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Neutrals, Oranges, and Greens

Apr 24, 2008
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I have amassed quite a bit of FOTDs lately as I have been either too lazy or too tired to post them. As a result, I think (I hope not) I have forgotten some of the products I used for these. I remember vividly though the foundations I used for these looks: Joppa, DreamWorld, and Meow (with a layer of Oceanmist underneath). I love these brands as they control my oilies and yet do not make my skin super dry. I am always amazed by the ultra-smooth finish these foundations give.

For this first look, I used my limited edition and rare MAC eyeshadow in Sunplosion for the first time. Yes, the first time. I'd wanted to really pack it on so that the beautiful vividness of the coppery orange could be seen, but I didn't have the time. Also, I didn't want to wear a very bright eye look for work, so this would have to do. I did commit a cosmetic mortal sin, though - I totally forgot to put on (the horror!) - mascara! I was such in a hurry that it completely slipped my mind. I know, eye makeup without mascara looks funky to say the least - but hey, nobody's perfect!

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Orange Zest and Some MAC N Collection Swatches

Jan 12, 2008
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Here is an orange/copper/olive look using some of my favorite MAC Moonbathe collection shadows. Moonbathe was one of my favorite MAC color stories of 2007 because of the lovely, wearable shades and gorgeous colors. The packaging was also very pretty. I make it a point to wear the shadows regularly because it really is such a shame to let these hues go to waste by languishing in my drawer. I did however substitute Sable Wrap from the Holiday '06 Warm Eyes palette for Saturnal from the Moonbathe collection because they are almost identical. I am wearing Mulberry blush from my Cory blush haul and I am SO loving her blushes. They are indeed so pigmented that a couple of "granules" are all you need to create a pretty shade for your cheeks. I topped it with my new Light Flush mineralize skinfinish (MSF) from the new N collection and it's just gorgeous. The two MSFs from this new collection, Light Flush and Warmed, are really winners in my book. They apply prettily, have a satiny sheen, and are not messy glitter bombs like some of the other MSFs. The fact that they are devoid of chunky glitters makes them true keepers. I also love the warm bronze look Warmed gives, and the pretty pink sheen Light Flush provides.