1. NARS Train Bleu -- matte,...

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Top 5 Blushes for Autumn (2013 Edition)

Top 5 Blushes for Autumn (2013 Edition)

With fall coming around the corner, reader Maribel's suggestion for a top five on blush picks for fall was spot-on! In this list, I wanted a good variety in color, not just a bunch of plums. I thought about the colors we tend to see more often during fall, like berries, plums, and burgundies, but...

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5 Shades of Juicy Watermelon

5 Shades of Juicy Watermelon

For me, summer and juicy, sweet watermelon go hand-in-hand.  This post is inspired by that connection and my personal love for watermelon!  These are five lovely shades of pink and red-coral!

  1. Giorgio Armani No. 06 Fluid Sheer -- a luminous watermelon pink for your cheeks
  2. Revlon Wild Watermelon -- a...

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