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5 Forbidden Burgundy Eyeshadows

5 Forbidden Burgundy Eyeshadows

5 Forbidden Burgundy Eyeshadows

Burgundy eyeshadows can look really lovely and add a lot of drama to any eye look. I love wearing it in the crease paired with a soft gold or brown.

  1. Laura Mercier Deep Garnet -- rich, velvety burgundy
  2. MAC Deep Damson -- deep burgundy-brown
  3. Inglot #452 -- burgundy berry with...

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5 Bold Blushes to Try

5 Bold Blushes to Try

5 Bold Blushes to Try

Want a blush that really packs a punch? Here are five outrageous blushes that will give you a bold cheek look!

  1. NARS Exhibit A -- rich, matte orange-red
  2. Make Up For Ever Truth or Dare -- creamy fuchsia-pink
  3. Make Up For Ever #75 -- bright, nearly neon fuchsia-pink
  4. Make Up For Ever #99 --...

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5 Mean Green Nail Polishes for St. Patrick's Day

5 Mean Green Nail Polishes for St. Patrick's Day

5 Mean Green Nail Polishes for St. Patrick's Day

There are a lot of fantastic green shades to choose from--seriously!  I tried to pick a variety of colors/finishes within the green family, but feel free to peruse the green nail polish gallery for more :)

  1. Illamasqua Radium -- bright, neon chartreuse...

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5 Green-Eyed Posts for St. Patrick's Day!

5 Green-Eyed Posts for St. Patrick's Day!

5 Green-Eyed Posts for St. Patrick's Day!

I was sitting here, thinking to myself, "OOH! I need to do some 5 Ways posts in the spirit of St. Patricks' Day!" Except that I ran through green eyeshadows just this past February! :) Expect a green-themed polish post soon since I haven't done one of those...

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5 Luxurious Blue-Teal Eyeshadows

5 Luxurious Blue-Teal Eyeshadows

5 Luxurious Blue-Teal Eyeshadows

Love teal but need it to be bluer, rather than greener?  Consider these five favorites...

  1. Guerlain Les Aquas -- blue-teal with a golden shimmer-sheen
  2. Inglot #338 -- rich, deep blue-based teal with a matte finish
  3. Urban Decay Electric -- vibrant blue with a teal edge
  4. Inglot...

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5 Bright, Daring Pink Blushes

5 Bright, Daring Pink Blushes

5 Bright, Daring Pink Blushes

Don't let bright pinks scare you! First, they can always be worn as soft and as sheer as you'd like; it's all about application and the tools you use--opt for a stippling brush and a lighthand, and you'll get subtler results. Second, you can let your cheeks become the...

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5 Playful Plum Blushes

5 Playful Plum Blushes

5 Playful Plum Blushes

Plum blush can be used in a variety ways, from subtle to bold, so it can really bring drama to the face and create a look that really emphasizes the cheeks if one desires.  If you have a cooler complexion, you may look for a plum with a subtle pink or berry tone, while warmer...

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5 Soft Pink Blushes to Try

5 Soft Pink Blushes to Try

5 Soft Pink Blushes to Try

Originally, I was going to pick five favorite pink blushes, but pink is such a popular blush hue that I thought it would be better to split it into two separate posts: one for softer, subtler pinks (think light to medium) and a second one for bolder, more fuchsia-like...

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5 Pretty in Peach Blushes

5 Pretty in Peach Blushes

5 Pretty in Peach Blushes

Peach can be a really wearable color that can look natural on any skin tone.  Cooler complexions will find that peach-hued blushes can help mitigate any natural redness on the cheeks without emphasizing it like a pink blush might.  Warmer complexions are easily freshened...

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5 Subtle Highlighting Eyeshadows

5 Subtle Highlighting Eyeshadows

5 Subtle Highlight Eyeshadows

When it comes to choosing a highlighter, the best kind tend to have a satin-like finish--not too frosted or shimmery, but not entirely matte, because it will reflect light without looking metallic. Both matte and more shimmery highlighters have their place, though :)...

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