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5 Shades of Earthy Green

5 Shades of Earthy Green

Autumn makes me think of the changing colors of the leaves, rain, and a lingering dampness and crispness in the air--which always makes me think of earthiness. One of my favorite earth tones is greens, and this post is inspired by them; murky, mossy, and dirty greens that are beautiful to wear.

  1. Inglot...

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5 Shades of Weathered Blue

5 Shades of Weathered Blue

I love weathered blues; which I interpret as blues that are dusty, muted, gray-tinged, stormy, and such. There's just a faded quality to them, but there's still depth and interest in the color. My very favorite of all-time is Urban Decay Strip, which was discontinued quite awhile ago.

  1. Urban Decay...

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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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Top 5 Shades of Vibrant Purple

Top 5 Shades of Vibrant Purple

I love a good purple, but a good purple isn't always easy to be found--especially in eyeliner or eyeshadow form, as they are often less pigmented, but these are all shades that are full of pigment!

  1. Illamasqua Jo'mina -- a brightened, lavender purple with a cream finish for tips and toes
  2. Fyrinnae...

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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 Beautiful Burgundy Eyeshadows

5 Beautiful Burgundy Eyeshadows

Reader Vinita requested top five picks of burgundy and red-toned purple eyeshadows--just in time for fall! It can be a difficult color for some to wear, because of the red tones, but try pairing it with warmer golds and coppers, or using it with a bright silver. It can be even used mixed with black...

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5 Shades of Autumn for Nails (2013 Edition)

5 Shades of Autumn for Nails (2013 Edition)

Rebecca suggested a theme of polishes perfect for autumn, and here are my five picks! I wanted to vary the shades so there would (hopefully!) be something for everyone to consider. There were a lot of amazing limited edition shades that caught my eye, but I wanted to stick with shades permanently...

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