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Alima Pure Minerals Eyeshadow Review – Shades of Taupe

June 9, 2011
Alima Pure Mineral Eyeshadow Review
Alima Pure eyeshadow samples, no flash

I’ve been really happy with most of the Alima Pure Mineral products that I have ordered. They have wonderful matte shades for the eyes and face. And all of the eyeshadows have been very pretty and easy to use. Here are some swatches of “shades of purple”. Not all of the shades are purple but they do have purple in them: purple, eggplant, mauve, cool-toned taupes. All of these shades work together. I love the… Continue reading | 6 Comments

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High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadow Review & Swatches – Mermaid Shades

April 9, 2011
High Voltage Shimmer Eyeshadow Swatches & Review
Sunlight, no flash

Like I have said before, I ordered many samples of High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadows because I can’t resist a BOGO deal. Here is a review and swatches of 5 shades that I call “mermaid” shades because they remind me of the ocean and summer!

1. Shimmery Eyeshadow in Kiss & Makeup – I love this shade. It’s a pearly peach with tons of fuschia shimmer. This color makes blues eyes look bright. I can’t wait to… Continue reading | 1 Comment

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High Voltage Eyeshadow Review & Swatches in Smoky Jewel Tones

February 12, 2011

High Voltage Eyeshadow Swatches in Smoky Shades

Here are 4 High Voltage Eyeshadows in various jewel tones that can be used for a smoky eye makeup eyes. These colors are rich and pigmented. All swatches are done without a primer.

1. Shimmery Eyeshadow in Strutter – This is a charcoal-ish purple with lots of purple, pink, and teal shimmer. This color really shimmers when worn.  You could just apply this for a smoky eye makeup look as I did below. I’m loving it over a black kohl… Continue reading | 10 Comments

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EauMG’s Weekly Roundup VII

January 23, 2011

1950's pic of Aretha Franklin

Week of January 16th-23rd

How badly I want a jacket like the one Aretha Franklin is wearing! What an amazing cut!

This week was low key for me. I went shopping yesterday but didn’t come home with anything! The fragrances I wanted to buy were sold out and I’m still not loving the spring makeup collections. Today, I’m spending my wonderful weekend cleaning out our creepy basement. What fun!

Hopefully your Sunday… Continue reading | 5 Comments

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High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadow Review & Swatches – Fiesta Shades

January 8, 2011

High Voltage Shimmery Eyeshadow look

I have purchased a few High Voltage Mineral Eyeshadow samples and I’ve been swatching and playing with them. The 4 shades that I’m talking about today remind me of guacamole, so I’m going to be a dorkus and call these”fiesta” shades.

Swatches of High Voltage Shimmery Eyeshadow

The swatch picture was taken with a flash. I think it took an accurate picture. This how these colors look indoors.

1. Shimmery

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