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5 Bold, Bright Orange Eyeshadows for Summer

5 Bold, Bright Orange Eyeshadows for Summer

Continuing with the theme of all things scorching hot, how about a focus on orange eyeshadow? I'd love to hear about your personal favorites and how you like to wear orange eyeshadow.

  1. Fyrinnae Pyromantic Erotica -- a light-medium, shimmery tangerine
  2. Make Up For Ever #10 -- a bold, bright orange cream...

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5 Amazing Copper Eyeshadows for Summer

5 Amazing Copper Eyeshadows for Summer

It's going to be a scorching hot weekend here, and I thought with the many variations on copper out there, it would be a fitting time to share my very favorites with you!

  1. Inglot #405 -- a coppery bronze
  2. Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red -- a metallic golden copper
  3. MAC Amber Lights -- a metallic copper
  4. Makeup...

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5 Shades of Cool Taupe Eyeshadow

5 Shades of Cool Taupe Eyeshadow

Yesterday, I shared some of my favorite warm-tauped taupe eyeshadows, so today I have five of my favorite cooler-toned taupes. I'd love to hear your favorites!

  1. Maybelline Tough as Taupe -- a cool-toned, gray-taupe in cream form
  2. Inglot #349 -- a matte, grayish taupe
  3. Dior Aventure -- a sparkling, cool-toned...

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5 Shades of Warm Taupe Eyeshadow

5 Shades of Warm Taupe Eyeshadow

theBalm #19 Makeup Geek Moondust Giorgio Armani #09 Edward Bess Dusk

Since we looked at pewter last week, I thought that we should focus on taupe this week, because it's an equally complex and interesting color.  I love how it can run warm and cool-toned (or even nearly neutral), so it's a very versatile shade to work with.  Check back tomorrow for my top five...

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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 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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5 Blushes to Try for Dark Skin Tones

5 Blushes to Try for Dark Skin Tones

Here are five blushes worth considering for darker skin tones! Again, this is a short and sweet list but is by no means exhaustive; I tried to include a variety of colors, finishes, and undertones, but just because you don't see a blush listed here doesn't mean it wouldn't work :) I'd love to hear...

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5 Blushes to Try for Medium Skin Tones

5 Blushes to Try for Medium Skin Tones

Next up, here are five blushes to consider if you have a medium skin tone. I tried to include different price points, finishes, and undertones, but there are so many blushes available, there are many more worth trying. I'm a firm believer that we can wear whatever we desire, whether or not it is...

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5 Blushes to Try for Fair Skin Tones

5 Blushes to Try for Fair Skin Tones

I'm often asked for recommendations for blushes, and I thought I'd put together an updated, three-part series on blushes for fair, medium, and dark skin tones (I've done this at least once before). I'd love for you to share your favorites for your skin tone as well :) The more suggestions, the...

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5 Berry Lipsticks to Try for Summer

5 Berry Lipsticks to Try for Summer

Reader Ammara requested a top five for berry-hued lip colors for summer, so here are my top picks! :) I'd love to hear yours -- please share your recommendations in the comments.

  1. Guerlain Gladys -- a brightened, fuchsia-berry
  2. Burberry Bright Poppy -- a rich, reddish-berry with a matte finish
  3. YSL...

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