A foxy lady called me the other day...

...looking for some suggestions about eye shadows for fall. She wanted to shake up her beauty routine and try some new stuff. I gave her several recommendations, but the one I am going to share with you is to try a gorgeous greeny-gold shade. It looks good on anyone and can be applied lightly or layered on for a real PUNCH! Want some specific suggestions?

1. Ulta's Eye Shadows in either Verdigris or Olive

2. Sephora's Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Me Jane 75

3. Maybelline Eye Shadow Duo in Irish Mist

4. Clinique Cream Shadow in Sunlit Palm

5. Lancome Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in Designer

I'm telling you- khaki green is huge this fall and winter. Go ahead and jump on this!

90's flashback!!

Remember the cosmetics brand "Hard Candy?" They were the pioneers of the not-pink-or-red nail polish colors. Well, they went into hiding for a while but they are back! The good news? They are selling their products at Wal-Mart now. Truly affordable for some fun items! From their Kaleyedescope Eyeshadow Duos to their eye liner that is shaped like a chop stick (see above) the choices are equal parts edgy and fun. You can preview all the makeup on http://www.walmart.com/ or just head on over to your local store and see if they have it!

Mae West was right

"I can resist anything except temptation." I know exactly what she means. I was innocently walking past the M.A.C. counter the other day when I saw THEM. These: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT154&PRODUCT_ID=781

It was like this beam of light hit them and the angels sang. They are the COOLEST eyeshadows. The pictures online just don't even do them justice. I'm not kidding. I left with "Gilt by Association" and almost skipped out of the store. These eyeshadows are perfect for fall. Dramatic colors and a fantastic texture. If you use a tiny makeup brush, you can actually pick out the individual colors for application. Or, you can use a synthetic bristle brush, dampen it, and apply it that way for a dramatic look. GOR-JUSS!!!!

Since October is breast cancer awareness month, I'll be posting a beauty product that benefits breast cancer research on each new blog entry. Today's product is a lovely, flattering Essie polish: http://www.essieshop.com/yeswecanpink.php
Perfect on fingernails for an elegant, ladylike daytime manicure.