Eye Shadow Never Looked Less Boring With These 10 Stunning Takes On Neutral!
by Alex Gambardella
Jul 1, 2010 3:37 PM PDT
Whoever said neutral was boring clearly didn't have my keen eye for shadow shopping! While neutral has the connotation of being barely noticeable, this summer's versions of the color family is anything but -- shimmery bronze, lush forest greens, rich chocolate browns, etc. The great thing about neutrals for summer -- especially highly-pigmented, shimmery ones -- is that they look gorgeous without looking heavy, too powdery, or overdone. It's natural in all the pretty senses of the word, but not dull or invisible! If you don't believe me, take a look at the slideshow for my 10 favorite takes on neutral eyeshadow for summer!
Prettify Your Makeup Collection With These Embossed & Printed Palettes!
by Alex Gambardella
Jun 22, 2010 3:50 PM PDT
While I am one of the most meticulous and detail-oriented beauty collectors around, I have to admit that some makeup is created equal. Sure, I have some staples I swear by, and I definitely believe that many high-end products are worth the splurge, but when deciding between two similar products at the same price point, there's often not too much of a difference. When it comes to making a decision between one golden taupe bronzer and another brand's golden taupe bronzer, it often comes down to tracking down reviews online, using up all the samples at the makeup counter... OR you could just choose the prettiest package! High-end beauty brands are stepping up their game with embossed and printed palettes, hoping to woo makeup mavens by convincing them that you'll look your prettiest if you use the prettiest-looking products... and I'm totally falling for it! Some, like Guerlain's Cherry Blossom Palette and Dior's Lace-Embossed Eyeshadow, are almost too pretty to use! Almost. Take a look at the slideshow for some of the prettiest palettes I've found!